Man with multiple felony warrants wanted after fleeing police, sheriff's office says

OROVILLE, Calif. — Deputies are searching for a wanted felon who they say fled law enforcement after an attempted traffic stop in Oroville Saturday morning, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).

It happened shortly after 6 a.m. in the area of ​​Table Mountain Boulevard and Cherokee Road. A deputy noticed George Wright, 25, who had multiple felony warrants for his arrest for previously eluding law enforcement and for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition, driving a red GMC pickup truck.

The deputy attempted to stop Wright, but he drove away at a high speed before hitting and disabling a gate on Big-O Road, the sheriff's office said.

Wright then attempted to drive over a retaining wall, deputies say, which disabled the truck. He then fled across a large field and found himself in a heavily wooded area. Police searched for him on foot and by helicopter, but he was not found.

Ammunition and methamphetamine were both found inside the picking, according to BCSO. Deputies obtained another arrest warrant for felony evading, vandalism, prohibited person with ammunition and misdemeanor drug possession.

Anyone who knows Wright's whereabouts should call BCSO at (530) 538-7322.