Stolen Vehicle + Warrant
On February 25, an officer observed subjects standing near a motorcycle in the Lowe’s parking lot. When the officer drove up to further investigate, the subjects quickly left the area. The officer ran a vehicle record and confirmed that the motorcycle was stolen. With the help of the Motel 6 and Lowe’s cameras, the suspects around the motorcycle were identified. The suspects were apprehended and taken into custody, and later booked on multiple charges and outstanding warrants.
What is an Outstanding Warrant?
An Outstanding Warrant means that the judge has issued an arrest warrant for you.
You can find out if you have a warrant in California by:
1. Requesting a criminal background check (also known as criminal history information or record)
2. Searching a local court’s website or contacting the court clerk
3. Searching a county sheriff’s official website
Bearcat Deployment
On February 24, a reporting party called Escondido Police Dispatch to report that a man was standing near the Sprinter tracks with a rifle. The Bearcat was deployed, roadways were closed, and the suspect was taken into custody.
DUI + Hit and Run
On February 26, officers responded to a possible DUI/hit and run driver. The vehicle they stopped had significant front-end damage. While detaining the individual, he violently resisted. A records check confirmed he had a bookable felony warrant. Further investigation revealed that the Mercedes he was driving was an unreported stolen vehicle. The suspect was taken to Palomar Medical Center for injuries possibly sustained during the traffic accident. At the hospital, the suspected attempted to escape two times!
