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LAPD Captures Suspect After Two-Hour Slow-Speed Pursuit Across Los Angeles
8/27/2026, 10:55:27 PM
Core Event
A driver was taken into custody on Wednesday night after a prolonged, low-speed chase that spanned multiple Los Angeles neighborhoods. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said the suspect was wanted for assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon earlier in the week. The weapon’s nature was not disclosed.
Pursuit Details
The chase began around 9 p.m. near Studio City, with the suspect operating a white Lexus sedan that appeared to have a damaged front-right tire. Aerial footage from NewsChopper4 captured the vehicle traveling slowly on the southbound 5 Freeway. At least nine LAPD units and two police airships followed the car as it moved off the freeway onto surface streets by 9:30 p.m. The pursuit wound through the San Fernando Valley, Hollywood, the San Gabriel Valley, Boyle Heights, Alhambra and Pasadena. By just before 11 p.m., the driver abandoned the vehicle at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Oxnard Street in North Hollywood and fled on foot. Officers apprehended the suspect near an apartment complex shortly thereafter. The LAPD reported that the chase lasted more than an hour and a half.
Law-Enforcement Response
LAPD officials emphasized that the suspect’s prior alleged assault on an officer prompted the intensive pursuit. Multiple cruisers and aerial assets were deployed to maintain visual contact and ensure public safety while the vehicle moved at low speeds. After the suspect exited the car, officers conducted a foot pursuit that culminated in the arrest without further incident.
Aftermath
The arrested individual remains in LAPD custody pending charges related to the alleged assault with a deadly weapon. No additional injuries or property damage were reported during the chase. The department’s handling of the slow-speed pursuit underscores its protocol for high-risk suspects while attempting to minimize risk to the surrounding community.
