Eureka man leads law officials on high-speed chase

Mendocino County, Ca., (KIEM) A Eureka man leads officers on a high-speed chase through several towns.

Authorities say 32-year-old Robert Joseph Paul didn’t yield when a deputy tried to pull him over in Ukiah.

They say during the chase he; was reaching speeds over 95 mph passing several cars and crossing the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic several times.

Officials tell us at some point the man came to a stop in the town of Philo – got out of his vehicle and surrendered.

Investigators say the vehicle was stolen out of Humboldt County in which they later found meth and a billy club inside.

Police say Paul was in violation of his parole. Paul is in the Mendocino County jail being held without bail.

Anyone with information concerning this investigation is encouraged to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Tip-Line by calling 707-234-2100 or the WeTip anonymous crime reporting hotline at 800-732-7463 if they have information that would assist this investigation.