Break-In Incident
Police in Los Angeles have arrested a suspect following a break-in at the home of Mayor Karen Bass early Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred at Getty House, the mayor’s official residence located on Irving Boulevard west of downtown.
Arrest and Response
The suspect was apprehended shortly after smashing a window to gain entry into Getty House while it was occupied, according to a statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on social media. Fortunately, neither Mayor Bass nor her family sustained injuries during the intrusion.
In response to the incident, Mayor Bass’s office released a statement expressing gratitude to the LAPD for their swift response and successful apprehension of the suspect.
Identity of the Suspect
The LAPD has identified the suspect in the burglary as 29-year-old Ephraim Matthew Hunter, a resident of the city. Hunter is currently being held on $100,000 bail, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department website.
Background of the Suspect
According to public records cited by the Los Angeles Times, Hunter has a prior criminal history, having been convicted of assault with a deadly weapon following a 2015 incident in Massachusetts. He served seven years in state prison for this offense.
Legal Proceedings
As of now, public records do not indicate whether Hunter has legal representation. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office confirmed that LAPD investigators have been coordinating with prosecutors to assess the ongoing investigation.
