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Search For At-Risk Man On Westside Road, Avoid Contact: SCSO

An urgent search for an at-risk man believed to be armed continues after a late-night sighting on Westside Road in Forestville.

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Authorities in Sonoma County launched an urgent search for a man suspected of being armed and considering self harm, prompting a public safety warning to avoid contact and call law enforcement immediately. (Sonoma County Sheriff)

SONOMA COUNTY, CA — Sonoma County sheriff’s deputies are searching Westside Road after a man reportedly threatened self-harm and was last seen on private property late Sunday night.

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Mayson Vomela, about 6-foot, 230 pounds. Officials reported he may be armed with an unknown-type handgun.

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Deputies said Vomela was seen at about 9:15 p.m. on the 10300 block of Westside Road in Forestville. After that sighting, he disappeared from the area, triggering a search.

Deputies searched nearby roads, residences, and open land overnight.

Anyone who sees Vomela should immediately call 707-565-2121.

Anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts can get help by calling 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls are routed to the nearest crisis center in a national network, where callers receive crisis counseling and mental health referrals.

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