Sarah Carroll is back in custody, is anyone surprised?

 

Sarah Marie Carroll, Michael Acosta's co-defendant in the 2020 drug case, is back in custody. In 2023, even a jail sentence by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kelly Neel has not taught Carroll a lesson.

Yesterday, HCSO arrested Carroll. The VC 20001(b)(2) hit and run charge is from her 2023 and PC 1203.2(a) probation violation is a new 2026 charge. It is a misdemeanor and it is Humboldt so I doubt she will see any consequences.

Back in custody. Released on O.R. in California, the land of anti law order governed by Democrats.

The August 2025 post has other links to prior coverage. You can search that post on my blog and Google.

DA filed two new 2026 cases against Carroll. Charges posted below which include possession of fentanyl and burglary.

5/12/26: In CR2601907A  at arraignment, Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran set bail at $85,000.  Public Defender's office was appointed.  OR bail on 5/14; preliminary hearing on 5/21. In CR2601906, bail is $5,000. OR bail 5/14; trial setting on 5/21. Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees appeared on the case for the People. Caroll was remanded into custody.

5/14/26: OR bail request withdrawn.

5/21/26: In CR2601907A and CR2601906, Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum made disclosure, both cases sent to Judge Timothy Canning. After preliminary hearing and testimony of two HCSO deputies, Carroll not held to answer to Count 1 and Count 2 felonies; held to answer to Count 3 misdemeanor and released on OR. Trial confirmation on 6/24; jury trial on 6/29. In CR2601906, Carroll also released on OR. Same dates scheduled for trial in this case.

Deputy District Attorney Trent Timm handled the preliminary hearings since Deputy DA Ian Harris is still out of the office.  Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg is Carroll's attorney.

This is why I don't like to cover drug cases. Often after preliminary hearing, defendants are not held to answer, especially in HCSO and Humboldt County Drug Task Force cases. There are no consequences for drug offenders in soft on crime California even with a conviction.This is why I don't like to cover drug cases. Often after preliminary hearing, defendants are not held to answer, especially in HCSO and Humboldt County Drug Task Force cases.