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After receiving a call at around 7 p.m Wednesday night about a domestic disturbance at the apartments on Courtyard Circle in Arcata, the Arcata Police Department responded to find an individual who was having a mental health crisis and threatening to kill himself. 

This morning Lt. Todd Dokweiler of the APD gave the Outpost an update on the situation, saying that the individual has stabilized and that APD is “periodically checking in” on the individual. In addition to APD officers, a representative from Humboldt County Mental Health responded to the scene Wednesday night, Dokweiler said. No one entered the residence, but after talking to the individual through the window until about 1 a.m., responders determined that the individual had stabilized, and that the best course of action would be to leave the scene. 

Residents in the area were not evacuated, Dokweiler said, but were made aware of the situation and advised to leave the area if they felt it was necessary. Neighbors and the property manager have also been advised to contact APD if there are any additional disturbances. Responders are also in touch with the individual’s family, Dokweiler said. 

At one point, there was a report of the individual wielding a kitchen knife, but there were no firearms reported, and there were no reported injuries of the individual or anyone else. Once it is deemed appropriate, the individual will ultimately be taken into custody for further evaluation, Dokweiler said.