Redwood Empire News

On April 29, at 9:00 a.m., the Humboldt County Emergency Communications center received a call regarding a possible homicide of an individual inside of a residence on Boynton Prairie Road, Arcata. The caller stated her family member was possibly murdered inside his home. Deputies arrived on scene and located a male subject in his 70’s, deceased inside the residence. There were no obvious signs of assault or injury to the decedent. Deputies also received information that a potential suspect left the victim's home and was hold up at a residence in Kneeland. Deputies drove to the 7700 block of Kneeland Road, and subsequently made contact with the person of interest. That subject was questioned by law enforcement and released at the scene. At this time, there is no evidence to indicate this death was a homicide. The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office is leading the death investigation.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has urged the public to come forward with any information related to the case or any criminal activities. According to the Sheriff's Office, "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."

Additionally, individuals interested in receiving direct updates and news alerts from the HCSO can subscribe to notifications on their phone or email by visiting humboldtsheriff.org/subscribe. As the investigation continues, the authorities are relying on community cooperation to gather relevant details and ensure a thorough investigation process.