California man arrested in Iron County after foot chase

California man arrested in Iron County after foot chase

A man wanted in California is behind bars in Iron County after a foot chase.

Investigators say Fonokalafi Faanunu took off from a traffic stop on Interstate 15 late Tuesday after a Highway Patrol trooper found marijuana in his vehicle.

Investigators say the 31-year-old ran along both sides of the freeway after he was tasered and pulled out the barbs out. He eventually surrendered.

He’s facing drug charges in Utah while also facing a parole violation in California.