Fortuna PD Gives Details on Fidler Pursuit
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 30th 2024, at about 4:30 p.m., Fortuna Police Officers successfully apprehended Daniel Fidler, a suspect wanted for numerous felonies, after a high-speed chase that began near Fortuna and concluded off of Hwy 36 near Carlotta California.
The pursuit initiated on Rohnerville Road after an officer observed Fidler driving his red BMW. Despite officer’s attempts to conduct an enforcement stop, Fidler accelerated, prompting the high-speed chase. Fidler evaded police with willful and wanton disregard for the safety of people or property. The pursuit went through Fortuna and Hydesville and ultimately ended on the river bar near Carlotta.
During the chase, Fidler’s vehicle reached speeds on the highway exceeding 90 mph. Fortuna PD officers deployed spike strips, successfully disabling one of Fidler’s tires which eventually disabled the BMW. Fidler drove his vehicle into the river and fled on foot.
Fidler was apprehended quickly and without further incident. Officers on scene reported a safe and successful conclusion to the pursuit.
Fidler was booked into the Humboldt County Jail for nine (9) felonies involving vehicle theft related crimes, weapon related crimes, and reckless evading. He was additionally booked on a felony warrant for kidnapping and an 836 PC Want for Reckless Evading out of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
The Fortuna Police Department commends the involved officers for their professionalism and dedication in safely apprehending a dangerous suspect. We also extend our gratitude to the community for their support and vigilance.
For further information, please contact Chief Casey Day at (707) 725-7550.
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Earlier: Law Enforcement Captures Suspect Danny Fidler After High-Speed Chase Near Fortuna
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This maggot has cost society mega money dealing with him over the years. Now we’ll pay for his prison cell for a long time. Better bring your own soap.
4 wheeling a beamer down the river…I thought he knew cars and there capabilities!
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“Now we’ll pay for his prison cell for a long time.” For a state sporting a $288 billion annual budget, Mr. Fidler’s cost to the state is far, far, far from even a rounding error when more than a quarter of a trillion dollars seeps out of Sacramento every 12 months.
Bright red BMW? Could have at least done a spray can black paint job, or maybe something camo. Gotta think he was maybe out for a last ride.
Smarter criminals would have been 200 miles away, or a couple states away and lay low. Not this genius. He comes BACK at 100mph.
“Haven’t caught a smart one yet.”
He looks more like a dork that a hardened criminal
Haha! Thanks for the laugh
That’s what his neck tat says “dork 4 life”
Pretty sure He wasn’t the captain of the school chess club.
Looks like Sheriff Roscoe caught the Duke boy’s dumber cousin.
He does resemble Cleetus after a meth binge
“Fidler evaded police with willful and wanton disregard for the safety of people…”
Guess that makes the cops chasing him guilty of the same thing.
The cops investigated themselves and found no wrongdoing.
Very anticlimactic…
Well, maestro Fidler appears to be no virtuoso. Fiddledeedee to him.
Wake up, Mr Fidler!