Officials say a man suspected of driving his car into a crowd on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery

The suspect accused of driving into a crowd of people on a sidewalk in Los Angeles over the weekend is a convicted felon who is out on parole, a report said.

The driver accused of plowing his car through a crowd in Los Angeles on Saturday is a convicted felon who is out on parole, according to police. Fernando Ramirez, a 29-year-old from San Clemente, has an extensive criminal history ranging from misdemeanors to felonies dating back over a decade.