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Two Males Arrested With Loaded Firearm, Narcotics, and Burglary Tools

On November 25, 2021 at approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer assigned to Glendale PD’s patrol bureau contacted two males wearing motorcycle helmets who were walking in front of a motorcycle store on the 3300 block of Verdugo Rd.

Assisting units arrived, and officers learned that one of the males, 29-year-old Michael Ordaz of Burbank, was in possession of a pocket knife. Further investigation revealed that Ordaz had a warrant out for his arrest. While speaking with the other male, 39-year-old Larry Vanheertum of Reseda (who was found to have a prior felony conviction), officers located a folding hex key set, wire cutters, and a screwdriver on his person. During the investigation, Vanheertum fled the scene initiating a brief foot pursuit that ended on the 3400 block of Buena Vista Ave. Vanheertum had a backpack and was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, two baggies of methamphetamine, and burglary tools.

Ordaz was arrested and booked for possessing burglary tools, conspiracy to commit crime, and his outstanding warrant. Vanheertum was arrested and booked for being an ex-felon with a firearm, obstruction, conspiracy to commit crime, possessing a controlled substance while armed, and for possessing burglary tools.

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