Absentee Homeowner Viewing Security Cam Helps Foil Burglary Attempt in Shelter Cove
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On Friday November 3rd, 2017 at approximately 8:00 am a home owner called the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office to report her Shelter Cove home was being currently being burglarized. The absentee home owner stated she was viewing the incident live on her security camera system from another location. The home owner also called friends in Shelter Cove and advised them of the burglary. Prior to deputies arrival the home owners friends checked the area and noticed at least one subject run from the back of the Redwood Road residence into a wooded area. The Shelter Cove citizens began checking the area and located a subject nearby who matched the description of the subject running from the residence.
Two citizens detained the subject, later identified as 39 year old Eric Travis Black. One citizen was in possession of a 12 gauge shotgun that was loaded with “less lethal” ammunition, which fires rubber rounds that are intended to stun, but not penetrate a person’s body. Black soon became uncooperative with the citizens and attempted to take the shotgun away from the citizen. A short struggle over the shotgun ensued and the citizen was able to maintain possession. Black continued to resist the citizen’s and ignore their commands. Black began reaching into his pockets and the citizen’s feared he was going to produce a weapon. The citizen then intentionally shot Black in the calf with a less lethal rubber round. Black then complied and the citizens were able to restrain him until law enforcement arrived. Black was found to be in possession of stolen property.
Another group of citizen’s located a second possible suspect in the area later identified as Shaun Michael Stell. Stell was detained by citizens without incident until law enforcement arrived. Eric Black was arrested for possession of stolen property and outstanding warrants. Shaun Stell was arrested for outstanding warrants. Both were transported and booked into the Humboldt County Jail in Eureka. Black was medically cleared before being booked and was not seriously injured by the rubber round. The citizen who shot Black is not being charged with a crime at this time. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Crime Tip Line at 707-268-2539.
Earlier Chapter: Suspected Burglar Shot in Shelter Cove
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12 Thumbs up to the Citizens and the man with the Shotgun. You guys are my kind of people. Way to go and keep up the great work. Maybe this will deter other crooks from coming into you backyard. Love it.
You gotta love it😊🙄💖
I think you mean less THAN lethal. 🙂
They are considered less lethal, cause a shot to the chest can stop the heart or damage organs based on the location of the shot and distances involved.
I wonder if these two are responsible for stealing my friends kayak cart on Nov 1st. Down at the boat ramp.
Thank You, Shelter Cove, for looking out for our OWN.
You should post there mug shots if they are available.
I would if I had them. I asked but they haven’t been sent out yet.
Keepin peace in the Cove 💘☠👍
Should also post a picture of the bruise produced by the less-lethal bean bag, this is what we have to do. stop becoming less than men and stand up and take back our streets!
I salute these citizen Peace Enforcers for their responsibile and measured use of force in a confrontation that could have been real messy.
These folks responded to a neighborhood threat with courage and decisiveness – Job well done,
Now there’s gonna be one bruised-ass tweeker hatin life up in the Hilton tonight!
Let em try
No charge of burglary???? Hope LE adds that to charges. Just possession is nothing now days, and warrants don’t mean anything. Out in a few hours in Humboldt.
I noticed that too. Why no charge for burglary?
Yes!!!! Love the manner in which this was handled. He is a lucky thief. I love the rubber bullet concept. Enough force to STOP the perpetrator without killing them. I hope the idea catches on so more homeowners can protect themselves and their property without the struggle of automatically making a life or death decision…ha ha ha THIEF – your not so BAD after all!!!!
Wer can I git me sum o dem ruber shot? Id dat legul?
Yes they are legal but your spelling should be ILLEGAL!!!
Do you just go around comment sections on websites and critique random individuals grammar ?
It gets old .
I personally appreciate when Dan Fuller points out these errors. Free education. Take it for what it is. If you don’t want to improve just ignore him.
That wasn’t pointing out an error that was just being petty when somebody was obviously being sarcastic. Ignore me if you don’t like my comments , freedom club .
Wee-weep!
You can load your own, it is pretty simple. Simple math and physics to determine breach pressures and fps, for weight and kentic engery. Just keep in mind that the force will termanite on target verse pass through as in a normal round when mathing it out.
Great job by all Cove residence involved! Really couldn’t ask for a better outcome. Nice to see neighbors looking out for each other and people responding with responsible force. Im sure it wasn’t easy in the heat of the moment to show so much control but it speaks volumes. A perfect example of, do no harm, but take no sh!t. Those involved (except the worthless theives) should be proud.
Inaccurate headline… Robbery is a “victim participation” crime – meaning you actually have to be there. Burglary is when your crap gets stolen while you’re gone or asleep.
You’re right. Fixed. Thank you.
God. I love being from up here. Good going guys!
It sure does take alot to get a red neck of the couch ! God ! Help the ones that do ……
Advocating violence?
Great story.
Let the word spread.
We are advocating:
We Aren’t Going To Take it Any More###
Take Back Everywhere.
Thank you Kym.
Thank you so much for the local participation in starting an end to an epidemic of robberies in our local area-
Tweeker ripoffs bmw Fire last night…shelter cove.
Right on folks! You’re an asset to the community!
As to the scumbag? He should be damn glad it was rubber and not buckshot.
And get a real job!
We should have a monthly, yearly ceremony in Humboldt awarding the brave citizens that
take back our county from thieves, criminals.
These citizens in particular are heros.
I’ll second that!
I’ll third that!
When shot in the calf don’t you have to be shot from behind?
When people are flailing they can change directions rapidly .
Is the picture above of the burning car that of the guys who did the burglary?
Yep
Been a few beemers on fire due to owner bein rip offs… 😉
Hell yah ! ♥️
I got mine at Browns, theres rubber bullets plenty in all calibers! Looks like im,gonna head to town and get more now that i see they are neighborhood watch approved!
So where, exactly ARE the mug shots of these two or three perps?
The Sheriff’s Department hasn’t released them yet. Most likely because they didn’t get photographed until late on Friday. We don’t usually get mugshots until Monday if something occurs over the weekend.
they’re not in custody long enough for film to develop so why waste the money or man power
Yeh caint be enterin other peples struchers with out permishins.
Yeah how dumb can you be, to try robbing houses in the day time in shelter cove?? Time to reevaluate ones life, when they find themselves doing stupid shit like this!! I heard the cove locals set Mr. Black’s black BMW 325I on fire!! How is that Ok? He didn’t even get away with any of the ladies property. So why commit a crime and burn the guys car?? I’m sure he’s sorry for breaking in to that house!! LAME