On Friday, November 13th, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with the assistance of the Arcata Police Department, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, and Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office served a search warrant for suspected drug sales and firearms violations at a residence in Mckinleyville. Upon arrival, five individuals were detained by agents inside the residence without incident.
A search of the residence was conducted. In the master bedroom, belonging to 35 year old Brittany Bryan, agents located approx. 10 grams of methamphetamine, 500 Hydrocodone pills, 100 Tramadol Hydrochloride pills, a pay/owe sheet and a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun with the serial number removed.
Agents located a loaded Sig Sauer 9mm handgun under a couch cushion in the living room, a Remington 870 12 gauge shotgun and a digital scale in the trunk of Bryan’s vehicle in the driveway. Bryan was transported to the Humboldt County Jail after claiming ownership of all three guns. She was booked on charges of Possession of controlled substance while armed, Possession for sale of controlled substances, Possession of a firearm with serial number removed, and Possession of methamphetamine.
Agents had to force entry into a locked bedroom for a resident that was not home. Agents located a safe in the bedroom and were able to gain access into the safe. Agents located ammunition and approximately 6 grams of heroin inside the safe as well as two digital scales. The resident of this room, 39 year old Carter Daniels is a convicted felon who is not allowed to possess ammunition. Daniels was not located therefore agents will forward a case with a warrant declaration to the Humboldt County District Attorney requesting charges of Felon in possession of ammunition, and Possession of heroin be filed against Daniels.
