An adult female reported on December 11, 2024, to the Fullerton Police Department that she had been a victim of aggravated assault, sexual assault, and kidnapping that began in Fullerton. The victim informed officers that she had met the suspect a few days earlier through mutual acquaintances. The suspect was alleged to be armed with several firearms during the commission of these crimes. Detectives immediately launched an investigation and identified the suspect as Arturo Urbina, a 30-year-old Los Angeles resident.

Fullerton Police Detectives obtained an arrest warrant. The ATF Orange County Violent Crime Task Force located Urbina On the evening of December 16, 2024, in the LA County area. They requested assistance from the LA County Sheriff’s Aero Bureau and the California Highway Patrol to apprehend the wanted suspect. Urbina fled from officers, leading them on a vehicle pursuit that ended in Torrance when his vehicle struck a pole.

After the crash, Urbina fled from his vehicle but was apprehended. No other vehicles were involved in the traffic collision. At the time of his arrest, Urbina was found in possession of several firearms. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact FPD Crimes Persons Detective M. Saenz at msaenz@fullertonpd.org or (714) 738-5361. To provide information anonymously call the OC Crime Stoppers at 1(855) TIP-OCCS or go to http://www.p3tips.com/913.