Feb 12, 2018

Registered sex offender Raymond Joseph Smith arrested for failure to register, probation vilation from Mendocino and possession of meth and marijuana



On 02/12/2018, at about 1020 hours, deputies were conducting foot patrols in the downtown area of Garberville.  While patrolling the area of the Johnston Quality Motel, 839 Redwood Drive, deputies observed suspicious activity and contacted Raymond Joseph Smith (age 29).  Deputies learned that Smith is a registered sex offender who failed to register in Humboldt County.  It was also discovered that Smith currently has a felony warrant out of Mendocino County for probation violation.



Upon searching Smith’s person incident to arrest, deputies located suspected methamphetamine packaged for sales.  Smith was also in possession of marijuana, concentrated cannabis, and hypodermic needles.

Smith was subsequently transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges:

Violation of Sex Registration Requirements - PC 290.011
Possession of Controlled Substance for Sales – H&S 11378
Possession of Concentrated Cannabis – H&S 11357
Mendocino County Warrant

1 comment:

  1. You can catch ten more just like this Moke every day after 11am in Redway. That count is down from twenty five a day last year, the count fluctuates with the weather. Sunny weather more perps, cold wet weather less perps but, it smells much better.

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