Fleeing from EPD did not work for Gordon Briggs

There are two Gordon Briggs, one is Jr. EPD press release does not state which but based on the age and the bench warrant issued for Gordon Dale Briggs, Jr in a 2026 case on 7/28/26, likelihood is it is Jr. who is a convicted felon.

EPD Press Release:

On August 24, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Eureka Police Department (EPD) officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle associated with Gordon Briggs, 46, of Eureka, who was known to have an outstanding felony warrant. Briggs failed to yield to the traffic stop and fled from the area.

Briggs drove southbound on Broadway at an excessive speed and made multiple attempts to evade pursuing officers. The pursuit continued until Briggs stopped in the area of the 900 block of Fernbridge Drive. Briggs then fled from the vehicle on foot.

Officers pursued Briggs and took him into custody without further incident. During a search of the vehicle, officers located ammunition.

Briggs was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for felony evading a peace officer, felony evasion while driving the wrong way, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and the outstanding felony warrant.