BICYCLIST TASED AND TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN LANCASTER
BICYCLIST TASED AND TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOLLOWING PURSUIT IN LANCASTER
LANCASTER, CA – Deputies pursued a man riding a bicycle near Sierra Highway and Milling Street after he reportedly refused to stop for law enforcement.
The suspect was described as a Black male adult wearing a gray hoodie.
During the pursuit, the suspect reportedly told deputies they would have to shoot him to make him stop.
Deputies also reported that the suspect was possibly armed after observing a black object in his hand.
The suspect continued southbound on Sierra Highway before heading westbound on Avenue J, where he reportedly discarded a backpack.
The pursuit came to an end near Beech Avenue and Pillsbury Street, where deputies deployed a Taser and took the suspect into custody.
It is unknown whether a weapon was recovered or what charges the suspect may face.
