A male subject named Michael Matthew Black was arrested following threats made against another individual. According to Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies, Black had threatened the individual with a hatchet at a residence on Berry Road in Trinidad. The deputies located Black's truck at his residence after he had left the scene. Black had a history of threatening individuals with weapons and displaying aggressive behavior in recent weeks. Due to this pattern of behavior, deputies had probable cause to arrest Black for Criminal Threats and other criminal charges. During...
Authorities in Humboldt County have arrested a man following a domestic violence incident in Westhaven. The incident took place on April 8, 2024, when deputies responded to a report at Clam Beach Road in McKinleyville. The female victim, who had visible injuries to her face, identified the suspect as Bobby Lee Ganfield, someone she was in a dating relationship with.After the assault, the victim managed to escape to Clam Beach Road where she sought help from deputies. Ganfield attempted to evade capture by running into a wooded area but was soon located and arrested...
"The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services has been informed that the reported damages related to the January 2024 flooding events did not meet the high federal requirements for individual or financial assistance.""Individuals who experienced flood damage to their home or business are strongly encouraged to work with their insurance provider(s) to file a claim for repairs if they have delayed doing so.""The Office of Emergency Services encourages residents to work with an insurance provider to obtain homeowners or renters insurance if you do not have...
Dellena Wyatt has been located safe.In December of 2023, the family of 36-year-old Dellena Wyatt reported her as a missing person. They had not seen or heard from her since the summer of 2022. She was last seen in the Alderpoint area. Wyatt is described as 5’ 4” tall, 150 lbs, blond/strawberry colored hair, and hazel eyes. She may be suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues and is possibly living a transient lifestyle.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office had asked for the public’s help in locating Wyatt, with Investigator Mike Fridley's contact number provided...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Humboldt County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.
In the early hours of March 31, 2024, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an interrupted burglary in the 500 block of Pacific Ct. in Trinidad. They found a homeowner detaining the suspect in the front yard of the residence.The suspect was identified as 65-year-old James Kelly. The homeowners informed deputies that they were alerted by their dogs barking and the sound of their sliding glass door being opened before discovering Kelly attempting to exit their property.Following an investigation, James Kelly was arrested by deputies and taken to the...
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating 36-year-old Dellena Wyatt, who was reported missing by her family in December of 2023. Wyatt has not been seen or heard from since the summer of 2022 and was last spotted in the Alderpoint area.Described as 5’ 4” tall, 150 lbs., with blond/strawberry colored hair and hazel eyes, Wyatt may be experiencing undiagnosed mental health issues and could be living a transient lifestyle. The Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information on Wyatt's whereabouts to contact Investigator Mike...