Ex-49ers running back arrested after police chase. Here’s the latest

San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams (32) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, August 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

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Ex-49ers running back arrested after police chase. Here’s the latest

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New details emerge in shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California that left 1 dead, 6 injured

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Ex-49ers running back arrested after police chase. Here’s the latest

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