A police chase started and ended on Alameda Avenue on Friday, Oct. 5 in Azusa.
An Azusa Police press release said two suspects fled a traffic stop with two children in the car.
During the pursuit, one of the passengers, 26-year-old Manuel Jimenez, ran out of the car.
Azusa Police arrested Jimenez and charged him with evading police and illegal gun possession.
After Jimenez bailed, police continued the chase. The suspect led police through El Monte, Irwindale and Glendora before circling back to Azusa.
The police press release said the 21-year-old driver, Jose Magdaleno, had an outstanding arrest warrant.
Magdalendo surrendered to police at 11:15 p.m. He was arrested and charged with police evasion and child endangerment.
The police press release says two children were in the suspect’s car during the chase. The release also says Jimenez and Magdaleno are both Azusa gang members.
A 43-year-old Glendora women, Lupita Torres, was also arrested for obstructing the police during the chase. The police press release says Torres attempted to interfere with the pursuit by driving in front of police vehicles.
