LAPD Officer Anthony Gutierrez Arrested After Dragging Partner Into Sylmar Street

Los Angeles police arrested Officer Anthony Gutierrez on Monday afternoon after he allegedly dragged his romantic partner out of a house in Sylmar at gunpoint. The arrest occurred around 3 p.m. at a residence in the San Fernando Valley.

Gutierrez, who was off duty, was taken into custody by officers from the LAPD Mission Division. He was booked on suspicion of kidnapping. Lt. Elpidio Orozco, an LAPD spokesperson, confirmed the department was aware of the arrest. Orozco stated that Gutierrez’s bail was set at $150,000. The department declined to offer more details, citing an ongoing investigation.

According to two law enforcement sources familiar with the case, a domestic dispute broke out at the couple’s home. The partner called 911 for help while Gutierrez was unaware. Sources said Gutierrez then forced the woman out of the house and into the street, holding a gun on her. Officers responding to the emergency call arrested him at the scene.

Gutierrez is 30 years old and joined the force in March 2022. Department staffing records show he previously worked in the Newton Division in South Los Angeles. He later transferred to the Foothill Division in the Valley. An online database maintained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not yet show a record of his arrest. This suggests he may have been booked in LAPD detention facilities rather than a county jail.

Domestic violence issues in police departments have drawn attention for years. Independent reports have noted that the LAPD’s investigations into domestic violence allegations against its own officers have often been incomplete. A department official admitted during a private hearing that the agency underreported misdemeanor domestic abuse allegations. This occurred after a state law began mandating reporting, which can trigger permanent bans from police work in California.

Gutierrez did not immediately respond to an email sent to his LAPD account. The officer’s partner called 911 during the dispute, initiating the response that led to his capture. The incident took place at a private residence in the Sylmar neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley.