Parolee Arrested Following Brief Pursuit in Altadena

Pasadena police arrested a parolee who fled from officers following a brief car chase in Altadena early Wednesday, officials said.

Tristan Jon Taylor, 31, of Glendora, was expected to face charges including violating parole and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, according to Pasadena police officials and Los Angeles County booking records.

He had prior convictions in 2008 for attempted murder and assault with a semiautomtic firearm, L.A. County Superior Court records show. He received a 13-year prison sentence in the case. It was not clear Wednesday when he was released.

He was one of five occupants inside a car that Pasadena police tried to pull over for a traffic violation about 12:30 a.m. in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and El Monte Street, just across the city border in Altadena, according to Pasadena police Lt. Sean Dawkins.

The driver fled, initiating a short pursuit that ended less than a minutes later when the fleeing car struck a curb at Santa Rosa Avenue and Colman Street, the lieutenant said.

One of the occupants remained in the car, he said. He was not arrested.

The driver and three passengers ran, Dawkins said.

With help from the department’s helicopter, officers found one of the passengers, later identified as Taylor, in the backyard of a nearby home, he said. He was taken into custody without a struggle.

Police found bullets in Taylor’s possession, Dawkins said. Officers searched the area, but no gun was found.

The three additional male suspects who ran from the car remained outstanding.

According to county booking records, Taylor was being held without bail pending his initial court appearance.

Anyone with information can reach the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4501. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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