Male jumps out of rig that crashed into tree by Elks Lodge, wearing all black, has a rifle

Big rig crashed into tree, male jumped out with a rifle.

Suspect is wearing all black and ran off. Suspect at 525 Herrick by Elks lodge. Peterbilt truck  from San Jose. HCSO has shut down traffic westbound on Herrick.

Suspect in custody 6:38 p.m. Law enforcement is talking with registered owner of truck on a landline.

Bail at booking set at $55,000.
 HCSO Press Release: (2:59 a.m.)


On 9-16-2018 at around 1823 hours, the California Highway Patrol requested an agency assist for a semi-truck that crashed into a tree on Herrick Avenue at the Elks Lodge.

A short time later, H.C.S.O. Dispatch received reports that a white male adult dressed in a black hooded coat was seen running from the semi-truck with a rifle through the Elks Lodge parking lot.

A short time later another citizen called reporting the suspect was seen running into the trailer at space #14 at the Fairway Mobile Estates, located at 525 Herrick Avenue.

Units from the Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and closed off Herrick Avenue and set up a perimeter around trailer #14.  A Humboldt Alert was sent out to the area residents to advise them of the danger and to shelter in place. A surround and callout was conducted on the residence by Deputies. A subject later identified as the resident, Patrick Holt ran from the residence and was detained by Deputies.

During this call for service, a representative from Ayers Distribution on S. Broadway in Eureka called to report a semi-truck had been stolen from the business and the office had been burglarized.


Officers from the Eureka Police Department and a Cal-Fire responded to the residence and a sweep of the residence was conducted for any additional suspects. No other persons were located.

A Search Warrant was obtained for the residence and numerous stolen items were located inside the residence including a stolen firearm. After an intensive investigation, it was determined probable cause existed to place Patrick Holt under arrest for C.V.C.10851 (Theft and unlawful taking or driving of a vehicle.) P.C.459 (Burglary) P.C.29800(a) (Felon in possession of a firearm.) P.C.148(a)(1) (Resisting or delaying a Peace Officer.) and P.C.594(b)(1) (Felony vandalism.) Additionally Holt was booked on an unrelated arrest warrant.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Eureka Police Department, California Highway Patrol and Cal-Fire for their assistance in this matter.