Santa Paula Police Department

On 04-01-2013 Officers from the Santa Paula Police Departments Patrol division attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle which was occupied by a known wanted felon Richard Arellano, who was considered armed and dangerous. As Officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of Olive and Santa Paula Streets, the vehicle evaded Officers causing a brief Police pursuit. In the 200 blk of N. 5th Street, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway and at which time, Arellano fled from the right front passengers seat on foot. Officer Potter gave chase after Arellano. During the chase, Officer Potter witnessed Arellano discard a loaded firearm into the backyard of 230 N. 5th Street. Arellano was subsequently apprehended.
Richard Arellano is currently on CDC State Parole and is a documented gang member in the City of Santa Paula.

Wanted subject considered armed and dangerous
Report number: SG1300603
Location: 200 Blk of N. 5th Street
Date & Time: 04-01-2013/1340 hours
Unit Responsible:
Suspect(s): Richard Arellano 21
Victim(s): ?????
Press Release prepared by: Detective Allen Macias
Date and Time release prepared: 04-02-2013/1453
Follow-up contact/investigator: Detective Allen Macias-525-4474X146
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