Sutter County Sheriff’s Office personnel pose with K-9 Cheeto after receiving a commander’s commendation on Dec. 16, 2025. Pictured from left are Deputy Coston Beauchamp, Deputy Ian Hoke, Deputy Mayson Bor, Sgt. Mark Hylen and K-9 Cheeto. Photo courtesy of the Sutter County Sheriff's Office

SUTTER COUNTY, CA (MPG) - On Dec. 16, 2025, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy Mayson Bor, Deputy Ian Hoke, Deputy Coston Beauchamp and Sgt. Mark Hylen for their actions during a dangerous, life-threatening incident on Oct. 6, 2025.

While on routine patrol in Yuba City, Bor spotted a known wanted suspect and coordinated with responding units before attempting a traffic stop. The suspect fled on foot into an orchard, ignored repeated commands to stop and made multiple statements threatening “suicide by cop.”

As the situation escalated near the levee, Hylen, K-9 Deputy Beauchamp and Hoke arrived to assist. The suspect continued to threaten officers and reached into his pocket, pulling out what appeared to be a firearm. K-9 Cheeto was deployed, and deputies moved in to take the suspect into custody.

Despite believing the suspect was armed — and while the suspect actively fought and attempted to grab an officer’s firearm — deputies showed restraint and professionalism, resolving the incident without deadly force. A knife disguised to resemble a revolver and methamphetamine were later recovered.

Bor, Hoke, Beauchamp, K-9 Cheeto and Hylen are commended for their bravery, teamwork and sound decision-making in an extremely volatile situation.