Four arrested by HCSO, 3 from Mckinleyville, 1 Arcata for child abuse and drug charges, two children placed in protective custody

You can read the HCSO press release for all the booking charges for each individual but one of Elizabeth Hayes' charges is committing a felony while out on bail. Nicholas Arbuckle's charges include probation violation and multiple arrest warrants. Holly Carlson was released on O.R.

HCSO Press Release:

On May 18, 2025, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Patrol Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Montana Road, McKinleyville. The operation resulted in the arrest of four adults and the placement of two young children into protective custody. Upon entering the residence, deputies found the home in a state of severe disrepair, with drug paraphernalia accessible to children. The two minors were promptly placed under the care of Child Welfare Services and subsequently released to a family member. 

The following individuals were arrested and charged as follows: 

Elizabeth Hayes, 46, of McKinleyville: • PC 273a(a): Child abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death • H&S 11366: Maintaining a drug residence • PC 12022.1: Committing a new felony while out on bail 

Nicholas Arbuckle, 28, of McKinleyville: • PC 273a(a): Child abuse likely to cause great bodily injury or death • H&S 11365(a): Visiting a location where controlled substances are used • PC 1203.2: Probation violation • Multiple outstanding arrest warrants 

Holly Carlson, 39, of McKinleyville: • H&S 11365(a): Visiting a location where controlled substances are used 

Patrick Rex, 42, of Arcata: • H&S 11365(a): Visiting a location where controlled substances are used • H&S 11364(a): Possession of drug paraphernalia • PC 21310: Carrying a concealed dirk or dagger