Three Arrested in Eureka During Sweep of Suspected Heroin Hub
Younger, Deremer, Wangler
Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release:
On August 21, 2017 at about 9:45 A.M. Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served
a search warrant at a residence in the 1300 block of Allard Street in the city of Eureka. The target of the
investigation, 37 year old Nickolas Deremer was detained after appearing in court earlier that morning.
During the service of the search warrant Agents located Nickolas’ live in girlfriend, 28 year old Amber
Younger in a bedroom they share. A search of that room revealed approximately ½ ounce of suspected heroin,
digital scale, packaging material, pay and owe sheets and other items indicative of sales.
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Nickolas was placed under arrest for possession of a narcotic for sale and maintaining a residence for the
purposes of distributing narcotics. He was found to be in possession of approximately $5,000 which Agents
believed to be proceeds from the illegal sales of narcotics. The money was seized pursuant to asset forfeiture
laws.
Amber was placed under arrest for possession of a narcotic for sale, maintaining a residence for the purposes
of distributing narcotics, and probation violation.
While Agents were on scene 39 year old Kevin Wangler arrived at the residence. Agents learned he had two
felony warrants for his arrest and was taken into custody. All three subjects were transported to the Humboldt
County Correctional Facility where they were booked and housed.
Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes are encouraged to call
the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-444- 8095 or the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at
707-268- 2539.