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Humboldt County Drug Task Force Seizes Firearms and Narcotics in Eureka; Arrest Warrant Issued for Convicted Felon
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On July 24th, 2024, Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force served a search warrant...
Vehicle vs. Bicyclist Collision Near Eureka Mall
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the 800 block of West Harris Street in Eureka for a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian around 10:40 a.m. Traffic on both sides of the Eureka Mall, where the collision was reported to have occurred, appeared to be congested, West Henderson Street on the north side of the shopping mall remains congested at this time.
[UPDATE: Found] Eureka Police Seek Public’s Help in Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Boy
The Eureka Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Damian Robert-Lewis, a 13-year-old boy who has been missing since this morning. Damian reportedly left his house following an argument and has not returned. Authorities are concerned for his safety and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Pilot and passenger in deadly Humboldt County plane crash identified
(FOX40.COM) — A plane that originated from McClellan Airport on Tuesday and flew to Humboldt County crashed, killing its two occupants, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Pilot Gabriel Kulp, 49, of Grass Valley, and passenger Thomas Smith, 60, of Carmichael, crashed around 11:15 a.m. near Kneeland Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and […]
HCDTF Arrests One with Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Cocaine, and a Firearm
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:. On July 15, 2024, Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) Agents served a search warrant on...
Cal Fire continuing to make progress on Hill Fire
EUREKA, Calif. — According to Cal Fire, so far five fire fighters have been injured battling the Hill Fire. "The normal injuries that we do have on fires are going to be twisted ankles, heat exhaustion, things of those nature, but all of them are not in critical condition at this time," said Cal Fire Deputy Chief Lucas Spelman who also says some buildings have been damaged in the Hill Fire.
Law Enforcement Showed a ‘Lack of Effective Planning and Command’ Responding to Cal Poly Humboldt Protests, Independent Review Finds
Law enforcement’s clash with pro-Palestinian protestors at Cal Poly Humboldt on April 22 revealed a lack of effective planning and command, according to an independent review conducted by OIR Group, the Long Beach-based entity that serves as the City of Eureka’s Independent Police Auditor (“IPA”). Of...
Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department crew helping contain Hill Fire
EUREKA, Calif. — The Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department is also doing their part to help contain the Hill Fire. Hawkins Bar Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Todd Wright says Monday, July 22, was the busiest the Hawkins Bar water tender has been on this assignment as they were set up drafting at a pond, barely filling fast enough to keep up with the number of engines coming to get water.
Arcata Fire Snuffs Small Mystery Blaze in the Manila Dunes This Afternoon
Today at 2:40 P.M. all three of Arcata Fire’s engines responded to a wildland fire in the Manila Dunes. The first AFD engine arrived on scene to find approximately a 20’x20’ section of hilly, forested area on fire with an active column of smoke. All three AFD...
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