Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:

On October 1, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man making criminal threats toward a community member and their family at a residence on Spring Road in Shelter Cove.

The victim, a 43-year-old male, reported that a person known to him, 39-year-old Matthew James Hayes, arrived at his residence and threatened to kill the victim and his family. Hayes then left but returned a short time later, acting aggressively and attempting to lure the victim outside.

Deputies arrived and learned that Hayes was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon and additional charges stemming from a prior vehicle pursuit that occurred on Sept. 21, 2025.

Deputies then responded to Hayes’ residence, located on the 100 block of Eileen Road in Shelter Cove. Hayes initially refused to comply with commands and attempted to barricade himself inside a bedroom. Deputies were ultimately able to take Hayes into custody without incident.

Hayes was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:

• P.C. 148(a)(1) - Resisting arrest
• P.C. 422(a) - Criminal threats
• P.C. 978.5- Bench warrant / failure to appear on felony charge

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.