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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On July 17, 2025, at approximately 10:31 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a report of a vehicle burglary and suspect cashing a stolen check from that burglary in the Redway area.    

The investigation revealed that Charles Warren, 30, of Garberville broke into a vehicle, disabled a game camera, and stole a checkbook. Warren then attempted to cash a $2,000 fraudulent check at Vocality Community Credit Union in Garberville.

The bank teller asked Warren for an ID, which he presented to bank staff while attempting the transaction. The bank declined the request and contacted the account holder. The victim then reported the vehicle burglary and attempted check fraud to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. 

Deputies responded to the area to investigate the vehicle burglary and locate the suspect. Deputies located Warren at Eel Valley Towing in Redway and subsequently placed him under arrest for theft and for attempting to cash a stolen check. During a search incident to arrest, they found a loaded Glock 10mm handgun in his backpack, which was later confirmed to be stolen. 

Warren was booked on the following charges:

• PC470(d) – Forgery: Intent to Defraud
• PC29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• PC484(a) – Theft of Property
• PC594(a)(2)(A) – Vandalism Under $400
• PC1203.2(a) – Violation of Probation

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Crime Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.