The Fourth Squad reports the Arrest of a homeless man for Assault that occurred on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11:58 a.m. in Long Beach.

According to detectives, while on routine patrol, an officer observed a male operating a black 2002 Chevy traveling southbound on Austin Blvd. that was previously reported stolen by the NYPD. The officer activated their emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, Patrick Hayes, 49, refused to comply with officers’ directions and fled the scene. Hayes then continued traveling south bound on Industrial Place, colliding with a truck before reversing his car and deliberately hitting a patrol car multiple times. In an attempt to escape, the defendant rammed multiple parked cars, police vehicles and structures before getting stuck in a fence in front of 4276 Industrial Place. The defendant continuously refused to comply with officers’ orders and violently resisted arrest. The defendant was subdued and placed into custody. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.

During the course of the incident, one police officer was injured. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Two officers were exposed to blood and another officer was exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum spray.

Patrick Hayes is charged with Unlawful Fleeing 3^rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2^nd degree, five (5) counts of Reckless Endangerment 1^st degree, Assault 2^nd degree, Grand Larceny 3^rd degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3^rd degree, twelve (12) counts of Criminal Mischief 2^nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7^th degree and multiple VTL violations. He will be arraigned when medically practical.

Details by: Det. Newbold/4^th Squad                        06/06/19/0558/8751