Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On May 4th, 2026, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents observed Elsheleke Giddens travel from Humboldt County to the Bay Area. Upon Giddens’ return, Agents conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle. Giddens is on formal probation with a search and seizure clause for HS11351 (cocaine sales) from a previous HCDTF case.

Giddens was detained without incident and his vehicle was searched. Fortuna Police K9 Cain alerted to the rear of Giddens’ vehicle, indicating narcotics were inside. Agents searched the area and located a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of cocaine.

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

• HS11351: Possession of cocaine for sales
• HS11352: Transporting cocaine for sales
• HS11352(B): Transportation of a controlled substance (noncontiguous counties)
• PC1203.2: Violation of probation

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.