{"id":9898,"date":"2026-07-18T20:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9898"},"modified":"2026-07-18T20:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T15:59:40","slug":"suspect-arrested-after-swimming-into-ocean-to-evade-los-angeles-police","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9898","title":{"rendered":"Suspect arrested after swimming into ocean to evade Los Angeles police"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p>A man wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody Thursday morning after swimming into the Pacific Ocean off Will Rogers State Beach and remaining offshore for about 90 minutes in an apparent attempt to evade arrest.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers from the department\u2019s West Los Angeles Division were pursuing the suspect on foot near Pacific Coast Highway and Sunset Boulevard at about 7:21 a.m. when he ran past a lifeguard tower and entered the water.<\/p>\n<p>Sky5 captured the unusual standoff as the suspect spent roughly an hour and a half treading water and swimming along the coastline while authorities waited offshore.<\/p>\n<p>Sky5 video showed the man treading water a couple hundred yards off Will Rogers State Beach around 8:35 a.m. while two Los Angeles County lifeguards on rescue boards stayed nearby, appearing to speak with him and monitor his condition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has made his way out quite a ways here in the ocean,\u201d Sky5 reporter Rich Prickett said during KTLA\u2019s live aerial coverage. \u201cHe\u2019s been treading water for quite some time.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Lifeguards take the suspect into custody in the water\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4236018\" data-id=\"4236018\" src=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/arrest-2.jpg?resize=1280,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/arrest-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/arrest-2.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/arrest-2.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, 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https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/arrest-2.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lifeguards take the suspect into custody in the ocean off Will Rogers State Beach on July 16, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sky5 shows a felony warrant suspect treading water offshore as Los Angeles County lifeguards monitor him from rescue boards.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4235590\" data-id=\"4235590\" src=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect-1.jpg?resize=1280,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect-1.jpg 1920w, 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July 2026. (KTLA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sky5 shows a felony warrant suspect treading water offshore as Los Angeles County lifeguards monitor him from rescue boards off Will Rogers State Beach.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4235591\" data-id=\"4235591\" src=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=1280,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=1752,986 1752w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect1.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A felony warrant suspect treads water off Will Rogers State Beach after fleeing Los Angeles police. July 2026. (KTLA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sky5 shows a felony warrant suspect treading water offshore as Los Angeles County lifeguards monitor him from rescue boards off Will Rogers State Beach.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-4235588\" data-id=\"4235588\" src=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=1280,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=1280,720 1280w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=1752,986 1752w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/ktla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/will-rogers-swimming-suspect.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A felony warrant suspect treads water off Will Rogers State Beach after fleeing Los Angeles police. July 2026. (KTLA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department boat and a county lifeguard rescue boat also responded, positioning themselves near the suspect as authorities worked to safely end the unusual standoff.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Prickett reported the suspect had been in the water for more than an hour while continuing to tread water and slowly move parallel to the shoreline in the direction of Santa Monica.<\/p>\n<p>Lifeguards appeared to be focused on keeping the suspect calm while remaining prepared to intervene if he became too exhausted to stay afloat. Rescue flotation devices could be seen nearby.<\/p>\n<p>During the live broadcast, Prickett also noted the suspect did not appear to be wearing pants while in the water. Authorities have not commented on whether he removed any clothing before entering the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>As the suspect swam closer to shore near Temescal Canyon, he suddenly turned and headed back out into deeper water, prompting lifeguards to move in.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Sky5 showed three lifeguards surrounding the suspect before one jumped off a rescue board and grabbed hold of him. The lifeguards then worked together to secure flotation devices on the man before bringing him toward a waiting Los Angeles County Sheriff\u2019s Department boat, where he was taken into custody.<\/p>\n<p>Prickett estimated the suspect swam about a mile during the roughly 90-minute incident. Because the suspect appeared to be nude from the waist down, KTLA did not broadcast close-up aerial footage during the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>It was not immediately clear what led officers to contact the suspect before the foot pursuit or what felony warrant he was wanted on.<\/p>\n<p>The suspect\u2019s condition and any additional charges he may face were not immediately released.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-content-cta-group\">\n<div class=\"modal--suggest-correction article-content-cta-group__cta\" data-component=\"modal\">\n\t\t\t\t<button data-modal-trigger=\"\" class=\"suggest-correction-button\">Suggest a Correction<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"modal__dialog\">\n<div class=\"modal__dialog-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"modal__close-button\" aria-label=\"Close Modal Content\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"icon\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" viewbox=\"0 0 16.85 16.875\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<default:title>Close Modal<\/default:title><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<default:path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M9.65 8.454l6.88-7.063a.809.809 0 0 0 0-1.15.782.782 0 0 0-1.14 0L8.52 7.305 1.37.241a.782.782 0 0 0-1.14 0 .809.809 0 0 0 0 1.15l7.15 7.063-7.15 7.063a.809.809 0 0 0 0 1.15.824.824 0 0 0 .6.219.787.787 0 0 0 .59-.219l7.15-7.063 6.87 7.063a.824.824 0 0 0 .6.219.619.619 0 0 0 .54-.219.792.792 0 0 0 0-1.15z\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/default:svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"modal__dialog-title\">Suggest a Correction<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody Thursday morning after swimming into the Pacific Ocean off Will Rogers State Beach and remaining offshore for about 90 minutes in an apparent attempt to evade arrest. 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