Stanton, CA — Two people and a small dog were taken into custody Thursday night following a pursuit involving Orange County Sheriff’s deputies that ended in a quiet cul-de-sac.
The chase began late in the evening and concluded around 11 p.m. when deputies surrounded the suspects’ vehicle near Filmore and Arthur Drives in the city of Stanton.
Pursuit Ends in Residential Neighborhood
Aerial footage captured by Sky5 showed deputies tracking the suspect vehicle as it traveled through surface streets before turning into a residential cul-de-sac. The driver parked in a home’s driveway, where the car was quickly surrounded by deputies with guns drawn and at least one K-9 unit positioned nearby.
According to KTLA News, authorities have not yet confirmed what prompted the initial pursuit or what charges the driver and passenger may face.
“The suspects were boxed in within minutes after pulling into a driveway. Deputies issued commands as the pair sat inside the car with a small dog visible through the window,” the aerial report noted.
Brief Standoff and Emotional Surrender
After a short standoff, the passenger exited the vehicle first and surrendered to deputies. Moments later, cameras captured a small dog poking its head out of the passenger-side window, seemingly anxious amid the flashing lights and drawn weapons.
“It appeared that deputies directed the driver to exit through the passenger window, likely to prevent the dog from jumping out,” the report said.
In a moment that quickly spread across social media, the driver leaned forward and kissed his dog before surrendering to deputies with his hands raised.
“The man appeared emotional and protective of the animal just before giving himself up,” one reporter said.
Aftermath and Next Steps
Both individuals were taken into custody without further incident. Deputies were later seen handling the small dog carefully, which eventually jumped out of the window on its own.
Officials said the dog will likely be turned over to Orange County Animal Control while authorities determine next steps for the suspects.
No injuries were reported, and no collisions occurred during the chase. Authorities have not yet identified the suspects or confirmed why they were being pursued.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to investigate the incident and review dashcam and helicopter footage to determine the cause of the pursuit and potential charges.
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