Colorado man charged after driving through Cheyenne golf course

Gust Martinez, a 48-year-old man from Lakewood, Colorado, faces multiple charges following a police chase in Cheyenne. The incident began on Monday, Sept. 28, when a blue GMC Sierra was reported driving through the Cheyenne Country Club, where it drove through a fence.

According to Cheyenne Police Spokeswoman Alex Farkas, Martinez refused to stop for officers and led them on a pursuit, driving recklessly by running red lights and traveling on the wrong side of the road. The chase ended at the intersection of West 25th Street and Pioneer Avenue, where Martinez reportedly resisted arrest.

Upon searching the vehicle, police discovered a rifle with a modified stock. As a convicted felon, Martinez is not legally permitted to possess a firearm. He has been charged with felony destruction of property, fleeing and eluding, reckless endangering, felon in possession of a firearm, interference with a peace officer, and several traffic violations. Authorities stated that drugs or alcohol were not believed to be contributing factors in the incident.