Kevin Gillett Sentenced to 2 Years, 4 Months for Felony Evading, Resisting Arrest with Injury, and Marijuana Sales

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Defendant Kevin Gillett was sentenced today to two years and four months in state prison by the Honorable Judge Charlette Orcutt.

The charges stem from a high-speed pursuit and subsequent investigation that began on November 9, 2023. On that day, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling at approximately 82 mph without license plates. When officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle initially appeared to exit the freeway before accelerating and re-entering at a high rate of speed.

CHP pursued the vehicle as it reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, weaving across solid double yellow lines, running stop signs and red lights. The suspect eventually turned off the vehicle’s lights and successfully evaded law enforcement. San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) was called in to assist with locating the vehicle and its driver. The vehicle was later discovered abandoned and parked.

Lieutenant (now Captain) Aaron Dunsing of the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office observed the Defendant walking nearby and attempted to make contact. As Lt. Dunsing approached, the Defendant fled on foot. During the pursuit, Lt. Dunsing sustained serious injuries while attempting to apprehend him. The Defendant managed to escape by jumping over several rooftops.

A subsequent search of the Defendant’s vehicle uncovered over 157 grams of marijuana and ammunition for an FN 5.7x28mm firearm—a round designed to penetrate body armor. A search warrant executed at the Defendant’s residence in Oakland led to the seizure of his cell phone, which contained evidence of marijuana sales and photos of the Defendant with illegal firearms. Additional marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms were also located at the residence.

San Joaquin County Sheriff detectives utilized cell phone data to track the Defendant’s movements on the night of the incident. Investigators were able to map his route from Oakland to San Joaquin County, including the path of the pursuit, the foot chase, and his return to Oakland. At the time of the offense, the Defendant was out on bail for ten separate charges out of Alameda County.

Gillett was charged with:

• Felony evading a peace officer (Vehicle Code 2800.2(a)),
• Felony resisting a peace officer causing great bodily injury (Penal Code 148.10(a)), and
• Misdemeanor marijuana sales (Health & Safety Code 11359(b)).

On April 13, 2025, he entered an open plea to all charges. Sentencing was held today.

“Reckless disregard for public safety and failure to comply with law enforcement will not be tolerated in San Joaquin County,” said District Attorney Ron Freitas. “I commend the swift and coordinated efforts of CHP, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and our prosecution team in holding Mr. Gillett accountable. This sentence sends a clear message: those who put our communities and officers at risk will face serious consequences.”

Special thanks to CHP–Stockton, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, Detective Steven Jacobson, Detective Arturo Corona, and the members of AGNET and SWAT for their dedication and collaborative efforts in investigating this case. Appreciation is also extended to Deputy District Attorney Melanie Eiges for her work in prosecuting the matter.