WWW.LSPD.SAGOV.US Los Santos Police Department Press Release Monday, May 17th, 2021 "TO PROTECT AND SERVE" |
Week Report 2119
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Monday:
Hot Pursuit - La Pureta Freeway
At around 0441, units responded to a hot pursuit around the La Puerta Freeway. The pursuit was initiated on a Black Asea, occupied twice. After a few minutes, the Sheriff's Department also joined the pursuit to assist police units. Ground units alongside the Sheriff's Department's air unit managed to maintain visual on the vehicle throughout the pursuit. Eventually, they crashed at La Puerta Freeway and the passenger continued to run on foot. The passenger was apprehended not long after and both suspects were arrested.
Wednesday:
Ambush on Police Officers - Galileo Observatory
During morning time a routine traffic stop turned into a deadly ambush at the observatory. Initially, a traffic stop was being performed on a Patriot Stretch related to previous reports of armed robberies. The vehicle fled from the traffic stop and was pursued all the way to the Galileo Observatory in the hills. This is where the officers fell into an ambush, with one being injured in the ensuing firefight. Special Enforcement Detail from the Sheriff's Department were able to come to the aid of the officers pinned down by fire, injuring all but one suspect. The one remaining suspect attempted to flee the scene but was injured after a fall from the hills. Overall, 6 suspects were arrested and taken to DOC by prison bus, with no officers being killed in the process.
Thursday:
Shootout Aftermath Discovered - Metro Los Santos
At nighttime a unit responded to a backup call regarding a shootout. After the first unit arrived on the scene, they soon took a statement from the medic that was present. The medic found two injured people with multiple bullet holes and casings scattered around them. The unit then helped detain two other individuals on the scene, both affiliated to one of the injured suspects in the ambulance. They explained their injured friend had been pick locking a vehicle until shots were fired in self-defense between the owner of the vehicle and the said individuals. After a brief investigation, the detained individuals were released as they had not been found to be committing a crime. While the injured suspect in the ambulance admitted to the felony. He was then transported over to the hospital by a unit before getting processed at the Mission Row jail cells.
Friday:
Illegal Firearm Confiscated - Los Santos Customs
A 911 call was made regarding a customer at Los Santos Customs who brought an allegedly unlicensed firearm with them. Units quickly responded to the call, finding the suspect inside the garage waiting for their vehicle to be serviced. An officer came up to them and asked for them to put his hands up which they slowly complied. They acknowledged having a gun on his hip as well as having no license for it. Later officers ran further inspected firearm and found that it does not have a valid serial number. The individual was charged with a felony for possession of an illegal firearm.
Saturday:
Bank Robbery - Chumash
At approximately 1713 multiple units of the Los Santos Police Department responded to a security alarm that was originating from the Fleeca Bank in Chumash. Upon responding, the units noticed that the bank had been fallen victim to a robbery by multiple masked individuals. After carefully determining which suspects to pursue, a decision was made to go after the vehicle with the highest probability of carrying the stolen money. A pursuit was quickly set up and initiated by the helicopter pilot that arrived on scene the first, which took from Chumash towards Buen Vino Road, after going on Route 68. Due to the enormous pressure set by the pursuit line and helicopter, the driver of the vehicle made an error and collided with a tree. After being treated by the colleagues of the Medical Department, the suspect was both apprehended and arrested and sent to Bolingbroke Penitentiary, where he will serve a lengthy sentence.
Sunday:
Knife Attack - Occupation Ave
There were reports of a stolen taxi on early afternoon, with spotting's being reported regularly. Eventually the suspect and the taxi were located at the Hawick Ave clothing shop. The suspect fled on foot, where they were pursued by an officer on foot. They then stabbed the officer in the alleyway. He was then pursued around the complex and up the stairs where he was tazed and presumed to be subdued. As the officer approached, however, the suspect once again struck with his knife, attempting to make a gap and get away. It was at this point more officers arrived on scene and the suspect was taken down with more aggressive force. Both the suspect and officer survived the ordeal and were taken to Pillbox for treatment. The suspect was then taken to DOC with no further issues.
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Los Santos Police Department
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Los Santos, SA, 90013
