Humboldt County
Recent News About Humboldt County
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Child found safe after cooperation between detectives and suspect
Previously missing child Thompson Thompson, age 4, was found safe on October 12 after a collaborative effort by detectives and the suspect led to the child's location being revealed.
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Humboldt County seeks help finding missing four-year-old
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating a missing child, Thompson Thompson, aged 4 from Hoopa. The child was reported missing by her legal guardian on October 9 after not being returned from a scheduled visit with her father, Peter Thompson, on October 5.
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Humboldt County prepares for International ShakeOut Day earthquake drill
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is urging the community to take part in International ShakeOut Day on October 17. This global event, recognized as the largest earthquake drill worldwide, will see millions practicing earthquake safety at 10:17 a.m.
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Pine Hill disturbance leads to arrest of Fortuna man
On October 7, at approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance report in the Pine Hill area. The incident occurred on Lloyd Street where a male, identified as Jeffrey Buckalew, aged 62 from Fortuna, was reportedly yelling and banging on a door before leaving.
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Search continues for missing man after stolen vehicle crash
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking public assistance in locating Dylan Stout, a 25-year-old from McKinleyville. Stout was last observed in the Kneeland area on September 27 at approximately 2:50 p.m. by an HCSO deputy during a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle that he was believed to be driving.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office investigates armed robbery in Eureka
On Monday, Sept. 30 at about 9 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Fairway Market on Herrick Ave. in Eureka.
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Humboldt County Sheriff's Office seeks help in decades-old missing person case
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in a missing persons case dating back to 1991.
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DisasterCon focuses on past emergencies' lessons for future planning
Emergency management professionals gathered in Blue Lake this week for DisasterCon, an annual two-day event focused on emergency preparedness. The event, previously known as TsunamiCon, centers on the impacts Humboldt County could face during significant disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
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Eureka man arrested for multiple crimes against minors
On Sept. 19 in the afternoon, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant and an arrest warrant on the 2900 block of Essex St., Eureka.
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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.