Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On August 24, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Eureka Police Department (EPD) officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle associated with Gordon Briggs, 46, of Eureka, who was known to have an outstanding felony warrant.

Briggs failed to yield to the traffic stop and fled from the area. Briggs drove southbound on Broadway at an excessive speed and made multiple attempts to evade pursuing officers. The pursuit continued until Briggs stopped in the area of the 900 block of Fernbridge Drive. Briggs then fled from the vehicle on foot.

Officers pursued Briggs and took him into custody without further incident. During a search of the vehicle, officers located ammunition.

Briggs was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for felony evading a peace officer, felony evasion while driving the wrong way, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and the outstanding felony warrant.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Eureka Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4300.