On Dec. 11, 2025, at approximately 12:04 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Corbett Ranch Ln., in Carlotta, regarding a domestic violence incident.
As deputies were responding to the residence, the Humboldt Emergency Communications Center advised the suspect, 37- year-old, Clayton Lloyd Miller had physically assaulted his 36- year-old girlfriend. A witness reported the victim was able to escape from Miller and fled the residence in her vehicle and that Miller fled the scene in a White Cadillac Escalade.
Deputies contacted the victim at the Kenmar Park and Ride in Fortuna and based upon her statement and injuries, it was determined that the victim had been violently assaulted over the previous 36 hours. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies searched the surrounding area and Hwy 36 for Miller, but he and the vehicle were not located. A county wide bulletin was issued for the arrest of Miller.
At approximately 11:48 a.m., deputies were dispatched back to the residence after the Humboldt County Emergency Communications Center received a report that Miller had returned to the residence and physically assaulted the female victim once again. Deputies were dispatched and Miller fled the scene in the stolen white Cadillac Escalade onto Highway 36.
Deputies located Miller driving the Cadillac on Highway 36 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Miller refused to stop, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. Units pursued Miller east on Highway 36 until his vehicle was unable to proceed any further within the slide construction zone near Grizzley Creek. Deputies issued repeated commands for Miller to exit the vehicle, but he refused to comply. He attempted to continue to flee and rammed a patrol vehicle. A chemical agent was deployed into the Cadillac and deputies were ultimately able to take him into custody. He was arrested and transported the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges:
PC 273.5: Domestic Violence
PC 245(a)(1): Assault with a deadly weapon
PC 422(a): Threaten crime with intent to terrorize
PC 549(b)(1): Vandalism ($400 or more)
PC 236: False Imprisonment
PC 1203.2 (a): Probation Violation: rearrest/revoke
PC 243(e)(1): Battery: spouse/ex-spouse/dating relationship
PC 646.9(a): Stalking
PC 496(d)(a): Possess stolen vehicle
VC 10851: Motor Vehicle Theft
VC 2800.2(a): Evade peace officer with wanton disregard for safety
VC 2800.4: Evade peace officer/wrong way driver
VC 12500(a): Drive without a license
Miller is well known to local law enforcement and has been in numerous vehicle pursuits and has committed many violent crimes within our community. At the time of his arrest, Miller was on formal probation for some of the same charges he was arrested for, along with being on CDC Parole for more of the same charges. Due to this case being a serious violent felony, and he is on parole for a volent offense, The sheriff’s office has significant public concern and has elected to release his booking photo.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to keeping our community safe and will continue to prioritize public safety by taking as many violent repeat offenders off the streets as possible.
Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
Booking Photo/ Clayton Miller/ HCCF