A Fairfield man found himself in handcuffs after a botched attempt to break into vehicles ended in a chase and a violent altercation with the law. The local police responded to a call on December 29 at around 3:40 pm on the 1700 block of Fillmore Street, where the accused, 33-year-old Elijah Cooper, was reportedly trying his luck on parked cars.
When authorities arrived on the scene, Cooper made a quick getaway on his bicycle across North Texas Street and behind a local store, as revealed by a Facebook post from the Fairfield Police Department. The pursuit was on foot, and according to the department, it ended when officers managed to catch up with the suspect. However, his resistance didn't end there – Cooper became combative when confronted by the officers.
The scuffle revealed more than just an unwillingness to cooperate. The Fairfield police found a loaded 9mm handgun concealed in Cooper's waistband. This turned what could have been a relatively minor charge into a serious offense, with multiple charges being leveled against him, including carrying a concealed weapon and loitering to commit a crime.
Elijah Cooper, now facing the consequences of his alleged crime spree, was booked into the County Jail. His rap sheet extended that day with an outstanding warrant, a charge of resisting arrest added to his list of offenses.
