Federal fugitive and Anderson man arrested after Redding stolen vehicle pursuit and crash

November 4, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a federal fugitive who was wanted on weapons and other charges and had several active felony warrants from various law enforcement agencies throughout the California Bay area was one of two men arrested at the end of a dangerous stolen vehicle pursuit early this morning, Thursday, Nov. 4.

This morning’s chase, which traveled throughout eastern Redding, ultimately ended with a violent crash in the Palo Cedro area when the driver of the fleeing vehicle lost control and crashed into a tree, according to officials.

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At around 3 a.m., City of Redding police officers spotted a stolen Chevy Silverado near the area of Highway 44 and Victor Avenue, Redding Police Sergeant Paul Slagle has since said of the incident and arrests.

Although the driver of the stolen vehicle, since identified as Tyler McCormick, 34, of Anderson, initially yielded to officers, when officials were attempting to detain the pickup truck’s three occupants he abruptly fled from the scene.

Wanted on multiple felony warrants throughout the California Bay area, as well as a Federal Warrant out of the San Francisco FBI Office, Steven Quesada was apprehended at the end of a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle being driven by an Anderson man. Redding PD photo

As the stolen pickup accelerated away from officers at a high rate of speed, they saw a rear passenger, later identified as Steven Quesada, 41, of San Francisco, “manipulating an unknown object within the vehicle,” Slagle described.

“RPD Officers gave chase and a pursuit ensued throughout eastern Redding and ultimately terminated in the area of Silver Bridge Road, in the Palo Cedro area, when the vehicle collided into a tree,” the Sergeant explained; adding that the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol assisted during the pursuit and subsequent apprehension.

Both McCormick and Quesada, along with an adult female, sustained minor injuries in the collision and all were detained for further investigation.

Officers soon learned that Quesada had several active warrants from various agencies in the California Bay area, including a Federal Warrant out of the San Francisco FBI Office for a weapons charge.

The investigation further revealed that Quesada had tossed a handgun from the stolen vehicle near the area where McCormick had initially yielded. The handgun was safely recovered.

Both Quesada and McCormick were treated at a local hospital for minor injuries sustained in the chase-ending crash prior to being booked at the Shasta County Jail in Redding.

Quesada was booked for his numerous warrants and additional charges will be sought for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, according to Slagle; who said McCormick was booked on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle and recklessly evading a police officer with willful disregard for public safety.

Anyone with further information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Redding PD at (530) 225-4200. Callers can refer to incident file number 21R072269 and can remain anonymous.

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Trevor Montgomery, 50, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source (RCNS) and Shasta County News Source (SCNS).

Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County-based newspapers Valley News, Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; the Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County; and Mountain Echo in Shasta County. He is also a regular contributor to Thin Blue Line TV and Law Enforcement News Network and has had his stories featured on news stations throughout the Southern California and North State regions.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.

Trevor has been married for more than 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.