Chula Vista, California – A 47-year-old man, William Williams, led police on a chaotic chase and engaged in a violent confrontation following alleged threats made near Saratoga Park in Ocean Beach.
The incident began shortly before 2:30 p.m. when several 911 callers reported Williams’ aggressive behavior and threats made with a screwdriver in the 2000 block of Abbott Street, according to the San Diego Police Department (SDPD).
The first responding officer encountered Williams, who “aggressively confronted” the officer, prompting an immediate request for backup, SDPD spokesman Darius Jamsetjee reported. The officer initially attempted to subdue Williams with a taser, which proved ineffective. Maintaining a safe distance, the officer then used an expandable baton, but this too had no effect on the suspect.
Williams then fled the scene in his Toyota Tacoma, sparking a road chase through Chula Vista. During the pursuit, Williams crashed into a parked car and then reversed his vehicle, intentionally ramming an SDPD cruiser. Despite these collisions, he continued to evade the police.
The chase concluded at the intersection of Sunset Cliffs and West Point Loma boulevards, where Williams ran over a tire-flattening spike strip deployed by the police. Even after his vehicle was disabled, Williams remained combative. Officers deployed a service dog in an attempt to subdue him, but Williams continued to resist.
It was only after additional taser shocks that officers were finally able to subdue and arrest Williams. He was taken into custody without further incident. No officers were reported injured during the confrontations, and Williams was transported for evaluation before being booked into jail on multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and evading police.
This incident underscores the unpredictable and dangerous nature of police work, as officers faced significant resistance from a suspect who posed a substantial threat to public safety and law enforcement. The SDPD commends the officers for their persistence and professionalism in safely resolving the situation.
