Friday, August 29, 2014

Grand Theft Auto suspect arrested in Pomona



On 8/28/2014 at approximately 12:45 p.m., a Pomona Police Department Sergeant located a stolen vehicle in the area of Mission Blvd and Myrtle Street in Pomona. The vehicle had been reported stolen from the southeast portion of Pomona on 8/27/14.

A traffic stop was attempted northbound on Myrtle from Mission. The driver immediately exited the stolen vehicle and began running. A foot pursuit ensued and the suspect, later identified as Sammy Nava, ran east through an alleyway, north through numerous houses, and back into another alleyway. He attempted to hide in a rear yard in the 1100 block of west Third Street but was eventually located by responding Pomona Police Officers. He was taken into custody without further incident.

Suspect Nava was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Nava has been arrested numerous times by Pomona Police Department in the past for various offenses. Nava is a self admitted Pomona Gang Member as well.

Suspect Nava was booked at Pomona City Jail for Grand Theft Auto, Possession of Stolen Property, and Possession of a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine.

Sammy Nava 25 yrs old, Pomona Resident
14-094197

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