Officers successfully deployed spike strips and the vehicle stopped. There was a brief physical struggle between officers and the suspect and medical is now being requested for the suspect who reportedly has a K9 bite and was sprayed with OC spray. Southbound 101 is being reopened. The northbound lanes are still blocked. Officers report that they are “Code 4”.

The suspect vehicle is now reported to be southbound in the northbound lanes at 10 mph between Metropolitan and the Van Duzen Bridge. Officers are attempting to stop traffic in both directions of Highway 101. Avoid the area.

The vehicle is now in reverse and traveling northbound in the southbound lanes at a slow rate of speed just north of Metropolitan

Fortuna Vehicle Pursuit: HCSO is in pursuit of a vehicle that was possibly wanted in an earlier theft. The pursuit started in the area of Sandy Prairie Road. The vehicle entered Highway 101 southbound in the northbound lanes and officers discontinued. The vehicle was seen traveling approximately 2 MPH southbound on the northbound shoulder. He is now approaching Metropolitan Rd.. Fortuna PD and Rio Dell PD are also following