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A slow-speed pursuit ends in a standoff with Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau deputies. Photo Courtesy: LASD

Slow-Speed Pursuit Of Suspected DUI Driver Ends In Standoff

A suspected DUI driver lead law enforcement on a slow-speed chase in Acton Friday, ending in a standoff when the driver barricaded himself in the vehicle, officials said.


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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a suspected reckless drunk driver, shortly before 3:00 p.m., when the suspect fled initiating a pursuit near the 14 freeway and Angeles Crest Highway.

“During the pursuit, Palmdale deputies utilized spike strips in an attempt to disable the suspect’s vehicle,” Deputy Armando Viera Jr. said. “The spike strips did partially disable the vehicle by flattening some of the tires.”

The slow-speed chase, reaching speeds sometimes as low as 5 mph, traveled off the 14 freeway to a dirt road in the Antelope Valley with the suspect followed by a string of sheriff’s vehicles.

The suspect’s vehicle was able to continue operating onto a dirt field near Peaceful Valley Road in the city of Acton, according to Sheriff’s officials.

“The vehicle became disabled and came to a stop on the dirt field,” Viera siad. “In an attempt to have the suspect cooperate and peacefully surrender, Palmdale Station deputies gave several verbal commands to the suspect.”

The suspect did not cooperate and refused to exit the vehicle. Less than lethal force was utilized, however, he still did not comply, said Sheriff’s officials.

Special Enforcement Bureau Special Weapons Team, K-9, and paramedics from LASD’s Emergency Services Detail, in addition to a Crisis Negotiation Team, were summoned and immediately responded to the scene.

“A peaceful resolution resulted when the suspect surrendered to members of the Special Weapons Team without further incident,” Viera said.

The suspect, 35-year-old Joseph Robert Rivera, a resident of San Bernardino, was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before for booking.

No deputies were injured. The investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.

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About Devon Miller

Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.