Cameron Johnson arrested by California Department of Forestry for criminal threats and arson; Jack Daniels arrested by CHP for DUI

Cameron McRae Johnson was arrested yesterday by the California Department of Forestry for two counts of PC 422 criminal threats and three counts of PC 451(c) arson.

After the DA filed complaint, the correct middle name is McRay. This is the Swains Flat suspect. Johnson's arraignment is scheduled for 8/14.

Jack Kyle Daniels was arrested by CHP this morning for VC 23152 (a) DUI and VC 23152(b) driving with blood alcohol level above the legal limit.

Daniels has 26 cases in Humboldt Superior Court and five previous  convictions for DUI.

Jack Kyle Daniels Humboldt Superior Court record:

The DA has charged Johnson with six felonies and one misdemeanor. Counts 1, 2 and 3 are PC 451 (c) arson. Count 4 is PC 451.5 (a) aggravated arson. Count 5 PC 422 criminal threats. Count 6 PC 245 (a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm; knife. Count 7 is PC 417 (a) (1) exhibiting a deadly weapon. Alleged victim in Count 5 and 6 is Michael Kurtz.

8/14/25: Arraignment was continued by Court to 8/15 because defendant is out of facility for medical appointment. 

8/15/25/: Retired Judge Christopher Wilson set $750,00 bail without prejudice. Johnson waived right to counsel; was given Faretta form and arraignment was  continued to 8/18. 

8/18/25:  Conflict Counsel was appointed by Humboldt Presiding Judge Kelly Neel after she entered not guilty pleas on behalf of Johnson and declared doubt as to Johnson's mental competence. Criminal proceedings suspended. The next hearing is on 9/12 for Dr. Lamer's report. 

8/29/25: 17 days after Swains Flat Cameron Johnson's arrest, CALFire issued this press release at 10:58 which I will add to my 8/13 post. I called CALFire because a suspect is not named and was told by Jordan that they do not release the name and the details in the press release are all they release. So I said, I have to figure it out based on the date and charges? He said, yes. Thankfully, I already reported right away from the jail log about his arrest and from court records on the case filed in real time.

9/12/25: Cameron Johnson found not competent;

med orders submitted;  placement hearing on 10/3/25.