Another Foot Chase And A Bad Boy With A .380

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

City of Arcata

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ARCATA MAN ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM POLICE, FOUND TO HAVE GUN

On Monday, Feb. 13 at about 10:45 p.m., APD officers attempted to contact Codi Owens, 26, in the area of McDonald’s, 4901 Valley West Blvd., for outstanding warrants.  Owens fled on foot from the officers.

A short time later, Owens was spotted in front of the Super 8 Motel. Owens fled on foot again and officers pursued.  After a short foot chase, officers were able to take Owens into custody for the warrants.

During a search of Owens person, officers located an empty gun holster on his hip.  Officers then searched Owens’ vehicle pursuant to his probation terms and located a loaded .380 caliber handgun.

Owens was arrested and booked at the Humboldt County Jail for the following charges:

  • Carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle
  • Possession of a firearm by a subject of a restraining order
  • Resisting arrest
  • Violation of probation
  • Possession of a firearm with the serial number removed