One man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of another man who was found outside a residence on the 100 block of Sixth Street in Alderpoint with what appeared to be a gunshot wound just before 5 a.m. today. “While investigating, the sheriff’s office received information that a vehicle […]
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Officials Hopeful Jail COVID-19 Outbreak is Contained
Officials are hopeful they have the COVID-19 outbreak at the Humboldt County jail contained. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges told the Journal in a Dec. 27 email that while a total of 36 inmates have tested positive for the virus amid the current outbreak, all were from a single housing unit and no one else […]
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Hoopa Man Arrested for Alleged Fentanyl Sale Tied to Woman’s Fatal Overdose
Yesterday, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Hoopa resident James Charles Williamson II on suspicion of manslaughter, possession of fentanyl for sale and transportation of fentanyl for sale after the Humboldt County Drug Task Force launched an investigation into the fatal overdose of a Weitchpec woman in November. According to the press release, on […]
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34 People Infected in County Jail COVID Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak at the Humboldt County jail has now grown to infect 28 inmates and six correctional officers after a dozen more inmates tested positive for the virus over the weekend. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges said in an email to the Journal the outbreak remains isolated in a single housing unit […]
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Six More Jail Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19
Another six Humboldt County jail inmates tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday amid an outbreak that has now infected 21 people, including six correctional officers. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges said in an email to the Journal that all the inmates who tested positive yesterday were in the same housing unit as the other […]
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HumCo Jail Outbreak Infects at Least 15 People
At least nine inmates at the Humboldt County jail have tested positive for COVID-19 as the Sheriff’s Office works to contain on outbreak. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Samantha Karges said in an email to the Journal that the inmates — who all reside in the same housing unit — have been relocated to the jail’s medical […]
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HCSO Launches New Evacuation Mapping Tool
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new evacuation mapping tool website called Zonehaven AWARE that categorizes Humboldt County neighborhoods into specific zones to be used by first responders to determine necessary evacuations in the event of an emergency. “We are so happy to offer this incredible preparedness tool to our community,” Humboldt County […]
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Help Name HCSO’s New K-9
Humboldt County residents can vote to help choose the name of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office’s new K-9 deputy. Residents can choose from “Red,” “Knox,” “Denali” and “Uno,” and have until Monday, Dec. 13, to vote on their favorite name here. The names were submitted by HCSO staff and were inspired by our Humboldt community. […]
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SECOND UPDATE: All Clear at Suspected Bomb Scene
SECOND UPDATE: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has given the all-clear at the scene. #finalupdate Suspicious device rendered safe, not found to contain explosive components. Residents may return to normal activities. K Street will be opening shortly. pic.twitter.com/TuZ8GMPT2r — HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) November 9, 2021 UPDATE: One building at Third and L streets, near where a […]
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Students Stage Walkouts on Three Local Campuses to Support Sexual Assault Survivors
Students walked out of class on at least three Humboldt County high school campuses this morning to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault. Most wearing white and many holding signs, students at Fortuna, Eureka and McKinleyville high schools participated in the planned walkouts, with Fortuna and McKinleyville students marching the streets surrounding their […]
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Eureka Resident, 35, Identified as Man Fatally Shot Last Week by CHP
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office today identified the man fatally shot on Mad River Road as 35-year-old Eureka resident Charles David Chivrell, who died after being struck by a single round from a CHP rifle, according to an incident update. According to the HCSO release, CHP officer Michael Griffin, who has eight years of experience […]
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FOURTH UPDATE: Suspect in McKinleyville Standoff Surrenders
FOURTH UPDATE: A McKinleyville standoff involving an armed Arcata man who was being sought by authorities ended just before 1:30 p.m. after Matthew Dilley surrendered his gun and was later taken into custody. A shelter in place advisory from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office that went out to local residents has been lifted. According to […]