McKinleyville Man Sentenced for Criminal Threats

Office of the District Attorney - Stacey Eads, District Attorney

News Release

April 24^th, 2024

On March 29, 2024, a Humboldt County jury convicted 47 years-old Samuel Williams of felonious criminal threats and brandishing a firearm. During early morning hours of March 24, 2023, Williams made an unannounced entry into the McKinleyville home of his estranged wife wherein she and her male friend were located. Without provocation, Williams threatened to kill the friend and pointed his firearm at the unarmed man causing him to fear for his life.

Today, during the sentencing hearing the Honorable Judge Timothy Canning placed Williams on formal supervised probation for a period of 2 years and ordered Williams to serve 90 days in jail for his crimes.

The case was prosecuted by DDA Candace Myers with assistance from DA Investigator Steve Dunn. Williams was represented by local attorney David Celli.

District Attorney Stacey Eads extends her gratitude to the jurors for their time and service.