Just saw EPD on the way to serve a search warrant

Just saw Eureka Police and K9 vehicle on 5th with sirens on 5th turn on M or N ? and now two more vehicles. Don't know where they went but it is not 4th or anywhere near 5th. EPD Police Operations Analyst Rachel Sollom told me, "They are serving a search warrant."

EPD was at the former Quality Inn which has gone through a few names including the current Bayside Inn Suites and also has a Ramada Wyndham sign. 

EPD is expected to issue a press release tomorrow.

8/27/26: There is a Ramey warrant for Brian Andrew Coffman on the jail log and from the time and charges this seems to be the suspect EPD was looking for at the 4th street motel. EPD Police Operations confirmed it is Coffman.

Jail log lists EPD Officer Jack Cole as the arresting officer and who took Coffman to jail to be booked

EPD press release issued at 8:38 a.m, minutes after I confirmed the arrest has been added to the post.

Just today, a report was released on the consequences of Prop 47 and reduced drug penalties. Until California voters get serious about pressuring their legislators to change laws about public safety, thank EPD for temporary relief from another repeat offender.

EPD Press Release:

On August 26, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department served a search warrant at a hotel in the 1200 block of Fourth Street in an effort to locate outstanding warrant suspect Brian Coffman, 41, of Eureka.

Coffman was wanted on multiple felony warrants, including warrants issued in Humboldt County and other jurisdictions, related to the sale of controlled substances. Officers located and detained Coffman without incident.

Pursuant to the search warrant, officers searched the hotel room and a vehicle associated with Coffman. 

During the search, officers located approximately 20 grams of fentanyl, cash, and various items consistent with the packaging and distribution of controlled substances.

Coffman was taken into custody on his outstanding warrants and was additionally arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, transportation of a controlled substance, and being a felon in possession of a narcotics with prior convictions.

This is an ongoing and active investigation.