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A man who was wanted for injuring an El Cajon police officer in December was arrested by Los Angeles police officers, authorities said Sunday.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart division announced the arrest of David Pangilinan, who had a felony warrant and was wanted on suspicion of injuring El Cajon police Officer Nick Cirello, authorities said.
Cirello was seriously injured on Dec. 14 when he was dragged down an El Cajon street by a rental SUV driven by a fleeing motorist, then was struck by another vehicle.
David Francis Cepeda Pangilinan
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“We are elated to announce that thanks to LAPD Rampart, David Pangilinan, the suspect who injured Officer Cirello, has been arrested,” the LAPD tweeted Sunday. “Rampart Narcotics Enforcement Detail arrested Pangilinan and recovered a loaded gun and a large amount of drugs & money. Great job & THANK YOU.”