Subject of Manhunt and Shelter in Place Order Captured in Petaluma

The man whose evasion of Mendocino County law enforcement prompted a manhunt and shelter-in-place order for residents has been captured.  Christian Ernest Beyer was taken into custody in Petaluma in Sonoma County.  Beyer kept a home in Petaluma and officers located him at that home and arrested him without issue.  Beyer had carjacked a vehicle, attempted to run down pedestrians, and escaped on foot with a knife.  Beyer had previously been arrested by Mendocino County Sheriff’s officers and alleged police brutality.