Welfare Check Leads to Drug, Gun, and Stolen Check Charges in Garberville
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 unless proven guilty:
On June 19, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Sprowl Creek Road in Garberville for a welfare check on two subjects that were reported to be passed out inside a parked vehicle.
Upon deputies’ arrival, they located the vehicle and observed both subjects passed out inside, and drug paraphernalia in plain view. The subjects were contacted and detained. The female passenger was identified as 28-year-old Cooper Janne Henderson of Redway. She was on active probation and, per the terms of probation, was subject to search at any time.
During their investigation, deputies located drug paraphernalia, narcotics, a loaded .40 caliber firearm, and stolen checks in possession of Henderson. She was arrested without incident and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges:
- HS 11364(a) Possession of drug paraphernalia
- HS 11370.1(a) Possession of a controlled substance w/ armed with loaded firearm
- PC 29800(a)(1) Felon/addict in possession of a firearm
- PC 475(b) Possession of blank checks
- PC 1203.2 Probation violation
- PC 25850(a) Carry loaded firearm in public
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251.
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One cohesive message, now, folks…
“This kind of shit isn’t a problem here, if this kind of shit hasn’t been eliminated everywhere else…!!!”
That’s pretty super fkn fucked up to make such a bad faith spurious claim of “quoting” someone else when it’s actually your own words and nothing but a shitty attempt at a very disingenuous, no integrity, slanderous, jaded, unsubstantiated, hyper-presumptuous, twisted smear that doesn’t even slightly equate with the original speaker’s words or intent, while your weak ass intent is crystal fkn clear.
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Is that you Gregg…???
Is that you, Peggy…???
Or are you just someone else associated with that type of extractive mentality that is trying to “SELL HUMBOLDT” like it’s an entirely untainted, unblemished product to be advertised and sold by something akin to a purveyor of the equivalent a red light district establishment by highlighting only it’s best attributes and deceptively leaving it’s most unsavory features dishonestly unmentioned …???
In other words, if you’re gonna pimp out Humboldt, at least be honest enough about it to truly divulge what’s really under Humboldt’s hood…
Nothing worse than false advertising…
Because, I abhor deception…
You call yourself “Non-Fiction”, but you don’t seem to be able to actually produce and/or handle the truth…
“Fiction” would be a more accurate moniker…
Great comeback proving “the Real Guest” comment hit the nail on the head! “Doah”!!! Only In Humboldt
Neither Lisa nor I deleted this comment but this and two other very similar comments by you were in the trash. We don’t know if you did something or the problem with Cloudflare caused the problem. But no one else had any similar issues.
It was real quick. I believe I only had one comment that was dumped after posting. The second one- I have no idea what’s up with that? Glad to see the garbage mouth I commented on edited the garbage out.
People like to assume bad faith moderation when they don’t see their comments post but there are ongoing issues with glitches in the system.
There’s also operator error.
Also, when you see [edit] it invariably means a moderator has edited the comment — not the commenter.
And when you see obvious rule violations (as you initially did) it means the moderators haven’t gotten to it yet or missed it.
https://kymkemp.com/2026/06/20/beloved-blues-musician-seeks-publics-help-after-thieves-steal-new-amp-in-arcata/#comment-1930483
“I’m relieved to learn crime has been eliminated everywhere else. Somebody should let the rest of the country know.”
-Kym Kemp-
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Because it was spoken sarcastically/facetiously…
It roughly translates to…
“Crime is perfectly normal and acceptable in Humboldt County, because it hasn’t been eliminated everywhere else…”
Which also translates to…
“This kind of shit isn’t a problem here, if this kind of shit hasn’t been eliminated everywhere else…!!!”
None of which, honestly, is really honest…
Truth hurts…
Sad, but true…
That’s not what Kym said. Pointing out that crime exists everywhere isn’t the same as saying crime is acceptable here. You’re arguing against a position she never took. Acknowledging reality isn’t excusing it, and sarcasm doesn’t magically translate into the conclusions you’re attributing to u
So yes, non-fiction is spot on.
edit: attributing to her
“That’s not what Kym said.”
-Allen-
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The linked quote that I attributed to Kym Kemp, is perfectly accurate…
It is, as a matter of fact, exactly what she said…
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“I’m relieved to learn crime has been eliminated everywhere else. Somebody should let the rest of the country know.”
-Kym Kemp-
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That’s definitely not true, and it’s quite literally not…
“Pointing out that crime exists everywhere”,
As you have very inaccurately claimed…
And her quote most certainly in not even close to…
“Acknowledging reality…”
…like you have also badly misinterpreted it as…
Let’s not kid ourselves…
Quite the contrary, actually…
She was dismissing and downplaying the significance of the 79 year old Arcata musician’s prized new amp being stolen from his car, and excusing Humboldt’s infamous reputation for car break-in thefts and crime by facetiously/sarcastically saying…
“I’m relieved to learn crime has been eliminated everywhere else.”
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Is what Kym Kemp said…
“Pointing out that crime exists everywhere”
-Allen-
…???
NOPE…!!!
Is what Kym Kemp said…
“Acknowledging reality…”
-Allen-
…???
AGAIN, NOPE…!!!
What she said was simply unrealistically denying and deflecting away from Humboldt’s reputation for crime in which she is simultaneously reporting on…
It’s actually self contradictory…
So why the strange,
“I’m relieved to learn crime has been eliminated everywhere else.”,
excuse, if not to defend the kind of Humboldt crime she is simultaneously reporting on…???
Because it’s clearly untrue…
Calling it fiction is far more accurate…
Same with your claims she was…
“Pointing out that crime exists everywhere”
…and…
“Acknowledging reality”
Both of your claims are quite unquestionably absolutely untrue…
Ridiculous, really…
Yet you question mine…
SMDH…
You’re still confusing a sarcastic response with an endorsement of crime. Kym’s point was that theft isn’t unique to Humboldt, not that theft is acceptable in Humboldt. The fact that she was reporting on the stolen amp undermines your claim that she was “dismissing” it. Acknowledging that crime happens elsewhere is not denying that it happens here.
You keep insisting Kym was excusing crime, but you’ve shown no evidence of that—only your interpretation of a sarcastic remark. Saying Humboldt isn’t uniquely plagued by crime is not the same as defending crime. Those are two very different claims.
Everyone knows what this is really about and non-fiction said it best.
You just don’t get it, do you…???
You say…
“Saying Humboldt isn’t uniquely plagued by crime is not the same as defending crime.”
But the actual truth of the matter is…
“Saying Humboldt isn’t uniquely plagued by crime is not the same as denouncing crime.”
And if your not denouncing Humboldt crime, you’re either defending it, or you’re denying the significance of it’s existence…
Silence is complicity, or well in this case, complacency.
And as far as I am concerned, a journalist should always be serious, not sarcastic, never “flipping” the truth, just to make a point sarcastically…
Or even exaggerating it…
What are we to believe…???
Either we can consistently take them literally, or we can’t…
It shouldn’t be a guessing game…
Should we have to flip it back, to know the truth…???
Cut it in half…???
Are we to simply know when to flip it back, or cut it in half, and when not to…???
Who knows…???
Consistency is the key…
Because the reader should not ever have to wonder whether or not the journalist is just joking around or sensationalizing, “this time”…
Either what a journalist says is always credible, or it isn’t…
If what she was sarcastically saying was, that there is crime everywhere else…
And if what you are saying is true, that she meant that crime is not unique to Humboldt, then you’ve got to ask yourself…
How is that not just making an excuse for the crime in Humboldt…???
The crime that exists everywhere else certainly does not justify or excuse the crime that exists in Humboldt, nor does it diminish it’s frequency and/or significance…
She was definitely deflectively shifting the focus of Humboldt crime away from Humboldt…
Let’s not kid ourselves…
So the question becomes, Why…???
That’s a lot of words to defend a false choice. The only thing being exaggerated here is your interpretation.🤔🙄
“False choice”…???
What you are saying makes zero sense…
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Pay attention:
“Should a journalist downplay local crime by sarcastically suggesting that crime has been eliminated everywhere else?”
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“Journalists should not downplay local crime using sarcasm.
This tactic compromises the core tenets of ethical journalism by muddying the line between objective reporting and commentary.
It risks minimizing real community concerns while providing a false or misleading framing of the issue.
Why This Approach Fails
Journalistic Standards
Loss of Objectivity:
Sarcasm inherently embeds personal opinion, bias, or an advocacy angle into a story.
The fundamental mandate of journalism is to present facts and let the audience form their own conclusions.
Misrepresentation and Distortion:
According to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, journalists must test accuracy and provide proper context, taking special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify stories.
Sarcastic comparisons regarding crime in other areas can obscure the facts of a specific local situation.
Minimization of Harm:
➡️Downplaying a severe issue or glossing over it with jokes does a disservice to the community.⬅️
It can alienate victims and trivialize systemic problems that require serious discussion.
Responsible Reporting Practices
Instead of using sarcasm to dismiss crime, ethical journalism requires:
Context over Quips:
Rather than asserting broad or sarcastic claims about crime everywhere else, responsible journalists report on actual crime data and compare local trends with regional and national patterns.
Transparency:
Presenting factual statistics allows the audience to understand the severity or nature of crime without unnecessary dramatization or sensationalism.
Clarity and Completeness:
News coverage should aim for complete reporting, meaning journalists address root causes, potential solutions, and the lived reality of those affected in the community.”
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Got it, Allen…???
“If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.”
W.C. Fields
You pasted an essay about journalism ethics. The question is still simple: does acknowledging contex equal defending crime? No.
yawn!
Allen, I appreciate you, but don’t feel like you need to spend your time on this. Lisa and I stopped engaging in these circular arguments a long time ago because they never lead anywhere. People reading the thread can decide for themselves whether “crime exists everywhere” means “crime is acceptable here.” I trust our readers.
Pretty funny whoever is moderating to reject my comment after reading this!
The truth is a defense – and the truth is that TRG frequently trolls Kym with bad faith accusations intended to demean and discredit her and her team.
TRG’s thinly veiled misogyny and verbose, narcissistic, accusatory and ludicrous comments merit no response.
TRG has repeatedly demonstrated that he’s incapable of meaningful dialogue or honest debate. It’s why Kym, myself and others never respond directly to his rants because any response will just trigger another round of narcissistic drivel.
Bad faith accusations and irrelevant nitpicking are why Kym asked TRG not to respond to her unless he first apologized (see her post below).
His response was to say it was he who was owed an apology!
https://kymkemp.com/2025/07/23/assemblymember-chris-rogers-cutting-public-media-is-an-attack-on-the-north-coasts-voice/#comment-1852969
Spot the fuck on!
Appreciate the specific reference…I couldn’t keep track of all the times he’s tried to shit on her dinner table.
Sometimes I just can’t help myself [edit]
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Kym & team do us all a great service.
You keep repeating yourself…
Oh…my comment definitely got “edited” by the trusty moderator.
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A few months ago I saw 2 men passed out in a pickup truck South of the CR campus. This was in the parking lot for the park/nature reserve on the West side of the Highway. It was early afternoon.
At first I suspected theyd been doing drugs. I then remembered that the Eureka area is now entirely drug free.
Stupid comment. Be helpfull & report it
Why didn’t you call the Police? Your snarky comment is useless. Do you fell superior now?
I called on these people & asked for a welfare check. I thought the 2 idiots were dead.
The man had his leg hanging out of the driver’s side of the BMW & he was out. The woman was passed out on the passenger’s side. They were parked on the pedestrian trail, in the park. They really wanted to be caught. It was a festival weekend, tons of people in the park.
Some people actually give a shit, when they see idiots passed out in cars, in the middle of the day. The same people call the authorities for help – whatever that maybe. They also feel pissed off about having to deal w/ this kind of BS – not feel superior – PISSED!!!
Next time, don’t feel superior, get pissed & call the police.
I dont care if they die. If theyre stupid enough to do drugs, overdose and die, its 2 fewer degenerate culls the rest of us have to support in some way.
I applaud all the criminals with the common courtesy to pass out in an easy to spot place.
Law enforcement has enough on their plate, and every little thing people can do to make their jobs easier is appreciated.
Kim – thank you for the update.
I called in the 2 individuals. I honestly thought they were dead. We saw them both on their feet,& confirmed they were alive, but we did not stick around to see the arrest.
“How does Humboldt County CA per Capita crime stack up against the rest of the country?”
“Humboldt County’s overall per capita crime rate sits above the California state average but is generally lower than the broader national average.
However, when breaking down the numbers, the region experiences disproportionately high rates of property crime and a lower (but persistent) incidence of violent crime.
Humboldt County vs. the United States
Violent Crime:
Per capita violent crime (assault, robbery, homicide) in Humboldt County—which hovers roughly between 430 and 465 incidents per 100,000 people—is generally on par with or slightly lower than the national average.
Property Crime:
The county historically struggles with higher per capita property crimes (burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft).
At around 35 property crimes per 1,000 residents, Humboldt exceeds both state and national averages.
Humboldt County vs. California
Total Crime Rate:
➡️ Humboldt County’s total crime incidents per 100,000 people (roughly 3,380) rank notably higher than the California statewide average (around 1,990). ⬅️
[170% of average…]
Violent Crime Outliers:
While its overall violent crime rate aligns with national averages, certain localized communities and incorporated cities within the county (like Eureka) pull the county averages higher, recording more concentrated per capita violent incidents than the median California city.
Homicides:
Historically, local law enforcement has navigated a historically elevated homicide rate compared to much of California, though county records have trended toward 20-year lows in recent years.
Key Local Contributing Factors
Community feedback and law enforcement point to a few interconnected local drivers that inflate these per capita crime statistics:
A historically entrenched illicit drug culture.
Geographic isolation combined with limited local job opportunities.
A high transient and unhoused population, particularly in and around Eureka, which contributes heavily to local property and low-level offenses.”
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How’s that for a “cohesive message”…???
Honestly, let’s not kid ourselves, (or anyone else), for that matter…
Just stop
The Real Guest should get a life, job or hobby. Go pick up trash or something.
Hard to reconcile the details here with the notion of “presumed innocent”
A foundation of common law that often strains credulity