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COURT ROUNDUP: Humboldt County District Attorney Won’t File Charges Against Suspect for Alleged Willow Creek Stabbing in January
Sage Alexander / Aug. 21, 2026, 3:54 p.m. / Courts
… Office has confirmed it won’t file charges against Cody Sides for the incident in Willow Creek. A search warrant for the arrest of Sides was active for months after a woman alleged that, as she …
Why do People Keep Getting Killed on Eureka’s Streets? A Deep Dive Into the Problem and the Different Ideas That Different People Have to Solve It
Isabella Vanderheiden / Aug. 21, 2026, 1:42 p.m. / Traffic
… in arrests for both driving and non-driving offenses, but has it made a meaningful impact on people’s driving habits?As La France puts it, “perception is reality,” so if drivers see an increase in police …
Lawmakers Gut Major DUI Reform Through ‘Hostile Amendments’
Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis / Aug. 21, 2026, 7:32 a.m. / Sacramento
… . Such changes are commonly referred to as “hostile amendments” because they are made without the involvement or support of the bill’s author. Cervantes was arrested for a DUI in a high-profile incident …
Eureka Police Arrest 42-Year-Old Man on Suspicion of Dealing Fentanyl Out of the McDonald’s Parking Lot
LoCO Staff / Aug. 20, 2026, 11:30 a.m. / Crime
… Eureka Police Arrest 42-Year-Old Man on Suspicion of Dealing Fentanyl Out of the McDonald's Parking Lot Photo: EPD.Ed. note: The McDonald's referenced appears to be the Mc …
Nineteen-Year-Old Hoopa Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Intercourse With 14-Year-Old, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 18, 2026, 10:52 a.m. / Crime
… Nineteen-Year-Old Hoopa Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Intercourse With 14-Year-Old, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 14, 2026 …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Sedition! He Sang Songs in German, So His Daughter Called the Police and He Went to Federal Prison and All Ferndale Rejoiced
Jerry Rohde / Aug. 15, 2026, 7:30 a.m. / History
… fled their home following an argument with Chris Ammer over “his defense of the Kaiser.” Two weeks later, Chris was arrested on two charges of disturbing the peace, such disturbance consisting …
Judge to Decide on Mental Health Health Diversion of Man Who Threatened Many Humboldt County Schools
Sage Alexander / Aug. 14, 2026, 12:55 p.m. / Courts
… Resident Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts for Making ‘Terrorist Threats’ to Local SchoolsOfficers Recount Threatening Phone Calls to Schools During Preliminary Hearing in Trial of Daryl JonesWe’ll Have …
Hoopa Man Arrested for Arson (No, Not the Big Fire) and Assault, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 13, 2026, 10:49 a.m. / Crime
… Hoopa Man Arrested for Arson (No, Not the Big Fire) and Assault, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 8, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p …
… violations (up to $20,000 fine per day, per violation)Additional violations with civil fines are expected to be filed by the assisting agencies.Elvecio Machado, 54, of Lafayette, CA, was arrested and booked …
Myers Flat Man Gets 8-Year Sentence for Threatening Neighbor, DA’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 6, 2026, 5:10 p.m. / Courts
… Myers Flat Man Gets 8-Year Sentence for Threatening Neighbor, DA's Office Says PREVIOUSLY:Myers Flat Man Arrested for Firearms Violations After Allegedly Threatening Neighbor, Sheriff’s Office …
Eureka Police Department Announces Arrest of Attempted Homicide Suspect Yesterday
LoCO Staff / Aug. 5, 2026, 9:42 a.m. / Crime
… Eureka Police Department Announces Arrest of Attempted Homicide Suspect Yesterday Press release from the Eureka Police Department: Over the past several days, personnel from …
University Police Arrest Eureka Man With 40 Grams of Cocaine at Off-Campus Location, According to Officers
LoCO Staff / Aug. 4, 2026, 11:28 a.m. / Crime
… University Police Arrest Eureka Man With 40 Grams of Cocaine at Off-Campus Location, According to Officers Press release from the Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department:On Tuesday, August 4 …
The Sheriff’s Office’s Annual Sex Offender Registration Sweep Has Been Completed, and Here are the Numbers
LoCO Staff / Aug. 3, 2026, 10:58 a.m. / Crime
… registrants were suspected of being out of compliance, 12 were unable to be contacted, 5 offenders were currently incarcerated and 1 was discovered to have moved out of the area. Additionally, 6 arrests were …
‘Don’t Flock Me’: California, U.S. Lawmakers Debate License Plate Reader Technology
Ryan Sabalow / Aug. 3, 2026, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… work,” he said in an interview. “But within one weekend, we were able to arrest the suspect for this person’s murder.” The Berkeley Police Department noted similar successes after 52 Flock cameras …
Two Men Arrested on Burglary, Assault Charges After Allegedly Forcing Entry into an Arcata Bottoms Home on Thursday Afternoon, APD Says
LoCO Staff / July 31, 2026, 10:49 a.m. / Crime
… Two Men Arrested on Burglary, Assault Charges After Allegedly Forcing Entry into an Arcata Bottoms Home on Thursday Afternoon, APD Says The suspected were apprehended at Jackson …
TODAY IN COURT: Jake Combs Sentencing Delayed; Glendale Murder Hearing Also Delayed
Sage Alexander / July 29, 2026, 4:49 p.m. / Courts
… the drugs-in-jail case before the 2026 trial, but he did not take the offer.PREVIOUSLY 29-Year-Old Arrested in Connection With Alderpoint Homicide This MorningFriends and Family of Alderpoint Murder Victim …
Wanted Felon Feigns Sleep, Flees on Foot and Struggles Before Arrest Near In-N-Out, EPD Says
LoCO Staff / July 29, 2026, 10:17 a.m. / Crime
… Wanted Felon Feigns Sleep, Flees on Foot and Struggles Before Arrest Near In-N-Out, EPD Says Video submitted.###Press release from the Eureka Police Department …
… .Inskip said investigators found the firearm beneath the bed in Miranda's bedroom. Asked why the gun wasn't recovered during the first search of the property, on May 1, Inskip said, “It is unknown …
California Bill Would Let Abuse Victims Use Trauma as Legal Defense for Violent Crime
Ryan Sabalow / July 27, 2026, 7:32 a.m. / Sacramento
… , their arrests and convictions would be treated as though they never happened. Their case files would be sealed and destroyed. Any fines and unpaid restitution to victims would be waived. “I’m willing …
ONCE UPON A TIME: The Hairdo Queen of Racine, Wisconsin Gets Stoned
Jeff DeMark / July 26, 2026, 7 a.m. / Story
… dentist arrested for getting mother high on marijuana?’ That wouldn’t be good.”She puffed on her Parliament.“Would you please go upstairs and get your marijuana for your mother?”Reluctantly, I went and got …
Remember When Eureka Police Put Out a Warning About Someone Stalking High School Girls on Snapchat? They Just Made an Arrest in Connection With That Case
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2026, 8:40 a.m. / Crime
… Remember When Eureka Police Put Out a Warning About Someone Stalking High School Girls on Snapchat? They Just Made an Arrest in Connection With That Case PREVIOUSLY:It Looks Like There’s a Creeper …
An Alert Citizen Spotted a Burgled Car on Broadway Yesterday After Recognizing it From Social Media Posts, EPD Says; Suspect Arrested
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2026, 10:32 a.m. / Crime
… An Alert Citizen Spotted a Burgled Car on Broadway Yesterday After Recognizing it From Social Media Posts, EPD Says; Suspect Arrested Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On July 21 …
… as a misdemeanor, according to court records. Bradfield was arrested after allegedly shooting a 24-year-old in the leg on July 19 around 11:50 a.m., following a verbal altercation. According to the Humboldt County …
Sheriff’s Office: Suspect in McKinleyville Shooting Tracked Down Thanks to Court-Ordered GPS Ankle Monitor That He Was Wearing At The Time
LoCO Staff / July 21, 2026, 3:39 p.m. / Crime
… at a residence located in the 1700 block of Stromberg Avenue in Arcata. Based on the investigation, deputies obtained a search warrant and arrest warrant for Bradfield for the following charges: PC 664/187(a …
Most California Lawmakers Never Buck Their Party. These Few Do
Ryan Sabalow / July 20, 2026, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… found that, on average since 2023, they broke from the majority of their colleagues less than 1% of the time. But a few are more willing to stray from the herd. Some represent the few competitive …
… of the warrant service. During the service of the warrant, deputies eradicated approximately 2,180 growing cannabis plants, 1,199 cannabis clone starts. Additionally, Deputies seized and destroyed over 2 …
Murder Case Can Proceed Against Hoopa Stabbing Suspect, Despite Self-Defense Argument
Sage Alexander / July 13, 2026, 3:36 p.m. / Courts
… Murder Case Can Proceed Against Hoopa Stabbing Suspect, Despite Self-Defense Argument PREVIOUSLYHoopa Man Arrested for Murder After Fatally Stabbing His Uncle, Sheriff’s Office SaysHoopa Stabbing …
TODAY in COURT: Hoopa Shooting Defense Seeks Gang Evidence; New Attorney Appointed for 2025 Glendale Murder Suspect; Proceedings Against Cal Poly Humboldt Activist Moved Forward
Sage Alexander / July 8, 2026, 4:01 p.m. / Courts
… . The hearing was set for July 28. Court records indicate Linkous is seeking a gang expert. In addition to this pair, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrested multiple juveniles in connection …
Macabre Details of Fatal Hoopa Stabbing Emerge During Preliminary Hearing
Dezmond Remington / July 8, 2026, 1:05 p.m. / Courts , Crime
… Macabre Details of Fatal Hoopa Stabbing Emerge During Preliminary Hearing Watson in a 2016 booking photo.PREVIOUSLYHoopa Man Arrested for Murder After Fatally Stabbing His Uncle …
California Colleges Reveal Their Military Weapons Stockade After CalMatters Investigation
Phoebe Huss / July 8, 2026, 9:02 a.m. / Sacramento
… from a moving San Diego Sheriff's bus with arrested protesters onboard at UC San Diego in San Diego on May 6, 2024. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters###This story was originally published by Cal …