Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release: 

On Tuesday November 30th, 2021, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Department (HVTPD), and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), served a search warrant in the 600 block of Mill Creek Rd. in Hoopa. The warrant was for suspected fentanyl sales by the two residents David “Frankie” Hostler (60 years old) and Georgina Archambault- Bowie (39 years old). Agents detained Hostler, Archambault-Bowie, and two guests without incident.

Agents conducted a search of the residence, and they located the following evidence:

• Approx. 1 ounce of fentanyl (green, white, and purple)
• Approx. 10 grams of methamphetamine
• .22 caliber and .223 caliber ammunition
• 2 digital scales
• Packaging
• Pay/Owe Sheets

Hostler had two active felony warrants in Humboldt County for possession of heroin for sale and felon in possession of ammunition. Archambault-Bowie had an active misdemeanor warrant in Humboldt County for driving under the influence (DUI).

Hostler and Archambault-Bowie were booked at the Humboldt County Jail for their warrants as well as the following charges:

• H&S 11351 Possession of controlled substances for sale
• H&S 11366 Operating or maintaining a drug house
• PC 30305(a) Felon in possession of ammunition

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes are encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.