Weed robbery results in chase, arrest, one suspect still at large

MENDOCINO Co., 10/27/17 — A late night weed robbery in Brooktrails led to a dramatic chase through Willits and the arrest of three young men from Indiana — one additional suspect remains at large. The three suspects, Michael Deangelo Taylor, 24, of Split Rock, IN, Diontae Stephvon Wright, 24, also of Split Rock, and Christopher Deuane Bradford, 24, Indianapolis, IN, allegedly robbed the residents of a house in the 23600 Block of Primrose Rd. in Brooktrails. According to the victims the the men robbed them of their cannabis, and forced them into a closet, at gunpoint. Law enforcement was contacted, after the robbers had left, and a chase ensued, with three suspects caught in different parts of Willits. About 20lbs. of weed were found in their car. They were booked on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery.

Additionally Hugo Mercado, 24, also of Indianapolis is suspected of participating in the crime and remains at large.