Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
In the early hours of March 31, 2024, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an interrupted burglary in the 500 block of Pacific Ct. in Trinidad. They found a homeowner detaining the suspect in the front yard of the residence.
The suspect was identified as 65-year-old James Kelly. The homeowners informed deputies that they were alerted by their dogs barking and the sound of their sliding glass door being opened before discovering Kelly attempting to exit their property.
Following an investigation, James Kelly was arrested by deputies and taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. He was booked on the charge of attempted burglary (PC664/460(a)).
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information on this case or related criminal activities to contact them at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539. To stay updated on HCSO news, individuals can subscribe to news alerts at humboldtsheriff.org/subscribe.
James Kelly's arrest serves as a reminder of the vigilance required to combat criminal activities in the community.
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