Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release:

On 09-01-19 at 0924 hours, Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies responded to the area of Salmon Creek in Miranda for a report of a robbery with gunshots fired.

During the investigation, witnesses provided a description of the suspects and vehicle involved. Officers from the California Highway Patrol located a vehicle matching that description at the Shell Gas Station 860 Redwood Drive in Garberville. With the assistance of deputies, 37-year-old Melvin Mack and 29-year-old John Forrester were taken into custody without incident.

An additional suspect, 25-year-old Pedro Sanchez was located in Weott and detained by officers from the California State Parks and Cal-Fire. All three subjects were transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

Melvin Mack has been booked for Robbery, Conspiracy, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Felon in Possession of Ammunition.

John Forrester has been booked for Robbery, Conspiracy, and Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon. Pedro Sanchez has been booked for Robbery, Conspiracy, and Destroying Evidence. This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity, should contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.