Chet Hanks Thwarts Home Burglary; Officer Injured During Arrest of Suspect

Hanks, son of acclaimed actor Tom Hanks, successfully prevented a break-in at his Los Angeles residence, suffering no injuries; the 42-year-old suspect continued to resist arrest, resulting in a police officer's broken leg.

• Chet Hanks, the 33-year-old son of actor Tom Hanks, successfully thwarted a burglary at his Los Angeles home by physically confronting the 42-year-old intruder.
• The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m., when Hanks encountered the suspect trying to break into his residence and responded by punching him.
• Upon the arrival of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies, the suspect continued to resist, resulting in a struggle.
• While being escorted to the police car, the suspect fell backwards onto one of the deputies, leading to the officer's broken leg. Both the officer and the suspect were subsequently taken to a hospital for treatment.
• Despite the altercation, Hanks suffered no injuries. The suspect was later booked for burglary, and the case has been forwarded to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office for consideration of charges.

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