LAPD Ends Standoff With Nude Woman After Westwood Pursuit, Traffic Shutdown

Early Tuesday morning, a police pursuit in West Los Angeles ended in a standoff involving a naked woman who abruptly stopped her vehicle on Sepulveda Boulevard near Montana Avenue. The incident began after reports of a screaming woman in the Bel-Air area, with authorities initiating a brief chase that lasted about two minutes before the woman stopped in her gray Ford Bronco. During the standoff, which lasted several hours, the woman refused to exit the vehicle and was seen yelling at officers while holding a small dog; she also threw a hammer out of the vehicle, raising concerns about a potential weapon. Police established a perimeter and closed Sepulveda Boulevard, causing significant traffic disruptions, while SWAT officers arrived on the scene. Mental health professionals were called to assist, indicating the possible involvement of a mental health crisis. Authorities continue to manage the situation, urging motorists to avoid the area and recommending mental health support resources for those in need.