Lubbock Police Still Searching for Man Who Shot At An Officer
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The search for a Lubbock man that is said to have shot at an officer during a chase continues.
At around 5:50 a.m. on January 18th, Lubbock Police were called in reference to a vehicle burglary that was happening in the 4700 block of 45th Street. When an officer arrived on scene, he located the suspect vehicle attempted to perform a traffic stop.
Garcia failed to pull over, and a short pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, police say that 20-year-old Joshua Tyler Garcia, who was the front passenger in the vehicle, opened fire on the officer. The officer s vehicle was struck and disabled, but the officer wasn t injured. Video posted to LPD s Facebook page shows what s presumed to be Garcia leaning out of the suspect vehicle and firing multiple shots at the pursuing officer.
Man wanted by Spearman police for assault on a peace officer
VIDEO: Man wanted by Spearman police for assault on a peace officer By Kaitlin Johnson | March 9, 2021 at 11:45 AM CST - Updated March 9 at 5:22 PM
SPEARMAN, Texas (KFDA) - The Spearman Police Department is asking for help finding a man wanted for assault on a peace officer.
Police are looking for Zachary Renteria for outstanding felony warrants. Those include evading with a vehicle and assault on a peace officer.
If you know where he may be, call the Spearman Police Department at (806) 659-3707.
“The (deputy) conducted a traffic stop on Dickason Drive and Decoro Drive in Valencia,” Arriaga said.
While detaining the suspect, a brief struggle reportedly ensued, and the deputy was able to detain the suspect a short period later, according to officials.
The suspect was arrested on a felony charge of assault on a peace officer, and a misdemeanor charge for driving under the influence, Arriaga added.
The suspect was arrested and transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s jail for booking.
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