Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Oct. 9, 2025, at about 7:45 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Main Street in Loleta for the report of a physical altercation in which a victim had reportedly been struck in the head with a glass bottle.

While responding, deputies requested emergency medical personnel stage nearby until the scene was secured and safe for them to enter. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 29-year-old male, suffering from a laceration to his head. The victim was treated at the scene and later transported to a local hospital, where he received additional care and was released.

During their investigation and through witness statements, deputies learned that the victim had been ambushed and assaulted by 21-year-old, Miguel Angel Moreno of Rio Dell. Moreno reportedly fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

A short time later, deputies located Moreno at a local hospital, where he was receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained during the altercation. Moreno was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:

• P.C. 245(a)(1) – Assault with a deadly weapon
• P.C. 243(d) – Battery with serious bodily injury
• P.C. 1203.2(a) – Violation of probation

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.