News Flash

Stolen vehicle arrest in Eureka

On May 20, 2018, at about 4 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was conducting a routine patrol of Pennsylvania Ave., in the county jurisdiction of Eureka, when the deputy observed a suspicious vehicle parked in front of a residence on the ...

Stolen vehicle arrest in Loleta

On May 19, 2018, at about 10:40 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a report of a suspicious vehicle on the 500 block of Scenic Drive in Loleta. According to the reporting party, a male and female ...

Missing Blue Lake woman

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help to locate a missing Blue Lake woman.

On May 14, 2018, at about 1:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a missing persons report for Blue Lake reside...

Los Angeles man arrested on child molestation charges in Garberville

A Los Angeles man wanted on suspicion of child molestation in Humboldt County extending back to 2017 has been arrested in Southern Humboldt.

On May 17, 2018, at about 3:45 p.m., deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicl...

Reduced Rate Adoptions at Humboldt County Animal Shelter

The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is offering reduced-rate adoptions for dogs May 17 through May 25.

Due to the shelter’s dog kennels being over capacity, all adult dogs (6 months and older) are $50, seniors (dogs 7 years and older) are $35 and ...

New Sergeant takes command at Garberville Substation

Beginning this week, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Garberville Substation has a new sergeant in charge.

Sergeant Sam Williams has been assigned to the Garberville supervisor post. Williams replaces Sergeant Jesse Taylor, who has accepted a...

Stabbing Investigation

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that took place on a bridge this morning.

On May 16, 2018, between 10:30 and 11 a.m., a 67-year-old male resident of Rio Dell was going for a walk on the Eagle Prairie Bridge, which...

National Police Week/Peace Officers Memorial Day

On May 15, law enforcement across the nation will observe Peace Officers Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor our fallen brothers and sisters of the Thin Blue Line. This day of remembrance falls during a time where we honor all law enforcement, as M...

Missing Child

**Update 5/15/2018**Mira Ann Carter has been safely returned into the custody of her mother.

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HCSO assists with Department of Fish and Wildlife search warrants

On April 30 and May 1, 2018, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) issued citations for more than 50 violations at four unregulated marijuana cultivation sites after executing searc...

Narcotics arrest in Garberville

On May 8, 2018, at about 6:50 p.m., a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Garberville area observed a man riding a bicycle on Locust St. while wearing headphones. The man, later identified as 39 –year-old Christopher Jaso...

Federal court jury duty phone scam

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received a report of another phone scam targeting local residents, this time claiming to be from our office.

According to the victim who received the call, the scammer told the victim that he was from the ...

Public’s help needed to ID body

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office needs the public’s help to identify a male body discovered in late February on Centerville Beach.

Efforts to identify the body have so far been unsuccessful. The body was found wearing a black shirt ...

Notice of Temporary Accommodations for the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office McKinleyville Station

Beginning Monday, May 7, 2018 through Friday, May 11, 2018, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office McKinleyville Station, located at 1608 Pickett Rd, McKinleyville, will undergo construction to become more accessible to persons with disabilities. This facil...

Illegal marijuana cultivation in Arcata

On April 13, 2018, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Abbot Lane in Arcata for a welfare check. During their investigation, deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from a detached garage a...

Wanted felon in possession of loaded firearm arrested

On May 3, 2018, at about 10 p.m., sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Blue Lake area observed a vehicle parked alongside Larson Heights Road, lifted on a jack with a front tire missing. Deputies stopped to offer assistance to the travelers.

Upon ...

Publishers Clearing House scam

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

The scammers identify themselves as being with Publishers Clearing House and tell the victim that they have won $2 million and a 2018 Mercedes B...

Burglary suspects arrested in Fortuna

On May 2, 2018, at about 11:45 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 400 block of Camp Weott Road, outside of the Ferndale city limits, for the report of a burglary that had just occurred.

The victim told ...

Death investigation update 2

The vehicle associated with Salvatore Riccobono IV has been located, thanks to the help of a citizen tip. The vehicle was located mid-morning on Friday, April 27, within the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka. No arrests have been made in associati...

Wags and Whiskers Adoption Event May 12

Are you wanting to add an animal friend to your family but haven’t been able to make it to the shelter during the week? Join the Humboldt County Animal Shelter at a special Saturday adoption event.

On Saturday, May 12, from noon to 4 p.m., join t...

Wanted felon arrested with stolen property

On April 27, 2018, at about 1 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducting routine patrol in the McKinleyville area observed wanted felony warrant subject Loren Michael Lenhart, 26, at a bus stop on the 1600 block of Central Ave. T...

Homicide victim identified

The person found deceased on US 101 near Salmon Creek has been positively identified as Salvatore Riccobono IV, age 29, from Concord, California. Riccobono was in possession of a 1998 Gold Infinity SUV with California plate 4ASX760 which is unaccounted fo...

Unsafe swimming conditions in Trinity River expected first week of May

On May 1, 2018 there will be an increase in the amount of water released from the Lewiston Dam, which will quickly effect the water levels of the Trinity River. The Sheriff’s Office is concerned that the increase in water levels on the Trinity R...

Child abuse arrest

On April 24 at about 8 a.m., after a month long investigation, the Sheriff’s office served an arrest warrant in the 3400 Block of 18^th Street, Eureka, regarding 288(a) PC child molestation and 288.5 PC continuous sexual abuse of a minor. Arreste...

Man on federal probation arrested for narcotics possession

Acting on a tip, Special Agents with the Drug Task Force with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and a Humboldt County District Attorney K-9 Investigator conducted surveillance in the 1600 block of Broadway in Eureka.

At about 12:30 P.M. ...

Death Investigation

On April 23, 2018 at about 5 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call about a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision on NB101 near Salmon Creek. The call was transferred to the California Highway Patrol. Calif...

Two arrested for drug possession, child endangerment

On April 19, 2018, at about 11:30 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies, Child Welfare Services, and Hoopa Tribal Police officers responded to the Tsewenaldin Inn in Hoopa to conduct a welfare check on two children believed to be inside a mot...

HCSO seeking burglary suspect

Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man who attempted to steal a motorcycle from a McKinleyville residence early this morning.

On April 19, 2018, at about 4:55 a.m. deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Twe-Goh Court in ...

Wanted felon arrested in Manila following pursuit

A wanted felon was arrested in Manila after leading deputies on a foot pursuit.

On April 18, 2018, at about 1:15 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call from Manila residents reporting a suspicio...

Armed robbery in Willow Creek

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two male suspects believed to have robbed a residence in Willow Creek Monday evening.

On April 16, 2018, at about 6:18 p.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Moun...

Man arrested with stolen vehicle

Sheriff’s deputies in Southern Humboldt recovered a vehicle last night that was reported stolen out of Oregon earlier that day.

On April 16, 2018, at about 9:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies conducted a vehicle investigation on a silver Hond...

Traffic Collision Victims ID’ed

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the two women killed in a motor vehicle collision April 13, 2018 on Highway 101 south of Salmon Creek Road.

The driver of the 2007 Honda Civic has been identified as Emely Selina Carreno-Arenas,...

Car prowler arrested

On April 12, 2018, at about 1:30 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Myrtle Ave. and 17th St. for the report of a car prowler.

Upon arrival to the area, deputies observed three white male adults in their 20&...

Firearms found during traffic stop

Two women were arrested after a routine traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal weapons.

On April 11, 2018, around 11 a.m., a deputy with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office observed a truck with expired registration traveling south on Scen...

Missing person Bronson Tarrio has been located

Missing person Bronson Marcel Tarrio has been located in good condition at a property in Shelter Cove.

On April 10, 2018, a passerby in the Shelter Cove area recognized Tarrio and his vehicle from news reports of his missing person’s status. The ...

Missing Person Bronson Tarrio

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to locate a missing Eureka man.

Bronson Marcel Tarrio, 22, was reported missing today around 9:45 a.m. by his mother. Tarrio was last seen Sunday, April 8, around n...

HCCF plans Re-entry Fair

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office award-winning Re-Entry Fair at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility returns April 24-25, 2018. The Re-Entry Fair is a two-day event committed to supporting re-entry concerns encountered by the currently ...

Home Invasion Robbery in Shelter Cove

On April 7, 2018, at about 2:30 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hillside Drive in Shelter Cove for the report of a home invasion and robbery.

According to the victim, at about 1:45 p.m. three men with fi...

Harrison Search Update

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies remained in the Rancho Sequoia area throughout the night, continuing the investigation into the whereabouts of Alderpoint homicide suspect Zachary Harrison.During this investigation, deputies arrested three kno...

Two Hoopa residents arrested on drug charges

On April 5, 2018, at about 8 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies and Hoopa Valley Tribal Police officers served a felony warrant at a residence on North Marshal Ln. in Hoopa.

Upon arrival to the residence, law enforcement located warrant sub...

Homicide suspect spotted in Rancho Sequoia

Sheriff’s Deputies are in Alderpoint today continuing the search for homicide suspect Zachary Harrison.

In the afternoon of April 4, 2018, sheriff’s deputies investigating the whereabouts of Harrison in the Rancho Sequoia area made cont...

Body found in Trinity River identified

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found in the Trinity River last year in Hoopa.

On Sept. 11, 2017, at about 3:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to the Trinity River Bar, near the Hoopa Wildland Fire Depar...

Investigation at Winship Middle School

On April 4, 2018, at about 8:30 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service at Winship Middle School regarding a threat made over social media towards students.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Eureka Pol...

Industrial Accident Update

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an industrial accident on April 2, 2018 as 29-year-old Edgardo Tirado-Rangel.

According to witnesses on scene, Tirado-Rangel was clearing brush on a rural property near Trinida...

Alderpoint arrest/pursuit

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into homicide suspect Zachary Harrison’s whereabouts. As part of this investigation, sheriff’s deputies have been saturating the Alderpoint area.

On April 2,...

Man arrested following McKinleyville armed robbery

On April 2, 2018, at about 7:30 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 2200 block of Elizabeth Rd. in McKinleyville for the report of a subject brandishing a firearm.When deputies arrived on scene, they ob...

Battery on Correctional Staff

On April 1, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m., correctional deputies were working in the maximum security unit at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility when 31-year-old Kristopher Jett exited his cell for his allotted time out in the day room. Upon ope...

Industrial accident death

On April 2, 2018, at about 10:30 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a rural property near Trinidad for the report of an industrial accident.

According to witnesses on scene, a 29-year-old male was clearing brush on the pr...

Boating Accident

On March 31, 2018, at approximately 1:36 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Cal Fire responded to the Miranda area for the report of a boating accident. A witness reported a boat overturned in the river, and two people were stra...

Narcotics Arrest

On March 31, 2018, at around 1:40 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 82-year-old Robert Wolfe near Big Rock Rd. in Orleans.

 As deputies made contact with Wolfe, they located nar...

Body identified as missing person

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body recovered in the Mattole Beach area as that of missing person Hana Hammer.

A hiker located Hammer’s body in the Mattole Beach area on Feb. 21, 2018.

Hammer was last seen in the...

Two arrested for concealed firearms

On March 28, 2018, at about 11:40 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call about suspicious activity on Stover Rd. in the Redwood Valley area.Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area an...

Three arrested in Blocksburg

On March 26, 2018, sheriff’s deputies conducted a follow-up investigation into the whereabouts of homicide suspect Zachary Harrison. While in the Blocksburg area, deputies made contact with three subjects associated with Harrison, two of which h...

HCSO seeking homicide suspect Zachary Harrison

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek homicide suspect Zachary Cordell Harrison. Harrison is wanted on charges of murder in connection to the shooting death of 58-year-old Robert Holtsclaw in Alderpoint September 23, 2017.

The Sh...

Butane Hash Lab Search Warrant

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were in the Orick area serving a search warrant that was unrelated to controlled substances or cannabis. During the service of the warrant, deputies discovered a large ...

Animal cruelty investigation

During a five month investigation into large-scale animal cruelty complaints about properties owned by or associated with local rancher Raymond Frank Christie, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies observed bovine bones and carcasses in/near waterw...

Death investigation

On March 19, 2018, at about 1 p.m., a pedestrian in the area of northbound Highway 101 and the Indianola Cutoff located a male body in the brush along the highway.

The male is believed to have been in his early 60’s. Foul play is not suspected.

Th...

Felony warrant subject attempts to visit inmate, smuggle drugs

On March 13, 2018, Humboldt County Correctional Facility staff received a tip that felony warrant subject, Cascade Violet Gayman, 21, of Crescent City, was planning to visit an inmate in the facility using false identification.

At about 3:00 p.m. on March ...

Body found Saturday identified as missing person

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near the mouth of the Eel River on Saturday, March 10 as that of missing person Quincy Tod Mendes.

Mendes’ cause of death is pending further investigation.

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Illegal guns recovered along Van Duzen River

On March 13, 2018, at about 9:30 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to Old State Hwy 36 in Alton for the report of found property.

The resident who found the property told the deputy that he was walking along the Van Duzen Ri...

HCSO Deputy receives CHP 10851 Award

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputy Spellman Stallworth was honored today for his stolen vehicle recovery efforts in Humboldt County.

Deputy Stallworth received a CHP 10851 Award for his work in 2017 recovering 12 stolen vehicles, at least three of ...

Inmate assault on a Correctional Deputy

On March 11, 2018, at about 9 p.m., a correctional deputy working in the maximum-security unit of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility was assaulted by a male inmate during the inmate’s regular day-room allowance.

The inmate, 26-year-old Cam...

Man arrested after pursuit in Blue Lake

A felony warrant subject is in custody after leading deputies on a pursuit in the Blue Lake area.

On March 10, 2018, at about 11:00 p.m., a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy observed a yellow Toyota pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed o...

Fortuna woman arrested on felony warrant

A Fortuna woman is in custody following a welfare check on Humboldt Hill.

On March 11, 2018, at about 7:15 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Humboldt Hill overpass for the report of a woman over the railing.When depu...

Robbery on Mad River Beach

On March 8, 2018, at about 2:30 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Mad River Beach for the report of a robbery.

The female victim was reportedly walking her dog on the beach south of the Mad River Beach parking lot when s...

Illegal guns and a pipe bomb discovered during probation search

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered illegal guns, ammunition and a pipe bomb during a probation check Wednesday in Alderpoint.

On March 7, 2018, at about 3:30 p.m., sheriff’s deputies conducted a probation search on 40-year-ol...

Man killed in Hydesville industrial accident

On March 7, 2018 at about 9:30 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a property on the 2500 block of Hill Ln. in Hydesville for the report of an industrial accident.

An independent contractor, identified as 42-year-old Scott...

Body discovered in burned Orleans residence

An autopsy is being conducted today on a body discovered in a burned structure in the Orleans area late last week.

On March 1, 2018, at about 7 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies and the Orleans Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to ...

Apply for your CCW permit online

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is now offering a new way to apply for your concealed carry weapons (CCW) permit.

Interested applicants can now submit their CCW application online (https://humboldtca.permitium.com/ccw/start) and pay the requ...

Wanted felon arrested following shoplifting call

A Rio Dell man wanted on felony warrants was arrested this morning after attempting to shoplift from a Eureka business.

On March 6, 2018, at about 1:17 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a business on the 2500 block of Ha...

Body identified as 2016 missing person

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body of a man discovered on the South Jetty beach on Jan. 6, 2017.

The body has been identified as missing person Mitchell G. Hernandez. Hernandez was reported missing to the Humboldt County...

Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Garberville woman.

Chelsey Dawn Israel, 27, was reported missing on Feb. 28, 2018, at about 1:30 p.m., by her boyfriend. Israel was last seen Sunday, February 25 at her residence on ...

Remains identified as 2015 missing man

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified remains discovered last year near the College of the Redwoods as that of missing person Lucas Dale Blake-Williams.

Blake-Williams was reported missing to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s ...

Winter weather expected this week

A strong storm system is expected to make landfall this afternoon through Friday. The National Weather Service reports strong, gusty winds of up to 50 mph and heavy rains are expected to begin this afternoon and evening. Coastal hail and heavy mountain sn...

Armed robbery in McKinleyville

On Feb. 28, 2018, at about 3:40 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2200 block of Thiel Ave. in McKinleyville for the report of a residential armed robbery.

According to the victim, at about 3:30 a.m. three suspects ki...

Centerville Beach case autopsy complete

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office completed the autopsy of the body discovered on Centerville Beach Feb. 24, 2018.

This autopsy revealed that the body is of a male. Preliminary results indicate a cause of death consistent with drowning.

This de...

New snow rescue vehicle helps save life

A man’s life was saved this morning with the help of a new Sheriff's snow rescue vehicle.

On February 27, at about 3 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Special Services Team was deployed to Big Hill Rd. in Hoopa to assist the Ho...

Wanted Texas man located in Garberville

A man wanted by the state of Texas on charges of indecency with a child was arrested Friday in Garberville.

On Feb. 23, 2018, at about 11:45 a.m., sheriff’s deputies in Southern Humboldt received a tip from the Texas Attorney General’s ...

Body found at Mattole Beach

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered a body near Petrolia Wednesday afternoon.

On Feb. 21, 2018, at about 4:00 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a hiker who located the body in the Mattole Beach a...

Wanted Orange County felon arrested in Garberville

On Feb. 22, 2018, at about 4:05 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call for service from a male victim at the Rays Food Place in Garberville. The victim told dispatchers that he had been shot du...

Armed robbery in Willow Creek.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the suspect of an armed robbery in Willow Creek.

On Feb. 18, 2018, at about 4:30 p.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Patriot Gas Station in Wil...

Hoopa homicide update

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of Saturday’s homicide in Hoopa as 33-year-old Angel Aubrey. Angel Aubrey is the sister of case suspect, 30-year-old Antone Aubrey.

Antone Aubrey was arrested in connection ...

Loaded weapon discovered during traffic stop

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at about 8 p.m., a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a silver Honda Coupe after observing the vehicle with a broken tail light near the intersection of Meyers Ave. and Herrick Ave. in Eureka.

Upon stopping t...

Deputies discover shotgun, ammunition in stolen vehicle

On Feb. 18, 2018, at about 3:11 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy on routine patrol in the Willow Creek area observed a man driving a maroon Ford F-150 recklessly near the intersection of Hwy. 96 and Hwy. 299.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop on the ve...

Man charged with Murphy's Market robbery

A man arrested by the Arcata Police Department after leading law enforcement on two pursuits, has been charged in connection with the Jan. 31 robbery of Murphy’s Market in Cutten.Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies have charged 29-year-...

Willow Creek homicide

On 02-17-18, at approximately 2:30 p.m, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a disturbance behind the Hoopa Gas Station.  Deputies, along with officers from the Hoopa Tribal Police Department, responded and loc...

Elk River Arrest

A resident reporting a suspicious vehicle in a gated Elk River community led to the discovery of firearms, processed marijuana and stolen property.

On Feb. 8, 2018 at about 6:28 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 500 block of Tanglewood Dr. in...

McKinleyville Arrest

On Feb. 8, 2018 at about 11:07 a.m., the Humboldt County Emergency Communications Center received a report of a possibly armed subject making general threats near the 2200 block of Cochran Rd. in McKinleyville.

The subject, later identified as 58-year-old ...

Illegal guns, ammo discovered during traffic stop

On Feb. 5, 2018 at about 11:05 p.m., a deputy with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a routine patrol in the area of Highway 299 near Friday Ridge Rd. when he observed a green Nissan sedan travelling eastbound on Highway 299 with one hea...

Body recovered from Van Duzen River

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered a male body from the Van Duzen River on Monday.

On Feb. 5, 2018 at about 11:48 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call from a fisherman who told dispatchers...

Local phone scam

The Sheriff's Office has received several calls from citizens reporting a person claiming to be Lieutenant McDonald with the Sheriff's Office. The telephone number associated with the most recent scam is 707-210-5889. The caller claims the scam victims ha...

Narcotics arrest

On 01-31-18 at about 1:15 am a Humboldt County Sheriff"s Deputy made a traffic stop in McKinleyville for a lighting issue. While investigating on scene it was determined the driver of the vehicle provided a false name.  The deputy was able t...

Assault with a deadly weapon

On Feb. 1, 2018, at about 9:03 a.m., Humboldt County sheriff’s deputies were called to assist the Fortuna Police Department with a reported stabbing incident that occurred within the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction.

During their investiga...

Rebekah Martinez Missing Person Status

On Nov 18, 2017, at about 1:06 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a missing persons report for 22-year-old Rebekah Martinez. The reporting party, Martinez’s mother, told deputies she last had contact with Martinez on N...

Suspicious activity report leads to arrest

A wanted felon is in custody after an alert neighbor notified law enforcement of suspicious activity.On Jan. 31, 2018, at about 11:45 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1700 block of Bird Ave. in McKinleyville for the...

Man wanted for Cutten Murphy's Market robbery

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who assaulted a store clerk while attempting to shoplift from a Cutten business.On Jan. 31, 2018 around 5:40 p.m. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Murphy&am...

McKinleyville robbery suspect arrested

Sheriff Deputies arrested the suspect of a robbery in McKinleyville just minutes after it was reported.

On Jan. 26, 2018 around 1:18 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a report from an employee at the Mill Cr...

Felony warrant subject arrested

Around 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2017, sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence on the 300 block of Panther Ridge Rd. in Willow Creek following up on a tip that wanted felony warrant subject Cody Benjamin Sides, 37, was inside.

The California High...

Sheriff's Office searching for missing Fortuna man

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a missing Fortuna man last seen on Highway 36.

Quincy Tod Mendes, 35, was last seen around 5:40 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2018. Mendes was driving eastbound on Highway 36 when he lost control of the veh...

Emergency Operations Center activated in response to Alaska earthquake

Around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 a magnitude 7.9 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Alaska approximately 175 miles southeast of Kodiak City, Alaska. Due to the proximity and magnitude of the earthquake, a tsunami threat existed along the Pacific...

Man arrested with loaded rifle in McKinleyville

A man was arrested early Sunday morning after walking through McKinleyville with a loaded rifle.

On Jan. 21, 2018 around 2:49 a.m. a deputy patrolling the 1400 block of Glendale Drive observed a man walking along the roadway carrying a rifle. The deputy co...

Felony warrant subject arrest

On Jan. 19, 2018 around 2:30 p.m. a sheriff’s deputy on routine patrol observed wanted felon Steven Mathew Corbera, 31, walking near the intersection of H St. and Harris St. in Eureka.

Corbera was taken into custody without incident on an outstan...

Boating Deputy arrests three in Loleta

Three are in custody following a traffic stop in Loleta.

Around 2 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2018, a sheriff’s boating deputy was on routine patrol on Cannibal Island Rd. when he observed a silver BMW without a license plate. The deputy performed a traffic...

Heroin Intercepted at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility

On Jan. 16, 2018 the Arcata Police Department arrested Michele Kay Banda, 32, on charges of felony child endangerment and violation of probation. Banda was also booked on two bench warrants for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a narcotic co...

Man arrested following pursuit in Orleans

A wanted felon is in custody following a pursuit in Northern Humboldt.

Around 11 a.m. Jan. 17, 2018 a sheriff’s deputy on patrol in Orleans observed wanted felon Phillip Randall Reed, 28, riding a bicycle near Highway 96 and Dredge Rd. When the d...

Eel River Valley pursuit ends in arrest

A wanted felon was taken into custody Friday night following a foot pursuit in the Eel River Valley.

Around 11:57 p.m. Jan. 12, 2017 sheriff deputies were dispatched to the Bear River Casino for the report that felony warrant suspect Matthew Gary Caston, 3...

Stolen UTV investigation leads to big discovery

Deputies investigating the theft of a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) made a big discovery Monday in Southern Humboldt.

On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 around 11 a.m. deputies were dispatched to a business on the 3500 block of Redwood Dr. in Redway for the report o...

Guns, high-capacity magazines discovered during vehicle investigation

On Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 around 3:26 a.m. a deputy on patrol in the Willow Creek area observed a lifted, blue pickup truck parked with its engine running on the south side of Highway 96 near mile marker two. The deputy had observed the vehicle in the ar...

Hoopa man arrested for metal knuckles

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Mill Creek Rd. in Hoopa on Jan. 13, 2018 around 12:04 a.m. to assist Hoopa Valley Tribal Police with a domestic dispute.

Tribal Police Officers informed deputies that the suspec...

Sheriff's Office gains new court services deputy

The Sheriff’s Office’s new court services deputy sheriff is a familiar face in Humboldt County.

Today Sheriff William Honsal swore in Deputy Sheriff Ron Sligh. Sligh is an Arcata native and a Humboldt State University graduate. He serve...

Inmate Mail Policy Change

The Humboldt County Correctional Facility is changing its policy on inmate mail in an effort to increase safety and security by deterring the introduction of contraband in the facility.

Beginning Feb. 1, 2018, the Correctional Facility will only be accepti...

Deputy Sheriff returns after fighting stage four

When Deputy Sheriff Charlie Lamb walks into the room, it’s hard not to notice. It isn’t because of the 6-foot-7-inch deputy’s unusual height, but because of his infectious smile. Deputy Lamb has a reason to smile these days. ...

Drug Task Force arrests one following vehicle pursuit

On Jan. 9, 2018, agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force were patrolling the Eureka area looking for 28-year-old Angela Lockwood. Agents knew Lockwood had an outstanding felony arrest warrant stemming from a previous narcotics investigation.

At abo...

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...

Sheriff’s Citizen’s on Patrol wins Community Builder Award

A Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office volunteer program received a big award this week for its work in the McKinleyville area.

The McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) awarded the Sheriff’s Citizen’s on Patrol (SCOP) ...

Traffic stop leads to arrest in McKinleyville

A traffic stop in McKinleyville last night led to an arrest and the discovery of over 22 pounds of marijuana.

Just after 11 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2018, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with no taillights at the intersection of C...

Crime tip leads to felony arrest in the Eel River Valley

A crime tip led to the arrest of a felony warrant subject last night in the Eel River Valley.

Around 10:48 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2018 sheriff’s deputies received information that felony warrant subject, Jacob Allen Hines, 32, was at the Bear River Casi...

Orick Homicide Update

Ronald Joshua Loureiro, 29, was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility yesterday afternoon (Jan. 4, 2018) on charges of homicide and a parole hold. Loureiro is the suspect of the homicide that occurred on Highway 101 near Drydens Rd. in Ori...

Homicide in Orick

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Orick near Highway 101 and Dryden’s Rd.

The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received the call for service just after 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 for...

Drug Task Force arrests two

On Wednesday, Jan. 3 at about 8 a.m. special agents with the Drug Task Force, assisted by detectives from Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing unit served a search warrant at a residence on the 2300 block of Maple Lane in Eureka....

Rescue near Mad River

Sheriff’s deputies rescued two hikers lost in the woods near the Mad River Boat Ramp last night.

The Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call from the two lost hikers around 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2018. The hikers told dispa...

Two arrested after Hoopa pursuit

Two men are in custody following a felony traffic stop in Hoopa.

Around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2018 two sheriff’s deputies were on patrol in the Hoopa Area near Boozer Ln. and Highway 96 when they observed wanted assault suspect, Cory Michael Nelso...

Alderpoint Rd. Homicide Victim Identified

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of the homicide on Alderpoint Rd. on Jan. 1, 2018 as 28-year-old Saul Perez Pacheco.

As Sheriff’s Deputies continue their investigation into Pacheco’s death, they ...

Drug Task Force arrests wanted felon

Acting on a tip, Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force responded to the Redway area in an attempt to locate 52-year-old Kevin Sampson. Agents knew that Sampson had an active felony warrant for his arrest for possession of a narcotic for ...

Big Lagoon Residential Shooting

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a residential shooting in the Big Lagoon area.

Around 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2017, sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 200 block of Big Lagoon Park Rd. for report...

Homicide Investigation in Southern Humboldt

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Southern Humboldt.

Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Jerald Phelps Community Hospital just before 5:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018...

Burglary suspect arrested

Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputies arrested Richard Lee Smart, 38, today (Dec. 30, 2017) in connection to the burglary of a Redway restaurant on Dec. 27.

Smart was booked on charges of burglary and vandalism. 

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Humboldt County Deputy Sheriff Greg Bickel retires after 24 years of service

It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new adventure for Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Greg Bickel. Bickel retires today, Dec. 29, after 24 years of service. While he admits he never expected a career in law enforcemen...

Attempted murder suspect in custody

Lee Allen Conoboy turned himself in to the custody of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility today around 11 a.m.

Conoboy was wanted for attempted murder of a house-mate in Fields Landing on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.

Wanted sex offender arrested in Garberville

A wanted sex offender is in custody thanks to proactive efforts by a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy.

While responding to a call for service on Thursday morning, Dec. 21, 2017, the deputy observed a black sport utility vehicle covered in tarps w...

Motorcycle pursuit lands one in custody

A Rio Dell man is in custody after leading sheriff’s deputies on a high speed pursuit.

Around 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2017, a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy was patrolling the Eel River Valley near Loleta when he attempted to make a tra...

Foot pursuit leads to felony warrant arrest

Around 2:04 p.m. on Dec. 25, 2017 a Humboldt County sheriff’s deputy was patrolling California St. near Hodgson St. in Eureka when he observed wanted felon, 39-year-old Matthew Robert Painter, walking down the road. The deputy exited the vehicle...

Search and Rescue off Burnt Stump Ln.

The Sheriff’s Office received the call for help around 10:41 a.m. today from the man who said he was lost somewhere between Blue Lake and Willow Creek. The man told dispatchers that he had been in the woods for two days looking for a lost dog an...

Vehicle/Foot Pursuit in McKinleyville

Around 5:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 a sheriff’s deputy observed wanted felon Robert Dale Ganfield Jr., 28, enter a black Toyota Solara on Betty Ct. in McKinleyville. The deputy began to follow Ganfield Jr., who later made a U-turn and fl...

Garberville man arrested for assault

A Garberville man is in custody after assaulting another man with a rock.

On Dec. 21, 2017 around 8:20 a.m. sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a gas station on the 800 block of Redwood Dr. in Garberville for the report of an assault. The Calif...

Drugs/Weapon found during probation check

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered narcotics and a loaded firearm during a probation check this morning at the Bear River Casino parking garage.

Around 1:17 a.m. a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling in the area of the Bear River...

Stabbing in Fields Landing

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for attempted murder in Fields Landing.

Sheriff’s Deputies responded to St. Joseph Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 around 10:30 p.m. for a report of a stabbing victim...

Garberville business burglarized

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a man who is believed to have stolen a firearm from a Garberville business.

Deputies were called to the business located on the 700 block of Redwood Drive around 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 1...

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 around 3 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a vehicle had just been stolen near the 100 block of Gely St. in Blue Lake. The victim reported that a firearm was inside the vehicle at the time of the ...

Humboldt County Correctional Facility Sergeant Mitch Gratz set to retire this month

It was January of 1988. Twenty-one year old Mitch Gratz, dressed in blue jeans and a sweater, arrived for his first day of work at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Gratz was given a radio, which he slipped in his back pocket, and was sent to wor...

Inmate Stabbing Assault

On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at approximately 1550 hours a Correctional Deputy was conducting routine checks in a dormitory style housing unit when he noticed multiple inmates looking into the bathroom area. He responded to the area and noticed an inm...

Weapons Violation

On 09/05/2017 at 5:45 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Garberville Station were conducting crime suppression patrols in downtown Garberville.  During their patrols, Deputies located a suspicious vehicle en...

Parolee Arrested

On 09/02/2017 at 11:56 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies assigned to the Garberville Station were dispatched to a motel located in the 800 block of Redwood Drive, Garberville, to investigate the report of Domestic Violence.

Upon arr...

Snowcat Donations

In the last year the Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Search and Rescue Sheriff’s Posse, has successfully rescued more than 30 people in extreme snow conditions in rural areas of Humboldt County.  It is the responsib...

EPD Homicide Victim

The deceased victim in the Eureka Police Department’s shooting this weekend, 08/25, has been identified as 58-year-old Frederick William Loftus (02/04/1959) of Eureka. Next of kin has been notified. Persons having information on this case may co...

Fortuna Downed Aircraft

On Sunday, 08/27, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Drake Hill Road and Hillcrest Drive in the Fortuna area for the report of a downed aircraft. The pilot stated he experienced mechanical problems and had to land the 1947 No...

McKinleyville Marijuana Robbery

On Sunday, 08/27, at about 9:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff Office deputies responded to an apartment complex in McKinleyville regarding the report of a robbery. When the deputies arrived at the incident location, the victim told the deputies he had bee...

McKinleyville Shell Station Robbery

On Sunday evening, 8/27/17, at about 9:30 p.m., the Shell gas station at 1606 Central Avenue in McKinleyville was robbed of approximately $200.00 in cash and 5 cans of tobacco “chew”. The clerk on duty told deputies that he was vacuuming the store when a ...

Conklin Creek Search Warrants

On Tuesday 08/22/2017, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began a three-day operation investigating non-permitted large scale marijuana cultivation sites in the Conklin Creek area of Petrolia. A total of...

Residential Burglary

On 08-22-2017 at 4:08 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Arthur Road, Garberville, to investigate the report of a residential burglary.  

Deputies contacted the victim who r...

Courthouse Screening Discovers Firearm

On Tuesday, August 22nd at about 8:45 am Security Screeners for the Humboldt County Court House in Eureka discovered a loaded handgun inside a briefcase. As the briefcase style bag was being passed through the security system, screeners identified what ap...

Marijuana Eradication

On August 14th and August 15th, 2017, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), assisted by Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (C.A.M.P.), conducted a two-day operation in the areas of the Lacks Creek Drainage near the H...

Assault and Fire

Update:

As a follow-up to the assault and fire in Manila this morning. Fifty-six-year-old Anthony Michael Domenicio (07/22/1961) was arrested and taken into custody this afternoon by Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies. He was charged with two fel...

Snake Bite Victim / Lost Coast

On Monday, August 14th, 2017 at approximately 4:30 pm the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a female juvenile that was bitten by a Rattlesnake. The juvenile was hiking the Lost Coast south of Petrolia with family members when the ...

Drowning, Trinity River Hoopa

On Monday, August 14^th, 2017 at approximately 3:45 pm Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a swimmer in distress in the Trinity River. It was reported by family members that 64-year-old Stanley Capoeman was swimming near t...

Assault on Correctional Deputy

On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at about 1920 hours, a Correctional Deputy Dillon Huffman was assigned to work in a Maximum Security Housing Unit. While conducting his routine cell checks on the 2nd tier he was lured into a cell which housed two inmates, Lo...

Press Conference Notification

On Friday, August 11, 2017, Sheriff W. Honsal will hold a press conference in regards to the assault on a Humboldt County Correctional Deputy that occurred on August 9th. The conference will begin at 11:00 a.m. and is being held in the Correctional Facili...

Armed Robbery

On this date at 1:43 a.m. the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information from a local alarm company of an alarm activation at the 76 gas station in the 2600 block of Central Avenue, McKinleyville.  The gas station clerk then ...

Hwy 36 Valleys Search Warrants

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) conducted a three-day operation and served six search warrants in the areas of Burr Valley and Larabee Valley this week to investigate allegations of illegal cultivatio...

Speaker Series: Hope and Resiliency

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce an ongoing project titled “Speaker Series: Hope and Resiliency”. This event is occurring within the Humboldt County Correctional Facility from August 1^st until September 4^th. The speakers include...

Shooting in Briceland

On Sunday, August 6, 2017, at about1220 hours, an Officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was flagged down by a motorist at the intersection of Briceland Road and China Creek Road, Briceland.  The motorist reported that his friend had be...

Orleans/Hwy 169 River Community

Sheriff Honsal would like to announce the assignment of Deputy Karl Norton to Orleans and the Highway 169 River community.    Deputy Norton will split his time between both areas.  Deputy Norton has 7 years law enforcement exper...

Illegal Marijuana Grow Search Warrant

On Wednesday 07/26/2017, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served two search warrants that covered three private parcels to investigate an allegation of illegal cultivation of marijuana. The private par...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team

On 07-25-17 at about 2115 hrs the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was called out.  The Eureka Police Department had located a suspicious object in the gutter near the intersection of 14th and Del Norte ...

Carjacking

UPDATE (7/25/17):

 After contacting the victim and obtaining a detailed statement we have updated information.  The female victim was sleeping in her vehicle when she was awakened by a white male adult. He first asked if she was ok, and a...

Grand Theft

On 6-24-17 the Sheriff’s Office investigated a Grand Theft that occurred on Elk Ridge Road near the town of Briceland.  Numerous items were stolen from the property including:

• Two 2500 gallon water tanks       ...

Residential daytime burglary

Update (7/21/17):

Last night deputies continued to investigate this incident.  23-year-old Johnny Ray Mobley (see attached photo) was located hiding in the attic of a residence near where the suspect vehicle was located.  Stolen property ...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team call out

On 07-20-17 the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was called to Hilfiker Rd in Eureka for a possible pipe bomb.  Two EOD technicians responded and met with members of the Eureka Fire Department who had se...

Sheriff's Office Marijuana Priorities

The Sheriff’s office has fielded many questions over the past several months regarding how the changes in the law will affect enforcement of illegal marijuana cultivation in the county. Proposition 64, the adult recreational use of marijuana, al...

Vehicle Burglary

On 07-19-17 at about 1324 hrs deputies were dispatched to the Tegtmiers area of the Trinity River for a report of a vehicle burglary that had just occurred.  This is a well-known swimming/sunbathing area down river from the town of Willow Creek. ...

Gunshot Victim

On 07-19-17 at about 2143 hrs Deputies were dispatched to a report a gunshot victim walking around the Alderpoint area.  Deputies were initially unable to locate the female victim but later contacted her at Jerold Phelps Community Hospital in Gar...

Officer Involved Shooting

On July 14, 2017, at approximately 2157 hours, 3 Deputies with the Sheriff’s Office were on patrol in two marked patrol vehicles in the area Highway 169 North of Weitchpec.  The deputies were in full Sheriff’s Office patrol un...

Marijuana Arrest - Case 201703377

On 07-14-17 Deputies responded to the California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport in McKinleyville for a report of an airline passenger attempting to board a commercial flight with a large amount of marijuana. Once on scene deputies contacted Michael...

DTF Eureka Arrests

On July 13, 2017, at approximately 0900 hours Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force and Officers with the Eureka Police POP Unit served search warrants in the 2300 block of Maple Lane in Eureka. The Superior Court warrant was obtained after a le...

Phone Scam

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving phone calls from the public regarding a “phone scam”. There is a male caller who states he is Lt. Haines from  Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The H...

Illegal Marijuana Grow Search Warrant - Case 201703331

On Tuesday 07/11/2017, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) served a search warrant to investigate an allegation of illegal cultivation of marijuana. The parcel in question had no application on file with ...

Residential fire fatality

On 07/11/17, at approximately 5:15 in the morning, Fortuna Fire Dept. along with Loleta and Rio Dell Fire Depts. responded to reports of a structure fire in the Royal Crest Mobile Estates at the residential address, 1589 Imperial Lane. The Sheriff&rsq...

Investigator Todd Fulton's Retirement Proclamation

On Tuesday, July 11th, at about 9:15 in the morning, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors issued a resolution for retiring Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Todd Fulton. Investigator Fulton has been employed with the HCSO for the...

Missing Person Ellen Temple

At about 3:00 in the afternoon on July 3rd, Lila Temple reported that her 71 year old mother, Ellen Cameron Temple (DOB 03/20/1946), was missing. Ellen is a white female, 5’4” tall, 135 pounds, blue eyes, and long straight brown hair. Ellen is a transient...

Wanted Felon Arrest

On 07-10-17 a Main Station Patrol Sergeant was traveling through the city of Eureka when he saw a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Broadway Street.  He recognized the vehicle which was reportedly involved in several local burglaries.  ...

Bear Locked in Vehicle

On 07-10-17 Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a residence on Greenwood Heights for a call of a bear locked in a vehicle.  Once on scene Corporal Borges, Deputy Crotty and Lieutenant Fridley found a gray faced adult black b...

Shelter Cove Drowning

At about 1215 hours on Sunday July 9th , a Humboldt County Deputy Coroner responded to Shelter Cove for the report of an apparent drowning victim. Fifty one year old Myers Flat resident Michael Allen Byerley (DOB 08/13/1965) had been surfing when he exper...

Humboldt Bay Drowning

On Sunday, July 2nd, at about 1100 in the morning, a Humboldt County Deputy Coroner responded to Waterfront Drive regarding the report of a deceased individual floating in Humboldt Bay. An autopsy of the individual, identified by fingerprints as Shane Chr...

Boating Deputies Make Arrest

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, the Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit was working normal marine patrol on Humboldt Bay.  The marine unit was in the area of Coast Seafood along the Eureka Channel. Deputies Conan Moore, pictured on the left, ...

Klamath River Drowning Victim

On Friday, 06/30/2017, at about 4:40 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the Klamath River at Young’s Bar near Highway 169 regarding the report of a drowning victim. On arrival, HCSO deputies discovered a deceased indiv...

Public Administrator Investigation

This release is to inform the public that Sheriff William Honsal has started an investigation into the current and past practices, policies and procedures of the Public Administrator’s Office relating to the disposal of property under a formal o...

Illegal Marijuana Grow Search Warrant

Addendum

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit began to investigate the legality of the marijuana grow site on the parcels owned by Brett Visser after receiving several complaints. The complaints surrounded illegal marijuana acti...

Southern Humboldt's Most Wanted Arrest

On 6-27-2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies received an anonymous tip that wanted fugitive, Shaun Maurice Stringfellow, was seen walking in the 3200 block of Redwood Drive, Redway. Stringfellow was previously featured on the Sheriff's Off...

Injured Dog Recovering

On Monday June 26, 2017 at about 0847 hours the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from a reporting party (RP) stating they located a dog that appeared injured.  Humboldt County Sheriff’s Animal Co...

Inmate Death

On Friday, June 23, 2017 at about 0245 hours, a Correctional Deputy and Medical Staff in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility were conducting routine medical checks of the Humboldt County Correctional Facility’s Medical Unit when they disco...

One Taken Into Custody After Two Week Crime Spree

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at about 1200 hours, the two week crime spree, perpetrated by the mysterious cowboy hat wearing subject claiming to be an FBI Agent, has finally came to an end. James Martin Pawlyk, age 50, was taken into custody with the assis...

Traffic Stop Leads to 108 Pounds of Marijuana

On Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at about 0007 hours, a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on routine patrol in the area of School Road and Central Avenue, McKinleyville. The Deputy observed a vehicle with an unreadable rear license plate and attempte...

Shooting Investigation

On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at about 5:50 PM, the Sheriff’s Office received a call of a possible gunshot victim located at a residence on the 3900 block of Union St., in Eureka.

Deputies responded to the scene and located a male subject who appear...

Search and Rescue

On Monday June 19, 2017 at about 1507 hours the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning at Camp Kimtu in Willow Creek. It was reported a group of three teenaged females were traveling dow...

Two Arrested in Eureka

On Sunday, June 18, 2017 at about 1631 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office along with the Eureka Police Department and the California Highway Patrol responded to the 800 block of Nancy Court in Eureka for a report of a burglary in progre...

New Hires

On Thursday, June 15, 2017, 9 recruits from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office graduated from the 119th College of the Redwoods Basic Police Academy. Sheriff William Honsal is pleased to announce the following as new Humboldt County Sheriff&am...

Attempted Homicide at Centerville Beach

On Friday June 6^th at approximately 9:00 am the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in regards to a small child being attacked by the child’s mother at Centerville beach near Ferndale. The caller stated that the mother was attempting to p...

Missing Person Ayette Dial

On 6/12/2017, 30 year old Ayette Dial was reported as a missing person. Dial is described as of Filipino ancestry, 5 feet tall weighing 135 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of a tiger on her foot, a tattoo of a dragonfly on her wris...

Sheriff's Office K9 Visits Ridgewood Elementary School

Today some kindergarteners at Ridgewood Elementary School received a surprise visit from K9 Deputy Louie and his Handler Colby Henson of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Louie displayed his excitement for playing fetch (his reward for a job well done...

Extra Help Deputy Mike Stone Passes Away

It is with a heavy heart to pass along the news that we lost one of our own early yesterday morning. Extra Help Deputy Mike Stone was visiting family and friends in Butte County when he experienced a medical emergency in the middle of the night. Deputy Mi...

Body Found in the Klamath River

On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at about 2030 hours, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Communication Center received a report from a fisherman who had discovered a body floating in the Klamath River, Weitchpec. Deputies responded to the location approxima...

Felony Warrant Suspect taken into Custody

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at about 0819 hours, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Bridgeville Resident Deputy Filippini was on routine patrol on Highway 36. At mile post marker 18, the Deputy recognized wanted suspect Wade Daniel Harris, age 35, standi...

Two Men Wanted for Assault - Case 201702796

On Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at about 2114 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5700 block of Wymore Road in Arcata for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, Deputies located a male victim, age 43, lying in the grass off the...

Suspected Heroin Found by Sheriff's Office K9 - Case 201702570

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 K9 Handler Colby Henson and his narcotic dog Louie were conducting routine searches of an outside work area where inmate work crews are located. K9 Louie made a positive indication in the work area. Upon further investigation of...

PG&E Contributes to Sheriff's Office Communications Center

In early April Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Supervisor Morgan Schlesiger began communications with PG&E staff to seek funding to acquire a new radio software application to enhance communication between the Humboldt County...

Missing Person / Search and Rescue - Willow Creek

On Wednesday May 24th, 2017 the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a missing person report from the mother of 26 year old Joseph Barriga-Crawford of Willow Creek. Joseph was reported to have left his home on Tuesday May 23rd at approximat...

Assault in Hoopa

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at about 1648 hours, the Hoopa Valley Trial Police Department and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to Airport Road in Hoopa for a report of shots fired. Once on scene it was learned that an altercation to...

Stabbing in Eureka

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at about 1600 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of Herrick Ave in Eureka for a report of a disturbance. It was reported a male subject had been stabbed. Once on scene, Deputies determ...

Burglary Arrest

On 05-23-2017, at about 12:45 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Lower Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove, to investigate the report of a residential burglary.

Upon arrival, Deputies spoke to several citizens who...

Robbery in Redway

On Friday, May 19, 2017 at about 0928 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 500 block of Woods Ranch Road in Redway for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. It was reported that two male suspects arrived at the vi...

Drug Task Force Arrest

On 05-23-17 at around 10:00 A.M. Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Boone Street in the city of Fortuna.

W...

Body located in the Eel River

On Saturday, May 20, 2017 at about 1548 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased male on the river bank of the South Fork of the Eel River. The body was located at the base of a cliff between the Sprowel Cr...

Armed Robbery in Hoopa

On Thursday, May 18, 2017 at about 0717 hours, The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office along with the California Highway Patrol and the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police responded to a business on Highway 96, in Hoopa for a report of an armed robbery. Onc...

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...

Public Service Announcement - Warrants

Sheriff Mike Downey is pleased to announce the list of active warrants currently issued in Humboldt County is now readily available on-line at http://humboldtgov.org/sheriff. The warrant list will be updated every Wednesday. Please do not attempt to appre...

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...