Three Arrested After Police Chase In South LA; Puppy Thrown From Vehicle
Authorities in South Los Angeles apprehended a man and two women suspected of carjacking and attempted murder after a police pursuit, during which a puppy was thrown from the suspect's vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the puppy was placed in a designer bag and tossed from the vehicle but was found unharmed and taken into the care of Los Angeles Animal Services' South LA shelter. The pursuit took place across several cities in Los Angeles County before ending in Carson, at Vermont Avenue and Belson Street, where the suspects were finally apprehended. Gustavo Alvarez, 27, a resident of Los Angeles, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and carjacking, which authorities said took place in the 101st and San Pedro streets area on March 26. He is being held without bail. Lynette Moreno, 27, of Los Angeles, was also arrested on suspicion of being an accessory and evading after allegedly setting up the second getaway vehicle. Her bail was set at $67,000. Michelle Zamudio, 25, of Santa Monica, was arrested on suspicion of evading. Her bail was set at $75,000.
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