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Wrong-Way Driver Stopped and Ticketed, Then Arrested for Immediately Driving Back Onto the Wrong Side of Rohnerville Road and Evading Officers, Fortuna Police Say
LoCO Staff / Aug. 20, 2020, 5:20 p.m. / Crime
… Wrong-Way Driver Stopped and Ticketed, Then Arrested for Immediately Driving Back Onto the Wrong Side of Rohnerville Road and Evading Officers, Fortuna Police Say Fortuna Police Department press …
Will California Change Policing?
Raheem Hosseini / Aug. 18, 2020, 7 a.m. / Sacramento
… of ground: AB 1196 would bar law enforcement from using chokeholds to make an arrest, prevent an escape or overcome resistance.AB 66 would ban police from firing tear gas on crowds and restrict use of so …
Mask Fines Vary Widely Throughout California
Barbara Feder Ostrov / Aug. 17, 2020, 11:56 a.m. / Sacramento
… and brown people for failing to abide by mask or social distancing orders. Critics have pointed to numerous arrests during recent protests over police brutality, while other large gatherings of mostly white …
Shot Fired During Late Night Disturbance on Humboldt Hill, Sheriff’s Office Says; One Arrested
LoCO Staff / Aug. 17, 2020, 10:45 a.m. / Crime
… Shot Fired During Late Night Disturbance on Humboldt Hill, Sheriff's Office Says; One Arrested Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 15, 2020, at about 11:05 p …
Over 30,000 Unpermitted Cannabis Plants Destroyed in Three-Day Raid in the Blake Mountain Area, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 14, 2020, 9:37 a.m. / Crime
… )17 water pollution violations (up to $20,000 fine per day, per violation)Additional violations with civil fines are expected to be filed by the assisting agencies.No arrests were made during …
California’s Post-Prison Chaos: Thousands Released Early, Including Many With Coronavirus
Robert Lewis / Aug. 12, 2020, 7:13 a.m. / Sacramento
… ’re arrested. They’re mentally ill, have substance abuse issues and we’re releasing them early to no social services.” Tata said her program got letters from people in prison asking for help connecting …
(UPDATE) McKinleyville Man Taken Into Custody After Allegedly Shooting at Neighbor’s Home Near Hiller Park Last Night
LoCO Staff / Aug. 11, 2020, 6:56 a.m. / Crime
… .m.: Ryan Gordon Shaw of McKinleyville. | HCSOThe Humboldt County Sheriff's office has released more information this morning on Ryan Gordon Shaw's arrest. Shaw was booked into the Humboldt County …
TODAY in COURT: Date Set for Attorney’s Suit Against Judge for Alleged Abuse; Rio Dell Murder Suspect Heading to Trial Next Month
Rhonda Parker / Aug. 10, 2020, 4 p.m. / Courts
… term if the defendant is convicted of murder. Coleman, 40, and his 23-year-old girlfriend Alma Ahumada Mendoza were arrested in North Dakota several months after Renfro was killed on a Rio Dell street …
Arcata Woman Arrested After Early Morning High-Speed Stolen Vehicle Chase That Ran From Eureka to Del Norte County
LoCO Staff / Aug. 10, 2020, 2:25 p.m. / Crime
… Arcata Woman Arrested After Early Morning High-Speed Stolen Vehicle Chase That Ran From Eureka to Del Norte County Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: An Arcata woman …
Kidnapping Suspect Apprehended in Oregon; Victim Unharmed
LoCO Staff / Aug. 5, 2020, 5:13 p.m. / Crime
… County Sheriff’s Office press release: The suspect of a kidnapping in the Fieldbrook area has been arrested in Oregon and the remaining victim confirmed safe.The Humboldt County …
Anderson Man Arrested After Twice Fleeing From Cops, Ramming Patrol Car in McK Area, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / Aug. 5, 2020, 10:28 a.m. / Crime
… Anderson Man Arrested After Twice Fleeing From Cops, Ramming Patrol Car in McK Area, Sheriff's Office Says Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On August 4, 2020 …
Officers Eradicate 8,194 Marijuana Plants, Note Numerous Environmental Violations at Unpermitted Grow Sites in Del Norte County
LoCO Staff / Aug. 4, 2020, 9:37 a.m. / News
… River, which is characterized by exceptionally clear water and steep forested mountains that support a diverse assemblage of fish, wildlife and plant species.Officers detained five suspects and arrested …
Eureka Man Slams Stolen Truck Into 26 Other Vehicles During Highway 101 Demolition Spree, Say Police
LoCO Staff / Aug. 3, 2020, 11:15 a.m. / Traffic
… Oregon State Police press release: On Saturday, August 1, 2020 at approximately 10:37 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers were dispatched to a reckless driver and hit and run …
Humboldt Has a Bunch of State Money to Promote Equity in the Cannabis Industry. So Where is It?
Freddy Brewster / July 31, 2020, 2:32 p.m. / Cannabis
… . Of the $3.7 million awarded to the county by the Bureau of Cannabis Control, the county has only received around $1.3 million in the first round of funding, with the other $2.4 million coming at a later date …
Suspect in March Homicide Near Ettersburg is Sane Enough to Face Charges, Judge Rules
Rhonda Parker / July 30, 2020, 3:55 p.m. / Courts
… will take up to four days. Tanner, 32,was arrested Feb. 17 for the alleged murder of 33-year-old Jason Todd Garrett, who was shot to death near Ettersburg with an AK-47 assault rifle. His remains were found …
TODAY in COURT: Pig Slayer Ordered to Pay $4,000 in Restitution; Yet Another Murder Suspect Deemed Mentally Incompetent
Rhonda Parker / July 30, 2020, 12:36 p.m. / Courts
… , for now he remains in Humboldt County Correctional Facility. He also has cases pending in Trinity County.PREVIOUSLY:A Pet Pig Got Loose in Arcata. Hours Later, Someone Slaughtered HerPolice Arrest Suspect …
Two Arrested, Five Pounds of Heroin Taken in Arcata-Area Bust, Drug Task Force Says
LoCO Staff / July 30, 2020, 12:17 p.m. / Crime
… Two Arrested, Five Pounds of Heroin Taken in Arcata-Area Bust, Drug Task Force Says From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force: On July 29th, 2020, special agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task …
HSU Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects Out of Virginia Who Were Found Sleeping at a University Facility
LoCO Staff / July 30, 2020, 9:03 a.m. / Crime
… HSU Police Arrest Two Murder Suspects Out of Virginia Who Were Found Sleeping at a University Facility ELSEWHERE: Suspect arrested, 2 from Martinsville sought in shooting death of Bassett man …
OBITUARY: Paxton Ulyanna Marleigh Austrus, 2016-2020
LoCO Staff / July 30, 2020, 6:45 a.m. / Obits
… not keep a straight face even when she was misbehaving. Paxton’s cause of death was sudden cardiac arrest. We are still trying to figure out how this can happen with a child that had a heart of gold. Paxton …
Suspect in Rio Dell Murder Will Answer to Charges, Though Judge Calls Evidence Against Him ‘Not Strong’; Charges Against Man’s Girlfriend Dropped
Rhonda Parker / July 29, 2020, 2:13 p.m. / Courts
… drove away. After the car took off, the man heard gunshots. He went outside and saw Renfro staggering up the driveway at 70 Monument Road. Coleman and Ahumada were caught and arrested in North Dakota …
AUBREY CASE: Judge Rules That Hoopa Man Who Shot, Killed Sister Was Insane at the Time of the Killing
Rhonda Parker / July 28, 2020, 3:39 p.m. / Courts
… into a wrestling match with a witness who was trying to take his shotgun away. Then he walked away, not making it far before he was arrested. Three doctors evaluated Aubrey testified during the trial. Dr. Andrew …
NEW PHONE SCAM: There’s a New, Technologically Sophisticated Scam in Which the Scammer Impersonates a Particular Sheriff’s Office Investigator
LoCO Staff / July 28, 2020, 12:46 p.m. / Crime
… the victim that there is a warrant for their arrest for failing to appear in court. The victim is then instructed to meet the scammer in front of the Sheriff’s Office to address the issue.The Humboldt County …
THE 1918 PANDEMIC: Schools, Churches, Masks and Quack Cures at the Height of the Deadly Flu Outbreak
Lynette Mullen / July 26, 2020, 7:05 a.m. / History
… was the ideal food for the flu-stricken … and for their recuperation.###PREVIOUSLY:Part 1: THE 1918 PANDEMIC: A Virus Comes to HumboldtPart 2: THE 1918 PANDEMIC: How Humboldt Tried to Slow …
Eureka Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Being Spotted Walking Near Henderson Center
LoCO Staff / July 24, 2020, 10:12 a.m. / Crime
… Eureka Carjacking Suspect Arrested After Being Spotted Walking Near Henderson Center PREVIOUSLY: Two Women Carjacked in Eureka at Gunpoint; At-Large Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous …
Sheriff’s Office Dismantles Large BHO Lab on Humboldt Hill After Fire Breaks Out Inside
LoCO Staff / July 23, 2020, 10:13 a.m. / Crime
… warrant related to the BHO lab. During their investigation, deputies located approximately 417 pounds of BHO product, 65 pounds of cannabis bud, 1,737 pounds of cannabis shake, one firearm, nine 50-gallon …
AUBREY TRIAL: In Closing Arguments, Lawyers Present Their Cases For or Against the Accused Murderer’s Sanity
Rhonda Parker / July 20, 2020, 6:15 p.m. / Courts
… on their opinion.” Wilson is scheduled to issue his ruling on Tuesday, July 28.###PREVIOUSLY:Woman Shot to Death Following Disturbance Behind Hoopa Gas Station, 30-Year-Old Man Arrested for MurderHoopa Homicide …
North Bay Police Recover Purse Pistol Reported Stolen Out of Humboldt County 25 Years Ago
John Ross Ferrara / July 20, 2020, 1:35 p.m. / Crime
… that was initially stopped for not having license plates.Twenty-four-year-old suspect Alfred Fairley of Fairfield was arrested for possession of the stolen gun, which police say was loaded at the time of his arrest …
Woman Blocks 101, Assaults Deputy, Escapes From Custody After Being Taken Into Custody For Child Endangerment, Sheriff’s Office Says
LoCO Staff / July 20, 2020, 10:25 a.m. / Crime
… endangerment, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct under the influence and vandalism. Her bail is set at $55,000.Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call …
AUBREY TRIAL: Testimony Ends With Second Doctor Testifying That Accused Murderer Was Legally Insane at the Time He Allegedly Shot His Sister; Closing Arguments Due Monday
Rhonda Parker / July 17, 2020, 4:26 p.m. / Courts
… if didn’t think he had done anything wrong at all.”While in the patrol car of the deputy who arrested him, Aubrey reportedly thought he was in trouble for being drunk in public.Matto also testified, though …
AUBREY TRIAL, DAY TWO, PART TWO: Second Psychologist Says Suspect Was Insane When He Shot His Sister
Rhonda Parker / July 16, 2020, 5:56 p.m. / Courts
… of mind when he pulled the trigger.Myers pointed out that if Aubrey didn’t think the killing was wrong, why did he tell detectives after his arrest that he was going to bring his sister back to life …
