*Suspect Arrested* re: Help LBPD identify suspect for hit and run that left victim in critical condition
On September 15, 1016, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Long Beach Police Collision Investigations Detectives made an arrest in the hit and run collision that left Maria Mendoza in critical condition. Detectives arrested 83-year-old Edward Peterson of Long Beach, at his residence. He was booked into the Long Beach Jail for felony hit and run with bail set at $50,000.00. The involved vehicle, registered to Peterson, was located at his residence and impounded as evidence.
Detectives were able to locate Peterson after receiving a tip from the public. The Long Beach Police Department would like to thank the media for sharing this information with the public. The investigation remains ongoing.
To view a related news release visit: http://longbeach.gov/police/press-releases/public-s-help-needed-in-hit-and-run-investigation/</
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LONG BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT-HEADQUARTERS
400 W Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
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