EPD arrests Blake Richardson and juvenile for vandalism and conspiracy after investigating "derogatory and racial slurs" being spray painted on two vehicles and a residence

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Blake Richardson has two convictions in traffic cases and one open case for a request for a restraining order from Docia Johnson. She is the mother of Richardson's ex. Dakota Wilkins was arrested a day after Richardson and the juvenile.

EPD press release:

On Wednesday, August 7, at approximately 9:15 pm, Eureka Police Department Officers responded to a report of a vandalism which just occurred on the 1700 block of S Street. 

Upon arrival, officers  discovered someone had sprayed painted derogatory and racial slurs on two vehicles and on a residence. Officers later located and arrested an adult and a juvenile suspect. 

The juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall for felony vandalism and conspiracy.  18 year old Blake Richardson of Eureka, was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for felony vandalism and conspiracy. This is an active and ongoing investigation that will include determining if this incident meets the elements of a hate crime.

8/9 update:

On Thursday, August 8th at approximately 10:30 p.m., Dakota Wilkins (age 18 from Arcata) was identified in the vandalism case from 8/7/2024. The suspect admitted to conspiring and taking part in the vandalism and was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for felony vandalism and conspiracy.