GLENDALE, CA – The Glendale Police Department announced that charges have been filed in the arrest of thirty-six-year-old Emanuel Gulakian. Gulakian, a Glendale resident, was arrested after yelling racial slurs and assaulting a street vendor.

Gulakian was arrested and has been charged with a hate crime as well as battery and assault charges on the victims. All charges are misdemeanors.

The charges are from an incident on Wednesday, November 1st, at approximately 11:45 p.m. Glendale Police Officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the area of Sonora Ave and San Fernando Road.

According to the victims, Gulakian unleashed a barrage of racial slurs and profanity toward them. The victims are of Hispanic heritage. The suspect then found pieces of concrete in the area and began throwing them at the victims. One of the victims was struck but only reported minor injuries.

Some of the concrete pieces were as big as softballs. Parts of the victims' vending equipment were damaged.

Throughout the altercation, the suspect continued to spew racial slurs, perpetuating an atmosphere of hate and violence.

Glendale Patrol Officers were able to locate the suspect in the area and make the arrest. GPD Assaults Detectives worked with the L.A. County District Attorney's office to get the charges filed. 

The Glendale Police Department reaffirms its commitment to upholding justice and ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members. Acts of hate and violence have no place in our city or our society, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to foster an environment of inclusivity and respect for all.

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Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 250 sworn officers, and nearly 400 total employees. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.

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