Thursday, November 21, 2024

[UPDATE: Suspected Detained] Manhunt Underway Near Redwood Valley for Man Suspected of Vehicle Theft

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After a vehicle pursuit reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, law enforcement has converged near a winery in Redwood Valley looking for a man suspected of vehicle theft who fled on foot.

Scanner traffic indicated the incident began around 5:15 p.m. when law enforcement observed the driver blowing through stop signs and recklessly passing vehicles on the right-hand side of North State Street. The involved vehicle was reportedly a Dodge Ram with a camper shell.

The suspect, described as a white male adult approximately 35 years old with facial hair, foot bailed near Barra Winery prompting a ground search of the immediate area.

Multiple agencies have set up a perimeter around the area and conducting a search of the area.


UPDATE 7:45 p.m.: The suspect was detaiend by law enforcement and the manhunt has concluded.


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Matt LaFever
Matt LaFeverhttps://mendofever.com/
For the past seven years, Matt LaFever has covered the North Coast of California in both print and radio news. A Humboldt State graduate, he has lived in the Emerald Triangle for nearly 20 years. His reporting spans local issues like crime and wildfires. When not writing, Matt is an avid outdoorsman, exploring Northern California’s rugged landscapes. Reach out to him at matthewplafever@gmail.com.

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