After almost two years as a fugitive, George "Rand" Akrey's run from the law came to a crashing halt when Ventura County Sheriff's Deputies nabbed him in Woodland Hills following a vehicular havoc. Akrey, on the lam for assault and multiple theft charges, was captured on January 4 after he slammed his truck into law enforcement vehicles, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office. Accompanying him in his felonious escapades was cohort Kierstyn Robinson, arrested for aiding his evasion.
Akrey's descent into infamy began following his release in February 2022, pending a court date on 21 counts of grand theft. When Akrey ditched his April court date, the authorities issued five felony and one misdemeanor warrant for his arrest. The situation escalated in May that year when he injured a detective by ramming a vehicle during a failed apprehension attempt, compelling the Los Angeles County Superior Court to issue a new warrant for assaulting an officer with a deadly weapon.
Dedication to his elusive role, Akrey adopted numerous false identities and altered his appearance, ranging from hair transformations to alternating facial hair styles. Detective Sergeant Jason Karol outlined the lengths to which Akrey and Robinson went to dodge capture, with Robinson actively concealing Akrey from the forces of justice.
The pivotal arrest occurred after Ventura County investigators traced Akrey to Ventura Boulevard, where his attempt at flight led to vehicular assault on detective's cars, resulting in a "use of force" incident. The capture involved less-lethal tactics to extract Akrey and thwart further peril to officers and bystanders. Akrey now faces several charges and is held without bail, with Robinson booked on a $10,000 bail, both awaiting arraignment on January 8.
The Sheriff’s Office has expressed their determination to hold Akrey responsible for his actions, with the new charges to be considered for filing by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Meanwhile, Ventura County Crime Stoppers remains invested in rewarding up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest and charge of anyone connected to the case, still allowing tipsters to remain anonymous and the calls unrecorded.
