An armed suspect was arrested on aggravated assault and resisting an officer charges in Tustin

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An armed suspect was arrested on aggravated assault and resisting an officer charges in Tustin

Patrol officers investigated an aggravated assault involving a firearm, according to the Tustin Police Department.

Although the suspect fled during the initial report, officers tracked the suspect vehicle and took the suspect into custody less than 3 hours later.

Picture Courtesy of the Tustin Police Dept

A 9mm handgun was recovered under the suspect’s driver seat.

The suspect was booked into jail for aggravated assault involving a firearm and resisting a peace officer.

In California, the penalties for aggravated assault involving a firearm and resisting a peace officer are quite severe:

Aggravated Assault Involving a Firearm

Under Penal Code 245(a)(2) PC, assault with a firearm can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. The penalties include:

  • Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail.
  • Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison2. If the assault involves a machine gun, assault weapon, .50 BMG rifle, or semiautomatic firearm, it is always charged as a felony with a state prison sentence ranging from 3 to 12 years.

Resisting a Peace Officer

Under Penal Code 148(a)(1) PC, willfully resisting, delaying, or obstructing a peace officer or EMT performing their duties is a misdemeanor. The penalties include:

  • Imprisonment: Up to 1 year in county jail.
  • Fines: Up to $1,000.
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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.

When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.