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McK Union 76 Station Held Up at Daggerpoint, Again
…Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the suspects. The clerk told the investigating deputy he believed the two suspects were the same suspects that had previously robbed the store…
No, the Humboldt County Jail is Not on Fire
…We posted this on Wednesday, but inevitably people were wondering today what all the hubbub around the courthouse was about. It is this. # # # A few minutes ago, LoCO received word from readers…
Sheriff’s Deputies Roll on McK Domestic Violence Call, Discover Hash Lab, Tear Gas and Hungry Puppy
…When deputies arrived at the residence, they met with the adult female victim who told the deputies her boyfriend, John Walter Wilson, 56 years old, had just exited the rear of the…
[UPDATED] Sheriff’s Office Reports Homicide in Redway This Morning
…Armstrong confronted the victim on the back patio of the room and brandished the handgun at the victim. While brandishing the handgun, the victim attempted to disarm Armstrong. During the brief struggle…
TV’s ‘Survivorman’ is in Humboldt Scouting Locations in Which to Strand Himself
…Word is Stroud and his production company will be in the area for the next week or so scouting locations for the show and needed some gear. For those unfamiliar with the…
Obituary: Dylan Wade Ruiz, March 2, 1991 – Oct. 16, 2014
…He loved to perform, whether dancing on the floor with friends at the Pearl or the Palm Lounge, participating in the twerking contests at Blue Lake Casino, singing with the Humboldt Community…
‘Nasty’ Accident on 101 Near Fortuna
A caller to KWPT The Point reports of a "nasty" accident on Highway 101 near the Main Street exit in Fortuna. The Lost Coast Outpost's CHPWatch confirms, noting a collision between…
McKinleyville Single-Wide Trailer Fire Response Hindered by Downed Power Lines
…The crew took quick action to extinguish the fire by conducting an aggressive exterior attack on the fire. This procedure also helped with exposure protection of the residence near the fire. “Our…
Not to Be Outdone, Arcata Police Whip Up Own ‘Most Wanted’ Poster
…As a result, the agency has reported numerous arrests thanks to help from citizen tipsters. Well, now the Arcata Police Department is getting in the game. Thus, feast your eyes on the…
Sheriff’s Office Upgrades Garberville ‘Death Investigation’ to ‘Homicide Investigation’
…On 10-18-2014, the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office conducted an autopsy on the deceased body located off US 101 near Alderpoint Road, Garberville. The autopsy revealed the body was a…
Patrol Car Damaged When Fleeing Suspect Abandons His Vehicle
…The deputy pursued Stolberg on foot after watching the pickup truck run into the bushes and hit the curb. The deputy chased and caught Stolberg, and took him into custody. When the…
[UPDATE: Hunter Believed at Fault] At Least One Bullet Plows Into Arcata Residence Last Night After a Series of Gunshots
…Todd Dockweiler of the Arcata Police Department, "we determined that a neighbor had fired the shots at a deer. And we'll be forwarding the case to the District Attorney's Office…
Sheriff’s Office Wants Public’s Help Identifying Motorcyclist Who Led Officers on High Speed Chase
…The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the motorcycle rider who evaded deputies on 10-16-2014. The investigating deputy was able to obtain a…
Rebel Craft Rumble 2014 (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
…Four teams — the Sparkle Ninjas, the Serious Scavengers, Wrappers Delight and the Arcata Playhouse Arts Annex All-stars — took to the stage for a brutal two-rounds of competition. In the end…
Yesterday’s Shelter Cove Homicide: Sheriff’s Office Waiting to See Whether Charges Will Be Filed
…Earlier in the evening, Stroud showed up at the residence intoxicated and assaulted the 48 year old female and the 43 year old female. During the assault, the 48 year old female…
Feeling Threatened: When Firefighters Encounter Marijuana Growers
…Because of the terrain and the contours of the terrain, there was one that had to be excluded [outside of the fire lines.]" But mostly, the fire breaks were cut in by…
Here’s Why You Should Ignore Anti-Measure P Fearmongering, Even if You Love GMOs
…The sudden shift in focus from the broad policy goals to the technicalities is a classic last-ditch political ploy, and should be seen as such. Regardless, now that the technicalities have…
Gun Shot Fatality in Shelter Cove
A sergeant at the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that just before 1:30 this morning, law enforcement received a report of a male subject shot as the result of…
DEAD RECKONING: Life and Beyond in the Eel River Valley
…Emotional, familial connections that once corded the living to the dead like a mean sailor’s hemp rope fray with the passage of decades and centuries. Soon, the proudest monuments carved from…
Earthquake! Early Morning 4.2 Shaker Off Punta Gorda
Report in, please! Did you feel it? A decent-sized earthquake — 4.2 on the Richter — struck just offshore of Punta Gorda at 7:24 this morning. This particular corner of your…
LoCO on the Pot: A Trim Scene With a Trim Machine
Trim scenes — the settings in which harvested marijuana plants are processed for consumption — vary greatly. Variables include the size of the harvest, the method for processing the harvest (machine- or hand-trimming…
Crash on Harris Sends Multiple People to Hospital, Closes Street for a Spell
Several Outpost correspondents alert us to a fairly dramatic car crash near the corner of Harris and Dolbeer in Eureka, just up the street from St. Joseph Hospital, that happened about an…
Decomposed Body Found Near Garberville in Suspicious Circumstances May Be Missing Man
"The death does look suspicious," confirmed Humboldt County Deputy Coroner Trevor Enright, referring to the human remains found in a homeless encampment near Garberville on Tuesday, October 14. Enright who was part…
34-Year-Old Found Dead Beside Road Near Arcata
…The deceased was found in a ditch while his belongings, a backpack and wheeled basket, were found neatly along the road. "There was no body trauma. Nothing indicative that he was hit…
Major Injury Accident on Alderpoint Road
…A few minutes before midnight a caller reported the incident on the narrow, rural route. Emergency vehicles will be headed to the scene. Please be extra aware if driving in the area.
Trash Talking—How to Be Part of the Solution
…They leave it for me somewhere at the trailheads." Miller said that he believes that the homeless aren't to blame for all of the waste he gathers. "The trash I picked…
Soldier and Former Local Arrested For Manslaughter in Washington After Wife’s Shooting Death
…Nemetz reportedly thought the weapon was unloaded but admitted to pointing the gun at Danielle and pulling the trigger. Seattle’s KIRO-TV spoke with the couple’s neighbor, Brandon Cochran: "I…
Accident on 101 at Safety Corridor
LoCO readers are reporting that an accident on Highway 101 at the safety corridor has slowed northbound traffic to a crawl. Emergency personnel are on the scene. Commuters may want to consider…
Alleged Scotia Sticky Bandit Takes Plea Agreement, 30 Months Federal Prison
…Kullrich, known as the "Sticky Bandit" is believed to have been the bandit caught on tape attempting to steal from the U.S. Bank in Scotia on December 10, 2013. On that…
Fortuna Schools Briefly Placed on Lockdown Due to Employee Behavior
The campuses of South Fortuna Elementary School and Toddy Thomas Middle School were briefly placed on lockdown today due to the behavior of an unnamed employee. Becky Giacomini, assistant superintendent of the…