Butte County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop around noon on Thursday after the driver of a GMC Sierra truck who authorities say failed to yield at the intersection of Lincoln Boulevard and Mill Street. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Jesse Janto of Orland, initially stopped and briefly spoke with deputies. Soon after, however, he allegedly sped off leading deputies on a pursuit. Janto reportedly sped through several stop signs. Deputies lost visual of the truck and terminated the pursuit near Oro Dam Boulevard and Fith Avenue. Investigators learned that Janto was also wanted by the Medford Police Department after he reportedly led them on a vehicle pursuit which led to the discovery of firearms and narcotics, according to the Butte County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the suspect is urged to contact the Butte County Sheriff's Office at 538-7322.