The chase began because the suspect’s car was believed to be involved in multiple burglaries. Speeds of over 100mph were reached, the Willits PD deployed a spike strip, the suspect fired on police, police did NOT return fire, and the chase was ended on foot.
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Shots fired in high speed chase, from Ukiah to Willits, suspect in CUSTODY
The vehicle chase appears to have started in Ukiah and wound up in Willits, the suspect is now in custody. He fire shots out the window, but police did not return fire.
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Emergency homeless shelter location to be used for tiny house village
When its first site fell through the Housing First project was out in the cold. But now a local nonprofit plans to buy a new property and try again.
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Deputies find mail thieves in holiday package operation (press release)
In preparation for the holiday season, Sheriff’s Office deputies began an anti-theft campaign across Mendocino County in coordination with postal workers and numerous private citizens who participated in surveillance, targeting mail theft in rural areas.
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Winter homeless shelter now OPEN in Ukiah (update)
The shelter accepts people between the hours of 5pm and 7pm at Plowshares in Ukiah.