Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Recent News About Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
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Sheriff opposes release of violent sexual offender into Humboldt County community
Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal has publicly opposed the proposed release of Richard Stobaugh, a convicted serial rapist and sexually violent predator, into the Manila community.
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Public safety Sunday event to engage Humboldt County community on April 13
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, collaborating with McKinleyville High School, McKinleyville Ace Hardware, and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce, will host Public Safety Sunday.
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Suspected shoplifter in McKinleyville arrested for narcotics offenses
A man suspected of shoplifting in McKinleyville, California, was apprehended on March 28 after authorities discovered him in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
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Humboldt County police arrest man for illegal cannabis cultivation in Eureka
Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) executed a search warrant on March 26 at around 8 a.m. to investigate illegal indoor cannabis activity on the 1800 block of Freshwater Rd. in Eureka.
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Missing person David Taylor found deceased in vehicle in Briceland
A deceased man found in an overturned vehicle in Briceland has been identified through an autopsy.
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Humboldt inmate recaptured after escape from work crew
On March 18, Christian Murphy, a 28-year-old inmate from the Humboldt County Correctional Facility, walked away from his work crew in Eureka.
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Sheriff's office seeks relatives of human remains found on Clam Beach
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is seeking relatives of human remains discovered in 1998 at Clam Beach, near the mouth of Little River.
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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announces Public Safety Sunday event
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is organizing a community event named Public Safety Sunday in collaboration with McKinleyville High School, McKinleyville Ace Hardware, and the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce.
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Humboldt County Sheriff arrests woman after finding drugs during vehicle search
On March 12, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office noticed a suspicious vehicle parked on Herrick Avenue in Eureka.
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Probation search uncovers drugs and illegal dumping in McKinleyville
On March 5, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office carried out a probation search at a residence on the 1700 block of Murray Road in McKinleyville.
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Humboldt County arrest: felon found with illegal firearm and drugs
On March 4, at approximately 11:20 a.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy conducted a vehicle investigation near Brennan Mountain Road in Willow Creek.
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Samoa resident arrested for false ID and meth possession
On March 3, 2025, a Humboldt County Sheriff's deputy on patrol in Samoa encountered a man walking along Vance Avenue and Pedro Lane.
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Sheriff's office arrests suspect for multiple burglaries in Blue Lake
On February 28, a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a report of a vandalized vehicle on the 400 block of 1st Ave. in Blue Lake.
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North Coast residents prepare for annual tsunami drill on March 26
Residents of Humboldt, Del Norte, and Mendocino counties are set to engage in the annual North Coast Tsunami Drill on March 26 at 11 a.m. The event is organized by the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) and aims to...
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Humboldt County seeks public input for hazard mitigation plan update
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) is working with 25 local jurisdictions to update the Humboldt County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
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Humboldt County seeks help locating missing woman under unknown circumstances
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Marian Robinson, a 22-year-old resident of Scotia.
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Humboldt County Sheriff seeks help identifying vandalism suspect
On January 25, Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were alerted to a vandalism incident involving several patrol cars and the correctional facility building.
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Garberville woman arrested for meth possession following routine patrol
On January 28, 2025, Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were patrolling Redwood Drive in Garberville when they noticed a vehicle towing a travel trailer parked on the roadside.
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Sheriff's office arrests two in McKinleyville drug-related search
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to numerous complaints from community members about criminal activity at a residence on the 1500 block of Murray Road in McKinleyville.
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High-speed chase ends in arrest of Hydesville man
On January 27, around 5 p.m., a deputy from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office observed a blue Ford Mustang speeding eastbound on Highway 36 in the Carlotta area.