“Serving search warrants is a dangerous job and it is vital to officer safety that law enforcement officers have the support and back-up they need when conducting these searches.  CDFW wardens work with their local law enforcement officers in an effort to protect the pubic and assist with investigations.”

CSLEA President Alan Barcelona

WEAVERVILLE – On October 25, 2024, investigators with the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office and wardens with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) served a search warrant at a residence located on Angel Hill Road in Weaverville.

Several subjects were detained. During the search of the residence 104.4 grams of Cocaine, packaging materials, digital scales, pay and owe sheets, bundles of US Currency totaling $24,766 and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Dangerous, unpermitted electrical wiring was found throughout the residence and property, which prompted notification to the local utility company and response from the county building inspector and fire chief.

During the investigation, it was found that a 13-year-old child was living at the residence, but was away at school. Child welfare service workers were notified and responded to the scene.

The owner of the residence, Coy Mobley, 52, a convicted felon, was placed under arrest and transported to the Trinity County Correctional Facility for booking.

Charges:

11351 (a) HS – Possess Narcotic for sale

111366.5 HS – Maintain residence for drug sales

30305(a)PC – Prohibited person in possession of ammunition

273a(a) PC – Child Endangerment

Agencies Involved:

Trinity County Sheriff’s Office

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Trinity County Building Department

Weaverville Fire Department

Trinity County Child Welfare Services