Man Held After Allegedly Crashing Through Windows in Robbery Attempt
A physician held a robbery suspect at gunpoint Wednesday night after the man dived into his home through a plate-glass window and stabbed him, police said.
When officers arrived at the home, the man crashed through another window and fled into the neighborhood but was caught, said Lt. Luis Ochoa of the Huntington Beach Police Department.
The incident began when a man authorities identified as David Milisa, 34, of Huntington Beach, crashed through a window in the home of Dr. Patrick Farrell in the 200 block of Crest Avenue at about 9:05 p.m. When confronted, Milisa allegedly pulled out a small knife and stabbed Farrell, 45, in the hand.
“The victim was able to obtain a handgun that he had, and the victim’s wife called police,” Ochoa said. Farrell held the suspect until officers arrived, but the man then jumped through a second plate-glass window.
After a short pursuit on foot, officers apprehended Milisa and booked him on suspicion of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon and assault on an officer.
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