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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On May 26, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy conducting routine patrol in the Samoa Dunes Recreational Area observed a suspicious vehicle. Upon investigation, the deputy identified the occupants as Rick Camy, 38, who was on formal probation for a prior drug-related conviction, and Keara Loudon, 43, who initially provided false identification. Further inquiry revealed that Loudon was out of custody on bail and had an active arrest warrant.

Pursuant to Camy’s probation terms and Loudon’s arrest warrant, the deputy conducted a search of the vehicle, uncovering significant quantities of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl inside their vehicle. Camy and Loudon were subsequently arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:

Keara Loudon:

• PC 148.9: Providing False Identification to a Peace Officer
• H&S 11350: Possession of a Controlled Substance
• H&S 11377: Possession of a Controlled Substance

Rick Camy:

• H&S 11395(b)(1): Possession of a Controlled Substance with Prior Drug Convictions
• H&S 11377(a): Possession of a Controlled Substance
• H&S 11350: Possession of a Controlled Substance
• PC 1203.2: Probation Violation

Following the arrests, the deputy obtained a search warrant for Loudon’s residence in the 900 block of Rio Dell Avenue, Rio Dell. The search yielded additional narcotics, a digital scale, and drug paraphernalia, resulting in the following additional charges against Loudon:

• H&S 11351: Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale
• H&S 11378: Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale
• PC 12022.1: Committing a Felony While Released on Bail

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactive patrols and narcotics enforcement to enhance public safety and address illegal drug activity in our communities.

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.