A multi-car collision happened about 11:10 a.m. at the intersection of Henderson and H Streets in Eureka. One woman has facial injuries. An ambulance is responding to a Code 3 (with lights and siren). H is closed at Henderson. UPDATE 11:50 a.m.: Video from Melinda Riley According to our reporter Mark McKenna who spoke to […]
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Stabbing in Arcata Last Night
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stabbing in Arcata last night. According to the report, a 28-year-old man was stabbed while riding his skateboard by two unknown suspects on Upper Bay Road. He was transported to a local hospital by a friend and is expected to survive his injuries. The stabbing […]
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UPDATE: Vegetation Fire Northwest of Pecwan
A vegetation fire is burning off the north end of Highway 169 and threatening multiple structures near the community of Johnson northwest of Pecwan, according to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Paul Savona. The call came in about 4:07 p.m., he said. “Aircraft are currently at the scene of a 1/4 to 1/2 acre fire,” he […]
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Suspect Sought After Arcata Assault
CPR is in progress after a man was hit over the head with a wine bottle about 4:30 p.m. in the 4900 block of Van Dyke Court in the Arcata area, according to the first reports coming over the scanner. The suspect, according to radio traffic from law enforcement, has left the scene on a […]
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SECOND UPDATE: Fortuna Motel Barricade Situation Resolved
SECOND UPDATE: The Fortuna Police Department reports via Facebook that the situation has been resolved and the suspect is in custody. PREVIOUS: Fortuna Police are asking residents in the vicinity of the 500 block of South Fortuna Boulevard between 1st and 2nd Streets to shelter in place. “The department is currently working in active police […]
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Coroner Called to Eureka Crash Scene
A bicyclist was reportedly killed in a crash on Broadway at West Wabash in Eureka this morning, according to reports over the scanner. The bicyclist collided with a white van at about 10:45 a.m. The victim was partially under the vehicle when the first officer arrived on scene, according to the officer’s report over the […]
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Update: Redwood Fire at 102 Acres, 50 Percent Containment
UPDATE: According to a release from Cal Fire, the Redwood fire is now at 102 acres and is at 50 percent containment. The fire is located in the Redwood House Road area of Carlotta. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. CalFire is advising residents to stay away from the area because of […]
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APD Arrested Suspect from Last Night’s Pursuit
Officers from Arcata Police took a suspect into custody this morning who was wanted for multiple counts of allegedly breaking vehicle windows and for fleeing law enforcement in pursuit through city streets, out Highway 255, and into a field before fleeing on foot. Officers weren’t able to locate the suspect at that time. However, Sgt. […]
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Felony Hit and Run in Eureka
A person is injured and unconscious but still breathing after a vehicle struck them at A Street on Fourth Street in Eureka and fled about 6:10 p.m. An EPD officer is on the scene with the victim who is still on the road. An ambulance was asked to respond to Code 3 (with lights and […]
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Robbery at Bayshore Mall
The Eureka Police Department is looking for two white male adults and a woman in a white 2003 Chevy Tahoe after a robbery at the Bayshore Mall around 2 p.m. The vehicle reportedly headed south on Broadway after the robbery. One of the suspects had a knife and the other may have a firearm, according […]
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Crash by the Bayshore Mall
About 5:45 p.m., two vehicles collided at the Bayshore Mall. Southbound traffic is backed up from Truesdale to Vigo on Broadway with both lanes closed. But northbound traffic is open though slightly slowed. Southbound traffic is being diverted through the mall.
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Head-on Crash on Samoa Bridge
Humboldt Bay Battalion Chief Chris Emmons said four patients were taken to the hospital with moderate and major injuries after a Dodge truck and a SUV collided head on while crossing the Samoa Bridge just before 4 p.m. The road was temporarily closed in both directions but one lane is now open and both will […]