Suspect still barricaded in Hydesville, Crisis Negotiation Team on scene

#UPDATE @ 6:57 PM- HCSO deputies made entry into the residence. After a thorough search, deputies were unable to locate the suspect. There is no perceived threat to the public at this time. This case is under investigation.

Words Worth Big D 6:50 PM:

John - An update as of 6:42 pm, according to HCSO unit "1 Echo" over the radio repeater system, all units are clear from that scene.



If anyone wants to listen to the HCSO main radio repeater system, all they need is a simple scanner radio capable of receiving (154.740 MHz), and there is no encryption used on the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office radio system. For sensitive info, the HCSO Deputies go to using cell phones for calling back to the HCSO dispatch.

Words Worth reader Big D left this comment at 6: 19 p.m.

"John as of 6:15 pm - the HCSO called over their radio system cancelling the "Code 33" on their repeater system, and released medical from the scene. I heard nothing of them finding the suspect so far while monitoring my several scanner radios"


#UPDATE @ 5:11 PM - Crisis Negotiation Team has arrived on scene to assist Humboldt County SWAT. The HCSO BearCat has been deployed to assist in keeping first responders safe and allow for de-escalation tactics to be performed. The suspect remains barricaded inside the residence despite requests for him to exit.

The incident reportedly began as a domestic disturbance, in which the suspect threatened a family member with the firearm. The family member was able to flee to safety and seek law enforcement assistance.

Please continue to avoid the area. Additional updates will be given when able.

Around 4 p.m. HCSO posted:

#HappeningNow HCSO SWAT responding to the 3300 block of Mendes Lane in Hydesville for a man barricaded inside a residence with a gun. Residents of the area are asked to stay inside. Please avoid the area while peace officers are present.