"Excellent job by EPD patrol and POP Unit officers who arrested Charlie Kangas a short time ago after he fled from an officer in the area of Fairfield and West Hawthorne Streets."
"Kangas jumped several fences but was located hiding behind a nearby residence after a search involving several officers. "
"Kangas was wanted for attempted murder (664/187 PC) stemming from a recent stabbing in Eureka. Suspected methamphetamine and several needles found on him. As you can tell from his photo, Kangas wasn’t too happy after finding out what he was being arrested for."
"Kangas is one of Eureka’s serial crooks and our community is safer with him behind bars."
EPD Chief Steve Watson
EPD Press Release (February 22):
On February 15, 2018, at about 1:20 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 900 block of Broadway for the report of an assault with a deadly weapon that had just occurred. Officers found a male victim in the alley with stab wounds to his torso. The suspects were no longer on scene.
The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. Thanks to the immediate call to 911 by a witness and quick response from first responders, the victim’s injuries were treatable.
Based on surveillance and witness statements, officers were able to identify the primary suspect as 25 year old Charlie Kangas.
A warrant was issued for his arrest.
On February 21, 2018, at about 5:20 p.m., an officer attempted contact with Kangas near the 600 block of West Hawthorne Street. Kangas fled on foot but was ultimately taken into custody near Fairfield and Garland Streets.
He was in possession of suspected methamphetamine and hypodermic needles.
Kangas was transported and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for attempted murder, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting arrest.
Wow! Great photo! It is such a bummer to be held accountable for your crimes!
ReplyDeleteSNOWFLAKE loser. Throw the key away.
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