Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
On July 10, 2024, in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville following a report of a dog attack.
Deputies responded to reports of a tan Pitbull attacking a person and their two small dogs. The owner of the Pitbull left the scene before deputies arrived. To complete an investigation and ensure public safety, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the owner of the Pitbull. The owner is described as a Hispanic or Native American male, approximately 20-30 years old, with shoulder-length dark hair. He was last seen leaving the area driving a small white car with tinted windows and black rims. The victim provided a possible partial license plate number: 9BHJ97.
The case remains under investigation. The owner of the Pitbull is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control at (707) 840-9279.
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