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San Leandro, California — On Sunday, February 16, 2025, around 8:30 p.m., San Leandro Police Department officers responded to a report of a vehicular assault that occurred in the 15000 block of Hesperian boulevard in San Leandro. The 911 caller said that a man, later identified as 40-years-old Reynaldo Faredy Melendezespinoz, intentionally rammed his car in a shopping center parking lot. Officers responded to the 911 call and began an investigation. Just after 8:50 P.M., Officer Blake Staniford located Melendezespinoz’s pickup truck near the area of 164th Avenue and East 14th Street.
A traffic stop was initiated, and Melendezespinoz then pulled over. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to roll his window down, but he did not comply and exited his vehicle. Officer Staniford gave melendezespinoz multiple commands to “Stop” as he walked toward the officer. Officer Staniford was initially armed with a taser and warned Melendezespinoz the taser would be used if he did not comply. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to get in the car. Melendezespinoz then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at officer Staniford, and retreated to the front of his pickup truck, where he took cover. Officer Staniford discharged his service weapon. Melendezespinoz fired multiple rounds at officer Staniford and additional officers who had arrived on scene.
Melendezespinoz threw his gun which landed on officer May’s vehicle, then walked from behind his pickup truck with his hands up. Officers gave Melendezespinoz multiple command to get on the ground, but he didn’t comply. An officer fired less-lethal bean bag rounds, striking Melendezespinoz. He then complied and got on the ground. He was then taken into custody without further incident. Neither Melendezespinoz nor any officers were injured in the incident. Melendezespinoz’s discarded handgun had no remaining rounds in the magazine.
Melendezespinoz was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office with the following:
• Attempted murder (3 counts).
• Felonious Assault on a peace officer (3 counts).
• Felon in possession of a firearm (1 count).
• Assault with a deadly weapon (2 counts).
• Child endangerment (3 counts)
• Unlawful firearm activity (1 count).
The 13 felony charges include numerous enhancements based on Melendezespinoz’s usage of a firearm and previous criminal history.
The 3 officers involved shooting are:
• Officer Blake Staniford – 3 years’ experience as an officer.
• Officer Austin Lovel – 2 years’ experience as an officer.
• Officer Quinton May – 3.5 years’ experience as an officer.
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San Leandro, California — On Sunday, February 16, 2025, around 8:30 p.m., San Leandro Police Department officers responded to a report of a vehicular assault that occurred in the 15000 block of Hesperian boulevard in San Leandro. The 911 caller said that a man, later identified as 40-years-old Reynaldo Faredy Melendezespinoz, intentionally rammed his car in a shopping center parking lot. Officers responded to the 911 call and began an investigation. Just after 8:50 P.M., Officer Blake Staniford located Melendezespinoz's pickup truck near the area of 164th Avenue and East 14th Street.
A traffic stop was initiated, and Melendezespinoz then pulled over. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to roll his window down, but he did not comply and exited his vehicle. Officer Staniford gave melendezespinoz multiple commands to "Stop" as he walked toward the officer. Officer Staniford was initially armed with a taser and warned Melendezespinoz the taser would be used if he did not comply. Officer Staniford told Melendezespinoz to get in the car. Melendezespinoz then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at officer Staniford, and retreated to the front of his pickup truck, where he took cover. Officer Staniford discharged his service weapon. Melendezespinoz fired multiple rounds at officer Staniford and additional officers who had arrived on scene.
Melendezespinoz threw his gun which landed on officer May's vehicle, then walked from behind his pickup truck with his hands up. Officers gave Melendezespinoz multiple command to get on the ground, but he didn't comply. An officer fired less-lethal bean bag rounds, striking Melendezespinoz. He then complied and got on the ground. He was then taken into custody without further incident. Neither Melendezespinoz nor any officers were injured in the incident. Melendezespinoz's discarded handgun had no remaining rounds in the magazine.
Melendezespinoz was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office with the following:
• Attempted murder (3 counts).
• Felonious Assault on a peace officer (3 counts).
• Felon in possession of a firearm (1 count).
• Assault with a deadly weapon (2 counts).
• Child endangerment (3 counts)
• Unlawful firearm activity (1 count).
The 13 felony charges include numerous enhancements based on Melendezespinoz's usage of a firearm and previous criminal history.
The 3 officers involved shooting are:
• Officer Blake Staniford – 3 years' experience as an officer.
• Officer Austin Lovel – 2 years' experience as an officer.
• Officer Quinton May – 3.5 years' experience as an officer.
Life in prison
It would be nice if you use proper punctuation; I read Officer Sparks…
Well now we know why he lost his visitation rights
Deport him!
I’ll bet you a taco he”s an illegal alien.
I guess we won't be dropping off the kids anytime soon!!
Accuracy 0%
They gotta invest in some better bean bags
Daddy almost went looking for milk in the sky lol
Well, they can't all be happy endings.
More accuracy from California cops…
You could see he was carrying by his arm position
Those bullits that miss go right down the street?
Wow, those beanbags are very effective
That's a very stupid person
Man he had that Officer dead to rights too. Terrible approach.
"Whatchoo in for man?""
"I had to wait 5 minutes!"
Empties his gun, doesn't hit shit, tosses gun and surrenders. What a fucking coward
"Fuck my freedom. I'm willing to go to prison over NOTHING."
– this guy
This dude really threw his gun at the cop
I don’t think that’s how you are supposed to use a gun
Officer needs more training to not allow a suspect to get close by with hand in his pocket while non compliant to his lawful commands. Lucky to be alive.
Pathetic.
why does it take so many police officers just for one person
Did he just throw his gun? …cop was like tf?
Obviously doesn't care about the kids if he's ramming the car that his kids are in my God
dispatchers are crazy dumb
The victim must be in a Tesla
That part time step dad just came full time
For anyone thats ever lost your kids and have to go through these 'custody' exchanges, you can understand the anguish, but you've got to keep it together and not ruin your life and your kids lives over it. This guy lost it.
California huh. He will get a couple years probation for that stunt.
Was pissed getting his son 5 minutes too late now he's going to be 20 years late