Pursuit Suspect Barricade on 91 Freeway Ends in Anaheim

Published on May 24, 2024

Traffic was at a standstill for hours on the Riverside (91) Freeway near Lakeview Avenue as a pursuit suspect barricaded himself in a car until he was removed, motionless, in Anaheim, California, in the early afternoon May 24. California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials were alerted to a pursuit from Corona police just after 8 a.m., CHP Officer Sergio Rivera said. The suspect was believed to be armed and dangerous, according to broadcast reports. He stopped the car just west of Lakeview and refused to come out, Mr. Rivera said. Police vehicles pinned the suspect’s vehicle as officers attempted to negotiate with him to get out, Mr. Rivera added....