LA Man Wanted for Murder, Arrested in Las Vegas NR15189pv

Reseda: The wanted man in the
February murder of Matthew Hanna was arrested in Las Vegas over
this past weekend after he
crossed over the double yellow line and nearly collided with an
oncoming police car. An arrest warrant for Donte Daley, 39, was
issued earlier this year after LAPD detectives tied Daley to
Hanna’s death.

“The word was, Daley could be anywhere from Las Vegas to Florida,
or several states in between,” said Capt. Paul Vernon, commanding
officer of the West Valley Patrol Division. “US Marshals were
working with us to find him. As it turned out, it was an officer
from the Nevada Taxi Authority who ultimately took him down.”

Matthew Hanna was an acquaintance of Daley through some other
friends. Evidence and witness statements tied Daley to the shooting
in late February. Hanna’s parents found their son’s dead body in
his home, February 28, 2015, in the 16400 block of Gilmore Street.
He had been shot multiple times, one or more days prior to the
discovery.

Daley was known to be involved in illicit sales of prescription
medicine and methamphetamine. He was, indeed, booked in Las Vegas
for possessions for sales of prescription drugs and cocaine, after
arresting officers found a stash in his Nevada registered
car.

“Apparently Daley styled himself as a bit of a celebrity,” Capt.
Vernon added. “The arresting officer was incredulous when Daley
asked, ‘Where are the TV cameras?” then quipped, ‘You know, I’m 187
out of Cali.” The Nevada officer had to ask a partner what that
meant. Translation: Daley was wanted for murder in
California.

LAPD detectives will travel to Las Vegas to bring Daley back to Los
Angeles for trial.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call Det. Matt
Kohl, West Valley Homicide Unit, at (818) 374-7712. Anonymous tips
can be called into Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by
texting 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All
text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Online tips may
be placed at www.LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the
prompts.