Eureka, Calif. — A 24-year-old man from Blue Lake, Steven Waggoner, was arrested on December 20 after being caught with drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop in Eureka.
At around 9:30 p.m., a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was patrolling the area of 5th Street and K Street when he noticed a man riding a bicycle while pushing a second one. Since the man had no visible lights or reflectors on his bicycle, the deputy conducted a traffic stop.
Waggoner, who was confirmed to be on probation for felony burglary and petty theft, was searched by the deputy. The search revealed 3.73 grams of methamphetamine and a pipe with white residue and black tar in his pockets. In his backpack, deputies discovered 19 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 5 ounces of marijuana, a revolver, and multiple rounds of ammunition.
As a result, Waggoner was arrested on several charges including possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm, possession of meth, possession of psilocybin mushrooms, possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia, and being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was also arrested for violating his probation terms.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about this case or any related criminal activity to contact them at (707) 445-7251 or the Crime Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.
