5 Pounds of Meth and a Stolen .357 Revolver Found in McKinleyville Bust, Says DTF

This is a press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF). The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

Andrew Daniel Bartley

Andrew Daniel Bartley

On May 10th, 2021 agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF), with the assistance of the Eureka Police Department Problem Oriented Policing Team (POP), served a search warrant in the 4200 block of Bush Ave. in McKinleyville. The HCDTF had conducted an investigation over several months into Andrew Daniel Bartley (60 years old) for trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine out of his residence. Through their investigation agents determined that Bartley was using Brian Douglas Phillips (59 years old from Arcata) as a runner to deliver methamphetamine to customers.

Brian PHILLIPs

Brian Phillips was not booked in jail therefore this booking photo is from 2008

During the service of the search warrant agents stopped Phillips leaving the residence. Agents located two ounces of methamphetamine in Phillips possession. Agents served the warrant on the residence and detained Bartley without incident.

Inside the garage on the property agents located approx. 5 pounds of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and packaging. Agents also located a stolen .357 revolver that had been reported stolen to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department during a residential burglary on Highway 36 in 2017. Agents also located and seized approx. $6500 in US currency pending an asset forfeiture investigation.

Andrew Bartley was booked at the Humboldt County jail for the following charges:

    • H&S 11378 Possession of methamphetamine for sale
    • H&S 11370.1 Possession of controlled substances while armed
    • H&S 11366 Maintaining or operating a drug house
    • PC 496(a) Possession of stolen property

      Brian Phillips will have the following charges forwarded to the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office:

    • H&S 11378 Possession of methamphetamine for sale
    • H&S 11379 Transportation of methamphetamine for sale

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes are encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.

 

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Willie Bray
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2 years ago

🕯🌳Not booked hmmmmmm. 🆗️

Farce
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Farce
2 years ago
Reply to  Willie Bray

We don’t want him catching covid now, do we?! It might affect his health and he seems to be very concerned about his health – and the health of others!!

Sheesh
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Sheesh
2 years ago

Christ, that Phillips dude looked dead back in 2008 I wonder what 13 years has done to that poor sucker!!
GET OFF THE METH FOLKS

Guest
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Guest
2 years ago

There should be a new law: Felons will be vaccinated once they are booked. No bail/no release until they’ve received both shots. This way, not only do they get to keep these people behind bars, the number of people vaccinated goes up.

wayne
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wayne
2 years ago
Reply to  Guest

For the first time I agree with the jab, use it as added deterrent and punishment.

Mendocino Mamma
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Mendocino Mamma
2 years ago

Just some good old boys. Never meaning no harm. That’s the way they were looking at life. But it’s absolutely disgusting these men are obviously elders in their community, quite possibly grandfather’s. Dragging around with a little meth in there soda cans. The kids fall into it and take a sip and there it is from there. Grandpa don’t care it’s all good. I can only imagine what the women look like that had to run with these fools. If you’re caught dealing you should immediately lose your driver’s license forever and then put in jail for about 10 years that is a fit punishment.

North west
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North west
2 years ago

That got caught at the wrong time for any real asset forfeiture. Most all the cops got was worthless dope. I’m sure glad it’s gone but I would imagine law enforcement likes to get cash and prizes.
The dope is worthless to them.

Mike
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Mike
2 years ago
Reply to  North west

Is it worthless? 15 lbs, I mean 5…

Noneya Biznatch
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Noneya Biznatch
2 years ago

That’s my gun. Stolen from my
Home in nov last year and I want it back!!! Gawd damn it!