Pomona SWAT Takes Suspect into Custody After Standoff
Date: Monday, March 1st, 2021
CRIME: 273.5 PC - Domestic Battery with Injury
SUSPECT: Lorin Jessup (29 year old Pomona Resident)
VICTIM: Confidential
INCIDENT#: 21-022566
SUMMARY:
On March 1st, 2021 at approximately 5:30 PM, Pomona Police Dispatch received a call regarding an alleged domestic violence incident. The victim who reported domestic violence also stated that the suspect was armed with a firearm.
Officers attempted to contact the suspect, but he barricaded himself inside his apartment with two roommates. Pomona PD SWAT responded to the scene due to the allegations of domestic violence and possibly being armed.
After a lengthy standoff, the two roommates safely exited the apartment, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. A pellet gun was located in the apartment.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
Written by:
Robert Scheppmann, Sergeant
Pomona Police Department
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-620-2155
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