Wanted suspect arrested after firing at Tule River Police officers, deputies say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A wanted fugitive has been arrested after he fired at officers on the Tule River Reservation on Tuesday, according to the Tulare County Sheriff's Office.

Officers tried to arrest Joseph Kuth, who was inside a home near North Reservation Road and Indian Reservation Drive, just after 5:15 a.m. Tuesday.

As they approached, officers say Kauth fired a gun in an attempt to keep them away from the house.

He then exited the house and jumped on a blue quad and sped away as officers fired their weapons at him.

Deputies later spotted Kauth near Highway 190, leading to a chase.

Officials say Kauth was arrested after he crashed his quad and tried hiding inside of a nearby car.

No one was injured during the incident.

Kauth is on Tulare County's Top 10 Most Wanted list and is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on Kauth's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 559-791-2123 immediately.

Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.