WOODLAND HILLS—On May 14, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department, deputies observed an individual, they recognized as what officers referred to as “a parolee-at-large,” walking in the 22000 block of Hatteras Street.
Deputy Chief Mark Mellyn indicated that the parolee appeared to be, “Under the influence.” While officers were watching from a distance, the parolee walked in the front door of a home. Police were not aware if he was welcome there or not. Deputy Chief Mellyn and his team requested the LAPD airship after the suspect entered the home on Hatteras. After a long wait, the suspect came out of the home willingly. He was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a pre-existing medical condition known to police.
The parolee, who has yet to be publicly identified, was wanted by police for a parole violation, for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run car accident. Officers working the recent hit-and-run found multiple firearms in the suspects’ vehicle.
Mellyn indicated that the suspect will remain in custody on the parole violation while the case is investigated.
