The man was arrested in Merced near Livorno Rd. and Florance.
Police say they got information that Carlos Lopez was at a home on Dinkey Creek Drive Sunday.
When they arrived Lopez took off running and officers began chasing him.
He ran into a home on Livorno Rd. and that is where he was arrested.
Lopez was wanted for violating his parole and battery on a police officer. Police say he has ties to gangs.