San Jose police say a traffic stop on Scottsdale Drive turned into a brief standoff yesterday, but ended quietly after officers talked an armed bicyclist into surrendering.
According to the department, officers caught up with the rider in the 2700 block of Scottsdale Drive, negotiated a peaceful surrender and took the person into custody. Police say they found a firearm and narcotics paraphernalia, and later booked the rider into jail. The individual was also placed on a mental health hold for evaluation.
How Police Say It Went Down
According to the San Jose Police Department, a field training officer and a recruit saw a bicyclist riding against the flow of traffic and tried to make a traffic stop. The rider took off, officers pursued and then shifted gears into de-escalation, with negotiators working toward a peaceful surrender instead of a physical confrontation.
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