Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On April 20, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office POP team with the assistance of the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant in the 400 block of Blue Lake Boulevard, in Blue Lake.

The search warrant was served on John Edward Hames and his residence after an investigation was initiated after reports were received that Hames was dealing drugs from the residence.  During the service of the warrant, deputies located approximately 60 grams of Fentanyl.   Hames was arrested without incident and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the following charges:

• HS 11351 Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance
• HS 11366 Keep place to sell narcotics/controlled substances

This investigation is a part of the Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing proactive efforts to combat illegal narcotics activity and enhance public safety throughout Humboldt County.  If you are selling dangerous drugs in our community, you will be identified and arrested.

Anyone with information related to illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at (707) 267-9976.