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Tall Tales from the Emerald Triangle?
Does anyone think there is a heck of a lot more to the story? Mendocino County Sheriff's Press Release: On Tuesday September 25, 2012 at approximately 0118 hours Deputies from the…
Air Units Attacking Fire Behind McKinleyville
Several callers into KHUM have reported a wildfire in the greenbelt east of McKinleyville, somewhere between the town and Fieldbrook. Scanner traffic confirms that aircraft are being sent to battle the blaze…
Humboldt Live Sessions: The 51 Cards
Humboldt's youthful rock heart throbs The 51 Cards get Chuck Johnson's Humboldt Live Sessions treatment. Watch them in all their alt rock adorableness high atop a Kneeland peak performing their…
Three Women Accused of Heisting Pot from Tribal Police near Covelo
…Following a brief investigation it was determined that the three suspects had taken the marijuana, which was in the bed of the truck they were driving, from the Round Valley Tribal Natural…
Holy Privacy Issues! Cellphones are Helping Police Get Search Warrants
Cellphones, almost a modern necessity, can give information about the user to law enforcement. DEA agents were tracking Trenton Rhodes, a music producer. They traced him from Nashville, TN to Humboldt, CA…
Letter from Istanbul: The Girl with the Headscarf and Mini-Skirt
…At the same time, go to Fahti, one of the more conservative quarters of the city, and most of the women wear headscarves and are completely covered. So I've seen my…
Vehicle in the River near Fernbridge
…FVFD, HCSO, ambulance on scene." ————————————————— According to the CHP site, there is a vehicle in the river near Fernbridge. The driver may be intoxicated.
Overturned Vehicle East of Garberville
…Vehicle is reported as now being off to the side of the road. KMUD is reporting that the man has "self-extracted" and is on his way to the hospital. ———————————————————————————————————— As of…
Shotgun Fired at Two Men Trying to Break into Fortuna Home
…Upon arrival, officers contacted the victims who reported that two male subjects had approached the residence and began trying to force entry into the residence through the front door. While the subjects…
Tar Heroin-Packing Burglary Suspects Fail to Make Off With Rifle, Wii
From the Eureka Police Department: On 9/20/12, at about 8:23 AM, Eureka Police Department officers were dispatched to the report of an audible alarm at a residence on the…
Firewood Problems?
…Also make sure to get an invoice or delivery ticket that contains the name and address of the seller, the date purchased or delivered, the quantity purchased, and the price. The seller…
Sex Offender with Meth Arrested in Fortuna this Evening
…As a result of the violation, the officer contacted Ronald Owings (age 56) and placed him under arrest. During the arrest, the officer determined that Owings was in possession of 6.3…
Barricaded Door Bashed and 1500+ Pot Plants Nabbed
…The other four subjects on the property were released after interviews and were determined not to be involved in the cultivation of the marijuana.This case is still under investigation by the…
OMG CAVY BABIES!
…Her first two kits, both males, were born in January and are now part of a breeding group at the Charles Paddock Zoo in Atascadero, CA. View more photos soon on the…
Accident North of Orick
The CHP is reporting a solo vehicle turnover going into the Redwood Park Bypass just north of Orick. The accident was reported about 6:40 this morning.
Four Men Allegedly Try to Kidnap and Pepper Spray Children and Adults in Fortuna
…The subjects then attempted to forcibly remove one of the victims from the apartment. As a result of the incident a total of ten victims experienced symptoms associated with the pepper spray…
Sheriff Tells Growers ‘Ask Trimmers for References’
…Just this last week, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Department as well as the Garberville/Redway Area Chamber of Commerce have jointly issued hiring guidelines for the illegal marijuana industry that provides…
Alleged House Burglars on Afternoon Ganking Spree Foiled in McKTown
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 09-18-2012, approximately 6:19 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a citizen in the 2000…
CERT Helps Sheriff’s Office Eradicate Two Grows Last Week
…the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office assisted by the Cannabis Eradication and Reclamation Team ( C.E.R.T.), formerly known as the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting located and removed a marijuana garden off…
Mother Arrested at Marijuana Grow, Father Released at the Scene
…There were no adults in the home at the time. Two of the teenagers were the children of the homeowner. When the residence was searched deputies located dried marijuana throughout the home…
Sheriff Mike Downey and UC Davis Scientist Mourad Gabriel
John Matthews' Guest of the Week: Downey and Gabriel talk about the environmental impacts of large-scale marijuana grows and Humboldt County's efforts to combat industrial marijuana production. Listeners call in…
Hi-Speed Bicycle Chase Near Pill Hill Ends in Crash, Weed Bust
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On 09-18-2012, approximately 7:40 a.m. a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy driving a marked patrol car was driving on Harrison Avenue…
Reminder: Sheriff Mike Downey Call-In Show on Pot Policy This Morning
…The phone number is (707) 786-5784 and the festivities get going at 9 a.m.
Humboldt Co.Sheriff Involved in McKinleyville Traffic Collision
View Larger Map Map indicates area of accident (caution the GPS coordinates given by the CHP aren't always accurate) UPDATE: no injuries. —————————— The CHP is reporting a Humboldt County Sheriff "patrol…
Traffic Accident on Briceland Rd. One Victim Trapped
UPDATE:The CHP reports that "the subject was released to the hospital for testing." —————————————————- The CHP is reporting an accident on the Briceland Rd. west of Redway. A victim is trapped inside…
Two Residences, $60,000 and over 900 Marijuana Plants
…It appeared that no one lived at the residence and it was being used only to cultivate marijuana commercially.The second search warrant was served at the same time as the Upper…
The Supes’ GPU Hearing: The Live Blog
…The first report will include legal and historical information on the plan section before the supes, including comparison between the 1985 plan and the general plan update draft. The report after each…
Two New Humboldt Co. Deputy Sheriffs
…Deputy Holt attended and graduated from the Butte College Police Academy in June, 2012. Deputy Havens attended and graduated from the College of the Redwoods Police Academy December, 2011.
Fortuna Man’s Snack Boxes Contain $90,000 in Cash
Apparently Cracker Jacks are giving larger prizes lately—-but law enforcement gets the reward. Christopher Eichiner age 26 of Fortuna was arrested last Friday in Ukiah with large amounts of cash as…
Tomorrow: Sheriff Mike Downey and You Talk Pot Policy on KSLG
Lately, Lost Coast Outpost readers and the public at large have been asking a lot of questions about local government's new pushback against marijuana cultivation in the county. How big is…