On March 12th, 2025, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a search warrant on Robert Glenn Adam Ellis (age 34), and his residence located in the 100 block of Carroll Road in Loleta. During the months of February and March, the HCDTF received information that Ellis was selling narcotics out of his residence and was in possession of firearms.
Upon HCDTF’s arrival at Ellis’s residence, he was detained at the front door without incident. During the search of Ellis’s residence, Agents located over one pound of methamphetamine, approximately 100 fentanyl pills, ½ ounce of heroin, ½ ounce of cocaine, two digital scales, packaging materials, one pistol, and one AR15 rifle. The AR15 rifle located had a pistol grip with a collapsible stock as well as no serial number. Agents also located $4,200.00 in U.S. Currency.
At the conclusion of the search warrant, Ellis was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the following charges:
HS11370.1(A) Possession of a controlled substance while armed
PC29800(A)(1) Felon in possession of a firearm
PC24610 Possession of a non-serialized firearm
PC30605(A) Possession of an assault weapon
PC12022(C) Armed with a firearm in the commission of a felony
HS11378 Possession of methamphetamine for sales
HS11351 Possession of fentanyl for sales
Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes are encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.