Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On January 12, 2023, at about 6:15 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Kneeland area observed a reported stolen vehicle traveling on Greenwood Heights Drive. The driver of the vehicle was identified by deputies as 23-year-old Tyler Tommy Lemmons, who is wanted on multiple outstanding felony warrants.

Deputies attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, however, the vehicle failed to yield. While attempting to flee deputies, Lemmons lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. Lemmons then fled from the vehicle into the nearby woods. A passenger of the vehicle was detained without further incident while deputies completed their investigation.

No one was injured as a result of this incident. Lemmons remains outstanding at this time. He is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet tall, 140 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. There is no perceived elevated threat to the Greenwood Heights community, however, residents who see Lemmons should not approach him, but call law enforcement right away.

Anyone with information about this case or Lemmons’ whereabouts is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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