Humboldt County
Recent News About Humboldt County
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Traffic stop in Loleta leads to drug seizure and arrest
On December 18, a traffic stop in Loleta led to the arrest of Ryan Hill, age 39, from Ferndale.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office investigates illegal cannabis sales
On December 12, 2024, deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) executed two search warrants.
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Humboldt authorities seek public help to locate attempted homicide suspect
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating Michael Cady, 34, of McKinleyville.
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Body found in Humboldt Bay identified as missing Eureka woman
On December 10, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a body floating near a dock in Humboldt Bay.
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Traffic stop uncovers illegal firearm and drugs; suspect faces multiple charges
On December 5, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle near Fern Street and Vista Drive in Eureka.
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Humboldt County Animal Shelter hosts annual holiday fundraiser
The Humboldt County Animal Shelter is hosting its 20th Annual Holiday Fundraiser to support local animals in need of emergency medical care.
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of felon with weapons in McKinleyville
On December 2, at approximately 7 p.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop in McKinleyville on Central Avenue due to a vehicle's expired registration.
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Critical incident video released for April 25 deputy-involved shooting
On April 25, 2024, a deputy-involved shooting took place in the Eureka area.
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Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Arcata
On December 3, around 8:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop near Highway 101 and Sunset Avenue due to a vehicle's expired registration.
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Earthquake strikes off Humboldt County coast; assessments continue
Assessments are ongoing after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore of Humboldt County on December 5, 2024.
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Humboldt County responds to 7.0 magnitude earthquake; power outages persist
Response efforts are ongoing after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck offshore of Humboldt County this morning.
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Curtis Lawson arrested after fleeing police; drugs found
On December 1, at approximately 8 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence on Larson Heights Road near Blue Lake.
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Ace Hardware theft leads to arrest of Blue Lake resident
On December 1, around 3 p.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office were called to Ace Hardware on Central Avenue in McKinleyville following a report of theft.
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Two arrested for alleged theft of fencing in McKinleyville
On November 16, around 9 a.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of fencing theft on Central Avenue in McKinleyville.
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McKinleyville gas station incident leads to arrest
On November 22, Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies responded to a disturbance at the Chevron gas station on Central Ave. in McKinleyville.
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Humboldt County braces for continued impact from atmospheric river storm
Starting on November 19, Humboldt County and surrounding regions in the Pacific Northwest have been affected by an atmospheric river intensified by a bomb cyclone.
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Blue Lake man identified in fatal electrocution incident
On November 2, the Humboldt County Sheriff-Coroner's office responded to a death investigation at an abandoned power plant in Blue Lake.
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Atmospheric river impacts Humboldt County with severe weather conditions
On November 19, Humboldt County and nearby areas in the Pacific Northwest were affected by an atmospheric river intensified by a bomb cyclone.
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Humboldt County advises preparation as storms bring power outages and fallen trees
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is advising residents to stay prepared for ongoing storm impacts throughout the week.
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Suicide attempt under investigation at Humboldt County Correctional Facility
At 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, Michael Garcia, a 47-year-old resident of Bakersfield, was discovered in his cell at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility (HCCF) after an apparent suicide attempt.