Blake Runge
Service Record
Los Angeles County California Sheriff's Department
| Rank | Deputy |
| Dates of Service | Hired April 21, 2016.[1] |
| Salary | $199,039 (2021)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2021 Arrest of Moses Hanson
On February 16, 2021, Runge and Deputy Jacob Cosola saw Hanson sitting on a curb next to a toppled city tree and a shovel. Hanson had dirt on his clothes. When the officers approached, Hanson "spoke rapidly [and] slurred his words". Hanson fled on foot and the officers pursued. Hanson stopped, turned towards the officers and put his hands up in a fighting stance. Cosola fired his Taser, which was ineffective. Hanson continued running and the officers pursued. Hanson stopped again and a struggle ensued, with Hanson and Runge exchanging punches and Cosola striking Hanson with his knee before Hanson was subdued.[1]
Hanson was charged with resisting an executive officer and vandalism.[1]
The department had not issued body-worn cameras at the time of the incident.[1]
Response Timeline
The department opened an internal investigation.[1]
On January 6, 2022, the department's Executive Force Review Committee determined that the officers' tactics and force were within department policy.[1]
2023 Death of Byram Everett
On February 10, 2023, a woman called police and alleged that her husband, Everett, had hit her and put her in a headlock. Runge and other deputies responded and contacted the victim, who described Everett as intoxicated, mentally ill, and suicidal. Deputies located Everett, who was armed with a sword and advanced on the deputies while ignoring their orders to drop the weapon. One deputy fired a foam baton almost simultaneously with Runge firing his service weapon, striking Everett. Deputies rendered aid until paramedics arrived. Everett was pronounced dead at the hospital.[3][4]
The incident was captured on the deputies' body-worn cameras.[4]
Response Timeline
The department opened a criminal investigation.[3]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Case File, Use of Force Report, 2023-05-07
- ↑ Blake Runge L, Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County, govSalaries
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LASD Deputy-Involved Shooting (DIS) in the 37500 block of Oxford Drive, Palmdale, LASD
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Critical Incident Briefing - Palmdale Station, 02/10/23, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 2023-04-26
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