. >> fingerprint comparisons have been made here at hollenbeck.e that the individual we have in custody is richard ramirez, the night stalker. >> we could not leave hollenbeck stations, they had to call for reinforcements because the crowd was so big. they were afraid that they had gotten word that there was somebody out there with a gun and that they were going to take him out. i was in the front seat, i said if somebody is going to start sniping, don't let me get killed today after doing all this work. >> a motorcade and helicopter escort take ramirez to county jail as images of his arrest are broadcast throughout the city. >> among the hundreds gathered outside the police station, there's almost a carnival-like atmosphere of celebration. not only excitement but also relief. >> i was in a hair salon at the time. everybody got up and cheered. everybody was relieved that that had happened. it was a momentous morning. >> when we found out this guy had been caught, we had the tv on. we wanted to have a party we were so happy he was caught. >> earlie