Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
Sheriff William F. Honsal | Humboldt Sheriff’s Office website
On January 13, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Cougar Road in Shelter Cove. This action concluded a month-long investigation that began after deputies intercepted a parcel containing multiple pounds of processed marijuana being shipped out of state.
Fredrick Hoss, 60, of Shelter Cove, was identified as the sender of the package. During the warrant service, Hoss was present and found with a firearm, 10 grams of methamphetamine, and 15 pounds of marijuana prepared for sale.
Hoss was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on several charges:
- Felon in possession of a firearm—PC 29800(a)(1)
- Prohibited person in possession of ammunition—PC 30305(a)(1)
- Maintaining a drug house—H&S 11366.5
- Possession of methamphetamine—H&S 11377
- Possession of marijuana for sale—H&S 11359
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity to call them at (707) 445-7251 or use the Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
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