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  1. Threat Report - McKinleyville High

    On 12/5/2023, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received numerous telephone calls throughout the school day regarding separate threatening reports. Read on...
  2. In Custody Death Investigation

    Eric Matilton was placed in custody at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on November 3, 2023, for brandishing a firearm and a parole hold. Read on...
  3. Brandishing Arrest

    On 11/30/2023, at about 10:00 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sutter Road in McKinleyville for the report of male subject brandishing a knife. Read on...
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  1. HCDTF Arrests Two in Fortuna- Seizes Narcotics and Firearms

    On November 13th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents, and Officers with the Fortuna Police Department (FoPD) served a multi-location search warrant in Fortuna. Read on...
  2. HCDTF Serves Search Warrant in Eureka- Two Arrested

    On November 7th, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents served a search warrant at the residence of Lander Oppen (Age 33) located in 300 block of Quail Valley Rd. in Eureka. Read on...
  3. HCDTF Arrests Three in Fortuna, Seizes Half Pound of Fentanyl

    On November 3rd, 2023, Humboldt County Drug Task Force Agents, and Officers with the Fortuna Police Department (FoPD) served a search warrant at a residence located in the 2100 block of Rohnerville Road, Fortuna. Read on...
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