The following is a press release from the Fort Bragg Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
On November 2, 2024, at approximately 5:25 AM, Fort Bragg Police Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 32000 block of SR-20 for a vehicle code violation. A records check confirmed the driver, Charles Gielow, 48, of Albion, had two outstanding felony arrest warrants and was on active PRCS (Post Release Community Supervision) out of Mendocino County.
During a search of Gielow, officers discovered $1,500 in cash in his wallet. A search of the vehicle revealed brass knuckles, narcotic packaging materials, a digital scale, approximately 50 tablets of Buprenorphine, and 9 Buprenorphine Sublingual Films. Officers also found a magnetic box affixed to the engine compartment frame. Inside the box, they located 45.01 grams of methamphetamine, 13.40 grams of fentanyl, 6.96 grams of heroin, and 2 oxycodone tablets.
Gielow was questioned, arrested, and booked into the Mendocino County Jail with no bail for the following charges: 11366.8(A) H&S – Utilizing a false compartment/container to store narcotics (felony), 11378 H&S – Possession of methamphetamine for sale (felony), 11379 H&S – Transportation of methamphetamine for sale (felony), 11351 H&S – Possession of fentanyl for sale (felony), 11352(A) H&S – Transportation of fentanyl for sale (felony), 11364(A) H&S – Possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), 21810 PC – Possession of brass knuckles (felony), 3455(A) PC – Violation of PRCS (felony), as well as his warrants.
The Fort Bragg Police Department can assist those with substance use disorders in seeking treatment. Please call the Care Response Unit at (707) 961-2800, option 6.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Acting Sergeant Frank at (707) 961-2800 ext. 223 or email jfrank@fortbragg.com.
This information is being released by Acting Sergeant Frank. For media inquiries, please contact him directly at jfrank@fortbragg.com.
Good job LEO’s.
Officer Frank keeping our streets safe as always… Jesus that guy is a hunter! Keep it up!