On June 10, 2020, just before 2:00 pm, a Glendale Police Motor Officer on a marked police motorcycle was hailed down by a pedestrian on the 2900-block of Colorado Blvd regarding a male who was waving a knife around while yelling at people and had just walked into a restaurant. 

A motor sergeant and two more motor officers who were in the area responded to assist.  Upon arrival, officers contacted the male and could immediately see the handle of a knife in his pants pocket.  When officers asked the male to exit the restaurant, he refused and began walking around the restaurant yelling.  He then began yelling at the officers, took a fighting stance and pulled out the knife.  Officers gave verbal orders to the male to put down his knife.  The male continued yelling at officers while armed with the knife, but after several seconds, he put the knife down.  Officers quickly moved in and detained the male in handcuffs.

After further evaluation, officers recognized the male was behaving in a way that was consistent with having a mental illness and was a danger to himself and others.  The male was taken to the hospital and placed on a 72-hour hold for mental health evaluation and treatment by medical staff. 

Glendale Police Officers continue to proactively patrol the city to keep Glendale safe.  Please help us in keeping Glendale safe by reporting suspicious activity to 911 if it is an emergency or (818) 548-4911 if it is a non-emergency.

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