News Flash

Man arrested for DUI following pursuit, crash

On May 25, 2021, at about 9:46 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the area of Central Avenue and School Road, in McKinleyville, observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway.

As the deputy approached the vehicle to of...

Riverbar Target Shooting Prohibited near Fernbridge

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received an increased number of reports regarding unsafe target shooting on the Eel River bar near Fernbridge putting residents and livestock at risk.  

The Sheriff’s Office reminds the ...

Marijuana Enforcement Team Operation in Southern Humboldt

On May 25, 2021, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served five search warrants to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation in Southern Humboldt County. The California Department of Fish and Wildl...

Two hikers rescued during search and rescue near Orick

On May 20, 2021, at about 7:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies, Special Services Deputies and the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Posse were dispatched to the Ossagon Trailhead, on the north end of the Newton B Drury Parkway near ...

Marijuana Enforcement Team Operation in Myers Flat

On May 19, 2021, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served one search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation in the Myers Flat area. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Hu...

Marijuana Enforcement Team Operation in Blake Mountain

On May 18, 2021, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served one search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis cultivation in the Blake Mountain area of Eastern Humboldt County. The California Depa...

“Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Unit encourages the community to “Know Before You Go” this OHV Safety Awareness Week, May 15 – 23, 2021.

Whether you are a new or experienced rider, it is essential to take all safety pre...

Sheriff’s Office names new Corrections Lieutenant

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the promotion of Correctional Sergeant Chelsey Camilli to the rank of Sheriff’s Lieutenant. In her new role, Lt. Camilli will oversee all personnel working in the Correctional...

Battery arrest

On May 16, 2021, at about 12:24 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 4100 block of Williams Street, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a domestic disturbance.

Deputies arr...

HCSO seeks assistance to locate missing Medford man

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.

On March 14, 2021, Robert W. Thorpe, age 62, was reported missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Robert was reported to have left his residence ...