Los Angles: On Sunday afternoon a Los Angeles man was arrested after fleeing from police.
On July 1, 2025 at about 2:30 PM, Hollywood Division officers responded to a possible "Theft Suspect" at a laundry mat located at 6707 Santa Monica Boulevard. The officers stopped a male, later identified as suspect Curtis Jackson, who was loitering in front of a 7-11 store in the same mini-mall as the laundry mat. During their encounter, the suspect provided the officers with his identification.
When Officer Gallegos broadcast a warrant check on the suspect, Jackson spontaneously stated, "I got warrants" and ran away from the officers. A short foot pursuit ensued, resulting in Jackson and the officers on the ground.
While struggling with Jackson, using body weight and firm grips, Officer Gallegos inadvertently struck Jackson in the head with her police radio resulting in a Use of Force. The officers eventually gained control of Jackson and took him into custody.
It was later determined that Jackson was wanted on an outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants.
Jackson was treated and released at a local hospital for minor contusions that were unrelated to the head strike.
Police Officer Ivana Gallegos, 36, 13 years with the Department and Police Officer Cory French, 24, 9 months with the Department.
Both officers received medical treatment for minor cuts, bruises and scratches and were later released.
Forced Investigation Division is handling the investigation.
Okay this became an FID call out. Talk about a waste of Department resources. This was treated like a shooting, officers separated, interviews, crime scene tape. It was a minor use of force where a suspect got a few abrasions and a slight knock on the head. Its a sad thing what our taxpayer's money goes to. On a side note, great broadcast and a quick response from all those involved. Nice job Ivana and boot.
Posted by: ABC Officer | July 05, 2025 at 08:41 PM
I have two questions regarding this story:
1 - Why is this story worthy of being on the LAPD blog?
I ask this because in the five days since the last post, there HAS to have been more important news made by the LAPD than a man chased and subdued without any significant injuries.
2 - Why on earth would the Force Investigation Division be involved if the LAPD Press Release specifically states that the minor injuries Mr. Jackson got were not due to a police radio?
To paraphrase, a citizen with a warrant (and admitting he has a warrant) runs and is taken into custody. No serious injury is sustained by anyone involved in the scuffle. Yet, two officers doing their job are now being investigated? (Question #3 I guess)
Can somebody please help me with this? My powers over the obvious can only go so far. It doesn't sound like anybody did anything wrong, especially considering that a person wanted for a felony crime was captured.
-Master of the Obvious
Posted by: Master of the Obvious | July 06, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Hey Chief, the police commission called and our new foam rubber radios will be ready next month. In the meantime no officer is to carry a metal radio!
Posted by: PDhog | July 17, 2025 at 02:35 PM