Full Notification

Sandra R. Spagnoli Chief of Police
901 East 14th Street, San Leandro CA 94577

PRESS RELEASE


DATE / TIME OF RELEASE: 02/07/13, 7:30 AM INCIDENT: Firearm recovered

PRESS RELEASE OFFICER: Lieutenant Randall Brandt

TELEPHONE: 510-577-3232

DATES/TIME: 02/06/13, 3:20 PM

LOCATIONS: Grand Avenue, West of Interstate 580

INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE: Detective Benz

SUSPECT(S): Jonathan Damon, 30 year old male that resides in East Palo Alto



DETAILS:

On 02/06/2013, Damon was driving a vehicle that the Tactical Unit (Proactive unit designed to combat crime) attempted to stop for a vehicle code violation. Damon failed to stop and lead officers on a brief pursuit. During the pursuit officers saw Damon throw a firearm from the vehicle. Damon pulled over and he was arrested for the incident. The firearm was recovered at the scene and a records check revealed it had been reported stolen to Fremont Police Department in 2011.

Lt. Randall Brandt stated, “We are thankful that this incident ended the way it did. This weapon could have been easily used against one of our officers or citizens.”

MEDIA UPDATES WILL BE MADE AS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE
Please contact the San Leandro Police Department’s Investigations Division with any information regarding this case at 510-577-3230 or contact the Anonymous Tip Line at 510 577-3278.

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