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Eureka Man Arrested for Allegedly Attempting to Lure Young Girl into Sexual Relations
…This is done using a numeric-display pager and another phone that is on the same line as the first phone with the redial feature. Using the two phones and the pager…
Land Trusts & Public Access and 101 Safety Corridor & Coastal Commission
Cliff and Emily talk with Don Allen of the Trinidad Coastal Land Trust about land trusts, what they are and how they help protect public access. Extension of the Hammond Trail north…
Local Law Enforcement Prepares for Deadliest Holiday
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety now says that Independence day is the deadliest holiday of the year on our nation's highways. Fortuna Police Dept. Press Release: Most Americans may not…
71-Year-Old Alleged Heroin Dealer Nabbed in Arcata
From the Arcata Police Department: On July 1st 2013, at about 8:45 pm, Arcata Police Department officers conducted a probation search at the residence of an adult probationer on Eye Street…
Vehicle Evades EPD—Alleged Driver Nabbed While Reporting It Stolen
…Based on several prior contacts the officer that pursued the vehicle recognized the driver as the registered owner of the vehicle. The driver was identified as Steven Nicholas Upton, age 23 of…
Back-of-a-Van Meth Party in Loleta Ends Badly
Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 06-29-2013, approximately 6:15 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office received a call from Bear River Casino security…
17-Year-Old Detained After Redway Assault Ends In Stabbing
…The hospital told the deputy the victims injuries were not life threatening. The deputy released the 17 year old male suspect to the custody of his mother and is referring the case…
Eureka Man Arrested After Attempting to Ram Ex-Wife on 101
…The truck then turned off its headlights and pulled alongside the victim's vehicle. The truck then swerved at their vehicle forcing them off the road and onto the shoulder of the…
MATTHEW IN THE MIDDLE: SCOTUS — The Bad & the Good
…This week it was the two SCOTUS (Supreme Court Of The United States) rulings. In light of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) it is only…
Jean and Tina Go For It: Humboldt Same-Sex Couple Apply to Marry
…The Humboldt County Clerk and Recorder's office got the official word from the State of California that same-sex marriages were cool again at around 4:45 last Friday afternoon. They…
Hwy 101 Northbound Lanes Blocked near Trinidad
…CHP dispatch is reporting that a pickup truck flipped over near the Trinidad rest area. There was a debris fire associated with it. The northbound lanes were closed. Traffic is being diverted…
Humboldt Live Sessions: The Breaking Yard
If a steady mp3 diet has kept you from stopping by your local record store lately, let us alert you to a bit of the the soul you're missing. Start your…
Structure Fire on Graham Rd in the Bayside Area
Structure Fire on Graham Rd in the Bayside Area
Blonde Woman with Child Wanted for Hit and Run
…The vehicle should have moderate damage the to the right (passenger) side of the vehicle. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on Broadway from Wabash Ave. The driver is described as…
Drowning Near Fortuna
…The deputy jumped into the water after seeing the victim go under water and pulled the victim to the surface. The victim’s friends had made it back to the victim at…
Drowning in Shelter Cove
…The Shelter Cove Fire Department reached the 32 year old female victim in the surf and attempted life saving measures. The female was pronounced dead at the scene and the Humboldt County…
Underground Bunker Searched for Shane Miller
According to KRCR TV out of Redding, the Shasta CO. Sheriff's Office searched property associated with Shane Miller who is sought for the triple homicide of his wife and two young…
Sad and Stinky, Young Dead Whale Washed Up on Manila Beach (UPDATED)
Yesterday dawned blue, bright and warm, bringing Humboldt to the beach in droves – most notably to Friends of the Dunes’ 18th annual Sand Sculpture Festival. Today is already toasty, but the gray…
Chance Traffic Stop Leads to Enormous Meth Bust
From the Eureka Police Department On 06-28-13 at approximately 12:32 p.m., an Officer with the Eureka Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for an observed…
Every Freakin’ Sand Sculpture Festival Entry (PHOTOS)
…At the beach. When does that happen? Luckily for the folks at Friends of the Dunes, they'd scheduled their 18th annual Sand Sculpture Festival for this unpredictable, unicorn-sliding-down-a…
LoCO’s Humboldt Week in Review: 6/22-6/28
The Lost Coast Outpost‘s top read/clicked posts of the week June 22-28 compiled with Google analytics: NON-CRIME: 1. Horrifying Accident on the Arcata Plaza Yesterday 2. Missing Three…
Stabbing in Redway
…Ernie Stewart of the Humboldt CO. Sheriff's Office, an altercation between four and seven individuals occurred early this morning. "We received the initial call at 3:50." He explained that witnesses…
Caltrans’ Safety Corridor Improvement Project Dealt a Blow in Coastal Commission Staff Report
A Coastal Commission staff report published Friday argues against allowing Caltrans to build an interchange at Indianola Road — a key aspect of the Safety Corridor Improvement Project between Arcata and Eureka that…
Traffic Stop Snags Heroin and Methamphetamines
…Upon contacting the driver, later identified as Sara Elizabeth Vickland, age 33 of Arcata, a search was conducted on the vehicle and it's occupants, which included a male subject on active…
Rancho Sequoia’s Homicide —Photos of the Site
According to a LoCO reader, the victim [whose name has yet to be disclosed] of the suspected homicide in Rancho Sequoia was discovered in the former generator shed that he had helped…
HUMBOLDT APPROVED: Who Makes Humboldt’s Best Burger?
…So how 'bout it, HumCo? Which food joint makes the best burger? To be clear, we are looking for the name of the business, not a particular style of burger. Follow the…
Cops Go to Search Person of Interest in Dinsmore Shooting, Discover Him Already in Jail
PREVIOUSLY: ‘Home Invasion’ — Woman Shot/Man Beaten — Details Still Emerging ### From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Tuesday June 25, 2013 at about 9:00 AM, Detectives from the Humboldt County…
Alderpoint Homicide Suspect Taken Into Custody at Willits Motel
…The Willits Police Officers had received a "be on the lookout" broadcast issued by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office for this homicide investigation. The vehicle was found in the parking lot…
Arcata Fire Selects One of its Own as New Chief
…Assistant Chief Cowan has been employed by AFPD for 21 years and worked at all ranks in the organization. Additionally, he is the first local graduate of the National Fire Academy’s…
Highway 101 Closed North of Klamath [UPDATED]
…The highway has been cleared, says Caltrans. ### Caltrans is reporting that a downed tree has completely closed Highway 101 about 11 miles north of the town of Klamath. A KHUM listener tells…