Written by AARON CASTREJON CityWatch Editor
The man, later identified as Washington, fled officers and a chase began, La Verne Police said.
Washington came to an abrupt stop, after driving through red lights and stop signs, at Puddingstone Drive near Brackett Field Airport. The suspect exited his vehicle and immediately began fighting with officers, La Verne Police said. “While attempting to detain the suspect, one of our Officers sustained a serious injury,” La Verne Police said. The injured officer was hospitalized at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center. While being booked in the La Verne jail, Washington assaulted the jail staff, La Verne Police said. “Washington, who was unharmed during this incident, is on active PRCS and on probation for 69 PC (Resisting an Executive Officer),” La Verne Police said. Washington was booked on suspicion of vehicle theft, attempted robbery, criminal threats, vandalism, felony evading, resisting and battery on a custodial officer. Washington has already made an appearance in Pomona Superior Court. |
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