The following is a press release from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 38-year-old Jeremy Griffin of Lakeport, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation into a series of property crimes across Lake County. Griffin was taken into custody on March 26, 2025, after a brief foot pursuit.
Griffin had multiple outstanding warrants from Lake County and neighboring counties and was a primary suspect in numerous burglaries. The diligent efforts of the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Community Oriented Policing and Targeted Restoration Unit, and Lake County Narcotics Task Force established probable cause linking him to thefts in Loch Lomond and Kelseyville.
Earlier in the investigation, Griffin evaded detectives in a high-speed vehicle pursuit, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour before fleeing on foot. A subsequent search of the abandoned vehicle yielded significant evidence, including multiple cell phones, burglary tools, cash, checks, stolen property from local businesses, as well as drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Detectives dedicated extensive hours to surveillance and investigative work to track Griffin’s whereabouts. On March 26, 2025, detectives received a report that Griffin had forcibly kidnapped his estranged wife in front of their children. Ring Doorbell footage confirmed that Griffin had forced her into a vehicle.
Detectives quickly located Griffin at a property on Gold Dust Drive in Kelseyville. Despite attempting to flee, Griffin was apprehended and arrested without further incident. He now faces multiple charges, including Burglary, Kidnapping, Evading a Peace Officer, Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sales, and numerous felony and misdemeanor offenses tied to his outstanding warrants.
Griffin is currently being held at the Hill Road Correctional Facility. Multiple cases have been referred to the Lake County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution, and the investigation into additional property crimes remains ongoing.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office commends the dedication of its deputies and detectives who worked tirelessly to apprehend Griffin and bring justice to the victims of these crimes. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Major Crimes Unit Tipline at (707) 262-4088.
