On February 14 at approximately 11:50pm, a Polson Police Officer attempted a traffic stop on a northbound motorist in the area of Hwy 93 and Regatta Rd. The driver and sole occupant of that vehicle immediately opened fire on the officer with a rifle. The officer, who was still in his vehicle, was struck by shrapnel, but was able to back up and avoid being shot.
All area law enforcement responded to this incident and began searching for the suspect who had fled northbound on Hwy 93. A short time later, a citizen in Elmo reported a suspicious vehicle in the Elmo area. Officers responded and determined this to be the suspect vehicle. The suspect was subsequently located in the Elmo Post Office and identified as 49-year-old Cameron E. Francis of Gridley California. He was arrested and booked into the Lake County Jail for attempted deliberate homicide.
Donald R. Bell – Sheriff
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