Authorities identify suspect in attempted killing of Mendocino County deputy, string of burglaries
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NORTH COAST, Calif. — The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said it has identified the man who earlier this month attempted to kill a deputy and is the suspect in a series of burglaries in remote areas of Mendocino County.
Authorities said William Allan Evers, 40, was identified as the suspect by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Investigations Bureau.
Evers is described as a white male adult, 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown eyes, brown hair and reddish facial hair.
He has at least one skull tattoo on his right upper arm, a “demon face” tattoo on his upper left arm and an unknown prominent tattoo on his chest. Officials said he may have changed his appearance and shaved his beard or head to prevent being located.
Evers is wanted for an active no bail arrest warrant by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for criminal threats and should be considered armed and dangerous.
The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office said Evers’ last confirmed sighting was in the area of Elk on May 12.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on May 12, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office received a report of a burglary occurring at a residence located in the 3000 block of Cameron Road.
The homeowner was away from the residence and noticed the presence of an unknown adult male inside the residence based upon live-time footage from a security camera.
Sheriff's deputies were responding to the residence when the homeowner reported the adult male had exited the residence. The deputies encountered the man outside of the residence and a short foot pursuit ensued until the adult male discharged a firearm multiple times at one of the pursuing sheriff's deputies.
The sheriff's deputy returned fire and no one was injured as a result of the exchange of gunfire. At that time, a search for Evers was unsuccessful.
Authorities said two residential burglaries were reported in the Pacific Reef Road area of Albion which were suspected of occurring sometime around May 18. Evers is believed to have been involved in those burglaries.
Authorities again searched the Elk area for Evers unsuccessfully on May 19.
Evers is known to be comfortable in wooded areas and is suspected of using rural roads and logging roads to transit the county.
Anyone who observes someone matching Evers’ description is asked to contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office by calling 911. Do not approach or attempt to contact evers if located.
If you have any information concerning the whereabouts, or had any recent contacts with Evers, contact the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center at 707-463-4086 and ask to speak to an available detective or patrol deputy.