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May 8, 2013 (La Mesa) – La Mesa Police Sergeant Bret Richards was injured early this morning when a stolen vehicle abandoned following a pursuit rolled backward, dragging the officer over 50 feet down Maryland Avenue. Police still seek the suspect, who was not apprehended.
Officers responded to a call reporting the vehicle that that had just occurred at 5040 Comache Drive. The officers soon spotted the vehicle at Baltimore Drive and Parkway Drive and began following it. On Maryland Avenue, the suspect fled the stolen vehicle.
Officers began pursuing the suspect on foot. The patrol sergeant exited his vehicle to begin setting up a perimeter and coordinate a search. The abandoned vehicle rolled backwards, struck the sergeant who was standing in the street, and dragged him over 50 feet.
The sergeant was able to push himself off the moving vehicle and onto the pavement. He was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital and was later released after being treated for minor injuries.
Resources from the El Cajon Police Department, National City Police Department, San Diego State University Police Department, and San Diego County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist with the search for the suspect, who was not located and is still outstanding.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8”-5’10”, approximately 25 years old, dark hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the La Mesa Police Department.
You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information in this case.
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