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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On March 2, 2026, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an officer with the Eureka Police Department observed a blue Ford Mustang traveling northbound on I Street before turning eastbound and proceeding the wrong way onto 6th Street.

The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver refused to yield. The driver corrected his direction of travel on 6th Street but continued to evade the officer. The driver, later identified as Travis Evans, 30, made several turns and proceeded onto 4th Street without stopping.

Due to light traffic conditions, officers continued pursuing Evans. While Evans was traveling on 4th Street, officers successfully deployed a spike strip, puncturing the vehicle’s tires. Evans continued driving, turned southbound onto Broadway, and eventually came to a stop on the 2400 block of Broadway.

Upon stopping, Evans immediately exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers detained him after a brief struggle. No officers or members of the public were injured during the incident.

Evans was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance prior to being booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

• VC 23152(f) – Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
• VC 2800.2(a) – Evading a Peace Officer with Wanton Disregard for Safety
• VC 2800.4(a) – Evading a Police Officer While Driving the Wrong Way
• VC 14601(a) – Driving on a Suspended License
• PC 148(a)(1) – Obstructing, Delaying, or Resisting a Peace Officer
• PC 1203.2(a) – Violation of Probation
• VC 21651 – Driving the Wrong Way on a One-Way Street
• VC 21657 – Driving on the Wrong Side of the Roadway
• VC 22350 – Unsafe Speed

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