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Forensic DNA testing identifies remains of female found 43 years ago

A 43-year mystery has been solved and a family is finally getting closure thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and Othram Inc.

On February 11^th, 1980, the Humbol...

HCSO observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with t-shirt fundraiser

Cancer, of all types, has affected the lives of our employees and community in one way or another. According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States, impacting both women and men.

This ...

Homicide victim identified after 25 years through forensic DNA testing

A 25-year mystery has been solved and a family is finally getting closure thanks to a partnership between the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) and Othram Inc.

In October of 1997, a duck hunter located a...

HCSO Cold Case Unit closes decades-old missing person investigation through DNA

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...

Third Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

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 ...

HCSO deputies outfitted with cellphone-based body worn cameras

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 ...

Celebrating 25 Years of SCOP

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...

HCSO opens 2nd Annual Kid’s Christmas Card Contest

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 ...

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Launches Unsolved Cases Database

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new online database of unsolved missing persons and suspected homicide cases.

The HCSO Unsolved Cases Database features information regarding 57 unsolved missing persons ...

Correctional Deputies save choking inmate’s life

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...