From the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On 06-02-2015, at about 3:20 A.M., a Sheriff’s Deputy who was patrolling the McKinleyville area observed a vehicle code violation occur at the intersection of Central Ave. and Murray Rd.  The Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop and contacted the driver who was identified as Grady Longacre (37) of Trinidad, Ca.

During the stop, the Deputy discovered Longacre was on felony probation, and was required to submit to a search by law enforcement.  The Deputy conducted a search of Longacre and located approximately 72.6 grams of methamphetamine hidden on his body.  A further search of the vehicle was conducted, and about one pound of processed marijuana buds were located as well.

Longacre was arrested for various drug violations and probation violation, and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.  Bail has been set at $50,000.00.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at  707-268-2539.