On Mar. 18, 2026, as a part of the ongoing Hoopa murder investigation, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division obtained arrest warrants for two male juveniles from Hoopa.  

At approximately 3:55 p.m., the two male juveniles, ages 13 and 15 were surrendered by a parent to deputies at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Willow Creek Station on outstanding arrest warrants.

Following their surrender, both juveniles were taken into custody without incident and transported to Juvenile Hall, where they were booked on the following charge:

PC 186.22(a)-Participation in a criminal street gang

This remains an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time. 

Anyone with any information about this case is urged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Division at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.

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