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Released: May 29, 2010 - Saturday, 12:17 AM
Deputies responded to a call of a disturbance at a campsite in the Lake Nacimiento Campground overflow area. As deputies approached the parolee attempted to flee driving through an adjacent campsite, striking a tent and drove at one of the deputies that was attempting to stop him. The deputy fired on the suspect just prior to the pick-up truck striking the deputy, knocking him to the ground and causing a compound fracture to the deputies leg.
The man tried to escape again by backing up but appears to have become mired in the soft dirt. No persons were struck by gunfire.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody after initially resisting.
The injured deputy was airlifted by CHP helicopter to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton where he is listed in good condition.
California Highway Patrol, Monterey County Park Rangers and Monterey County Sheriff's deputies responded to the initial call for assistance.
Booking photo not available at this time.
Attempt Murder - Peace Officer
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547 Date and time of incident: 5-28-10 7:38 PMPlace of Occurrence: Nacimiento Lake Campground, Overflow areaVictim Information: San Luis Obispo County Deputy SheriffSuspect Information: Parolee from Salinas-Pending verification of identificationA parolee from the Salinas area of Monterey county is in custody of Sheriff's deputies after he attempted to kill a deputy by striking him with a pick-up truck.Deputies responded to a call of a disturbance at a campsite in the Lake Nacimiento Campground overflow area. As deputies approached the parolee attempted to flee driving through an adjacent campsite, striking a tent and drove at one of the deputies that was attempting to stop him. The deputy fired on the suspect just prior to the pick-up truck striking the deputy, knocking him to the ground and causing a compound fracture to the deputies leg.
The man tried to escape again by backing up but appears to have become mired in the soft dirt. No persons were struck by gunfire.
The suspect was eventually taken into custody after initially resisting.
The injured deputy was airlifted by CHP helicopter to Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton where he is listed in good condition.
California Highway Patrol, Monterey County Park Rangers and Monterey County Sheriff's deputies responded to the initial call for assistance.
Booking photo not available at this time.
