14 people arrested in second search by HCSO this year as a result of search warrant on Aaron Stott's property in Mckinleyville

(Evidence seized by HCSO in the January 25 arrest)

(Evidence seized by HCSO in the January 25 arrest)

All these people were arrested with Aaron Stott and booked at the same time on the jail log at 10:24 a.m. Anyone who pays attention to the jail log or local crime headlines will recognize some of the names. I only see 14 names on the jail log.  I contacted HCSO Lt. Jesse Taylor and he confirmed and clarified it was 14 arested; not 15.

Dee Allan Shirley for PC 29800(a)(1) felon in possession of a firearm, PC 23920 altering a firearm's identification and HS 11365(a) aiding and abetting use of a controlled substance.

Christopher Wayne Grimes for HS11365(a)

Nakoma Yup-Thukirar Franklin-Donahue for 

HS 11364 possession of drug paraphernalia.

and HS11365(a).

Jeremy Todd Butler for HS 11365 (a), HS 11350(a) possession of a controlled substance, VC 4000(a)(1) driving without valid proof of registration, VC 16028 (a) driving without insurance and VC 14601.2(a) driving with a suspended license.

Jene Miranda Bravo-McCovey for HS 11365(a).

Robert James Fulton for HS 11365, a).

Brandi Lynn Filyau for HS 11365 (a).

Dennis E Kesmodel for HS 11365 (a).

Aaron Gore Stott for HS 11366 maintaining a drug house, HS 1135, possession of fentanyl for sale, , PC 135 destruction of evidence and PC 12022.1 committing a felony while out on bail.

Tonka Jody Gritts for HS 11365 (a) and 

PC 1203.2(a) probation violation.

Stefanie Reynolds for HS 11365(a).

Caleb Andrew Blood  for HS 11365(a), HS 11364 and HS 11350 possession of a controlled substance.

Nathaniel Dale Pierce for HS 11350 and HS11365(a).

Dee Shirley for PC 29800(a)(1), PC 23920 and HS 11365 (a). She was also arrested in January.

HCSO Press Release (issued April 26)

On April 26, 2025, patrol deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at a residence located in the 1500 block of Murray Road, McKinleyville. This is the second search for the same house since the new year and has been the source of numerous community complaints in recent years. This search warrant was the direct result of the complaints received. During the search, 15 people were located and arrested.

The homeowner, Aaron Stott (age 46), was charged with the following crimes, H&S 11351: Possession of Fentanyl for sales, H&S 11366(a): Maintaining a drug house, PC 135: Destruction of evidence and PC 12022.1: Committing a Felony while out on bail. Stott was arrested for similar charges in January during the last search of the home. The other 14 occupants of the home were arrested for violations of H&S 11365: Being present where drugs are used/sold. This case will be forwarded to the Humboldt District Attorney's Office for prosecution and to Humboldt County Code Enforcement for other issues located on the property. 

HCSO Press Release (1/29/25):

The Sheriff’s Office has received numerous community member complaints regarding criminal activity relating to a residence on the 1500 block of Murray Road. On Jan. 25 at about 8:15 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to those complaints by executing a search warrant at the problem residence. 

Upon deputies’ arrival at the location, 14 subjects were detained while the house and vehicles were searched pursuant to the warrant. A large amount of drug paraphernalia and multiple firearms were found within the bedrooms and living areas of the residence. Deputies also located an active marijuana cultivation in a garage attached to the residence. 

The homeowner, Aaron Stott, age 46, of McKinleyville, was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) for operating or maintaining a drug house HS 11366 and cultivating 6+ plants of marijuana HS 11358(c). 

One of the property’s tenants, Dee Shirley, age 71, of McKinleyville, was arrested and booked into HCCF for being a felon in possession of a firearm PC 29800(a)(1), possessing a firearm without ID markings PC 23920(a), and possession of unlawful paraphernalia HS 11364(a).