Elche Local Police carried out routine surveillance in January when officers observed an electric scooter rider traveling the wrong way on the road. Upon stopping the rider, the scooter came to a halt. The driver shifted into a hesitant stance as officers stepped out of the patrol vehicle to identify him. The incident progressed to a sidewalk confrontation, creating a dangerous scenario for pedestrians.
Despite clear instructions from the officers, the rider ignored commands and attempted to flee. In the ensuing chase, the rider lost control of the scooter and fell. The officer managed to reach him, attempting to subdue him despite mounting resistance. Physical altercations intensified as the rider kicked at the responding officer.
great resistance
Another officer arrived rapidly to assist, attempting to restrain the obstinate rider who continued to resist with notable aggression. This resistance led to knee injuries for one of the agents, according to the police report.
Archive image of an electric scooter driver in the center of Elche
Once subdued, the individual refused to cooperate with officers during procedures and hindered the documentation process for the agencies before being handed over to medical staff at the local health center. Officers later recovered four foil-wrapped packages containing a stimulant during a search on the scene.
Threats
During transport and detention, the person involved struck the police vehicle and shouted insults. The threats allegedly included statements about waiting for officers after work and harming them, including references to using a machete, as reported by the officers.
Evidence indicates suspicions can emerge from monitoring suspicious vehicles and individuals, mirroring what occurred at the scene. The Malaga Court has jurisdiction over possession of weapons in similar cases.
The incident prompted social media updates from the local police, noting the importance of careful dissemination of information to the public. An official post described the sequence of events and the subsequent actions taken by law enforcement.
The individual identified at the police station demonstrated a fingerprint match consistent with a suspect; a national arrest warrant issued by Madrid’s Central Court, inspection number 3 for murder, had been executed in Romania. Following these developments, the 39-year-old man was arrested.