The Fullerton Police Department says the past couple of days have been “active” for officers who had to respond to “a range of incidents” and arrest more than three dozen people.
According to an Instagram post from Fullerton police, significant progress has been made in multiple investigations, including into an auto burglary leading to the recovery of a stolen gun, a vandalism incident turned foot pursuit, a traffic stop leading to a seizure of drugs and even a statue theft.
Video included in the post shows bodycam footage of two of the four aforementioned cases: the gun recovery and the vandalism pursuit.
Auto burglary and firearm recovery
FPD says they responded to a report of a car burglary in which several items were stolen, including a gun. The preliminary investigation into the incident pointed to a suspect staying in a local motel, and detectives were able to locate the suspect and the stolen items. The firearm was located as well, police said.
“Additional stolen property from unrelated cases was also located inside the motel room,” the FPD Instagram post states. “An adult male was taken into custody and booked on various felony charges.
The man’s name was not released.
Vandalism and foot pursuit
Officers were called to investigate a vandalism report in the area of Lemon Street and Valley View Drive, located near Hillcrest Park.
The suspect was found fleeing the area on foot and attempted to flee but was taken into custody after a brief foot chase, FPD said.
Video included in the post shows the male suspect being tackled onto the ground and placed into handcuffs. Authorities did not disclose any possible charges the man could be facing.
This incident occurred “later in the evening” on the same day as the car burglary, police said.
Narcotics, firearm seizure during traffic stop
In this incident, which also took place on the same day “just minutes after the foot pursuit,” an officer conducted a traffic stop near Orangethorpe and Magnolia avenues.
The officer found a loaded firearm and illegal narcotics inside the vehicle, according to the Instagram post.
The unidentified driver of the vehicle was booked on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Grand theft of a statue
Fullerton police also responded to and took a report of a theft involving a statue taken from a local residence.
“Officers quickly developed leads that led to the recovery of the statue, which was returned to its rightful owner,” FPD stated.
Law enforcement officials did not disclose whether anyone had been taken into custody in relation to the incident.
Overall, more than 30 arrests were made on Thursday and Friday, the Fullerton Police Department said.
“Arrests included charges for DUI, narcotics offenses, outstanding warrants and various other crimes,” FPD elaborated.
