Police chase ends with assault suspect in custody after tense LAPD standoff in Chatsworth

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY (KABC) -- A police chase involving an assault suspect came to an end in Chatsworth following a tense standoff with LAPD officers on Tuesday.

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.

LAPD executed a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect's vehicle to come to a stop hear Superior Street and Winnetka Avenue.

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.

The suspect's vehicle to come to a stop near Superior Street and Winnetka Avenue following a PIT maneuver by police, but he backed up the car and drove way from officers.

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.