Drug Task Force Arrests Man, Seizes Weapons and Two Pounds of Meth From Eureka Residence

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LoCO Staff / Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 @ 2:58 p.m. / Crime

Drug Task Force Arrests Man, Seizes Weapons and Two Pounds of Meth From Eureka Residence

Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release:

Fleming

On Wednesday February 22, 2023 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant on the 2600 block of Hall Avenue in Eureka after receiving information that 60 year old Brian Fleming was selling large amounts of methamphetamine out of his residence. When agents arrived on scene, Fleming was scene attempting to flee out the rear of the residence where he was detained without incident.
Upon a search of the property agents located over two pounds of methamphetamine, a firearm, ammunition, metal knuckles, and a digital scale. Fleming was subsequently arrested on the following charges:
H&S 11378(a)- Possession of a controlled substance for sale
H&S 11370.1- Possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm
H&S 11366.5(a)- Maintaining a residence for narcotics use
PC 29800(a)(1)- Felon in possession of a firearm
PC 30305(a)(1)- Felon in possession of ammunition

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976