Suspect arrested for throwing large rocks at cars, hitting officer: Napa police

Aaron Tolentino
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(KRON) — A man was arrested Wednesday night after he was reported to have been throwing rocks at passing vehicles, parked cars and businesses, the Napa Police Department announced on social media. Police said the suspect hit one officer in the leg with a rock, but he was not injured.

Officers shot multiple (non-lethal) bean bag shotgun rounds at the suspect, according to police. The suspect began to run away from officers, promoting a short foot chase. He then threw another rock at another officer but missed.

Two patrol vehicles were damaged by the rocks thrown by the suspect, police said. The alleged assault happened just before midnight.

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Authorities arrested a suspect who threw “large rocks” at police and hit one officer on Wednesday, April 3 (Napa Police Department).
Authorities arrested a suspect who threw “large rocks” at police and hit one officer on Wednesday, April 3 (Napa Police Department).

The suspect was booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections on the following charges:

  • Assault with a deadly weapon

  • Resisting/obstruct/delay arrest

  • Resisting an executive officer

  • Vandalism

  • Brandishing a weapon other than a firearm

  • Under the influence of a controlled substance

  • Violation of probation

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The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Ruben Lopez. According to Napa County jail records, he was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, and his bail is set at a total of $80,000.

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