Man arrested for stalking is the same person many believe last saw Danielle Bertolini and Sheila Franks alive

February 2024 marks 10 years in the disappearance of  Danielle Bertolini and Sheila Franks who both disappeared within one week in Humboldt.

HCSO just issued a press release on James Jones' arrest. Lisa Music wrote aboit this arrest earlier today on Redheaded Blackbelt reminding viewers that there are many reports that Jones was the last person to see both women alive. 

https://kymkemp.com/2024/03/04/last-known-person-to-see-sheila-franks-and-danielle-bertolini-alive-arrested-on-stalking-charges/

HCSO Press Release:

On March 1, 2024, at about 8:50 p.m., deputies from Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100 block of Main St. in Scotia for the report of a male subject who was reportedly loitering and making odd comments to a local business owner.

Upon arrival, deputies located the male subject in the area of Church Street. He was identified as Rio Dell resident, 50-year-old James Jones. He was advised of the complaint and asked to leave the area.

On March 2, at about 8:21 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Communication Center received a call from the same business owner who was reporting the subject had returned and was loitering outside the business again. Jones left the area prior to the deputies’ arrival. The deputies contacted the business owner and provided her information on how to obtain a restraining order.

On March 3, at about 6:18 p.m., HCSO dispatch received another call from the same business owner stating that Jones had returned to her business and was in the parking lot waiting for her. Prior to the deputies’ arrival, dispatch advised the caller was at her residence and she did not feel comfortable going to the business with him there. A few minutes later HCSO dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from her stating Jones was standing outside her residence.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted Jones in the 100 block of Main Street. After further investigation Jones was taken into custody for stalking, possession of a switchblade knife and possession of methamphetamine.

James Jones was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for (PC 646.9(A)) Stalking, (PC 21510(A)) Possession of a switchblade knife and (HS 11377(A)) Possession of a controlled substance.

This case is still under investigation.