Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 4:59 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the McKinleyville area observed a vehicle associated with a felony warrant suspect.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle in the area of School Road and Washington Avenue, and contacted three individuals inside. One of the passengers of the vehicle was confirmed to be the felony warrant suspect, 24-year-old Andrew James Lamberson Jr. During a search of Lamberson and the vehicle incident to arrest, deputies located over 8 grams of methamphetamine and a high-capacity magazine containing live rounds of ammunition.

A second passenger of the vehicle, 35-year-old Amanda Michele Brown, was also found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Brown was cited and released for her warrant.

The driver of the vehicle was released at the scene.

Lamberson was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of prohibited person in possession of ammunition (PC 30305(a)), possession of a controlled substance (HS 11377(a)) and violation of probation (PC 1203.2(a)(2)), in addition to warrant charges of Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) Revocation (PC 3455(a)), driving under the influence of alcohol (VC 23152(a) & 23152(b)), driving with a blood alcohol level .15 or over (VC 23578), driving privilege suspended/revoked (VC 14601.5(a)) and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol (VC 23152(g)).

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 2:05 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Blue Lake area conducted an investigation of an occupied vehicle outside a business on the 1400 block of Glendale Drive.

Deputies located two adult females passed out inside the vehicle. Upon contacting the women, deputies learned that the driver, 30-year-old Halli Lee Pole, had multiple warrants for her arrest. During a search of Pole and the vehicle incident to arrest, deputies located approximately 21 grams of fentanyl, .7 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and items consistent with the sale of controlled substances.

Pole was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges of possession of a narcotic controlled substance (HS 11350(a)), possession of a controlled substance (HS 11377(a)), possession of a controlled substance paraphernalia (HS 11364(a)) and violation of probation (PC 1203.2(a)), in addition to warrant charges of vehicle theft (VC 10851(a)), possession of a controlled substance (HS 11377(a)), possession of a narcotic controlled substance (HS 11350(a)), driving with a suspended license (VC 14601.1(a)), property theft (PC 484(a)), check fraud (PC 476) and bringing drugs/alcohol into a prison (PC 4573.4).

The second female was released at the scene.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

Humboldt Bay Fire release: 

At 8:18 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Humboldt Bay Fire units, including 3 engines, a ladder truck, a water tender and two duty chiefs, were dispatched to a reported structure fire in a residence at the 7500 block of Elk River Court in Eureka. The first responding engine reported seeing smoke in the area, and set up for a long hose lay.

The bridge on Elk River Court is deemed a “do not cross bridge” by Humboldt Bay Fire so no apparatus were able to make it directly to the residence. This delayed access and water supply to the fire. Once the first responding engine crew made their way to the residence on foot they reported a working structure fire with smoke showing from one of the corners of the structure. During this time a second alarm was requested and two additional engines and two additional water tenders were dispatched to scene, along with two additional engines to cover HBF jurisdiction. The first two arriving units stretched 1,500 feet of hose to the fire, and set up water supply operations for additional units arriving on scene. The closest hydrant was over a mile away.

It was reported by a neighbor that there were no occupants in the home at the time of the fire, but there were three dogs inside the residence. The crews assigned fire attack were able to make entry and confirm a primary all clear of the structure and quickly controlled the fire. All three dogs were recovered from the residence but unfortunately succumbed to smoke inhalation due to fire conditions PG&E was notified and disconnected power to the transformer supplying power to the two residences at the end of the court.

After approximately 45 minutes since the first unit arrived a secondary all clear was received. With the fire knocked down, HBF units began overhaul operations. At this time Smoke Alarms Save Lives. cover crews began to be released at approximately 10a.m. Red cross was contacted and provided resources for the displaced family. After crews completed fire operations, PG&E was alerted that utilities could be restored to the unaffected residence nearby.

Damage was estimated to be approximately $100,000 to the residence and $50,000 in contents. There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel on scene. Humboldt Bay Fire would like to thank its allied partners for their assistance with coverage and operations during this incident. Samoa Fire District, Blue Lake Fire, Fieldbrook Fire, Fortuna Fire, and Arcata Fire District. Also, we would like to thank PG&E, Red Cross, and City Ambulance.

Delno (Del) Malcolm Shuster was born April 14, 1939 and passed to Creator on November 20, 2022.

In 1981 Delno meet the love of his life on a blind date. In 1984 Delno married Gloria and moved to Humboldt County, which became his permanent home. Delno is survived by his wife of 38 years. Gloria; stepchildren Linda Ogburn Gillette (Jeffrey) and Richard Nelson, whom he loved as his own children, and they loved him the same and unconditionally; grandchildren Barbara Ann Ogburn, Ricky and Cory Nelson (Maria); great-grandchildren Dylan, Trinity and Elizabeth Nelson, Noah Martinez, Ariana Combs. His granddaughters. Barbara Ann and Trinity were the “apples of his eye”. They both loved their grandpa so much.

Del was a welcomed member of Gloria’s family from the beginning, and he was accepted into her Native Yurok culture and extended family, and he treasured all that it offered. Del loved attending Native American functions. In fact, Del was a very social man and loved going places and attending any type of function. He never missed a sporting event or activity that his grandchildren were participating in. Del and Gloria loved to travel and looked for any excuse to leave town. Del had a heart of gold. He was a very kind man and never spoke a bad word about anyone. Del loved everyone unconditionally. We are all better people because of his love for life.

A couple of Del’s most treasured and talked about memories were his weekly Sunday breakfast at the Blue Lake Casino or Peppers with Gloria, Florene, Perky, Sandra and whomever showed up. When Del flew to Southern California for his cancer treatments at the City of Hope he stayed with this granddaughter, Barbara Ann, during this time. This was perfect for Del and Barbara because Barbara had just gone through what her grandpa was now going through. She took him to every appointment and treatment and was able to put him at ease through the whole treatment process. During his visit they had the most wonderful time. They went out to eat all the time, went shopping and he loved getting to meet her friends and being around the good-looking girls.

Del was a long-haul truck driver prior to moving to California. In 1988, Del retired from the Oregon Air Force National Guard after 32 years of service. He traveled to Portland, OR. every month for his guard duty until his retirement. He was Co-owner/manager of the SHC Laundromats (Summer Street, Henderson Center & Cutten Plaza) in Eureka. He ran these businesses until the day he passed. Del was able to repair anything that you put in front of him and developed his strong work ethic from working in his father’s family business in Idaho from a young age.

Del was born to Wayne and Velma Shuster in LaGrande, Oregon. In 1946 the family moved to Ontario, Oregon and in 1951 moved to Fruitland, Idaho. Delno graduated from Fruitland High School.

Del is also survived by sisters, Opal Shuster of Boise, Glenda Peterson of Cheney., Wash. and sister-in-law Sharon Shuster of Omaha, Nebraska., his first wife Beverly, son Monty (Sheila) Shuster of Grove, Oklahoma, daughter, Rebecca Cordell (Jeff) of Caldwell, Idaho. and family. He leaves behind by many nieces, nephews, cousins and many lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sharilee and brother Douglas and Stepdaughter, Diane E. Nelson and dear friends Barbara and Ernie Prater.

The family would like to thank his care provider Max Rousselot and the staff at UIHS for all the years of medical care he received, The City of Hope, St Joseph’s Hospital and Hospice of Humboldt for the excellent care they provided during his last days. We also want to thank Del’s niece and partner, Pamela Lewis Wickard and Arnie Wysocki, nephew Koiya Tuttle for all they have done for the family.

Visitation will be at Sanders Mortuary, 1835 E. Street, Eureka CA from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022, immediately prior to the services which will be held at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Oceanview Cemetery, 3975 Broadway, Eureka, CA. Reception will follow immediately after at the Red Lion Inn, 1929 4th Street, Eureka, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 3327 Timber Fall Ct, Eureka, CA. 95503 or a charity of your choice.

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“Raine” was born on April 10, 1962 and she graduated her earthly journey on September 2, 2022.

After being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in February 2021, she chose to embrace the opportunity to inspire and encourage others. Being a person of extremely strong spirituality, she was unquestioning of God’s plan for her. Raine had faith that her cancer journey served a higher purpose and met it with grace.

For many years, Raine owned and operated “Right as Rain” Enterprizes. She prided herself in a hard day’s work, as well as being able to outwork anyone. No job was too big or too small. Her favorite jobs were outdoor jobs that seemed insurmountable to others.

Raine never met a stranger and made friends everywhere she went. The last couple of years, she was quick to share her journey with others, usually resulting in hugs, tears, and a blessing. She has family in Oregon, Idaho, and California. Rains had a circle of “sisters”, she affectionately called “Team US”. We were a team of “sisters” that loved her unconditionally and vowed to help her complete her time on earth. Her sisters included Jody Honsal, Tami McCanless, Anna Marie Tomasini, Shawna Bryant, and Cori Cooper (to name a few!).

Rainy also praised her St. Joe’s oncology team, who went above and beyond for her. They made her feel extremely loved and blessed that they were part of her “team.” Special shout out to oncology nurse Beckie McCanless, who gave us all endless love and support throughout this journey.

Raine was an extremely unique individual, complete with the most colorful language, funny sayings, and a radiant smile. She had many stories of her crazy adventures. She loved fiercely and completely and expected that in return. Loyalty was key to her.

Raine chose to face her final days very privately. Surrounded by her closest sisters, she was quiet and reflective. We worked hard to honor her wishes, as well as keep her comfortable. Thankfully, she was able to end her earthly journey surrounded by love and in the comfort of her own home.

Anyone wanting to honor Raine’s memory, please plant a flower or perform an act of kindness.

Rainy had one hell of a F**king ride!!!

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Born December 11, 1934, died Aug. 21, 2022, in McKinleyville, at the age of 87 years and 8 months.

Barbara was born in Eureka to Erwin and Anna Papke. She was the third of four siblings. She attended Saint Bernard’s Catholic Grammar school and Eureka High School, graduating in 1952. She married Gerald (Jerry) L. Spellenberg in June 1955. She met Jerry at a dance at the Loleta Firemen’s Hall in December of 1952. Her sister, Julia, introduced them after deciding he was not the one for her. Barbara was 18 at the time, having just had her birthday one week before the fateful dance. They celebrated 67 years of marriage in of June of this year.

She loved animals and gardening. She was that girl who always wanted a horse, and that dream came true at age 28. Her first horse was Ginger, a sorrel mare. Over the years several other horses came through the family, Red, Shorty, Trampas, Georgia, and lastly, Dilly. She was a life member of the Northern California Horsemen’s Association and enjoyed camping with family and friends at Cuneo Creek Horse Camp near Dyerville., and attending rodeos with her daughters, Lisa and Lesley who were members of Pegasus Patrol Drill team during their high school years. In addition, every summer she would take her four children plus a friend and/or a cousin to Showers Pass and we’d camp for two weeks at the end of August. We often stayed at the cabin on Jerry’s Uncle Russell’s ranch, or at the Spellenberg family property called Rottenwood, camping in an old WWII army surplus tent. Jerry would come for the weekends after work but the rest of the time it was mom and the kids. We had wonderful times riding the horses, fishing and floating down the Mad River, and playing cards. War was a favorite card game. She was a farmer at heart, raising vegetables, chickens, ducks, and rabbits.

Later in life she always had a small vegetable garden until she broke a hip and could no longer get down in the dirt. We kids would pick blackberries each summer, and mom would make blackberry jelly and pies. She and dad travelled a bit after dad retired. They took a road trip around the western United States, visited Baja, Mexico with their friends while camping along the way in their travel trailers, visited Hawaii with her sister Norma and husband Bill, took several trips to Germany to visit her cousins near Frankfurt and attend reunions with Jerry’s distant cousins near the Black Forest, and toured Guatemala with daughter, Lisa and friends. The last big trip was on their 60th wedding anniversary, traveling by cruise ship to Alaska with the family. She enjoyed her Friday night ladies dinner group with Peggy, Shirley, Joy, Cathy, Janet, and daughters Lisa and Lesley and also their monthly potluck and pinochle games.

She is survived by her husband Gerald, her four children, Lisa, Lesley, James (Teena) and Gerald Louis (Debbie), her seven grandchildren: Mark (Sammee), Stacy (Mike), Rachelle (Larry), Jamee, Jessica (Robert), Jason, and Katie (Rob), and her six great-grandchildren: Aria, Melina, Daxton, Blythe, Carter, and Granger, and her two sisters, Julia (John) DeMartini, and Norma Dye, and nieces and nephews: Michele, Paul, Jean, Angela, Jack, Cathy, Eric, Jeff, Denise, Robert, Carrie, Penny, and Sandy, as well as cousins and friends too numerous to list. She was preceded in death by her parents Anna and Erwin, her brother William Papke (aka Uncle Buddy), her brother-in-law Bill Dye, and sister-in-law Patricia Costa and niece Dana.

At her request, no funeral services were held. Please remember the good times you enjoyed with Barbara and know that she enjoyed each and every one of her family and friends.

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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Nov. 29, 2022, at about 2:27 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 200 block of Corbett Ranch Lane near Carlotta for the report of a home invasion armed robbery.

According to the victim, three unknown suspects forced entry into the residence. The suspects reportedly brandished a firearm, then bound and physically assaulted the victim. While at the residence, the suspects reportedly stole several of the victim’s belongings, including a safe, tools and the victim’s truck. The victim sustained minor injuries from the assault. 

The suspects fled in a black, lifted 2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Truck, CA License Plate Number 56588E3.

This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this case, including the location and identity of the suspects, or the location of the stolen truck, is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.