Kings County deputy, patrolling Dec. 14 gets Hanford cops help to arrest suspect

The suspect, Serna, initially pulled over to the right side of the roadway and stopped, and as the deputy exited his patrol car, Serna accelerated and drove away. The deputy pursued Serna whom he suspected of driving at speeds in excess of 70 miles per hour while failing to stop at intersections with posted stop signs.

According to the deputy, Serna struck a parked SUV near the intersection of Second Street and Irwin Street where his vehicle was disabled. Serna ran from the car and into the back yard of a nearby residence.

Deputies, with the assistance of the Hanford Police Department, quickly established a perimeter and searched for the suspect, Serna. Deputies say he was located hiding in a random apartment and was subsequently arrested.

During a search of the suspect’s Honda, deputies discovered a modified .22 caliber rifle, one .22 caliber round, and over a quarter pound of Marijuana. Deputies did a records check revealing that Serna was a convicted felon and was not allowed to possess a firearm or ammunition.

Deputies booked Anthony into Kings County Jail on the charges of felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, felony pursuit, driving on a suspended driver’s license, resisting arrest, and hit and run traffic accident. Bail was set at $85,000.