On April 12th, 2025, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents served a search warrant on Miguel Angel Rodriguez Alicea (36 years old from Fortuna). During the months of March and April, the HCDTF received information that Alicea was traveling to Modesto and purchasing large quantities of methamphetamine for the purpose of sales in Humboldt County.

HCDTF Agents observed Alicea travel from Humboldt County to Modesto, California. Upon Alicea’s return, Agents conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle as he entered Humboldt County.

Alicea was detained without incident and his vehicle was searched. Agents located 4 pounds of methamphetamine in the vehicle and 600 marijuana clones stored in the trunk of the vehicle. 

Alicea was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on the following charges:

11379(b) HS                Transportation of a controlled substance (noncontiguous counties)

11378 HS                     Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales

11370.4(b)(1) HS        Possession of a kilogram or more of a controlled substance

Anyone with information related to this investigation or other narcotics related crimes is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-267-9976.