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East County News Service
December 11, 2023 (La Mesa) – After La Mesa Police responded to a call reporting a burglary in a vacant apartment in the 8500 block of Chloe Avenue, the suspect barricaded the door and claimed to have a hostage inside.
“The suspect was known to officers and was known to have an outstanding felony arrest warrant for a theft-related charge,” says Lieutenant Katy Lynch.
Residents of adjacent apartments were evacuated and additional resources were requested, including the La Mesa Police Department’s Special Response Team, the San Diego Sheriff Department’s Crisis Negotiation Team, and a K9 from the San Diego Police Department.
Over the next five hours, law enforcement worked to communicate with the subject, who finally surrendered and was taken into custody.
“There were no hostages or victims inside the apartment and there were no injuries during the incident,” Lt. Lynch confirms.
The 8500 block of Buckland Avenue was closed to traffic during the incident but has since re-opened. All residents who were previously evacuated were also cleared to return to their residences.
The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Dnico Hooks of La Mesa, was booked at County Jail for his outstanding warrant and an additional burglary charge.
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