FRIDAY UPDATE:
Eureka Police Department press release:
On Thursday, August 8th at approximately 10:30 p.m., Dakota Wilkins (age 18 from Arcata) was identified in the vandalism case from 8/7/2024. The suspect admitted to conspiring and taking part in the vandalism and was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for felony vandalism and conspiracy. If you have further information about this incident, place contact Det. Sgt. Cory Crnich at 707-441-4300.
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Eureka Police Department press release:
On Wednesday, August 7, at approximately 9:15 pm, Eureka Police Department Officers responded to a report of a vandalism which just occurred on the 1700 block of S Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered someone had sprayed painted derogatory and racial slurs on two vehicles and on a residence. Officers later located and arrested an adult and a juvenile suspect. The juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for felony vandalism and conspiracy. 18 year old Blake Richardson of Eureka, was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for felony vandalism and conspiracy. This is an active and ongoing investigation that will include determining if this incident meets the elements of a hate crime.
If you witnessed or have information about this incident, place contact Det. Sgt. Cory Crnich at 707-441-4300.