K-9 Officer Baron Subdues Fleeing Federal Fugitive in Raid on Glendale Drive Property, Drug Task Force Says
From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:
Reeves.
On November 19th, 2020, special agents
with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance
from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), and a K-9 Officer from the Arcata Police
Department (APD) served a federal Steagald warrant on Glendale Dr. in
Blue Lake. This warrant was issued to apprehend federal fugitive
Terrance Reeves on a federal probation violation warrant.
When
agents arrived at the property Reeves was standing next to a vehicle
in the driveway. Reeves immediately ran from agents into a wooded
area behind the residence. The APD K-9 Officer and agents pursued
Reeves for approx. 150 yards through the woods with the APD K-9
Officer giving several warnings to stop or he would deploy his K-9.
Reeves continued to flee at which time K-9 Baron was deployed and
apprehended Reeves.
Baron.
Agents
searched Reeves incident to arrest and located ammunition and
methamphetamine in his pocket. Reeves suffered injuries during the
K-9 apprehension. An agent from HCDTF who is also an EMT provided
medical assistance to Reeves prior to an ambulance arriving. Reeves
was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance and then
was booked at the Humboldt County Jail. Reeves will be transported to
a federal detention center by the US Marshalls.
The
HCDTF would like to thank the HCSO, APD, and FBI for their assistance
with this investigation.
Anyone
with information related to this investigation or other narcotics
related crimes are encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task
Force at 707-267-9976.