Ferndale Police Department release:

On 09-17-24, Officers from the Ferndale Police Department took a seventeen-year-old male juvenile into custody for felony evading with wanton disregard for safety. The arrest stems from a high-speed vehicle pursuit that occurred on HWY 211 on the 12th of September. 

The Ferndale Police Department received several tips, which led to the suspect driver being identified. Surveillance camera footage was obtained, which positively identified the juvenile suspect driving the involved vehicle. 

The juvenile was transported to the Humboldt County Juvenile Hall, where he was booked and lodge for the following charges: 

  • 2800.2(A) CVC-Felony Evading
  • 12500(a) CVC-Unlicensed Driver 
  • 777 W&I-Juvenile Probation Violation 

The Ferndale Police Department was aided in this investigation by the Bear River Tribal Police Department, The Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The Ferndale Police Department is thankful for the community’s assistance in identifying the juvenile suspect.