Shasta County Sex Offender Arrested for Alleged Possession of Weapon, Violation of Probation
REDDING, CA — “On Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, the Sheriff’s Office AB109/SAFE team, along with detectives from the Major Crimes Unit and officers from the Shasta County Probation Department, conducted a probation compliance check at a residence on the 600 block of Saginaw Street, Redding. The subject of the probation compliance check was 65-year-old Duane Emerson Ohling, of Redding. Ohling is currently on formal probation in Shasta County and a registered sex offender pursuant to 290 PC.
During the compliance check, it was discovered that Ohling was searching and viewing pornography from his electronic device, which is a violation of his probation terms. Also located during the compliance check was a safe containing an assault rifle, multiple modified high-capacity magazines, and approximately 3,350 rounds of ammunition. Ohling is a convicted felon, stemming from a 2024 investigation and conviction, and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.
Ohling was subsequently arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail on the following charges: 1203.2 PC – Violation of Probation, 29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm, 30305(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, 30605(a) PC – Possession of an Assault Weapon, 30600(a) PC – Manufacturing an Assault Weapon.
Ohling is being held with no bail.
The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Shasta County Probation Department for their continued support in conducting probation compliance checks throughout Shasta County.”
