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GHOST GUNS SEIZED: Two Arrested in Eureka on Suspicion of Firearms Trafficking
LoCO Staff / May 5, 2025, 10:38 a.m. / Crime
… scales, and drug-related paraphernalia.Gordon Dale Briggs Jr. was arrested and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges including PC 29800(a)(1) (felon in possession of a firearm …
HUMBOLDT HISTORY: Who Shot David Kendall? 140 Years Later, the Event That Sparked the Chinese Expulsion is Still Shrouded in Mystery
Shawn Leon / May 3, 2025, 7:30 a.m. / History
… by a few hundred years, and with a structure resembling the Masons. White citizen council and mob violence One report documents how one of 20 Chinese arrested that night were detained by police: “The …
Loleta Man Arrested on Several Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child
LoCO Staff / May 2, 2025, 7:49 p.m. / Crime
… Loleta Man Arrested on Several Charges of Sexual Assault of a Child Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office:In late April 2025, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO …
Drone, Dog Help Arcata Police Locate Fleeing Suspects Among the Dunes at Mad River Beach Today
LoCO Staff / May 1, 2025, 7:22 p.m. / Crime
… Adams and was arrested for VC 2800.2(a)- Evading a Peace Officer, PC 25850(a)- Carrying a Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle and PC 496(a)- Possession of Stolen Property and PC 148(a)(1)- Obstruct/Resist a Peace …
OBITUARY: Aryay Kalaki, 1934-2025
LoCO Staff / May 1, 2025, 6:56 a.m. / Obits
… with beatings, arrests and a fat file in the offices of the FBI. His photo had made the front page of the San Francisco paper when HUAC (the House Unamerican Activities Committee) came to town hunting for commies …
Stolen Guns Found During Parole Search in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / April 29, 2025, 8:26 a.m. / Crime
… in a leather binder. Ruptak was subsequently arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked for the following charges: Felon in possession of a firearm—PC 29800(a)(1 …
Trump Cuts Millions in California Crime Prevention Grants: ‘This Was a Sledgehammer’
Cayla Mihalovich / April 29, 2025, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… Department spokesman Gates McGavick said, “Under Attorney General (Pam) Bondi’s leadership, the Department of Justice is committed to ensuring its resources are spent on arresting criminals, getting drugs off …
Fifteen People Arrested This Morning as Sheriff’s Office Serves Warrant at House on McK’s Murray Road
LoCO Staff / April 26, 2025, 2:24 p.m. / Crime
… of Fentanyl for sales, H&S 11366(a): Maintaining a drug house, PC 135: Destruction of evidence and PC 12022.1: Committing a Felony while out on bail. Stott was arrested for similar charges in January …
Trial of Man Charged With Making Terrorist Threats to Local Schools Delayed to Evaluate His Competency
Ryan Burns / April 24, 2025, 11:30 a.m. / Courts
… Threatening Calls to Multiple Humboldt Schools and BusinessesExtradition Arrest Warrant Issued for Out-of-State Asshole Who Keeps Threatening Local Schools31-Year-Old Oklahoma Resident Arrested on Multiple …
Suspect in String of Fortuna Burglary Cases Arrested, Says FPD
LoCO Staff / April 22, 2025, 4:29 p.m. / Crime
… Suspect in String of Fortuna Burglary Cases Arrested, Says FPD Fortuna Police Department press release: On April 22, 2025, officers from the Fortuna Police Department …
Traffic Stop in Garberville Area Leads to Extraordinary Haul of Weapons and Explosive Materials in Alderpoint, Napa County
LoCO Staff / April 21, 2025, 1:05 p.m. / Crime
… (Andivere Hill, Andizere Hill) were arrested and booked into the Mendocino County Jail for possession of destructive devices and being prohibited persons in possessions of a firearm. The CHP Northern Division …
Wanted Hoopa Man Arrested With Suspected Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / April 19, 2025, 11:11 a.m. / Crime
… Wanted Hoopa Man Arrested With Suspected Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia, Sheriff’s Office Says Humboldt County Sheriff's Office press release: On April 17, 2025, a Hoopa Valley …
Two Brothers Sentenced to Life in Prison for Rampage Through Eureka Two Years Ago
LoCO Staff / April 17, 2025, 4:37 p.m. / Courts
… Yesterday’s Police Shooting on Harris AvenueSheriff’s Office Issues Statement on Harris Street Incident, With Clear Photos of the Suspects and Weapons RecoveredEureka Police Officially Arrest One Suspect …
Humboldt County Drug Task Force Seizes Four Pounds of Meth, 600 Weed Clones En Route From Modesto; One Arrested
LoCO Staff / April 14, 2025, 4:33 p.m. / Crime
… Humboldt County Drug Task Force Seizes Four Pounds of Meth, 600 Weed Clones En Route From Modesto; One Arrested That's what four pounds of meth looks like, kids. | Photos …
University Police Make Arrest in Connection With Attempted Vehicle Thefts on Campus
LoCO Staff / April 14, 2025, 2:45 p.m. / Crime
… University Police Make Arrest in Connection With Attempted Vehicle Thefts on Campus Press release from Cal Poly Humboldt's University Police Department: On April 8, the University Police …
License to Kill: A CalMatters Special Investigation
Robert Lewis / April 14, 2025, 7:12 a.m. / Sacramento
… .Court records show Pacheco had gotten in trouble behind the wheel before. He had been arrested for DUI in 2009, caused a collision in 2013 and got a ticket in 2016 for making an unsafe turn. It wasn’t enough …
Former Preschool Administrator Exonerated By State Investigation Into the Reporting of a Child Abuse Incident at Winzler Children’s Center Last Year
Ryan Burns / April 4, 2025, 12:10 p.m. / Education
… , at 719 Creighton Street in Eureka. | Photo by Andrew Goff.###On the morning of Feb. 29, 2024, an aide at Winzler Children's Center was arrested on charges of child abuse for allegedly throwing …
Man Arrested With Large Quantities of Meth Following Report of Commercial Theft in McKinleyville, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / April 1, 2025, 1:28 p.m. / Crime
… Man Arrested With Large Quantities of Meth Following Report of Commercial Theft in McKinleyville, Sheriff's Office Says Photo: HCSO.Press release from the Humboldt County …
LETTER from ANKARA: The Dawn of Something
James Tressler / March 30, 2025, 7 a.m. / Letter From Ankara
… arrest of the Istanbul mayor, the lira briefly fell to 40-1, before rebounding to about 35 – people say that the government sold a lot of dollars to help stabilize the currency. I could go on …
Warrant Requested For Suspected Eureka Fentanyl Dealer After Raid on Two Homes Yields Massive Haul
LoCO Staff / March 27, 2025, 10:48 a.m. / Crime
… ’s arrival at both locations Agents located 1 ½ pounds of fentanyl, packaging materials, scales, pipes, and other drug paraphernalia. Giraud was not present at either location. At the conclusion …
… in a converted residential garage. Deputies seized and destroyed over 37lbs of cannabis bud and over 37.5lbs of cannabis shake.McGhan was placed under arrest and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional …
ALLEGED ASSHOLE IN CUFFS! 31-Year-Old Oklahoma Resident Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts for Making ‘Terrorist Threats’ to Local Schools
LoCO Staff / March 21, 2025, 5:02 p.m. / Crime
… ALLEGED ASSHOLE IN CUFFS! 31-Year-Old Oklahoma Resident Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts for Making ‘Terrorist Threats’ to Local Schools ###PREVIOUSLY: Extradition Arrest Warrant Issued …
Extradition Arrest Warrant Issued for Out-of-State Asshole Who Keeps Threatening Local Schools
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 21, 2025, 3:57 p.m. / Crime
… Extradition Arrest Warrant Issued for Out-of-State Asshole Who Keeps Threatening Local Schools PREVIOUSLY:Multiple Humboldt County Schools Placed on Lockdown Due to ThreatsLOCKDOWNS UPDATE: Out …
Eureka City Council Tables Decision on Controversial Ordinance That Would Increase Penalties Against Unhoused Residents
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 19, 2025, 5:18 p.m. / Homelessness , Local Government
… ” by upgrading penalties from an infraction to a misdemeanor, which, upon conviction, could result in up to a year in jail or a fine up to $1,000. The proposed ordinance would allow the city to redirect offenders …
LOCKDOWNS UPDATE: Out-of-State Man Identified as Suspect Believed to Have Made Threatening Calls to Multiple Humboldt Schools and Businesses
LoCO Staff / March 19, 2025, 12:50 p.m. / Crime
… and Arcata Police Detectives are seeking a warrant for his arrest.If your school or business receives threats, please contact your law-enforcement agency of jurisdiction and follow your threat assessment …
Four-Month Undercover Investigation Yields Two Arrests, 258 Pounds of Weed, 2 Pounds of Cocaine, 8 Firearms and a Lot of Cash, Drug Task Force Says
LoCO Staff / March 19, 2025, 11:38 a.m. / Crime
… Four-Month Undercover Investigation Yields Two Arrests, 258 Pounds of Weed, 2 Pounds of Cocaine, 8 Firearms and a Lot of Cash, Drug Task Force Says Photos courtesy HCDTF …
Students Call on California Colleges to Protect Campuses From Immigration Enforcement
Delilah Brumer / March 19, 2025, 8:58 a.m. / Sacramento
… , the Trump administration scrapped policies dating back to 2011 that limited immigration agents from arresting people at churches, schools and other areas designated as “sensitive locations.” Despite …
Three Busted for Various Booze Crimes in Eureka’s ‘Shoulder Tap’ Operation Saturday
LoCO Staff / March 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. / Crime
… of alcohol to minors will help to increase public safety and make our roads safer.If an adult agrees to purchase alcohol for the underage person, they can be arrested and cited for furnishing alcohol …
Eureka’s Homelessness-Related Laws Could Soon be Toughened Up a Bit. Here’s What Critics Say They Fear Will Happen, and What Cops and Other City Employees Say They Want to Do
Isabella Vanderheiden / March 14, 2025, 3:59 p.m. / Homelessness , Local Government
… comes in response to last year's U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Grants Pass v. Johnson, which gave cities more power to cite, fine and arrest people for sleeping in public spaces — even …
Deputy Finds Wanted Woman in ‘Suspicious’ Parked Car on Herrick Avenue, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / March 14, 2025, 10:31 a.m. / Crime
… , the deputy identified the female subject and owner of the vehicle as Tori Attebery, 33, of Hoopa, who had a warrant for her arrest. The male later admitted to providing false information due to being unsure …