Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Jan. 7, 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team served a search warrant at a residence located in the Larsen Heights area of Blue Lake.  The warrant was the result of ongoing calls for service and multiple complaints regarding suspected drug related activity at the location.

During the service of the search warrant, deputies located approximately one ounce of Methamphetamine, 11 grams of Fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, and items consistent with the sale and distribution of controlled substances.

As a result of this investigation, 43-year-old, Katherine Rominger of Blue Lake and 22-year-old, Kylie Cook of Fortuna were arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

Rominger was booked on the following charges:

• HS 11366.5(a)-Knowingly owning property for drug manufacture, storage or distribution

• HS 11378-Possession of a controlled substance for sale

Cook was booked on the following charges:

• PC 978.5-Bench Warrant/Failure to appear on felony charge

• HS 11365(a)-Visit where controlled substances used

• PC 1203.2(a)-Violation of probation

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to addressing narcotic-related crimes and improving public safety through the proactive enforcement and community partnerships.

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other drug related activity or problems areas related to criminal activity are encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Tip line at (707) 268-2539.