Armed Suspect, Dog in Custody After Leading LAPD on High-Speed Chase From South LA to Santa Monica

Stolen SUV Suspects Taken Into Custody After Pursuit

A man suspected of stealing an SUV in South Los Angeles Wednesday evening led police on a nearly 30-minute chase before a brief standoff and being taken into custody. The pursuit began around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, when officers tried to pull over a stolen vehicle near Wadsworth Avenue and East 79th Street, but the driver refused to stop and sped through surface streets, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Aerial footage showed several…

Armed suspect, dog in custody after leading LAPD on high-speed chase from South LA to Santa Monica

A driver suspected of assault with a deadly weapon led police on a high-speed chase from South Los Angeles to Santa Monica before being taken into custody.

High-Speed Chase Ends Near Santa Monica Pier; Suspect and Dog Safe

7/22/25 - A dramatic high-speed chase that began in downtown Los Angeles concluded near the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a suspect surrendered to authorities following a tense standoff. The incident, which involved a man and his dog, captivated onlookers and raised concerns about public safety in one of Southern California's most frequented areas. The chase...

Man with dog in custody after pursuit ends in front of Santa Monica Pier

As the suspect exited the car, a dog on a leash exited with him.

SMPD Take Armed Suspect And Dog Into Custody

SANTA MONICA—On July 22, just before 1:00 p.m., Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers were in a high-speed chase with a suspect driving a dark gray sedan. The pursuit began in South Los Angeles of a suspect who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. Video footage was captured by Sky5 hovering overhead. The suspect was reportedly traveling as speeds more than 100 m.p.h. The pursuit ended by the Santa Monica Pier.Multiple social med…

High-Speed Chase Ends with Surrender Near Santa Monica Pier

The chase began in the West Adams district following a report of an assault with a deadly weapon A dramatic high-speed chase from South Los Angeles to Santa Monica concluded with a suspect’s surrender near the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday afternoon, authorities reported.  The Los Angeles Police Department took the driver into custody without incident around 1:00 PM after a pursuit that saw speeds exceeding 100 mph and erratic driving, including …