Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:

On April 20th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents with assistance from the Fortuna Police Department, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Department, served six search warrants throughout Willow Creek and the Hoopa Valley.

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Goodrich.

The first search warrant was served in the 700 block of Sunset Lane in Willow Creek. As a result of the search warrant, Casey Caldwell GOODRICH was located along with approximately one gram of fentanyl and four firearms. GOODRICH was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

• HS11370.1(A), Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
• HS11366, Maintaining a Drug House

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McKinnon.

The second search warrant was served at a residence on Masten Flat in Hoopa. Agents located Erik Merlin MCKINNON as well as a firearm, ammunition, and approximately one ounce of heroin. MCKINNON was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

• HS11370.1(A), Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
• PC29800(A), Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• PC30305(A), Felon in Possession of Ammunition

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The third search warrant was served at a residence in Hostler Field Housing in Hoopa. Agents located Velda MCKINNON along with two children inside the residence. Also located was a firearm and approximately a gram of Fentanyl. The following charges will be forwarded to the DA’s Office for Velda MCKINNON:

• HS11370.1(A), Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
• HS11366, Maintaining a Drug House
• PC273A(A), Child Endangerment

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A fourth search warrant was served at a residence on Moon Lane where Agents located one ounce of heroin. No suspects were at the residence at the time of the warrant but charges will be forwarded to the DA’s office.

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A fifth search warrant was served at a residence on Community Service Road in Hoopa where Agents located approximately a pound of methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging, and eight firearms. Virgil Joseph POLE Sr was located at the residence and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

• HS11370.1(A), Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
• HS11378, Possession of a Controlled Substance
• HS11366, Maintaining a Drug House

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Blake.

A final search warrant was served on Airport Road in Hoopa where Agents located Alecia BLAKE. BLAKE obstructed Agents from properly serving the search warrant. BLAKE was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charge:

• PC148(A), Obstructing a Peace Officer

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