Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Dec. 16, 2018, at about 8:23 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of C Ave. in McKinleyville for the report of a male subject with possible stab wounds.

Upon arrival, deputies located a 38-year-old male victim lying on the front porch of the residence. The victim was found to have stab wounds to his neck and chest. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

The victim told deputies that he had been assaulted at a campsite nearby. Deputies located the campsite and interviewed multiple subjects on scene.

This incident is still under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.

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