Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Dirt Bike Rider Fleeing Police Stops for Gas, Cuts Through Parks During Wild Los Angeles Chase

The suspect allegedly armed with a gun ditched the bike and surrendered after weaving through South Los Angeles, Watts, Compton and downtown streets.

  • On Wednesday, a dirt bike rider allegedly armed with a gun led the Los Angeles Police Department on a chase across South Los Angeles, Watts, and Compton, lasting well over half an hour before being taken into custody.
  • During the pursuit, the rider traveled near Figueroa Street and Watts, using a cellphone while AIR7 helicopter reporter Chris Cristi observed from above before stopping for gas at a station near Alameda and Nadeau, fleeing with the pump hose attached.
  • Erratic maneuvers continued as the suspect rode onto fields at Earvin Magic Johnson Park and Athens Park near Broadway, where he attempted to refuel using a discarded jug while pedestrians moved for safety as he appeared to taunt officers.
  • The chase concluded in Willowbrook near 112th Street and Broadway, where after ditching the motorcycle, the suspect attempted to hide in a trash can before surrendering to officers without incident.
  • Police have not specified what the suspect was initially wanted for, and the investigation remains ongoing as officials process the incident that occurred Wednesday.
Insights by Ground AI

20 Articles

abc11 Raleighabc11 Raleigh
+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Center

Dirt bike rider fleeing police stops for gas, cuts through parks during wild Los Angeles chase

A dirt bike rider led police on a chaotic chase in Los Angeles, weaving through parks and making unusual pit stops before the pursuit ended with a dramatic arrest.

·Durham, United States
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 74% of the sources are Center
74% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

ussanews.com broke the news on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal