Crime & Safety
Two Officers, Suspect Injured in Late Night Action
Two officers were injured trying to apprehend a suspect last night
Two officers were investigating a violation of a domestic violence protection order last night, but the action turned violent leading to three injuries -- including the suspect they were attempting to apprehend.
The two NPD officers contacted the suspect, Neri Arnulfo Lopez, 26, in the front yard at a residence in the 600 block of Costa Dr. When they attempted to place him under arrest, Lopez violently resisted the officers.
Backup from NPD as well as a Deputy were called, and arrived on scene. Lopez was eventually subdued and taken into custody.
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He was found in possession of a glass pipe consistent with being used to smoke methamphetamine.
Two of the law enforcement officers -- one police officer, one sheriff's deputy -- as well as the suspect were injured in the struggle, and were briefly treated at .
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Lopez’ actions additionally violated the terms of his current Napa County Probation. After his release from the Hospital he was booked into NCDC.
