Reynaldo Melendezespinoz of San Leandro has been charged with 13 felonies, including attempted murder of police, after a violent incident on February 16. Following a custody dispute with his children's mother, he rammed her car with his truck, provoking a police pursuit. When confronted, he exchanged gunfire with law enforcement. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but his actions raised severe concerns about child safety and public endangerment. With a prior felony record for violence, Melendezespinoz is being held without bail ahead of his upcoming plea hearing on March 3.
Melendezespinoz, a San Leandro man with a history of violent crime, faces 13 felony charges, including attempted murder of a peace officer after a violent altercation involving his children.
The incident began when Melendezespinoz, enraged by a delayed pick-up, rammed his truck into the vehicle containing his three children and their mother before engaging police in a gunfire exchange.
Despite no physical injuries to the victims of Melendezespinoz's initial assault, authorities stated that the intentions were clear, believing he aimed to seriously harm and kill.
Melendezespinoz, awaiting trial for multiple felonies, is currently held without bail at Santa Rita Jail, emphasizing the severity of his criminal actions and disregard for public safety.
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