Shortly before 3am on Sunday 2 November, a silver VW Golf failed to stop for a North Yorkshire Police Roads Policing patrol on the A19 near Bagby.
The car was pursued through Thirsk and South Kilvington on to the A19, reaching speeds of over 130mph, before heading into Thirsk again.
A stinger was deployed, but the driver continued for a number of minutes as the car tyres deflated, before leaving the road and driving into a dead end.
He then ran away from the car, even entering the river as he tried to get away from the pursuing police officers.
The 21-year-old suspect was caught and arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, drug driving, and possession of a Class A drug. He was taken into custody, and our enquiries are ongoing.
