Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Dec. 18 at about 10:15 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol in the area of Singley Hill Rd. in Loleta. The deputy conducted an investigative traffic stop on a vehicle whose registration returned to Ryan Hill, age 39, of Ferndale. Hill had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.   

The deputy contacted the driver, who was identified as Ryan Hill. Hill was subsequently placed under arrest for his outstanding warrant and his vehicle was searched pursuant to his probation terms; Hill’s probation terms include no firearms, weapons, or ammo, and to not use, possess, or traffic drugs. During the search, deputies located a clear baggie containing methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, a large bag containing marijuana, a loaded starter pistol, and a lock picking kit.

Deputies measured and weighed and tested the methamphetamine, which totaled 15g, and the marijuana, which was 35.4 oz. 
Hill was taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) and booked for the following charges:

• Possess a controlled substance—HS 11377(a)
• Possess marijuana over 28.5g—HS 11357(b)
• Probation violation: rearrest/revoke—1203.2(a)

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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