Officer Erwin Holmes: Eyewitness to the Newhall Incident

Описание: On April 5, 1970, law enforcement institutions across the country were forever changed when four California Highway Patrol officers were gunned down by career ex-convicts in what is now known as the “Newhall Incident.” In this video, Dr. Alan Pollack and E.J. Stephens of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society interview retired CHP Officer Erwin Holmes who, along with his partner Richard Robinson, were the third CHP unit on the scene.

Timestamps / Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction
0:34 — Officer Holmes' background
2:10 — The day of the Newhall Incident begins
5:47 — Initial pursuit details
10:12 — First encounter with the suspects
15:30 — Gunfire exchange and chaos
22:05 — Officer Holmes’ perspective during the shooting
30:18 — The aftermath at the scene
38:40 — Police response and coordination
45:12 — Personal reflections on the tragedy
53:00 — Lessons learned and changes in policing
1:01:25 — Impact on law enforcement procedures
1:10:50 — Media coverage and public reaction
1:20:15 — Officer Holmes’ closing thoughts
1:31:49 — End of interview

For more information about the Newhall Incident, please visit https://scvhistory.com

This interview was taped on September 1, 2021.

This program was produced by SCVTV in partnership with the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society.
Executive Producer: Leon Worden
Executive Director, Camera, Post Production: Jessica Boyer
Camera: Patricia Silva
Hosts: Dr. Alan Pollack & E.J. Stephens
Special thanks to Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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