[Update 9 p.m.] Large Number of Law Enforcement Headed West of Redway

Generic Stock File Photo Emergency Lights Fire Police Ambulance Bokeh by Oliver Cory

Stock photo by Oliver Cory

Several readers contacted us with information about a large number of law enforcement headed south on Hwy 101 in the last hour. As of 12:30 p.m., we heard there could be as many as 20 units headed into the Shelter Cove area. There are reports of both Humboldt County Sheriff’s vehicles and California Highway Patrol vehicles as well as the Humboldt County Sheriff’s armored vehicle among those seen.

We believe this is the full SWAT team response.

All the readers noted that the law enforcement vehicles were going fast. Some readers said that the vehicles had their lights flashing.

Please remember that information gathered from initial reports is subject to revision as more facts become available. We are attempting to learn more about the situation.

Update 1:17 p.m.: Lauren Schmitt of KMUD confirmed that law enforcement has staged at Eileen and Ridge Roads of the Shelter Cove area. Reportedly there is a K-9 officer with the other officers.

UPDATE 1:45 p.m.: Several vehicles were at the Garberville substation.

Sheriff's armored vehicle in Garberville.

In a presumably related incident, a Humboldt County Sheriff’s armored vehicle was in Garberville until about 1:30 p.m. [Photos by Sarah Thiele]

A Humboldt County Sheriff's armored vehicle in Garberville. [Photos by Sarah Thiele]

UPDATE 3 p.m.: A local resident shared a video of SWAT requesting the suspect come out with his hands up.

UPDATE 3:05 p.m.: An officer is requesting that medical standby at Eileen Road.

UPDATE 3:48 p.m.:
Shelter Cove Fire is staged near Eileen. Law enforcement is still at the scene. Samantha Karges spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Department sent us an email stating, “[O]ur SWAT team is serving an arrest warrant in Shelter Cove.” But she said, she couldn’t have give more information at this time.

UPDATE 4:10 p.m.: A local resident reports that at 3:55 p.m., “[Law enforcement] just did some flash bangs n threatening to send n K9.”

UPDATE 5:40 p.m.: The Sheriff’s Office tweeted, “All law enforcement units are clear the area of Eileen Rd/Debbie Ln.”

Update 9 p.m.: According to a local resident, Law enforcement left without the suspect but did arrest a woman.

Update Thursday: Sheriff’s Office Still Searching for Suspect After SWAT Raid Yesterday in Shelter Cove Failed to Find Him

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cindy whelihan
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cindy whelihan
4 years ago

Why do you believe it’s a SWAT response. Is it or is it not?

Bushytails
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Bushytails
4 years ago
Reply to  cindy whelihan

Until someone official confirms what’s happening, all a reporter can do is state what they believe based on what they’ve seen.

guest
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guest
4 years ago
Reply to  cindy whelihan

Without an official comment from the Sheriffs department we must rely on citizens reports. The involvement of the Armored vehicle points directly to the SWAT team, as it is their vehicle.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
4 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Yeah, if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck . . . . what else could it be? New Year’s celebratory drill? With all that equipment and personnel, what difference does it make? SWAT is a reasonable guess, as stated.

Ididntgetlaidlastnight
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Ididntgetlaidlastnight
4 years ago

Yeah Cindy!

Its on
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4 years ago

Armored vehicle equal armored soldiers

biilyjoebobtaylor
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biilyjoebobtaylor
4 years ago

can’t we all just get a bong,,,,,,,,

Katy
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Katy
4 years ago

Sounds serious Hope it all turns out well

Jayded
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Jayded
4 years ago
Reply to  Katy

I’m pretty sure this is about the woman who got pulled over at gun point on Christmas day by a man impersonating an officer. The video shows the Toyota being described in that article.

Mike
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Mike
4 years ago

Maybe a 18 year old was seen vaping at the cove?

Steve
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4 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Mike I’ll bet it was someone using a straw and didn’t want to come out until they finished their milkshake…just saying

Dan F
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Dan F
4 years ago

Holy Sh!t it seems someone, HCSO or ??? Wants to start the new year off with a BANG!!!! literally!!!

Hank
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Hank
4 years ago

Kym, I appreciate your various sources alerting you, and in turn, you keeping us posted.

Willie Caos-mayham
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4 years ago
Reply to  Hank

🕯🌳It is a good system. 🇺🇸👍🏽

Really
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Really
4 years ago

That convoy just headed up the hill past the blm office at 2:13

Mark
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4 years ago

My guess is it’s related to the armed home invasion recently

Me
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Me
4 years ago
Reply to  Mark

Which one?

Willie Caos-mayham
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4 years ago
Reply to  Mark

🕯🌳Maybe the two dudes that pulled that woman over went to her house, oh my God.

Cattle Great 🚨🐂🐄🐕🥳
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Cattle Great 🚨🐂🐄🐕🥳
4 years ago

Bringing out the Belgian Malinois K9 maybe ?.

SmallFry
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SmallFry
4 years ago

Wow. Just wow. They are really squeezing the tax payers for the ovah time! What could be soo important that they have to enforce on Cannabis growers that couldn’t wait till tomorrow..
A new decade of hostile Marijuana enforcement.. legalized theft..
“Legalization” my ass. Legal extortion brought to you by Fear INC.. What a hang over headache!

Wat ever, they ain’t gonna catch everyone ‘Growin’ Dirty’!

Thanks for info Kym, And working to bring it to people on a holiday where most people are not working!

Me
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Me
4 years ago
Reply to  SmallFry

This has nothing to do with growing weed

barn owl
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barn owl
4 years ago
Reply to  SmallFry

What if this warrant being served is related to the armed robbery that happened in Garberville on the 29th? If so, do we really want to wait that extra day?

SmallFry
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SmallFry
4 years ago
Reply to  barn owl

Ok.. Maybe but ya kinda got to wonder if they were putting on a display of enforcement…

TeamVictimhood
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TeamVictimhood
4 years ago
Reply to  SmallFry

Why wait to complain about your perpetual victimhood existence of persecution, when you can do it on the first day of the decade! Whoop!

SmallFry
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SmallFry
4 years ago
Reply to  TeamVictimhood

Why ‘cause peeps like you who insist on Victim Blamin and haten. Cause peeps like you who insist other peeps deserve to be institutionally terrorized. The county sold us all out to the Highest bidder.. your a victim if you’re quiet about it..
It will be a great Decade to watch “Legal” weed fall to its failings. Cry Harder Victim Hater.. BLeeeeep!

Motopsyko
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Motopsyko
4 years ago

Not sure whats going on, but at 2:45 i could hear some sirens and humboldt county sheriffs department on a loud speaker telling someone to come out with their hands up they have a warrant. I live at west end of spring rd. Sounds like its over on ridge

Road Weary
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Road Weary
4 years ago

This would be a response to a suspect of a violent crime like murder, robbery, suspected mass shooter etc. Hope no one gets hurt.

Luke Meisenbach
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Luke Meisenbach
4 years ago

Gone are the days of Crazy Billy when HCSO had to borrow the armored vehicle from Mendocino.

Willie Caos-mayham
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4 years ago

🕯🌳Its “THE CARTEL”.👁👁🛸

Government Cheese
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Government Cheese
4 years ago

Thanks L.E.

Maryellen
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Maryellen
4 years ago

So, is the suspect at large? A swat team and then they left?

Me
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Me
4 years ago
Reply to  Maryellen

the suspect was not there so they left.

Brenda
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4 years ago

Experience tells me this was not a response to a particular crime. It smells of a law enforcement anti terrorist practice exercise.

Susan
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Susan
4 years ago
Reply to  Brenda

Yep!

Government Cheese
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Government Cheese
4 years ago

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Seamus
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Seamus
4 years ago

They really should try to fit a couple more lugnuts on those front wheels.

Laura
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Laura
4 years ago

Because there was an armoured vehicle amonge them and twenty vehicles… Do you really believe it takes that many law enforcement personnel to serve a warrant?

Susan
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Susan
4 years ago

No crime, no perpetrator = NO story! A swat convoy of approx. 20 sheriff officials, assault rifles, a K-nine unit, , pepper bombs, that were brought in and then busted up someones home, tore it apart and left them vulnerable! It seems like a set up to me! I can understand the threat of this Aaron guy, since apparently he is dangerous, and maybe he is stalking his ex too. I think there is a lot more to this story. From all the comments I’ve read, seems this community in Shelter Cove thrives on vigilante justice and whoever called the authorities with false information were perpetrators that led the Sheriff department on a wild goose chase. I would be ashamed to call S.C. my home. And the all for what? The real victims are the homeowner and her daughter! This Sarah girl, was she convicted of any crimes and if she did commit any, do you think she could ever come clean to a bunch of haters? Moving forward, I think all involved should have done their research before any action in this disgraceful event! Wake up sheeple! You all better hope this doesn’t happen to you! I’d like to know who said this Aaron was at that location!!! Who is going to pay for all the damages to the homeowner victim? I would not want this on my conscience! I’m glad no one was hurt physically, but psychologically, best wishes to the homeowner. I hope Aaron is found soon before anyone is harmed!

Ummm
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Ummm
4 years ago

Susan,

The neighborhood watch in Shelter Cove is much appreciated as property crime in the area has been on the rise. I’m not ashamed to call this place my home, but I would be ashamed to call Aaron or Sarah my neighbors. Maybe find out more about the people involved before passing judgment. Arrest records are public.

Pepper
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Pepper
4 years ago
Reply to  Ummm

Hello Susan,

I left a message to Loss commentator on this thread. How do you like living in Shelter Cove? Is it a good community of people? My husband and I visited back in 2016. The views were beautiful.

Thanks

Kirsten Tupper
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Kirsten Tupper
3 years ago

He was responsible.. for the terror..he put me through..up on sawmill Rd.. garberville…fireing..shots at myself also my ole’ man …of 13yrs…causing the end result… Due to his mayhem..Aron Arlota..the loss of a dear man…my best friend…lover… father …and grandfather…the sudden death…of Kevin Exum…he was my love and my lite..Aron. …took that lite away from all who knew and loved Kevin….Every day that passes for the rest of my days here on Earth… passes with tears…and heart ach…I will not feel the the touch…of Kevin’s hand in mine ever Agian…nor his children or grandkids….Fuck Aron and Sara too!!….