The Buena Park Police Department’s latest incident highlights two fast‑rising trends in Orange County public safety: dangerous e‑bike offenses and the rapid expansion of police drone programs.
According to the department, officers attempted to stop a suspect riding an e‑bike who fled, prompting a pursuit that was quickly terminated for safety.
But the chase didn’t end — the department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) aircraft, Raven, continued tracking the suspect from above until he stopped and tried to hide. Officers moved in and took him into custody moments later…