MENIFEE, Calif. – A 43-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence against his wife in Menifee, in Riverside County, authorities said Thursday.
Officers responded to a call regarding domestic violence in the 20000 block of La Prada Way in Menifee around 1 a.m. on Monday, the Menifee Police Department announced
Upon arrival, officers found the victim, who had visible injuries to her face and body. She told them that there was a physical altercation between her and her husband, identified as Jimmy Lopez.
Lopez allegedly stole the victim’s car and ran her over with it before fleeing the scene, and officers were unable to locate him that night.
The victim was rushed to a hospital with severe injuries and was provided an emergency protection order.
Detectives were able to track down Lopez and the victim’s car in Los Angeles, and he was taken into custody without incident on Wednesday by the U.S. Marshals Task Force, Riverside County Gang Impact Team and Menifee detectives.
Lopez was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, felony spousal abuse, assault with a deadly weapon, destruction of a wireless communication device, battery with great bodily injury, an active parole violation arrest warrant and a felony no-bail warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Lopez is also a documented 18th Street Gang member in Los Angeles, according to the Menifee PD. He was booked into custody at Cois Byrd Detention Center in Riverside County.
