July 10, 2025 10:28 AM

SCAM ALERT

There is a SCAM going around where unknown individuals are identifying themselves as actual HCSO deputies, indicating that they have a warrant out for their arrest that was issued by Judge Montero for failure to appear on behalf of a subpoena. These individuals are telling locals to turn themselves into the Humboldt County Detention Center or pay a fine over the phone. As a reminder, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office will never call and ask for money over the phone, and in the event a warrant is issued for someone's arrest, those will be served in person.