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.
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