Nov 16, 2022

APD arrests one for murder, another for harboring or aiding a criminal




Devon Preston Cathey was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 182(a) (1), PC 187(a) murder.

Vonda Joyce Carlson was arrested by APD yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 32 harbor,conceal.or aid a person committing a felony.

I spoke with APD Chief Brian Ahearn right now and these arrests were a result of an investigation by APD into the death of Nicklas Sellars.

The press release issued at 9:25 is posted below.

APD Press Release:

On 10/18/2022 at approximately 2252 hours, the Arcata Police Department responded to the 5200 Blk of Carlson Park Dr. in the Valley West neighborhood of Arcata, on the report of a possible homicide. Officers located 33 year old Nicklas Sellars of Eureka, deceased in a tent. It appeared Mr. Sellars had suffered multiple gun shot wounds. 

On 11/16/022, Arcata Police Department Detectives, with the assistance of the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office SWAT team, arrested 30 year old Devon Preston Cathey of Arcata, for the suspected homicide of Mr. Sellars. 

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Arcata Police Department Detective V. Johnson at (707)822-2428. 


 


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