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Man Confronts Group of Guys Peering Into Cars, Gets Assaulted, Says EPD
From the Eureka Police Department: Still On 03/03/16 at about 3:50 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the parking lot of the 3300 block of…
OBITUARY: Patty Chapman, 1953-2016
…Since taking responsibility for running the ranch in the Mattole Valley, she and her husband have been raising purebred beef cattle and are active members in the registered Limousin Cattle Association, and…
Former Humboldt County Man Convicted of Manslaughter in 2014 Shooting Death of Wife
…She died after Nemetz shot her in the back with an AR-15 rifle while she was sitting at the couple's computer. Prosecutors tried to make the case that Nemetz fired…
With ‘Spike’ in Dog Attacks on Livestock, Sheriff’s Office Announces Increased Enforcement
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Sheriff's Office photo. On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Sheriff Mike Downey, Undersheriff William Honsal, and Captain Kym Thompson met with the California Department of…
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment in Garberville
From the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at about 5:47 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 900 block of Redwood Drive in…
California Assembly Approves Bill to Raise Legal Smoking Age to 21
…Assemblymember Wood served as Mayor when the City of Healdsburg became the first city in the state to pass a ban on the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years…
Mother/Daughter Baseball Bat Brawl in Garberville Escalates Into Demolition Derby; Both Arrested
…Electra is the mother of Amber. Amber stated Electra hit her on the head with a metal baseball bat during the altercation. The incident continued to escalate. Both women got in vehicles…
Six Arrested After Fortuna Brawl Featuring a Club, Knives and Someone Shooting a Handgun Into the Air
…When one group arrived at the residence in the 1200 block of Home Ave. the other group at the residence exited the residence and a physical altercation ensued. It should be noted…
Karuk Tribe and Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Over Logging Plan in Klamath National Forest
Below is a joint press release from the groups identified in the first sentence. Beneath the release you'll find a link to the lawsuit. Today the Karuk Tribe, along with the…
HCSO: Man Wanted For Armed Robbery Gambles to Gamble at Casino, is Arrested with Meth
…A silver jaguar was later located in the parking lot by deputies. The keys to the silver jaguar were located in Keyes’ possession. Keyes was taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility…
Sheriff’s Office: Kidnapping, Assault Suspect Adam Sundberg is Still At Large
…She pulled over on the side of the road at Murphy’s Market. Sundberg caught up with the victim and jumped into her vehicle through the broken back window. Sundberg gained control…
Drinking, Smoking and Accepting Rides with Strangers to Loleta Leads to Robbery, Pipe-Burned Limbs
…The victim stated he crossed the freeway and ended up at the Tribal Youth Services near the Bear River Casino. Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or…
Geek Out With County Supervisors Over Their Upcoming Budget Tonight
…The Board also reviewed the Strategic Framework, a document that sets high-level goals to guide our decisions throughout the year. A week later the Board heard the mid-year budget report…
OBITUARY: Stormy Joy Rojas-McConnell, 1981-2016
…He was also her teacher, introducing her to the joys of Yurok culture—the adventures of fishing, the importance of language, and the value of family. He taught her how to treat…
YOUR WEEK IN OCEAN: The Zero-Waste Fairy is in Town!
…Her inspiration for taking on this insane mission in the middle of winter comes from her love of the environment and desire to spread the word about zero waste. “I have always…
State and Federal Fishery Scientists Forecast 2016 Salmon Season to be Worse Than Last Year
…At the annual salmon informational meeting held in Santa Rosa today, state and federal fishery scientists presented updates on the numbers of spawning salmon, and the expected abundance for the upcoming fishing…
Two Arrested After Being iBetrayed by Electronic Device They Stole, Says Sheriff’s Office
…Deputies were able to track one of the electronic items. The electronic item was tracked to a residence on the 2200 block of Hillcrest Ave, Eureka. It was learned 27 year old…
Hello, Kettenpom! PG&E Would Be Grateful If You Could Refrain From Shooting Down Its Helicopter Tomorrow
…Residents are advised that the helicopter will fly low – about 200 to 300 feet – along distribution power lines. The flights will occur over the North Coast communities of Mad River, Dinsmore, Ruth…
(UPDATES) Sundberg Wanted in Today’s Attempted Kidnapping in Trinidad
…Hanson tells the T-S the incident began as a domestic violence dispute and that the suspect smashed out the windows of the victim's car. The Sheriff's Office is still…
Truck Stolen in Weitchpec Home Invasion Found; Suspect Descriptions Released
…Deputies and Yurok Police located the truck and confirmed it was the truck stolen during the robbery in Weitchpec on Sunday, February 28, 2016. No suspects were located in the area. From…
Hey! The American Pickers Folks are Checking Out Avenue of the Giants; Now Please Help Us Get Them on Your Favorite Classic Rock Radio Station
// Avenue of the Giants… Pickin' California.MW, antiquearchaeology.com Posted by Mike Wolfe American Picker on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Tidy up the scrap heaps in your front yards, Humboldt! It's…
Justin Patrick Arrest: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tells Its Story
…Deputies responded to the airport and approached the sleeping Patrick. Patrick awoke from his slumber after deputies called him by name. Patrick was handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle. At the…
Humboldt Sheriff’s Deputy Rolls Up on Woman Siphoning Gas For a Stolen Toyota
…Upon arrival, the deputy saw two people in the driveway siphoning gas from a Toyota pickup truck. As deputies approached, the male subject fled into the greenbelt behind the house. Deputies spoke…
Oven Fire Fills Giuntoli-Area Apartment With Smoke
…Smoke visible from the outside. According to Arcata Fire Captain Alex Manousos, though, the fire had been confined to an oven, and the occupant of the apartment had extinguished it with a…
(UPDATED) Sexual Assault Suspect Justin Patrick Arrested, Humboldt State Says
…On Tuesday March 1, 2016, at 8:51pm, Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office located attempted sexual assault suspect Justin Farris Patrick in the lobby of the Arcata-Eureka Airport…
Wanted Man Justin Patrick Sexually Assaulted Arcata Woman This Evening, Police Believe
…The survivor received minor facial injuries as a result of the attack and the suspect was last seen fleeing southbound between buildings on H Street. The suspect was identified as Justin Farris…
Man Arrested for Lewd Acts in HSU Library and Mack Shoplifting, Also Allegedly Assaulted Staff Member on HSU Campus Today
…Earlier in the day, he allegedly assaulted a staff member on campus. Both the University Police Department and the Arcata Police Department have responded to today’s incidents. Patrick was previously arrested…
Rogue Rag Ignites! HSU Students Evacuate! Housing and Residence Life Staff Spring Into Action!
…The rag started smoldering and ignited, setting off the alarm. Students were temporarily evacuated. The fire was quickly contained by HSU Housing and Residence Life staff. The Arcata Fire Department responded to…
Hey, Fortuna, Do You Want a Dairy Queen?
…Or, hey, it's March — go for the Grasshopper Mousse Pie Blizzard® Treat. Trouble is, despite the fertile bovine wonderland that is the Eel River Valley, Humboldt County is utterly bereft of…
Man Previously Arrested For HSU Skeeziness Now Arrested for Shoplifting in McKinleyville
…The estimated value of the items stolen is $9. Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office…