Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

BALDWIN PARK - A known gang banger was jailed after leading Baldwin Park and El Monte Police officers on a pursuit into Montebello.

The pursuit occurred January 24. The driver was allegedly driving recklessly through the streets of Baldwin Park and El Monte, according to the Baldwin Park Police Department.

Officers pursued the driver on the ground and in the air into Montebello where the driver fled the vehicle near Montebello Towne Center.

A brief foot pursuit ended with the arrest of Xavier Angel Mercado, 23. Mercado was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, evading police while on the wrong side of the median, evading with wanton disregard for public safety, possession of nitrous oxide and revocation of probation.

Booking records appear to be incomplete for Mercado. Public information available suggests he posted bail February 2.

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BALDWIN PARK - No injuries were reported after a pilot performed an emergency landing at Baldwin Park High School Sunday night.

The emergency landing happened around 7:43 p.m. at the high school, 3900 Puente Ave., on the baseball field near Badillo Street side.