BREAKING: Man Previously Photographed With Supervisor Kevin Crye Arrested on Firearm-Related Charges, Released on Bail

January 22, 2026•1 min read

Update: Supervisor Kevin Crye released a video statement acknowledging that the arrested individual was a supporter and acquaintance, and distanced himself from his actions.

Redding Calif. - Michael Jay Kamfolt, who was photographed alongside District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye at a May 2025 protest outside his business, The Ninja Coalition, and in November 2024 at the Shasta County Elections office, was arrested on January 20, 2026, by the California Highway Patrol.

Michael J Kamfolt (left) Kevin Crye (middle) Chris Kelstrom (right). Photo taken at a protest outside the ninja gym during a protest on May of 2025. Photo by NorthStateBreakdown.

Michael J Kamfolt entering Kevin Crye's Ninja Coalition gym during a protest in May of 2025.

Photo of District One Supervisor Kevin Crye and Michael Kamfolt walking to the Elections office Nov, 2024. Photo by ANewsCafe

Michael J Kamfolt (right) and Kevin Crye (left) seen together at the Shasta County Elections Office in Nov, 2024. Photo by NorthStateBreakdown

Kamfolt faces multiple firearm-related charges, including possession of an assault weapon and converting a firearm to a machine gun. His bail was set at $50,000. As of 5:00 pm he was able to post bail.

Screenshot from the Shasta County in custody webpage.

Kamfolt was also present at a November 8, 2024, Board of Supervisors meeting where Jenny O’Connell-Nowain was arrested during a silent protest. At that meeting Kamfolt was present alongside members of the Cottonwood militia.

Nov. 8 2024 board meeting where militia members responded to a silent protest. Photo by Annalise Pierce

Supervisor Kevin Crye later released a video statement responding to the arrest.

Update: Supervisor Kevin Crye released a video statement acknowledging that the arrested individual was a supporter and acquaintance, and distanced himself from his actions.

Supervisor Kevin Crye later released a video statement responding to the arrest.