Threat of Eureka Police K-9 Unit Vex Enough to Coax Wanted Felon Out of Sequoia Park Hiding Spot, Says EPD
Eureka Police Department press release:
Adams
On February 20, 2018, at about 4:45 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department
responded to the area of Hodgson and R Streets for the report of juveniles skateboarding
in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers observed a male in the yard of a residence on the
1600 block of Hodgson Street. The male was known to officers and identified as 27 year
old Lance Adams.
Adams had a felony warrant for parole violation.
Adams attempted to conceal his face and entered the residence. When officers made
contact at the residence, Adams fled out the backdoor and into a greenbelt. K-9 Vex was
deployed and indicated an odor trail towards the dead end of Q Street. A K-9
announcement was made and Adams immediately exited the greenbelt without further
incident. Adams was found to be in possession of suspected heroin.
“Vex” | File
Adams was transported and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on
the felony parole warrant and on a fresh charge for possession of heroin.
Additionally, the Eureka Police Department is expanding its K-9 program. Officer
Christiansen has been appointed to K-9 officer and we are in the works of purchasing a
dual purpose police service dog. This purchase is possible thanks to generous donations
from the community. Officer Christiansen and his new K-9 partner will be in service in
the near months after all training is completed. EPD hopes to purchase additional K-9s
continuing into 2019.