Robbery and Attempted Homicide Investigation

On April 13, 2024, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a reported robbery and attempted homicide in the 3500 block of Newberg Rd. in Fortuna. The victim was robbed at gunpoint, shot in the shoulder, and severely assaulted, sustaining serious injuries to his head and face.

Over the past several months, HCSO investigators and agents from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) have conducted an ongoing investigation into this robbery, following up on leads with assistance from community members and evidence gathered at the scene. All three suspects have now been identified, and one arrest has been made.

Jackson Parrott, 44, of Scotia, has been taken into custody on charges of attempted murder, mayhem, and robbery and is being held at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Felony arrest warrants have been issued for Michael Cady, 34, of McKinleyville, and Christopher Overholt, 42, of Loleta, for the following crimes:

• PC 664/187: Attempted Murder
• PC 203: Mayhem
• PC 211: Robbery
• PC 459: Burglary
• PC 182(a)(1): Conspiracy to Commit a Crime

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Cady or Overholt is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.

To provide information related to this or other crimes please contact the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff's Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

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