SBPD involved in vehicle pursuit

CRIME

Seal Beach Police Department was involved in a vehicle pursuit last weekend, which resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old Long Beach resident suspected of driving a stolen vehicle.

On May 6 at around 7:10 a.m., SBPD officers were dispatched to the area of First Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Seal Beach after an automated license plate reader detected a possible stolen vehicle. Officers located the vehicle on PCH and Second Street in Long Beach.

A 10-minute vehicle persuit ensued. The pursuit ended after an officer utilized a manuever meant to intervene in vehicle pursuits. The officer conducted the manuever near the northbound 405 Freeway transition to the 710 South Freeway, forcing the vehicle into an embankment.

The male driver was taken into custody without incident. His male passenger fled on foot and could not be located.

The driver complained of minor pain and was medically cleared at a local hospital. No officers or members of the public were injured during this incident.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the traffic collision. The suspect was identified as Anthony Ramirez of Long Beach. He was transported to Orange County Jail to be booked for felony possession of a stolen vehicle and felony evading.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact Sergeant Garcia at 562799-4100, ext. 1649, or jfgarcia@sealbeachca.gov.