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Originally published by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office:
“On 12-09-2023 at approximately 12:14 AM Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were on routine patrol in the 100 block of Laws Avenue in Ukiah, California.
Deputies observed Jaime Rodriguez in the back seat of a vehicle which was exiting an apartment complex. Deputies knew Rodriguez was wanted for multiple felony warrants. As soon as the Deputy turned around on the vehicle (containing Rodriguez) the female driver later identified as Leslie Medina sped off at a high rate of speed.
Deputies pursued Medina and Rodriguez for a short distance with Rodriguez ultimately foot bailing from the vehicle. As Deputies gave chase on foot, they observed Rodriguez throw a loaded handgun from his person onto the ground.
Deputies secured the handgun and continued to search the area for both Medina and Rodriguez and ultimately located Medina’s vehicle near her residence. Deputies observed several indicators leading them to believe both Medina and Rodriguez were hiding inside Medina’s residence.
Deputies were able to obtain and serve a search warrant which led to the arrest of both Medina and Rodriguez.
Rodriguez was placed under arrest for 29800(a)(1) PC [Felon in Possession of a Firearm], 30305(a)(1) PC [Felon in Possession of Ammunition], 12022.1 PC [Committing Felony while out on Bail], Felony Arrest Warrant for 3000.08 PC [Parole Violation], Felony Arrest Warrant for 1320(B) PC [Fail to Appear on Felony], Felony Arrest Warrant 29800(a)(1) PC [Felon in Possession of a Firearm], Felony Arrest Warrant 3056 PC [Parole Violation].
Medina was placed under arrest for 2800.2 VC [Felony Evading], and 32 PC [Harboring a wanted Fugitive].
Rodriguez was subsequently booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held on a No Bail Status.
Medina was also booked into the Mendocino County Jail where she was to be held in lieu of $35,000.00 bail.”
