RivCo Man Accused Of Violent Home Invasion Leads Police On Chase

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA — A man accused of breaking into a home and assaulting two people was arrested after a vehicle pursuit with Desert Hot Springs police and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, authorities said.

Officers responded at approximately 11:20 p.m. Nov. 12 to a reported home invasion involving a man who was subject to a domestic violence restraining order, according to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department.

The man entered the residence and assaulted two adults before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.

Officers later located the suspect, who refused to stop, prompting an extended vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect made statements indicating he wanted officers to kill him, police said.

Due to the suspect's alleged violent actions and statements, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department assisted in the incident and deployed a Grappler vehicle pursuit intervention system to disable the suspect's vehicle.

Officers then initiated a high-risk stop. The suspect barricaded himself inside the vehicle before being taken into custody, authorities said.

The suspect, who was not identified, was booked into a Riverside County jail on multiple charges and is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.

"Preservation of life is our priority," police said on social media.

"The Desert Hot Springs Police Department remains committed to protecting all lives, including those of individuals in crisis. The use of less-lethal options reflects our dedication to resolving dangerous situations while prioritizing everyone’s safety."