A man carrying a machete at LAC was arrested by Long Beach Police at 9:02 a.m today.
“Someone came onto campus with a machete, which he refused to drop. The police arrived and they asked to be taken to a hospital to be mentally evaluated. We transported them to a hospital for a mental checkup,” LBPD Officer Kevin Stinson said.
Rudy Revell, whose name was confirmed by the LBPD, appeared at LAC around 8:40 a.m. according to Stinson.
“I can tell you that he’s here in our jail. The charges are for vandalism, possession of a weapon, I can say that that wasn’t a firearm, but it could have been a knife, violation of a protective order, and exhibiting a deadly weapon,” LBPD confirmed.
LBCC sent out an email regarding police activity on campus to students at 9:23 a.m. and confirmed that classes have resumed as normal.
LBCC Superintendent-President Mike Munoz did not immediately respond for comment.
Director of Communications and Community Engagement Stacey Toda was asked to provide a comment as to why LBCC’s email did not mention that there was a machete, to which she responded via text, “Just wanted to let you know that I got your message and your request is going through our media process. Send me your email again please so I don’t have to dig through my emails. Please and thanks!”
The Viking News will provide updates on this story as needed.