Alabama native Peter Samuel Triantos identified as victim in Arcata homicide

The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a homicide occurring in Arcata on Oct. 25, 2018 as that of 26-year-old Peter Samuel Triantos.

Convicted felon sits on porch with loaded firearm after allegedly brandishing the firearm at a neighbor

On July 29, 2018, at about 7 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of Buhne Street in King Salmon for the report of a man brandishing a firearm and making criminal threats to a neighbor. 

No bail for mother arrrested for "willfully causing or permitting a child to suffer great bodily injury or death"

On 06-20-2018 at approximately 1:38 PM, Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a reported coroners case involving an small child at Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, California.

GPS tracker results in stolen vehicle from Fortuna being located in real time

On June 13, 2018, at about 2:30 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received information that a vehicle stolen from a Fortuna business was on Apple Lane in Redway. The stolen vehicle was outfitted with an owner-installed GPS tracker.

"Chief Ehle’s leadership will allow our existing personnel to maintain their current focus and his experience will provide opportunities for the department to grow."

The City of Arcata announced today that Richard “Rick” Ehle has been appointed Arcata Police Department’s Interim Chief of Police.

Fortuna Police BOLO for 2018 Dodge ProMaster Cargo Van that is stolen

Fortuna Police shared a BOLO from Redding Police Department.

James Jesse Richardson sentenced to 78 months in state prison for armed home invasion in Laytonville, has four prior felony convictions

The first of three wannabe thieves who attempted an armed robbery to get marijuana and money at a Laytonville home in November 2017 was sentenced to state prison Wednesday morning in the Mendocino County Superior Court.

Arcata School District threat determined a hoax

On 5/7/18 at about 5:40 PM, the Arcata Police Department was notified of an e-mailed threat sent to the Arcata School District.