Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On June 11, 2026, at approximately 2:59 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Bowie Road in Loleta for a report of a male reportedly running around with a machete and threatening people.

Once deputies arrived on scene, witnesses reported the suspect, 39-year-old Cody Meyers, fled into a nearby residence.  As deputies were establishing a perimeter around the residence, Meyers ran out of the residence onto Bowie Rd. holding the machete and continued running, ignoring deputies’ commands to stop running.  

Due to Meyers’ actions, and the immediate threat he posed to nearby bystanders, a Sheriff’s K9 was deployed and successfully apprehended him. During the apprehension, Meyers sustained a bite injury to his lower body. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene where he was evaluated before being transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Following treatment and release from the hospital, Meyers was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:

• PC 978.5 Bench warrant/Failure to appear of felony charge
• PC 148(A)(1) Obstruct/resist peace officer

Meyers is on active CDC Parole.

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.