"They said they do run into repeat offenders a bit more often with the changes due to Covid-19"

With inmates being released from jail due to changes instituted because of COVID 19 such as the emergency bail or not being booked into the jail, are Eureka police officers encountering more repeat offenders when they respond to calls.

Just from my observation and knowing the frequent flyers from the Courthouse, I could tell this is happening. Right now, not every call results in an arrest.

I checked in with EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell. She talked with a few officers. "They said they do run into repeat offenders a bit more often with the changes due to Covid-19."