A driver suspected of assault with a deadly weapon led police on a high-speed chase from South Los Angeles to Santa Monica before being taken into custody.

LOS ANGELES - A suspect was taken into custody after a dangerous pursuit came to an end in front of the Santa Monica Pier. As the suspect exited the car, a dog on a leash exited with him. LAPD officers were in pursuit of a driver allegedly wanted for assault with a deadly weapon in the West Adams district.

A driver surrendered to police near the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday after a pursuit. The driver, whom the Los Angeles Police Department said was wanted for an assault with a deadly weapon, hit speeds of about 100 mph on the 10 Freeway headed west toward Santa Monica when Sky5 arrived overhead.