Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
An individual and his son reported receiving threatening and Anti-Semitic messages on social media, leading to the arrest of 33-year-old Daniel Epperson. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Epperson was responsible for the alarming messages.
An arrest warrant was issued for Epperson on March 5, 2024, citing multiple crimes including threatening a crime with intent to terrorize, violating civil rights by force or threat of force, annoying or harassing with repeated electronic communication, and violation of probation.
Sheriff Deputies apprehended Epperson on March 10 at the 500 block of E St. in Arcata. He was subsequently taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the aforementioned charges. The case remains under investigation.
In light of these events, authorities are urging anyone with information about this case or related criminal activities to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office provided a booking photo of Epperson taken at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. For those interested in receiving news alerts directly from the HCSO, subscription options are available at humboldtsheriff.org/subscribe.
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