Dashcam video released by police on Monday shows a vandalism suspect hurling rocks at police officers in South Pasadena over the weekend.
The officers responded to the 1400 block of Huntington Drive around 2:20 p.m. Saturday to follow up on reports of a man shattering the windows of vehicles parked on nearby Marengo Avenue.
“When they attempted to contact him, the suspect became agitated and belligerent. He threw numerous objects at the officers, including bottles of alcohol and large landscape rocks,” the South Pasadena Police Department stated in its Facebook post.
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A patrol vehicle was struck by a rock thrown in South Pasadena on Nov. 16, 2024. (South Pasadena Police Department) -
A man is seen throwing a rock at officers on Nov. 16, 2024. (South Pasadena Police Department) -
A man is seen throwing a rock at officers on Nov. 16, 2024. (South Pasadena Police Department)
One of the softball-sized rocks smashed the windshield of a patrol vehicle as it was arriving at the scene.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Norberto Sanchez, eventually surrendered after officers deployed less-lethal devices.
Sanchez, described by police as an unhoused individual, was arrested and booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and felony vandalism.
Anyone with further information about the incident was asked to call the South Pasadena Police Department at 626-403-7265. Those who prefer to provide an anonymous tip can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
