Lolita Harper
PANORAMA CITY -- An 18-year-old Panorama City man who police believe
is involved with gangs and vandalism in Burbank jumped out of a two-story
window Friday to avoid authorities, police said.
Joe Zavala was arrested on suspicion of vandalism, but not before
hurting his ankle jumping out of an apartment-building window, Burbank
Sgt. Bill Taylor said.
Zavala allegedly was involved in recent incidents of vandalism, Taylor
said. Police went to a residence in the 8700 block of Burnette Street in
Panorama City with an arrest warrant for Zavala.
When police entered the residence, an officer stationed in the back of
the apartment building saw Zavala jump out the window, Taylor said.
Although he was hurt, he still tried to run but was detained and
arrested, Taylor said.
Zavala was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center for pain in
his ankle, but was later released and booked.
