Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
On
August 14, 2026, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested
19-year-old Dewey Jones Jr. of Hoopa following an investigation into
allegations that he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a
14-year-old female juvenile.
The
investigation began after deputies received photographs depicting
Jones kissing the juvenile. During the course of the investigation,
deputies obtained additional information indicating that Jones had
engaged in unlawful sexual intercourse with the juvenile.
Based
on the information and evidence gathered during the investigation,
Jones was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County
Correctional Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:
P.C.
261.5(c) – Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor More Than
Three Years Younger
P.C.
647.6(a)(1) – Annoy or Molest a Child Under 18
This
is an active investigation. Anyone with additional information
related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Humboldt
County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office
Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
No
further information will be released at this time.
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