01/16/2022
*** SUBJECT IN CUSTODY ***
A peaceful resolution to a very tense situation. Great work by our Deputy Sheriff's and other law enforcement on scene!
UPDATE @ 11:35 hours:
Barricaded subject situation has ended with successful apprehension by SWAT team members. No reported injuries to subject or law enforcement personnel.
Barricaded subject (Christopher Brockway) who was wanted for jail escape (not returning on issued short term release pass) will be booked back into the Mendocino County Jail.
UPDATE:
Verbal Negotiations for a peaceful surrender are still ongoing in the Laytonville barricade situation.
ORIGINAL POST INFORMATION:
Sheriff's Deputies have responded to the area of the Long Valley Fire Department in Laytonville (Branscomb Road) at the request of CHP after a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle (sole occupant) became hostile and barricaded inside the vehicle.
The driver is believed to be a want person who failed to surrender at the Mendocino County Jail yesterday after recently being granted a short term release pass from a local magistrate.
The Mendocino County Regional SWAT Team has been deployed to assist with the situation and verbal negotiations with the driver are ongoing at this time.
Updates to follow as this situation progresses.
PLEASE AVOID THE AREA UNTIL THIS SITUATION IS RESOLVED