Humboldt County
Recent News About Humboldt County
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office seeks public's help in Bailey Blunt case
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in the Bailey Blunt missing person investigation.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office seeks help locating missing Eureka woman
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating Jean Marie Etherton, a 63-year-old resident of Eureka. Etherton was reported missing by her family on Sunday, September 8, at approximately 7 a.m.
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Suspect arrested in Kernen Construction theft after police pursuit
Following up on the Kernen Construction theft and pursuit that occurred on Aug. 12, 2024, deputies developed information regarding the location of the suspect.
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Suspect arrested in Loleta with firearm and drugs
On August 22, 2024, at approximately 1 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on routine patrol in Loleta identified a suspicious vehicle parked in the 600 block of Main Street. The deputies contacted a male subject inside the car.
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Gas station robbery in McKinleyville under investigation
On Aug. 22, 2024, at approximately 8 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 76 Gas Station on Central Ave. in McKinleyville following a report of a robbery.
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Shooting investigation leads to multiple arrests in Loleta
On Aug. 15, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to Bear River Casino in Loleta following reports of a possible shooting nearby.
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Theft report leads to pursuit in Blue Lake
On Aug. 12, 2024, at approximately 10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a theft report involving over $10,000 worth of equipment from a construction yard in the 1200 block of Hatchery Rd. in Blue Lake.
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Disturbance at Trinidad casino leads to arrest of suspect
On Aug. 2, 2024, at about 9 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were dispatched to the Cher-Ae Heights Casino in Trinidad following a report of a disturbance.
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Arrest made after disturbance in Petrolia
On Aug. 3, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were dispatched to the 42000 block of Mattole Rd. in Petrolia following a report of a disturbance.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office investigates possible homicide attempt
On June 27, 2024, at approximately 3:27 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a possible homicide attempt involving a firearm on the 900 block of Tish Tang Rd. in Hoopa.
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Hill Fire prompts evacuations; some orders downgraded amid firefighting progress
On the evening of Monday, July 15, a lightning strike ignited the Hill Fire, which continues to burn south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage.
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Identities confirmed in fatal plane crash near Kneeland Airport
The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of two deceased individuals following a fatal plane crash near Kneeland Airport at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23.
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Two fatalities confirmed in plane crash near Kneeland Airport
On July 23 at approximately 11:15 AM, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputies, Fire Services, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were dispatched to Kneeland Airport following reports of a fire and possible aircraft crash.
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Hill Fire prompts evacuations and road closures south of Willow Creek
The Hill Fire, ignited by a lightning strike on Monday evening, continues to burn south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage. As a result, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Order for several zones: HUM-E077-A, HUM-E077-C, HUM-E077-B, and HUM-E076-A. Residents already evacuated from these zones are not permitted to return. Those remaining should evacuate immediately.
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Hill Fire prompts evacuations; warnings issued for several zones
Monday evening, a lightning strike ignited the Hill Fire, which continues to burn south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office investigates homicide near Bridgeville
On July 14, 2024, in the late evening, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 27000 block of Highway 36 near Bridgeville to investigate a report of a possible shooting. Deputies responded and located one deceased male. Melvin Portillo, age 20 of Sacramento, California, was subsequently arrested for homicide. There are no outstanding suspects or parties, and there is no danger or threat to the public.
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Hill Fire prompts evacuation orders and warnings in Humboldt County
Monday evening, a lightning strike ignited the Hill Fire, which is currently burning south of Willow Creek in the Mosquito Creek Drainage.
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Humboldt County conducts sex offender compliance sweep
Periodically between the end of May and the end of June, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office investigators conducted a sex offender registration compliance sweep throughout Humboldt County.
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Humboldt County Sheriff investigates dog attack in McKinleyville
On July 10, 2024, in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Airport Business Park in McKinleyville following a report of a dog attack.
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Bones found in Eel River possibly human; further investigation underway
On July 6, 2024, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of bones discovered in the South Fork of the Eel River near Redway. Upon initial investigation, photos were reviewed by the Coroner’s Office and determined unlikely to be human. A deputy responded to the scene, interviewed the witness, and collected the bone for further investigation.