David Olivarez arrested by EPD on Ramey warrant for attempted murder and several gang related criminal charges

 

David Anthony Olivarez was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 182.5 gang related criminal conspiracy, PC 182(a)(1) criminal conspiracy, PC 246 shooting at inhabited dwelling or occupied vehicle and PC 186.22(a) criminal street gang activity. Bail at booking is $750,000.

The DA filed a complaint on 9/18, amended charges the same day. Olivarez is aka aka Wyatt Morgan Mello. Olivarez is charged with four felonies and special allegations for Counts 1 and 2. Alleged victim is Kyle Retta.

9/23/25: Arraigned this afternoon, bail remains at $750,000, Retired Judge Christopher Wilson appointed Conflict Counsel's office. Pre trial on 10/31; preliminary hearing on 11/18.

EPD Press Release (issued 9/23/25):

On March 24th, 2025, at 2314 hours, officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of Garland Street for a shooting that had just occurred.  Upon arrival, officers determined that a male victim had been shot, and the suspects had fled the scene.  

The victim was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries.  An EPD detective responded and began investigating the incident.   

During the ensuing investigation, detectives identified David Anthony Olivarez (05/07/1990) of Eureka as being involved in the shooting.  On 09/17/2025, a warrant was obtained for Olivarez’s arrest.   

On 09/19/2025 at about 1055 hours, Olivarez was observed driving in the area of Buhne and “K” Streets.  EPD patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on Olivarez’s vehicle and took him into custody without incident.  

Olivarez was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of: PC 664/187 Attempted Murder PC 186.22 Participation in a criminal street gang PC 246  Shooting from a vehicle PC 182 Criminal conspiracy PC 182.5 Criminal conspiracy while participating in a street gang.

10/31/25: Conflict Counsel declares conflict; Ms. Joanne Carter appointed. Preliminary vacated for 11/18; instead setting of preliminary hearing scheduled on that day.

11/18/25: Setting of preliminary hearing continued by defense to 1/22/26; Ms. Carter intends to file 827 petition.