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From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:

On Tuesday August 23rd, 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a search warrant in the 2100 block of C St. in Eureka for suspected fentanyl sales. During the service of the search warrant agents detained the resident, William “Billy” Nickols (32 years old).

Agents conducted a search of Nickols, his residence, and his vehicles. Agents located approx. ½ ounce of fentanyl, a digital scale, packaging materials, a handgun, a short-barreled shotgun, and 3 rifles. Nickols is a previously convicted felon who is not allowed to possess firearms.

Nickols was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Jail where he was booked for the above charges:

• 11351 H&S Possession of fentanyl for sale

• 11370.1 H&S Possession of fentanyl while armed

• 33215 PC Possession of a short-barreled shotgun

• 29800 PC Felon in possession of a firearm

• 30305 PC 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.