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Santa Clarita pursuit: Suspect wanted for assaulting deputy

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Officers began a pursuit of a suspect vehicle on State Route 14 near Soledad Canyon Road at about 10:25 a.m. Monday.

The pursuit suspect was wanted for an assault on a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy from the Lancaster station, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A dark-maroon-colored Jeep Cherokee was traveling at extremely high speeds southbound on the 14 Freeway.   

The SUV then made the transition to the southbound 5, then to the southbound 405 Freeway.

After traveling through the San Fernando Valley, the suspect drove south through the Sepulveda Pass and exited on westbound Wilshire Boulevard. The vehicle stopped less than a mile west of the off-ramp in front of the Veterans Administration facility.

At least two CHP units pulled up behind, and the driver surrendered without incident.

The suspect allegedly tried to strike an L.A. County sheriff's deputy with his vehicle during a traffic stop in the Santa Clarita area, prompting the pursuit, according to preliminary reports. No injuries were reported.

 

Pursuit over

The suspect in a pursuit with the CHP was taken into custody in West Los Angeles. 

Driver taken into custody after dangerous pursuit 04:06
By Danielle Radin
 

Pursuit vehicle stops at Veterans Administration Medical Center

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The SUV got off the 405 on the westbound Wilshire off-ramp.

The vehicle stopped near the VA in West Los Angeles. The driver briefly opened the door, then CHP units pulled up.

The suspect then rolled the window down and stuck his hands out the window.

The suspect then exited the vehicle with his hands up and backed up slowly as officers gave orders to the man at gunpoint. He was then taken into custody.

By KCAL News Staff
 

V.P. Harris visit restricts air coverage

Flight restrictions prevent SkyCal from traveling through the area due to Vice President Kamala Harris's visit to Brentwood.

SkyCal is maneuvering around the area to re-engage the pursuit.

By KCAL News Staff
 

SUV drives on 405 shoulder through Sepulveda Pass

At 10:56 a.m., the suspect was driving southbound on the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass. The SUV was traveling mostly on the shoulder through the traffic congestion.

By KCAL News Staff
 

Driver attempted to strike deputy with vehicle, prompting chase

The driver allegedly tried to strike a deputy with the vehicle during a traffic stop according to preliminary law enforcement reports. The reason for the initial stop was not immediately released.

By KCAL News Staff
 

Pursuit is in Van Nuys

The suspect Jeep weaved through traffic, barely missing cars in the Van Nuys area. 

By Danielle Radin
 

Erratic driving prompts surveillance mode, officers back off

The vehicle took the Roscoe off-ramp and drove up an embankment and came close to clipping other vehicles.  The vehicle then crossed Roscoe into the on-ramp and drove back onto the southbound 405.

Pursuit suspect makes aggressive lane changes 01:35
By KCAL News Staff
 

Suspect is in a Jeep

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The suspect is in a red Jeep with Arizona plates, the California Highway Patrol. It is unclear if there are any passengers in the vehicle. 

CHP in pursuit of assault suspect in Santa Clarita 00:53
By Danielle Radin
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