WHITTIER — Police arrested a man Wednesday on suspicion of assaulting a parking enforcement officer who was trying to impound his car, authorities said.
Sergio Medina, 31, of Whittier was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident, which took place just before 2 p.m. Thursday in the 6700 block of Bright Avenue, Whittier police officials said in a written statement.
Civilian parking enforcement officers noticed a car parked with registration that had been expired for more than six months.
As the officers filled out paperwork, the owner approached them and tried to stop them from impounding his car, police said.
“After arguing with the officers, the owner gets into the driver seat of his vehicle, starts it and turned his wheels towards them,” the police statement said. “He eventually drove his vehicle forward and comes within inches of striking one of the officers.”
Patrol officers were summoned and arrested Medina.
According to Los Angeles County sheriff’s booking records, Medina was released Thursday night after posting $30,000 bail. No information was available regarding his initial court appearance.