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Released: January 26, 2016 - Tuesday, 07:25 PM
Witnesses reported the man had a large wrench in his hand. A motorist in the area, stopped their vehicle to avoid hitting the man. At that point the man jumped on top of the car and smashed the windshield with the wrench. The driver exited the vehicle, at which point the suspect got in the vehicle and began to drive away. Other drivers in the area used their cars to trap the suspect to keep him from escaping. Deputies arrived on scene and detained the suspect. While being handcuffed the suspect passed out. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he remains in custody.
A substance believed to be illegal narcotics was found on the suspect. Testing is being conducted to determine that substance.
The man has been identified as 35-year-old Soloni Santini Lucio of Coachella, CA. Potential charges include carjacking, vehicle theft and DUI.
Carjacking, Vehicle Theft, DUI
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 1-26-16, Approximately 2:08 PM Place of Occurrence: Near the intersection of W. Tefft St. & N. Thompson Ave, NipomoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Soloni Santini Lucio, 35, Coachella, CAOn 1-26-16, the Sheriff's Office received reports of a man running in circles in the middle of the road near the intersection of W. Tefft Street and N. Thompson Ave in Nipomo.Witnesses reported the man had a large wrench in his hand. A motorist in the area, stopped their vehicle to avoid hitting the man. At that point the man jumped on top of the car and smashed the windshield with the wrench. The driver exited the vehicle, at which point the suspect got in the vehicle and began to drive away. Other drivers in the area used their cars to trap the suspect to keep him from escaping. Deputies arrived on scene and detained the suspect. While being handcuffed the suspect passed out. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he remains in custody.
A substance believed to be illegal narcotics was found on the suspect. Testing is being conducted to determine that substance.
The man has been identified as 35-year-old Soloni Santini Lucio of Coachella, CA. Potential charges include carjacking, vehicle theft and DUI.
