The suspect was wanted for alleged assault with a deadly weapon.
The pursuit wound through the San Fernando Valley with the suspect driving erratically and getting into a couple close calls with bystander vehicles.
The suspect was said to be possibly driving under the influence and armed with a knife.
Police chase: Officers execute PIT maneuver on assault suspect
LAPD executed a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect's vehicle to come to a stop near Superior Street and Winnetka Avenue.
However, the suspect ended up backing up the car in reverse and driving way from officers, and the chase continued.
Chase suspect reverses, drives away from police
After a few failed PIT maneuvers, the suspect came to a stop near Cozycroft Avenue and Superior Street in the Chatsworth area.
He stayed inside the vehicle and appeared to be looking through some photographs.
He eventually heeded officers' orders, surrendered, and was taken into custody without further incident.