Alert Resident’s Tip Leads to Vehicle Loaded with Weapons and Stolen Property, Says Sheriff’s Office

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:

 

A resident reporting a suspicious vehicle in a gated Elk River community led to the discovery of firearms, processed marijuana and stolen property.

On Feb. 8, 2018 at about 6:28 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Tanglewood Dr. in the Elk River area after a resident reported a suspicious blue truck parked in their driveway. As deputies entered the neighborhood, they observed the vehicle attempting to leave the area. Deputies conducted a stop on the vehicle and detained the driver, 36-year-old Ryan Michael McNeil.Ryan Michael McNeil.

During a search of the vehicle, deputies located four firearms, two of which were loaded, processed marijuana and stolen property associated with burglaries across Humboldt County. During a search of McNeil, deputies located four grams of methamphetamine.

McNeil was taken into custody on charges of grand theft, carrying a loaded firearm in a public place, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and buying or receiving stolen property.

Anyone who observes suspicious activity in their community is encouraged to report it to the Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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Mendocino Mamma
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Mendocino Mamma
6 years ago

Another one bites the dust!

unbridled phillistine
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unbridled phillistine
6 years ago

Great catch! Neighborhood watch strikes again! Sweet!

Z
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Z
6 years ago

Someone is going to be happy getting their chainsaw back.

Hate Thieves!
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Hate Thieves!
6 years ago

He was also caught on video illegally dumping on the Ferndale river bar! Always knew I would see him on here sooner or later. They better review the footage from when the boat and jet skies were stolen from the Rio Dell mini storage….

Wowza
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Wowza
6 years ago

That guy has been stealing for years from tons of people what a pos!!!!

Livin' Easy
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Livin' Easy
6 years ago

Hope our judges continue handing out severe sentences to these career criminals. They’ve done a better job in 2018 so far !! Thanks for helping clean up Humboldt.

RT
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RT
6 years ago
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He was released after being held a measly 4 hours.