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Newsom’s Call Now: California Legislature Passes These Top 2021 Bills
CalMatters staff / Sept. 8, 2021, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… on the second parcel — as long as it’s at least 1,200 square feet and outside fire hazard zones or historic districts. Owners would have to stay in their homes for at least three years after splitting …
One Arrested After Allegedly Firing Weapon During Prolonged McK Road Rage Incident, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Sept. 7, 2021, 3 p.m. / Crime
… One Arrested After Allegedly Firing Weapon During Prolonged McK Road Rage Incident, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Sept. 6, 2021, at about …
Eureka Man Arrested for Vandalizing Skate Park With White-Supremacist Graffiti, EPD Says
LoCO Staff / Sept. 3, 2021, 2:43 p.m. / Crime
… Eureka Man Arrested for Vandalizing Skate Park With White-Supremacist Graffiti, EPD Says Press release from the Eureka Police Department: On Friday, September 3, 2021, at about 1:15 AM, a Eureka …
One Arrested Following Elk River Road Burglary, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Sept. 3, 2021, 1:03 p.m. / Crime
… One Arrested Following Elk River Road Burglary, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Sept. 2, 2021, at about 4:19 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff …
Hearing on Hold in Bear River Triple Homicide While Parties Mull Plea Deal
Rhonda Parker / Sept. 2, 2021, 12:54 p.m. / Courts
… afterward, he shot Shelly Moon because “he didn’t want any witnesses.” Johnson was arrested the following day as he drove through Utah. He spent three months there fighting transfer to California …
TODAY in COURT: Trial Dates Set for Hikshari Murder Suspect, Eureka Attempted Murder Suspect, Suspect in Shooting of Fortuna Juvenile
Rhonda Parker / Sept. 1, 2021, 1:09 p.m. / Courts
… . Moore, the mother of young twins, remains in custody at Humboldt County Correctional Facility.PREVIOUSLY:Eureka Woman Arrested in Connection With Early Morning Homicide Near Hikshari TrailEureka Police …
One Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges After Investigation of Unpermitted Eureka Warehouse Grow and Hash Lab, Drug Task Force Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 31, 2021, 10:13 a.m. / Crime
… One Arrested On Weapons, Drug Charges After Investigation of Unpermitted Eureka Warehouse Grow and Hash Lab, Drug Task Force Says Photos: HCDTF.###From the Humboldt County Drug …
Recall Fact and Fiction: What You Need to Know About the Election Fraud Rumors You’re Seeing
Sameea Kamal / Aug. 31, 2021, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… . The man was arrested, and voters whose ballots were found will be sent new ones. Torrance Police Sgt. Ron Salary said the ballots were a small fraction of the mail stolen, and that while …
51-Year-Old Eureka Man Arrested After Trafficking Investigation, Drug Task Force Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 30, 2021, 11:01 a.m. / Crime
… 51-Year-Old Eureka Man Arrested After Trafficking Investigation, Drug Task Force Says From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On August 25th, 2021 agents with the Humboldt County …
Suspect in Multiple Arcata-Area Burglaries Arrested After Being Found Sleeping at a Gas Station in Blue Lake
LoCO Staff / Aug. 24, 2021, 11:04 a.m. / Crime
… Suspect in Multiple Arcata-Area Burglaries Arrested After Being Found Sleeping at a Gas Station in Blue Lake Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 23, 2021, at about …
Podcast: An Investigation Into How Sacramento Law Enforcement Deals With Sexual Assault Cases
Courtney Fong / Aug. 21, 2021, 4:50 p.m. / Sacramento
… designation to clear cases without arresting a perpetrator. Experts said that this is an extremely high use of the exceptional clearance, and Caiola and Zentner found that it’s a trend reporters …
Orick Man Who Poached Old Growth Redwood Burl Sentenced to Probation, Community Service and Banned From Parks
LoCO Staff / Aug. 20, 2021, 11:33 a.m. / Courts
… Parks.###PREVIOUSLY: Orick Man Arrested For Burl Poaching, MethPress release from the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office: HighesFollowing 38-year-old Derek Alwin Hughes’ guilty plea …
Arcata Business Owner Arrested on Alleged Kidnapping, Child Molestation Charges
John Ross Ferrara / Aug. 19, 2021, 4:30 p.m. / Crime
… Arcata Business Owner Arrested on Alleged Kidnapping, Child Molestation Charges Kevin Wesley William Dikes. | Humboldt County Sheriff's OfficeA local business owner from Arcata was arrested …
Fortuna Police Arrest Man Allegedly in Possession of Stolen Property, Illegal Weapons, Narcotics, Bear Spray
LoCO Staff / Aug. 19, 2021, 11:51 a.m. / Crime
… Fortuna Police Arrest Man Allegedly in Possession of Stolen Property, Illegal Weapons, Narcotics, Bear Spray Dustin King | FPDFortuna Police Department release …
McK Man Must Stand Trial on Charges of Shooting Friend in the Penis During Alleged Robbery Attempt, Judge Rules
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 18, 2021, 4:57 p.m. / Courts
… a firearm, with a conviction adding a potential 25 years to life to any prison sentence imposed. Nelson. Victim “John Doe,” 52, testified that about 1:30 a.m. on February 15, he …
Man Arrested For Assault After Allegedly Wielding Crossbow, Slashing Victim’s Tires
LoCO Staff / Aug. 18, 2021, 10:31 a.m. / Crime
… Man Arrested For Assault After Allegedly Wielding Crossbow, Slashing Victim's Tires Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Aug. 16, 2021, at about 6:27 p.m., Humboldt …
A Nailed-Up Squirrel, Illegal Pesticides, Trigger-Happy Subjects and Water Theft Galore — The Marijuana Enforcement Team Had a Pretty Astounding Week, According to Sheriff’s Office Report
LoCO Staff / Aug. 17, 2021, 8:26 a.m. / Crime
… critical for species survival.The following statistics and photographs were recorded during these investigations.1. South Fork Trinity River WatershedOn August 9, deputies served two warrants on parcels …
TODAY in COURT: Former Building Inspector Pleads Guilty to Bribery; Bail Denied for Mayhem, Kidnapping Suspect
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 13, 2021, 1:15 p.m. / Courts
… the hundreds of phone calls placed by his investors.McTigue, a Fortuna resident, was arrested in May 2018. He posted bail and has remained out of custody.McTigue is represented by Deputy Public Defender Casey …
Man in Critical Condition After Being Struck by a Vehicle Following Some Sort of Confrontation Near Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 9, 2021, 11:25 a.m. / Crime
… with a firearm. The firearm was located at the scene.This case is under investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigations Division. No arrests have been made at this time …
Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charge Against Arcata Man Who Stabbed His Roommate Last Month, Agreeing That He Acted in Self-Defense
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 5, 2021, 1:36 p.m. / Crime
… Judge Dismisses Attempted Murder Charge Against Arcata Man Who Stabbed His Roommate Last Month, Agreeing That He Acted in Self-Defense PREVIOUSLY:Arcata Man Arrested On Attempted Murder Charges …
Burglary Alarm Alerts Deputies to Burglary; One Arrested Inside Myrtletown Gas Station at 1:30 in the Morning, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 5, 2021, 11:42 a.m. / Crime
… Burglary Alarm Alerts Deputies to Burglary; One Arrested Inside Myrtletown Gas Station at 1:30 in the Morning, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office …
How Much Will California’s EDD Scandal Cost Newsom in the Recall Election?
Emily Hoeven / Aug. 4, 2021, 7:50 a.m. / Sacramento
… announced it had arrested 68 people and opened another 1,641 cases. On July 20, the day before Weber certified the final list of recall candidates, the Newsom administration said it had hired a former …
Arcata Mayor Brett Watson Issues Statement on His Arrest for DUI, Drug Possession
LoCO Staff / Aug. 3, 2021, 3:57 p.m. / News
… ###Press release from the City of Arcata:On the night of Sunday, August 1, Arcata Mayor Brett Watson was detained and cited for driving under the influence. The arrest resulted when the California Highway Patrol …
Dinsmore Bust Yields 3,800 Unpermitted Plants and 125 Unpermitted Pounds, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 3, 2021, 1:18 p.m. / Crime
… and destroyed over 125 pounds of processed cannabis. Additional violations with civil fines are expected to be filed by the assisting agencies.No arrests were made during the service of the warrant …
TODAY IN COURT: Defense Puts Forward Plea Offer in Bear River Triple Murder; Plus: The State of Play in Three Other Local Homicide Cases
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 2, 2021, 4:16 p.m. / Courts
… meeting,” Rees said, “before we make a final determination on Mr. Johnson’s offer.” Johnson, who was arrested in Utah the day after the killings, did not come to the hearing today. About a dozen people were …
Arcata Mayor Brett Watson Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Late Last Night
LoCO Staff / Aug. 2, 2021, 2:21 p.m. / Crime
… Arcata Mayor Brett Watson Arrested for DUI, Drug Possession Late Last Night Watson.Last night, Arcata Mayor Brett Watson was booked into the Humboldt County Jail and briefly held …
Three Pounds of Weed Found on Man With Suspended License Driving Vehicle Stolen Out of Oregon, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 2, 2021, 9:15 a.m. / Crime
… stop on the vehicle and learned that the vehicle towing the trailer had been reported stolen out of Oregon. Olsen.The driver of the vehicle, 37-year-old Jacob Jon Olsen, was arrested …
Rancher Ray Christie’s Attorney Asks For Yet Another New Trial On Top of His Client’s Already Impending Retrial
Rhonda Parker / July 26, 2021, 3:21 p.m. / Courts
… Arrested at the SceneMore Than 250 Dead Cows Found on Ray Christie’s Properties, Says HCSO; Numerous Other Alleged Violations DiscoveredHumboldt-Del Norte Cattlemen’s Association Calls Ray Christie’s Ranch …
MISSING: Sheriff’s Office Seeking Northern Humboldt Man Who Disappeared After Borrowing Friend’s Car
LoCO Staff / July 26, 2021, 2:41 p.m. / Crime
… on July 11 at about 1 a.m. when he borrowed a friend’s vehicle to drive home. Wright failed to return the vehicle at the agreed upon time. The vehicle was later found unoccupied at Wright’s residence …