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Press release from the Arcata Police Department:

On September 28, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM, the Arcata Police Department received reports of an erratic driver in the area between the 1000 block of 7th St. and the 1000 block of 15th St. in Arcata. The associated vehicle, a blue Subaru, had reportedly stuck at least three other vehicles and nearly stuck an unknown number of pedestrians.  

Officers with the Arcata Police Department responded to search the area for the vehicle.

An Arcata Police Officer located the Subaru in the area of 16th and J St. and initiated a traffic enforcement stop. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Aunna Bollmann of Humboldt County, fled in her vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. 

Bollmann fled through the City of Arcata, to northbound US Highway 101 from Giuntoli Ln. She proceeded to the City of Trinidad, where officers with the California Highway Patrol, who were on scene assisting, then deployed spike strips. The deployment of spike strips was successful, and the vehicle was disabled a short time later. 

Bollmann attempted to flee on foot but was ultimately taken into custody. Bollmann was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where she was booked on the following charges:

  • VC 2800.2(a) - Evading a peace officer with wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property 
  • PC 148(a)(1) - Obstructing or resisting a peace officer 
  • VC 20002(a) - Hit-and-Run 
  • VC 23103(a) - Reckless Driving
  • PC 422(a) - Criminal Threats 

The Arcata Police Department would like to thank the California Highway Patrol for their assistance with this incident. This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcata Police Department at 707-822-2428.