Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release:

On April 17, 2025, a Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Officer, who is cross deputized with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), along with an HCSO deputy were conducting routine patrol in the Hoopa Valley. At about 10:45 p.m., officers conducted a vehicle investigation on Highway 96 just south of Loop Road, Hoopa, and contacted Darin Byron Marshall Jr. (age 41). Through their investigation, officers learned that Marshall had a felony warrant for his arrest. Marshall was subsequently placed under arrest for his warrant and a search of his vehicle was conducted. Officers located several items of drug paraphernalia and approximately 7 ounces of suspected heroin.

Marshall was later transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the following charges: 

  • Possession of a controlled substance for sales - HS 11351
  • Bench Warrant / Failure to Appear on Felony Charge – PC 978.5

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.