Miguel Moreno who was arrested yesterday by HCSO is another repeat offender who I covered before

(2023 booking photo)

Miguel Moreno who was arrested yesterday by HCSO for assault is another repeat offender who I covered before. Previous coverage can be accessed via the search feature. 

I verified dob with past cases. Moreno has a 2024 case which was dismissed, a conviction in the 2023; he was represented by Mr Ken Bareilles in these cases. His 2016 and 2023 traffic cases were dismissed after proof of correction. He has an open 2025 traffic case.

Moreno's past complaints have not listed these aliases. Let's see if the 2025 case does. Aliases "WOODY"  "LIL E", "WOODE"  and 18TH affiliated which I assume is the 18th street gang.

HCSO Press Release:

On Oct. 9, 2025, at about 7:45 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Main Street in Loleta for the report of a physical altercation in which a victim had reportedly been struck in the head with a glass bottle.

While responding, deputies requested emergency medical personnel stage nearby until the scene was secured and safe for them to enter. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim, a 29-year-old male, suffering from a laceration to his head. The victim was treated at the scene and later transported to a local hospital, where he received additional care and was released.

During their investigation and through witness statements, deputies learned that the victim had been ambushed and assaulted by 21-year-old, Miguel Angel Moreno of Rio Dell. Moreno reportedly fled the scene prior to deputies’ arrival.

A short time later, deputies located Moreno at a local hospital, where he was receiving treatment for minor injuries sustained during the altercation. Moreno was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, where he was booked on the following charges:

P.C. 245(a)(1) – Assault with a deadly weapon

P.C. 243(d) – Battery with serious bodily injury

P.C. 1203.2(a) – Violation of probation

Previous criminal cases:

10/14/25: Arraigned on the case for his October arrest. Conflict Counsel appointed. OR bail on 10/16;  preliminary hearing on 10/23. Alleged victim Julian Herrera. In Count 1, assault with the deadly weapon; Moreno's choice of weapon was a glass bong. 

10/16/25: Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward denied Moreno release at the OR bail hearing. Humboldt County DA Investigator Greg Hill testified. People's request for  a no bail hold granted.

10/23/25: Defense motion to continue granted; preliminary hearing continued to 10/24. People's witnesses Earl Moon and Nalani Martinez ordered back. This is not the Earl Moon I was thinking of.