On July 10, 2024 at about 10:49 PM a Fortuna Police Department Officer patrolling the 1000 block of Loni Drive in Fortuna located an occupied suspicious parked vehicle, which was quickly determined to be a reported stolen vehicle. As officers investigated the occupant was identified as, Christopher Johnson (age 39) of McKinleyville.
As a result of the officers investigation Christopher Johnson was found in possession of over an ounce of
methamphetamine and over four grams of fentanyl packaged for sales and distribution.
Christopher Johnson was taken into custody on multiple felony charges and the stolen vehicle was returned to
the owner.
Christopher Johnson was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the
following charges.
California Penal Code Section 496D(A), Possession of a stolen vehicle
Health and Safety Code Section 11351, Possession of narcotics for sale
Health and Safety Code Section 11378, Possession of narcotics
Health and Safety Code Section 11352(A), Transportation of narcotics
Health and Safety Code Section 11379(A), Transportation of controlled substance
California Penal Code Section 1203.2(A), Violation of probation
The Fortuna Police Department commends the involved officers for their professionalism and dedication in
safely apprehending the suspect committing these crimes.
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