Parolee-At-Large Taken Into Custody In Woodland Hills After Entering Home

An unidentified parolee-at-large was taken into custody after walking directly into a Woodland Hills home around 1 a.m. Thursday. The suspect entered through an unlocked front door on the 22000 block of Hatteras Street in the Los Angeles neighborhood.

Los Angeles Police Department Officer Mellon said it was his partner who first recognized the individual while driving eastbound on the street.

We were driving eastbound here on Hatteras and saw a gentleman walking inside this address behind me here that is known to be a parolee at large, Mellon said at the scene.

Requested Airship After Suspect Entered Property

Officers called for backup and requested an airship after the parolee entered the home. The suspect later came out of the property willingly and was taken into custody.

Mellon said the suspect appeared to be under the influence when officers approached him.

He recently got into a hit-and-run where the vehicle that he left at the scene was located with multiple weapons inside, Mellon said.

Taken to Hospital for Pre-Existing Medical Condition

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a pre-existing medical condition known to police. It was unclear whether the parolee had permission to be inside the home or was trespassing.

Mellon added that it appears the homeowners have not been involved with the property for a very long period of time.

Investigation Ongoing for Parole Violation

The suspect was being held only for a parole violation at this time, Mellon said, though the investigation remains ongoing.

The parolee, who has yet to be publicly identified, was wanted by police for a parole violation after leaving the scene of a hit-and-run car accident.

Officers working the recent hit-and-run found multiple firearms in the suspects vehicle.

Mellyn indicated that the suspect will remain in custody on the parole violation while the case is investigated.

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