Deputies arrest Eric Serna for driving under the influence and discover he was involved in a hit and run
Date/Time Occurred: 9:30am, July 17, 2015
Crime or Incident: Driving Under the Influence, Hit and Run,
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Location: 15800 block of Ashwood Dr, Chino Hills
Suspect(s): Eric Serna,
SUMMARY
On Friday, July 17, 2015, Deputies from the Chino Hills Police Station were in the 15800 block of Ashwood Dr., in the city of Chino Hills to serve a search warrant. While at the location, deputies heard a loud squealing noise approaching the residence. Deputies saw Eric Serna driving a brown Chevy truck east on Glen Ridge Dr. Serna drove at an unsafe speed and the truck had obvious front-end damage.
Serna ignored orders from deputies to stop the vehicle and continued driving at an unsafe speed north on Ashwood Dr. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on Serna after the vehicle came to rest on Ashwood Lane. Serna was the only occupant in the truck and was found to be on active CDCR parole. Serna was in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a methamphetamine pipe, several hypodermic needles and was also under the influence of a controlled substance.
During the investigation, it was discovered that Serna struck a parked vehicle on Rolling Ridge Dr. and fled the scene without notifying the owner. Serna was arrested for H&S11377 (a) possession of a controlled substance, H&S 11364 possession of drug paraphernalia, CVC 23152 (E) driving under the influence of a drug and CVC 20002, hit and run non-injury. Serna's Parole officer was contacted and placed a PC 3056 parole hold on Serna, due to Serna violating his parole terms. The owner of the vehicle on Rolling Ridge was contacted and notified of the incident.
Chino Hills Police/Sheriff's Station
909-364-2000
Refer to Dep. Arias
Case # 221502490
Address/Location
SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Contact
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