Redwood Empire News

Following up on the Kernen Construction theft and pursuit that occurred on Aug. 12, 2024, deputies developed information regarding the location of the suspect.

On Thursday, Aug. 29 at about 6:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1400 block of Fay St. in Samoa to attempt an arrest warrant on Joshua Hoisington, age 42 of Blocksburg, Calif., who was involved in a theft and pursuit case that began earlier this month.

Deputies showed up to the residence, served the warrant, and thoroughly searched the location but did not locate Hoisington. During the search, they discovered firearms and drug paraphernalia at the location. While on the scene, deputies found Hoisington’s significant other, Deana Russell, offsite near the residence. Russell was taken into custody due to an outstanding felony warrant for probation violation.

The following property was discovered by deputies at the searched location:

- FNH 5.7x28 pistol

- Liberty 21.22 LR revolver

- Ruger 10/22

- Approximately 1,000 rounds of various caliber ammunition

- 5.32g of methamphetamine

- Methamphetamine pipe

- 8g of suspected psilocybin mushroom

- 2g of suspected fentanyl

Later that night, deputies located Hoisington during a traffic stop and took him into custody without incident.

Both Hoisington and Russell were booked on the following charges:

- Having a controlled substance while armed (H&S 11370.1(a))

- Felon in possession of a firearm (PC 29800(a)(1))

- Prohibited person in possession of ammunition (PC 30305(a)(1))

- Possession of Large-Capacity Magazines (PC 32310)

This case is still under investigation.

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.

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Joshua Hoisington Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional Facility

Deana Russell Booking Photo | Humboldt County Correctional Facility