CPH student arrested, protestors gather at Humboldt County Courthouse

Rick Toledo, a Cal Poly Humboldt student, was arrested Friday, March 6 at 1 a.m. by the University Police Department. He is currently being held under a Ramey warrant at the Humboldt County Correctional facility, according to the Humboldt County booking sheet. 

As per the California Legislative Information, Ramey warrants allow officers to arrest individuals with probable cause without charging them with an official crime.  

The booking sheet listed that Toledo was arrested for felony assault and battery, conspiracy and false imprisonment. El Leñador has not been able to verify if other students have been arrested.

This morning, on March 6 at 11 a.m. protestors began meeting at the courthouse to show their support for Toledo and demand his release. 

“We need to keep supporting each other and continuing to push back against this type of repression,” said Raymond Evans, a protester outside the courthouse.

On Monday March 2, Toledo received a letter from the university suspending him from campus and all affiliated locations for allegedly violating various university policies and assault. 

El Leñador requested confirmation from the university for the number of students arrested due to involvement in the Nelson Hall sit-in. They said they could not provide that information due to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). El Leñador was unable to verify what led to Toledo’s arrest and if it was in connection with the sit-in.  

“We take into account the life experiences that may have impacted decisions the student made,” the university said in an email to El Leñador. “The majority of student conduct cases don’t end with a suspension or expulsion. Our goal throughout the process is to provide educational and wellbeing support and resources a student may need.”

This is a developing story.