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Crime: Penal Code 245-Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Health and Safety Code 11379- Sales/Transportation of Dangerous Drug

Location: 1321 Locust Street, Walnut Creek

Date/Time: 7/16/11 @ 11:30 pm.

Case Number: WCPD 11-23125

Narrative:
On Saturday 7/16/11 at approximately 11:30 pm, two Walnut Creek Police Officers were on foot patrol near LIFT Lounge at 1321 Locust Street. One officer noticed two subjects sitting in a parked car just south of the business. The officer contacted the two subjects and almost immediately observed a large amount of suspected narcotics in the vehicle. The driver of the car initially complied with the officer but then suddenly started the car and attempted to flee the parking lot. In doing so the suspect almost struck the officer while backing up. The suspect then tried to drive toward the officer. Both officers pointed their firearms at the vehicle and gained compliance from the driver. Both suspects were taken into custody. A related vehicle was discovered nearby occupied by a third suspect. Inside the two vehicles officers discovered a large amount of methamphetamine (with a street value of approximately $5000), a large amount of cash and smaller quantities of other narcotics. One of the suspects was also armed with a knife. Officers are investigating links between at least one suspect and a member of the LIFT security staff who was also contacted at the scene.

Arrested were:

Arthur Elbert, white male adult, 36 years old, resident of San Francisco. In custody at Martinez County Jail on $400,000 bail.

Jerry Prather, white male adult, 40 years old, resident of Brentwood. In custody at Martinez County Jail on $80,000 bail.

George Christensen, white male adult, 49 years old, resident of Livermore. Arrested and released on $5000 bail.