Burglary investigation in Redway

On June 10, 2019, at about 8:40 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 400 block of Redway Drive in Redway for the report of a burglary that had just occurred.

When deputies arrived on scene, they learned t...

Vehicle theft arrest

On June 7, 2019, at about 3:06 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Thomas Drive and Redwood Drive in Garberville for the report of a physical altercation between two subjects.

When deputies arrived on s...

Escaped work crew inmate apprehended in Eureka

On June 4, 2019, at about 10:25 a.m., a citizen reported to a Eureka Police Department (EPD) officer that wanted Humboldt County Correctional Facility work crew inmate Corey James Allmon, 25, was seen running near D and Clark Streets.

After a brief foot pu...

Public's help needed to locate inmate who walked away from work crew

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate a Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) inmate who walked away from an inmate work crew this afternoon.

On June 3, 2019, at about 1:10 p.m., HCCF inmate Corey...

Assault suspect apprehended following pursuit

On May 30, 2019, at about 12:20 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a female juvenile regarding a home invasion and assault occurring at a residence on the 7100 block of Worthingt...

Traffic stop leads to discovery of heroin, methamphetamine

On May 28, 2019, at about 10:33 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Blue Lake area conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 299 near the Essex Lane exit due to the driver’s inability to maintain a lane.

Upo...

Traffic stop leads to arrest in Blue Lake

On May 27, 2019, at about 1:36 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Blue Lake area a conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle on the 700 block of Casino Way.

The driver of the vehicle, 41-year-old Brent Clayton Lynch, wa...

Plane crash investigation in Garberville

On May 26, 2019, at about 6 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Jerold Phelps Hospital in Garberville for the report of a plane crash survivor.

Upon further investigation, deputies learned that the survivor, a 48-year-old Garber...

EOD investigation in Lower Redway

On May 26, 2019, at about 11:07 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an area of the riverbar near Azalea Road in Lower Redway for the report of a possible explosive device. Deputies located, what appeared to be, an oxygen ...

Big Lagoon remains identified

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified skeletal remains located at Big Lagoon State Park on March 8, 2019, as that of 46-year-old Timothy Jason Moore of Alabama. Foul play is not suspected in Moore’s death; however, his ca...

Loleta pursuit ends in arrest

On May 17, 2019, at about 3:30 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Loleta area observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Table Bluff Road, unable to maintain its lane.

The deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the ve...

Public's help needed to locate missing 4-year-old

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate a missing 4-year-old girl.

Ariana Bemis-Eib, 4, of Orick, was reported missing by her father on May 15, 2019, at about 8:30 p.m. after she failed to return from a sc...

Stranded hikers rescued

On May 16, 2019, at about 1 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Gold Bluffs Beach area in Northern Humboldt for the report of four stranded hikers.

The subjects told dispatchers that the group had hiked several miles f...

Two arrested in possession of stolen property

On May 14, 2019, at about 11:33 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Glendale area observed two subjects, known to law enforcement, outside of a vehicle parked on the side of the road in the 300 block of Green Hill Lane, Blu...

Two arrested during cannabis warrant service in Loleta

On May 15, 2019, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served one search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation on the 200 block of Indianola Reservation Road in Loleta. The California Depart...

Burglary suspect arrested

On May 11, 2019, at about 1:15 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1000 block of Stagecoach Road in Trinidad for the report of a burglary.

According to the victim, three or four unknown suspects stole ne...

Redway armed robbery investigation

On May 11, 2019, at about 12:37 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a motel on the 3100 block of Redwood Drive in Redway for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that three ...

Wanted felon arrested

On May 12, 2019, at about 7 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies responded to an RV park in the area of the 4000 block of North State Highway 101, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, to serve a felony arrest warrant.

Upon arrival, deputie...

Second arrest made in burglary, pursuit investigation

On May 5, 2019, at about 1:45 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies assisting with a call for service in the McKinleyville area observed a vehicle associated with a wanted felony warrant subject parked outside a residence on the 1900 block of...

Suspicious vehicle investigation leads to arrest

On April 27, 2019, at about 10:49 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of the 3500 block of Trinity Street, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a suspicious vehicle, which was occup...

Man rescued from the Trinity River

On April 27, 2019, at about 4:40 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Emergency Communication Center received a 9-1-1 call for service regarding a male subject swept away in the Trinity River.

According to the reporting party, the 32-year-old male victim dec...

Correctional deputies and court services bailiff save inmate’s life

Two correctional deputies and a court services bailiff saved an inmate’s life Wednesday afternoon.

On April 24, 2019, at about 3:30 p.m. a Humboldt County Correctional Facility male inmate had just finished a court hearing and was returning back ...

HCSO launches new online crime information tool

It is now easier than ever for the public to access real-time crime information from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office with the new HCSO Citizen RIMS portal.

“Citizen RIMS is an extension of our computer aided dispatch and records ma...

Burglary investigation leads to pursuit

On April 21, 2019, at about 12:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Three Creeks Road in Willow Creek for the report of a burglary that had just occurred.  

According to the reporting party, two u...

Shooting investigation

On April 16, 2019, at about 9 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Lake Benbow Drive for the report of shots fired.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that four victims had arranged to meet with a female subjec...

Grandparent scam targeting Humboldt County residents

A grandparent phone scam is targeting Humboldt County residents, with one local couple being scammed out of over $8,000.

On April 2, 2019, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by two residents about a phone scam they believed they h...

Found property leads to burglary arrest

A burglary suspect is in custody after a Blue Lake resident found discarded stolen property.

On April 4, 2019, at about 6:50 a.m., a citizen contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office to report a found purse and identifying items on the groun...

Northern Humboldt Residents Invited to Public Safety Sunday

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce are proud to present: Public Safety Sunday, a chance for community members to get to know your local public safety agencies, view safety demonstrations and equipment, and...

Two arrested during trespassing enforcement

On April 1, 2019, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies and Fish and Wildlife Wardens conducted foot patrols of several locations in the Garberville / Redway area known to be occupied by subjects illegally trespassing on private property.

During the...

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Arrest made in Hoopa shooting case

An arrest has been made in the case of a shooting that injured a Hoopa man on March 28.

On April 3, 2019, at about 2:30 p.m., 30-year-old Joseph Anthony Caywood, was taken into custody in the Eureka area.

Caywood was booked into the Humboldt County Correcti...

World War II era ordnance found in Trinidad

On April 2, 2019, at about 8:15 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team was dispatched to a residence on the 700 block of Highland Avenue in Trinidad for the report of a possible military-grade ordnance found.

T...

Skeletal remains located near Blue Lake

On March 29, 2019, at about 6 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding human skeletal remains located near the junction of Blue Lake Boulevard and Maple Creek Road, near the City of Blue Lake.

The skeletal remains were l...

One arrested following shots fired investigation in Cutten

On April 1, 2019, at about 5:40 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 6100 block of Walnut Drive for the report of shots fired.

When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with the 26-year-old male v...

Hoopa Shooting Investigation

On March 28, 2019, at about 10:11 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pine Creek Road near Soctish Creek in Hoopa for the report of a gunshot victim.

Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Officers first on scene locate...

Cannabis cultivation investigation

On March 26, 2019, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served one search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation in the Eureka area. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Hu...

Twin Trees Rd. Shooting Investigation Update

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has completed interviews and has reviewed the evidence associated with the shooting that occurred on the 300 block of Twin Trees Road March 20, 2019. At this time, the Sheriff...

Twin Trees Road Shooting Investigation

On March 20, 2019, at about 3:50 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 300 block of Twin Trees Road near Benbow for the report of a shooting that had just occurred.

Sheriff’s deputies quickly arr...

Placement hearing for Sexually Violent Predator

The California Department of State Hospitals has proposed a new address for the placement of Sexually Violent Predator Joshua Cooley in Humboldt County.  

The proposed placement has been identified as a residence on the 2800 block of Alderpoint Ro...

Alcohol and Other Drugs Related Deaths Report for 2018 now available

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office released today it's Alcohol and Other Drugs Related Deaths Report for 2018. 

The purpose of this report is to describe trends in the number of alcohol and other drugs-related deaths occurring in Humboldt County...

Inmate Reentry Fair scheduled for April 16-17

Local businesses and organizations are invited to join the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office for this year’s inmate Reentry Fair.

The award-winning Reentry Fair is taking place April 16-17, 2019 at the Humboldt County Correctional Facili...

Stolen Vehicle Statistics 2018

Humboldt County saw a decline in the number of stolen vehicles reported in 2018. In 2017, there were 721 reported stolen vehicles in Humboldt County. In 2018, there were 569. 

Total:  569

A significant number of vehicles stolen out of Humb...

Marine flare found on beach

On March 13, 2019, at about 11:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of the Fairhaven T, off of New Navy Base Road, for the report of a suspicious cylinder found on Samoa Beach.

A beach-goer discovered the cylind...

EOD Team investigation

On March 9, 2019, at about 10:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Myrtle Avenue, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of suspicious bottles observed near the roadway.

Deputi...

Deceased body located

On Friday, March 8, 2019 at approximately 12:50 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the report of a deceased body at Big Lagoon State Park. Deputies along with officers from the California State Parks arrived on scene and loca...

HCSO puts a focus on Problem Oriented Policing

We believe the best way to make our community safer is by working together. That’s why the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is putting a focus on Problem Oriented Policing. Problem Oriented Policing is a proactive approach to identifyi...

Benbow missing girls found safe

Press Conference Scheduled for Carrico Update

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Press conference has been delayed to 11:30 a.m. due to developing information.

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Due to an increase in media inquiries, a press conference has been scheduled for this morning, March 3, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at the Benbo...

Search and rescue for missing Benbow girls

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two missing girls who are believed to have walked away from their home.

Caroline Carrico, age 5, and Leia Carrico, age 8, were last seen at approximately 2:30 p.m. on March 1, 2019, outside of...

Flood victim identified

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the man found deceased following flooding in the Ferndale area.

The victim has been identified as Benito Nunez-Rodriguez, 35, of Ferndale.

An autopsy was conducted today, March 1, 2019. Nunez-Rod...

Ferndale Flood Waters Search and Rescue

On Feb. 27, 2019, at about 8:20 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 800 block of Sage Road in Ferndale for the report of an adult male victim overtaken by flood waters and three subjects trapped inside ...

Coroner’s Office seeks information about decedent

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office is seeking family members or friends of a man found deceased on February 14, 2019.

The decedent, identified as 65-year-old Mark Charles Indihar, was found deceased near a trail in Weott. Indihar’s de...

Public Comment on Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Application Coming Soon

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will be seeking public comments on their proposal for the 2018/2019 State of California Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program.  According to state requirements, public comments can be submitted fro...

Trinidad shooting investigation

On Feb. 21, 2019, at about 5:39 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 700 block of Edwards Street in Trinidad for a shooting investigation.

According to the victim, just prior to contacting law enforcement...

Willow Creek Robbery

On Feb. 20, 2019, at about 2:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Stagecoach Lane in Willow Creek for the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

When deputies arrived on scene, they contacted...

Prowler arrested in possession of loaded firearm

On Feb. 19, 2019, at about 11 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of the 2100 block of Lisa Court in Cutten for the report of a suspicious male subject peering into vehicles nearby.

According to the reporting part...

Multiple subjects arrested following stolen vehicle recovery

On Feb. 13, 2019, at about 11:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Pine Hill area observed a stolen vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence on the 6000 block of Noe Avenue.

The vehicle, reported stolen out of the Cit...

Man arrested after brandishing hatchet, threatening employees at local business

On Feb. 14, 2019, at about 5:14 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a medical office on the 2800 block of Harris Street, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a male subject brandishing a hat...

Traffic stop leads to discovery of over 630 pounds of cannabis

On Feb. 12, 2019, at about 2 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a truck pulling a trailer near the Highway 101 Miranda Exit for a tinted windows vehicle code violation.

During the traffic stop, deputies learned that the dr...

Sexual Assault / False Imprisonment Arrest in McKinleyville

On Feb. 12, 2019, just before 3 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the McKinleyville Shopping Center on the 1500 block of Central Avenue for the report of a sexual assault that had just occurred.

When deputies arrived on ...

Assault on Reasor Road

On Feb. 11, 2019, at about 10:50 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1400 block of Reasor Road in McKinleyvile for the report of a possible gunshot victim.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located a ...

Highway 101 Assault

On Feb. 8, 2019, at about 2:25 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Highway 101 Southbound at the Mad River Slough Bridge for the report of a physical assault occurring on the side of the freeway.

When deputies arrived on s...

Phone scam targets Southern Humboldt residents

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to remain on alert for phone scams.

Today two Southern Humboldt residents reported to the Sheriff’s Office that they received a phone scam from someone claiming to be ...

Burglary at McKinleyville High School

On February 5, 2019, at about 9 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a burglary that had occurred overnight at McKinleyville High School.

According to the reporting party, sometime between 5 p.m. on February 4 and 6:3...

Attempted Carjacking in Samoa

On February 6, 2019, at about 5:05 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Samoa Beach northern access parking lot for the report of an attempted robbery / carjacking.

According to the female victim, she and her small chil...

Stabbing Investigation

On Jan. 31, 2019, at about 9:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 5600 block of Meadowbrook Drive in the Humboldt Hill area for the report of a stabbing that had just occurred.

Deputies arrived at the ...

McKinleyville robbery suspects arrested

Two men suspected of robbing a gas station on Nov. 20, 2018 in McKinleyville have been taken into custody.

Through witness statements and citizen tips, deputies were able to identify the two suspects as McKinleyville residents John Allen Davis, 27, and Jos...

Carjacking suspect arrested following pursuit January 26

On January 26, 2019, at about 12 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Ridgewood Drive for the report of a carjacking that had just occurred.

A juvenile victim told deputies that he had driven to Ridgewood ...

Burglary suspect arrested following pursuit

On January 31, 2019, at about 8:30 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Emergency Communications Center received a call from an Elk River resident regarding suspicious subjects a neighbor’s home on the 7500 block of Elk River Court.

The ...

Arrest made following stolen vehicle pursuit

On Jan. 24, 2019, at about 2:53 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified that Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Department officers were on Pine Creek Road in Hoopa in pursuit of a vehicle matching the description and license plate of a ...

Email scam claims to have hacked into your webcam

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of an email scam targeting local residents.

In the email, the sender writes that the victim’s computer has been hacked into and their webcam activated without the victim&rsq...

Home Invasion Armed Robbery

On Jan. 24, 2019, at about 4 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1400 block of Skunk Hollow Road in Orleans for the report of a home invasion armed robbery that had just occurred.

Deputies made contact w...

Phone scams target local residents

Two phone scams targeting local residents are taking aim at family ties.

On Jan. 14, 2019, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a phone scam targeting a local mother. The victim told deputies that she received several calls f...

Felony warrant arrest at Sprowel Creek

On Jan. 14, 2019, at about 10:15 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies conducted foot patrols at a known transient camp in the area of Sprowel Creek and Highway 101 to make contact with trespassers.

While patrolling the area, deputies contacte...

Search and recovery at Patrick's Point State Park

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The Humboldt County Coroner's Office has positively identified the deceased female as 33-year-old Bianca Brzezinski of Arcata.

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On Jan. 13, 2019, at about 6:10 p.m., California State Parks and CAL F...

Search suspended for missing Canadian hiker

The search for a missing Canadian hiker has been suspended following four days of intensive searching by crews from eight different agencies.

On Jan. 9, 2019, at about 7:50 p.m., Shelter Cove Fire personnel were dispatched by CAL FIRE Fortuna to a call for...

One arrested following illegal cannabis cultivation and extraction search warrant

On Jan. 10, 2019, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served a search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation and extraction at a property on the 900 block of Vance Avenue in Samoa. The California Dep...

Search and rescue underway for injured hiker

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a Canadian man reportedly injured while hiking the Lost Coast Trail.

On Jan. 9, 2019, at about 9:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Lost Coast Trail ...

Possession of a controlled substance for sales arrest

On Jan. 9, 2019, at about 1:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Pine Hill area of Eureka observed a vehicle with expired registration.

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near the intersection of Meyers Ave. ...

Stolen vehicle arrest

On Jan. 7, 2019, at about 11:10 p.m., deputies on patrol in the area of the Blue Lake Casino observed a white Mercedes coupe matching the description of a vehicle reported stolen out of Eureka earlier that evening.

Deputies approached the vehicle and conta...

Humboldt County Drug Task Force releases 2018 statistics

The Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) had a successful year investigating illegal narcotics activities, seizing almost two times more heroin in 2018 than in the previous six years combined.

Methamphetamine and heroin are dangerous drugs that continue...

Felony warrant arrest in Humboldt Hill area

On Jan. 3, 2019, at about 10 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies served a felony warrant at a residence on the 6100 block of Humboldt Hill Road.

During the service of the warrant, deputies located felony warrant subject Christopher Robert St...

Assault with a deadly weapon in Orleans

On Dec. 23, 2018, at about 8:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the Orleans area for the report of a gunshot victim.

A male victim was reportedly riding his bicycle across the Highway 96 Orleans Bridge in Orleans when a white p...

Armed Robbery on Reasor Road

On Jan. 2, 2019, at about 4:35 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched the Reasor Road 76 Station in McKinleyville for a reported armed robbery that just occurred.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that a male subject had brandished a knife ...

Vehicle Pursuit/Arrest

On Dec. 30, 2018, at about 12:10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies on patrol in the Hoopa area observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Tish Tang Rd.

Deputies attempted an enforcement stop on the vehicle for speeding. The vehicle fail...

Home Invasion Armed Robbery in Island Mountain

On December 21, 2018, at about 8:35 p.m., a male victim called 911 reporting that he and his daughter had been robbed at gun point at his residence located on Sesame Loop Road in the Island Mountain area of Southern Humboldt County.

The victim stated he a...

Sheriff's deputies search for missing Dutyville man

--Update 12/21/2018 at 1:50 p.m.--

Keith Smith has been located alive and well. More details will be issued as available.

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Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Posse are sear...

Cannabis robbery on Highway 36 near Carlotta

On Dec. 18, 2018, at about 5:45 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an area of Highway 36 east of Carlotta for the report of an injured male on the side of the road.

Upon arrival on scene, deputies learned that the 36-year...

Suspicious Death Update

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of Eureka Police Department’s suspicious death investigation on Dec. 14, 2018 as that of 29-year-old Michael Kenneth Pohl. Pohl was residing as a transient in Eureka at the...

Stabbing Investigation

On Dec. 16, 2018, at about 8:23 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of C Ave. in McKinleyville for the report of a male subject with possible stab wounds.

Upon arrival, deputies located a 38-y...

Body scanner stops woman from smuggling contraband into correctional facility

Humboldt County Correctional Deputies stopped a woman from smuggling controlled prescription medication into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility thanks, in part, to the facility’s new full body scanner.

Around 9:50 a.m. on Jan. 9, 2018 an o...

Search Warrant - Rancho Sequoia, Alderpoint

On Tuesday May 9th members of the Humboldt County Drug Enforcement team assisted the California Highway Patrol in the service a search warrant in the Rancho Sequoia area of Alderpoint. The warrant stemmed from a heavy equipment theft investigation being c...

Stabbing in Ferndale - Case 201702102

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, at about 7:45 am, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a male subject had been stabbed at a residence on Waddington Road in Ferndale. The victim asked an acquaintance to call 911.

The victim sustained ...

Ramey Warrant Arrest - Case 201503461

Update 1/20/2017:

On Wednesday, January 18, 2017, 39 year old William Lamar Hinson was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the murder of 37 year old Khanh Lam.  Humboldt County Sheriff’s Investigators determined Hinson was an...

Public Service Announcement - Emergency Alert Notification

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Services strongly encourage all residents to register for the county’s public mass notification system, VESTA Alert. Alerts may be sent about developing or existing emergency conditions, includi...

Correctional Facility Offers "Re-Entry Fair" for Inmates

On December 18, 2014 General population inmates housed in the Humboldt Correctional Facility were given an opportunity to meet with several community based organizations from within the county. The concept of a Re-Entry Fair is the same as a Job-Fair. Inm...