Man Allegedly Damages Casino Doors Fleeing Law Enforcement

This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On Sunday, June 5, 2016, at about 10 p.m., Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs responded to Bear River Casino in Loleta to a report of wanted felon, 29 year old Michael Lee Russell, currently at the casino. Upon arrival, deputies contacted Russell inside the casino, and a foot pursuit ensued. Russell damaged one of the casino doors as he fled from deputies. Russell was caught and arrested by deputies at Brenard and Carroll Rd. No one was injured during the incident.

Russell was taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked for his violation of probation warrant, evading peace officers and reckless driving warrant, possession of a controlled substance, violation of probation, resisting arrest, and vandalism. His bail was set at $85,000.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.