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Officers Tackle Pursuit Driver After He Crashes Into Bellflower Building

A police pursuit of a white sedan Monday started in Lakewood before crashing into a building in Bellflower, leading to the driver ditching the vehicle and police chasing the running man for a couple blocks, authorities said.

The man behind the wheel was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, Michelle Sanchez of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.

Newschopper4 Bravo was over the chase of the 2010 Dodger Charger at approximately 4:55 p.m. The crash into the building occurred in the 15700 block of Bellflower Boulevard.

The driver ran for blocks before officers tackled him to the ground, using batons to subdue him.

The man was taken into custody in the 9800 block of Linden Street.

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