Press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:

On November 12th, 2025, The Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a multi-location search warrant for Fransico Javier Herrera-Mancillas (31 years old from Arcata) and Jesus Diaz Palacios (44 years old from Sonora, Mexico) and their associated residences located in the 2000 block of Mad River Road in Arcata, 1500 block of Spear Avenue in Arcata and the 4900 block of Monterey Drive, in Arcata.

During the months of October and November 2025, HCDTF investigated an Arcata based drug trafficking organization in which they identified Herrera-Mancillas and Palacios as being the leaders. 

Upon service of the search warrants, Agents located over 2 and a half pounds of cocaine, over 2 ounces of methamphetamine and $12,304.00 in US currency. 

At the conclusion of the investigation, HCDTF booked Herrera-Mancillas into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following charges:

• HS 11351 – Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales
• HS 11352(a) – Transportation of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales
• HS 11378 – Possession of a narcotic for the purpose of sales

At the conclusion of the investigation, HCDTF booked Palacios into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following charges:

• HS 11351 - Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales
• HS 11352(a) - Transportation of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales
• PC 182(a)(1) - Conspiracy

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.