Posted on: March 2, 2023
The identity of a man located deceased in the Eel River has finally been determined after 25 years through DNA, thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Cold Case Unit, the California Department of Justice...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: November 21, 2022
The holiday season is almost here, and we need your help to make it merry and bright.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Third Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest is now open for entries. As part of this contest, Humboldt ...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: May 20, 2022
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the launch of our Deputy Sheriff Body Worn Camera Program. Every deputy sheriff working in a public setting is now equipped with a body worn camera allowing them to capture interactions ...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: May 4, 2022
The year was 1995. Crime was rising in the small town of McKinleyville and Sheriff Dennis Lewis, who had been elected the year prior, was operating a department in the midst of a budget crisis. As the budget shrunk, forced cuts were made, and the pressure...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: November 18, 2021
The holiday season is almost here and we need your help to make it merry and bright.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s Second Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest is now open for entries. As part of this contest, Humboldt ...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: March 17, 2021
Two Humboldt County correctional deputies saved an inmate’s life last week after successfully performing the Heimlich Maneuver.
On March 8, 2021, during dinner service in the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, Correctional Deputy Jakob Heckert was work...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: October 15, 2020
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the availability of Text to 9-1-1 for all residents in the county’s unincorporated areas.
While calling 9-1-1 during an emergency is still the preferred way to ask for help, Text to 9-1-1 is a new...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: May 18, 2021
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...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight
Posted on: November 16, 2020
Dressed in all brown, three men fill their coffee cups, take a seat on the couch and talk about life. It’s more relaxed here than in other places of the facility, with flowers and inspirational quotes spread across the walls. And if it weren’t for the jum...
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Sheriff's Office - Spotlight