Humboldt County Drug Task Force press release:

Since early January 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) has been investigating Sara Jean Gibson (35 years old from Eureka) for transporting fentanyl into Humboldt County. Agents conducted surveillance on Gibson and learned she was occupying a room in a motel in the 1300 block of 4th street in Eureka. As a result of their investigation agents received a search warrant for Sara Gibson and the room she was occupying.

On February 15th , 2022, HCDTF Agents with the assistance of the Eureka Police Department Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team, served a search warrant on Gibson and her motel room. Agents located a half pound of fentanyl in various colors (red, green, white, purple, pink and orange) and approximately a half ounce of methamphetamine.

Gibson was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where she was booked for the following charges:

• H&S 11352(b) Transportation of fentanyl for sales
• H&S 11351 Possession of fentanyl for sales
• H&S 11378 Possession of methamphetamine for sales

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.