The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports that skeletal remains have been found on a Southern Humboldt property where a 76-year-old man who was reported missing by his neighbor lived. According to a news release, the remains found Dec. 18 during a search of the rural property involving search and rescue and a K-9 unit are […]
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Missing Man in Southern Humboldt
A search is ongoing in the Briceland area of Southern Humboldt after an older resident was reported missing. According to Samantha Karges of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, “Girard Regis Breen, age 76, was reported missing yesterday, Dec. 17, 2020, at about 5:20 p.m. by a neighbor. The property on which Breen lives in Briceland […]
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HCSO Investigating McKinleyville Missing Person
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a missing person report of a missing 48-year-old Sean Lance Hawkins, aka “Hawkeye,” of McKinleyville who was last seen on Dec. 4 in Eureka. Hawkin’s family reported him missing on Monday. According to the release, his vehicle was found unoccupied in a wooded area near Clam Beach Road and Dows […]
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Operation Santa Paws is On
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with local businesses to bring holiday cheer to Humboldt County shelter animals as part of Operation Santa Paws. “Operation Santa Paws is a holiday collection drive for shelter and rescue dogs, bringing needed toys, treats and supplies to our local animal rescues as well as to the Humboldt County […]
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UPDATE: Rescue Underway at North Jetty
UPDATE: The victim is being transported via a Coast Guard helicopter for medical treatment in unknown condition, according to the sheriff’s office. PREVIOUS: The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office reports a 67-year-old woman swept off the North Jetty today as high surf hits the area has been rescued from the water, with CPR being performed at […]
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HCSO Rescues Boat Stranded in Humboldt Bay
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a search and rescue call of a stranded boat in Humboldt Bay northwest of the Fields Landing boat launch. According to the report, three occupants on a boat were stuck in a mudflat in the bay and due to the boat’s location, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue vessel […]
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UPDATE: Homicide Investigation Into Shooting In Samoa
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of a McKinleyville man just before midnight Sunday in Samoa as a homicide and is asking for the public’s help. According to a news release, deputies responded to New Navy Base Road near the Milwaukee Memorial and found Perry Zebulon Bailey, 34, suffering from multiple […]
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Man Missing Near Manila Beach Found Safe, RHBB Reports
A man who went missing near Manila Beach north of Eureka last night has been found safe this morning and reunited with friends and family. Travis Privat and friends were having a bonfire down by the Manila Beach around 7 p.m. Saturday night. Privat walked a friend back to her car at the Montessori School around […]
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Woman Reported Missing Found Dead at Weitchpec Property
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 44-year-old woman who was found dead Nov. 5 at a property she owns in Weitchpec after deputies searched the area in response to a missing person report. According to a news release, no evidence of foul play was found at the scene. The HCSO […]
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Shots Fired Arrest in Eureka
A man was arrested early Saturday morning on the 4000 block of E Street for allegedly firing a shot and pointing a gun at another man who had been called to the home by a woman who asked for assistance in leaving. According to a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office release, deputies were called to the […]
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Texting 9-1-1 is Now Available in Humboldt County
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office announced today that texting 9-1-1 for emergencies is now available in unincorporated areas of Humboldt County, the city of Fortuna, Arcata, Humboldt State University and California Highway Patrol (other local cities will be launching Text to 9-1-1 capabilities soon). Calling 9-1-1 during an emergency is still the preferred way to ask […]
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Woman’s Remains Found at Garberville Brush Fire
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation after the burned remains of a woman were found Oct. 9 near Garberville on a South Fork Eel River bar. According to a news release, CalFire personnel responding to a brush fire discovered the remains after putting it out. “The remains were collected and an […]