Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to reports of an assault and firearm brandishing in McKinleyville just after 10:00am Wednesday morning, August 17th.
A male suspect, later identified as 40 year old Ricardo Cora, was outside his residence in a physical altercation with two male victims according to the reporting party. As a result, the victims sustained minor injuries and at some point during this incident, Cora reportedly brandished a bb gun at the victims.
Upon deputy arrival, Cora retreated inside his residence and began firing the bb gun at deputy patrol cars. No one was injured as a result of this shooting. After a short negotiation, Cora peacefully surrendered to deputies and was taken into custody without further incident.
During a search of Cora’s residence, deputies discovered multiple assault rifles, a large quantity of cannabis trim and a Butane Honey Oil extraction lab.
Cora was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of battery with bophdily injury, exhibiting a deadly weapon other than a firearm and resisting a peace officer.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Marijuana Enforcement Team was dispatched to assist with the Butane Honey Oil extraction lab investigation.
