Date:                 09-14-2025
Location:         Hwy 101, Willits, Ukiah, Hopland. 
Suspect:           Elie Raphael JeanBaptiste 28-year-old male out of Vacaville
                           Dominique Jason Gulick 23-year-old male out of Vallejo
Violations:      29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm - Felony
                          30305(a)(1) PC – Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition - Felony
                          3455(a) PC – PRCS Violation - Felony
                          30605(a) PC – Possession of Assault Weapon - Felony
                          2800.2(a) CVC – Felony Evading – Felony
                          2800.4 CVC – Evading Opposite Direction of Traffic - Felony
                          496(a) PC – Possession of Stolen Property - Felony
                          182(a)(1) PC – Criminal Conspiracy - Felony
                          135 PC – Destruction of Evidence – Misdemeanor 

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 5:12 PM, officers with the Ukiah Police Department (UPD) 
assisted in the conclusion of a high-risk vehicle pursuit that began in Humboldt County and spanned multiple 
jurisdictions, ultimately resulting in the arrest of two individuals in connection with stolen firearms and multiple 
felony offenses.

The incident began when UPD was notified of an ongoing Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) 
investigation into the theft of firearms. HCSO issued a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) for two adult male suspects 
traveling in a gray Toyota Matrix, reportedly heading southbound on Highway 101.

The Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and California Highway Patrol (CHP) located the suspect 
vehicle in the Willits area and attempted a traffic stop. The suspects failed to yield, initiating a pursuit. During 
the chase, the suspects drove recklessly at high speeds—often in the wrong direction of traffic—posing 
significant danger to the public. Due to these hazardous conditions, CHP and MCSO discontinued their pursuit.
Shortly afterward, UPD officers positioned themselves along southbound Highway 101 at North State Street to 
assist. UPD deployed the newly acquired stop sticks, which successfully deflated the vehicle's front tires. 
Despite the damage, the suspects continued fleeing southbound on Highway 101.

The pursuit continued southbound on Highway 101 through the Ukiah area. Both front tires eventually detached 
from the vehicle, yet the suspects continued to flee on bare wheels. 

The pursuit ended just north of the green bridge south of Hopland, where the suspects stopped and were taken 
into custody without further incident.

The suspects were identified as:

• Elie Raphael JeanBaptiste
• Dominique Jason Gulick

During the investigation, it was determined that Gulick had thrown a backpack containing an assault weapon
from the vehicle near the Cal Fire Station north of Hopland. JeanBaptiste was found to be on Post Release 
Community Supervision (PRCS) out of Solano County for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Both suspects were booked on multiple felony charges:

Elie Raphael JeanBaptiste

• 29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• 30305(a)(1) PC – Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition
• 3455(a) PC – PRCS Violation
• 30605(a) PC – Possession of Assault Weapon
• 2800.2(a) CVC – Felony Evading
• 2800.4 CVC – Evading Opposite Direction of Traffic
• 496(a) PC – Possession of Stolen Property
• 182(a)(1) PC – Criminal Conspiracy

Dominique Jason Gulick

• 496(a) PC – Possession of Stolen Property
• 135 PC – Destruction of Evidence
• 30605(a) PC – Possession of Assault Weapon
• 182(a)(1) PC – Criminal Conspiracy

The Ukiah Police Department commends the coordination and response efforts of our allied agencies, including 
HCSO, MCSO, and CHP, which led to the safe resolution of this dangerous incident. 

Both subjects were booked into the Mendocino County Jail. UPD Officers obtained a bail enhancement for 
Gulick in the amount of $300k. JeanBaptiste was held on NO BAIL.

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