Convicted felon arrested for meth and firearm charges

 

The HCDTF press release did not list the middle name but this is Jeffrey Edward Newell. He posted bond and is out of custody. There are 16 cases with that name in the Humboldt Superior Court system in a search result yielding 25 cases.

HCDTF Press Release:

On Thursday June 30th, 2022 the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) with the assistance of the Fortuna Police Department POP Team served a search warrant in the 100 block of 1st St. in Rio Dell. This warrant was for suspected methamphetamine sales by the resident Jeffrey Newell (59 years old). 

Agents detained Newell inside of his residence without incident. Agents conducted a search of the residence and located approx. one pound of methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging materials, and a loaded shotgun. Newell is a convicted felon and is not allowed to possess firearms. 

Newell was arrested and booked at the Humboldt County Jail for the following charges:

• H&S 11378 Possession of methamphetamine for sale

• H&S 11370.1 Possession of a controlled substance while armed

• PC 29800 Felon in possession of a firearm