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Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:
On September 27th, 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Rio Dell Police Department (RDPD), served a search warrant on a residence in the 100 block of Douglas St. in Rio Dell. This search warrant was the result of multiple neighborhood complaints about drug activity associated with the residence.
During the search warrant a father, Fred Elliott Jr. (51 years old), and his son Fred Elliott III (26 years old), were both detained. Both Elliott’s were found to be in possession of methamphetamine. In total agents seized approx. 3 ounces of methamphetamine. Agents located digital scales, packaging materials, and additional evidence of drug sales. Agents seized 5 firearms including an illegal assault rifle, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition.
In the kitchen agents located a functioning liquor still that was actively working. An agent from the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) responded to the scene and collected evidence of the illegal liquor production.
Both Elliotts were transported to the Humboldt County Jail. Elliott Jr. was refused for jail booking for medical reasons. He was issued a citation and court date to appear for the below charges. Elliott III was booked for the below charges:
11378 H&S Possession of methamphetamine for sale
11370.1 H&S Possess controlled substances while armed
11366.5 H&S Operating or maintaining a drug house
29800(a) PC Felon in possession of a firearm
30605(a) PC Possession of an assault weapon
30305(a)(1) PC Felon in possession of ammunition
23301 B&P Possess a still without a license
21810 PC Possession of metal knuckles
32310 PC Possess large capacity magazines
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.