A man with a firearm was arrested on May 22 after he led authorities on a pursuit and crashed into another vehicle in the North Hollywood area. Beverly Hills Police Department Executive Officer Lt. Andrew Myers told the Courier that the BHPD responded to a radio call of a man brandishing a weapon during a road rage incident at approximately 7:33 p.m.
“The suspect vehicle was located in the area of Doheny Drive and Beverly Boulevard and immediately fled from BHPD Officers,” said Myers. “A pursuit ensued and traversed northbound into the San Fernando Valley. The suspect vehicle became disabled after a collision with another vehicle. The suspect then fled on foot and was apprehended a short distance away.”
Myers identified the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle as Gagik Arshakyan, a 26-year-old from Van Nuys, California. He was booked on charges of Assault with a Firearm, Evading a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, Forged/Altered Vehicle Registration, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Hit and Run Causing Injury, Resisting or Obstructing a Public officer and Assault on a Police Officer.
