Shasta Man Arrested for Alleged Illegal Weapons, Bunker

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A Shasta County man was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in January for alleged possession of illegal weapons and an underground bunker, but no charges have been filed two months later. Flight logs obtained by Shasta Scout reveal little more than what CHP has already disclosed, showing aerial surveillance and a high-risk warrant service at the man's property.

Why it matters

The case highlights questions around transparency and due process, as the search warrant documents have not been returned to the court as legally required, and the district attorney has not yet filed charges despite the high-profile arrest.

The details

Michael J. Kamfolt was arrested on January 20 by CHP on multiple felony charges, including possession of a machine gun, a converted machine gun, a firearm with an altered serial number, a stolen gun, and a ghost gun. CHP said the search of Kamfolt's property also revealed an 'underground bunker.' However, Kamfolt was released on $50,000 bail less than 24 hours later, and no charges have been filed two months after the arrest.

• On January 9, CHP conducted aerial reconnaissance of Kamfolt's property to locate an active marijuana grow, barriers, and the property layout.
• On January 20, CHP executed a high-risk search warrant at Kamfolt's property and arrested him.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide in the coming weeks whether to allow prosecutors to file charges against Kamfolt.