On Wednesday,
April 5, 2017 at about 1424 hours Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)
Deputies responded to the 7200 block of West End Road, Arcata for an agency
assist per California Highway Patrol. It was reported to law enforcement as a
traffic collision and an altercation. Upon arrival, Deputies learned an adult
female sustained serious injuries and an adult male suspect was believed to
have fled on foot. The female victim was transported by ambulance to a local
hospital. Her injuries are unknown at this time.
Arcata Police
Department K9 and California Highway Patrol air support are assisting in the
search. The male suspect is described as being in his 20’s with a dark complexion,
dark hair, 5’8 and 200 pounds. Suspect was last seen wearing blue jeans, dark
colored shirt or sweatshirt and a white baseball hat.
Deputies along
with HCSO Investigators are currently on scene investigating.
Anyone with
information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal
activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the
Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.
Mike Downey
Sheriff