NEW ROCKFORD, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A man wanted on a murder charge out of California was arrested following a brief pursuit Sunday in New Rockford.

The Eddy County Sheriff’s Office reports an investigation was conducted on an individual staying at the Bison Lodge in New Rockford.

“During the investigation, a male and female fled on foot from deputies,” Sheriff Paul Lies stated. “Deputies were able to surround a small building behind the lodge where they believed the individual was hiding. The subject continually ignored commands to surrender or exit the building.

A perimeter was establish with assistance from the North Dakota highway patrol and Foster County Sheriff’s Office as Eddy County Sheriff’s Office deputies made entry into the building. The male suspect, identified as Demetrius Coleman of California, was apprehended without force. he was transported to Stutsman County Correctional Center for extradition back to California.

The female is reportedly still at large and believed to be in the community or surrounding area, but authorities do not believe the public to be in danger. She goes by Miriam or Alma Ahumada. She is Hispanic, around 5’2”, and has an extraditable warrant out of Humboldt County, California in connection with the murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office at 701-947-5515.