The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1, with Fifth District Supervisor Steve Madrone dissenting, to hire an independent, third-party to investigate allegations of workplace misconduct and delayed payments by the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The closed session vote this afternoon came as the board met to conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation or significant exposure […]
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EPD Captain On Leave Amid Investigation
One of the Eureka Police Department’s two captains has been placed on paid administrative leave. EPD Chief Steve Watson confirmed to the Journal that Capt. Patrick O’Neill is on leave, but declined to discuss why or in relation to what matter, saying he’s legally prohibited from doing so. “The penal code and evidence code prohibit […]
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HSU Investigating Another Hazing Incident in Men’s and Women’s Rugby Team
Just a week after Humboldt State University reported it is investigating an alleged hazing incident involving the softball team, the university is investigating another alleged hazing incident and possible violations of student and sports club codes of conduct involving the men’s and women’s rugby teams. The teams have both been placed on interim suspensions while all […]
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Humboldt State Investigation Hazing Involving Softball Team
Humboldt State University officials are investigating allegations of hazing involving the women’s softball team as well as other possible violations of student and athletic codes. The team has been placed on interim suspension, with all activities, including games scheduled for next week, on hold while the investigation is underway, according to a news release. “Hazing […]
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UPDATED: Two EPD Officers on Leave, Investigation Underway into Report of Offensive Text Exchanges
Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson placed two officers on administrative leave Wednesday after the Sacramento Bee published an article about obscene, denigrating and sometimes violent texts reportedly exchanged by them and others in their squad over several months in 2020. In a letter to the community, the chief said he had not been aware of […]
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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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UPDATE: State AG Closes Probe into Public Administrator’s Office
The California Attorney General’s Office has indicated it will not pursue criminal charges following an investigation into the handling of estates overseen by the county’s Public Administrator’s Office that began in August of 2017. The Public Administrator’s Office, which came under the umbrella of the Humboldt Sheriff’s Office following a merger with the coroner’s office […]
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APD Searching for Suspects in Robbery
The Arcata Police Department is searching for two suspects in a strong-arm robbery who fled in a black Nissan Rogue. According to APD Detective Sgt. Chris Ortega, at about 12:51 p.m., his department received a report of the crime and responded to a motel in the 4800 block of Valley West in Arcata where they […]
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting Incident
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday on the 19500 block of State Highway 36. Sheriff deputies responded to a report of shots fired during a disturbance. An adult male was injured and was transported to a hospital before deputies arrived. the extent to his injuries and condition is […]
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Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death of Woman Found Near Kneeland Road
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman’s body was found by a motorist down an embankment at a Kneeland Road turnout on the evening of Aug. 30. According to a news release, the woman has been identified as 32-year-old Tawny Deann James. An autopsy is scheduled for Sept. 3. “This is an […]
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UPDATE: Reward Offered in Dog Cruelty Case
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has offered $5,000 for information regarding the Samoa animal cruelty case of a female dog who was found gravely wounded. Along with PETA, a local animal advocate who regularly donates to the Humboldt County Animal Shelter has pledged an additional $1,000 for information leading to the conviction of […]
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Dog Found Shot in Samoa
Humboldt County Animal Control is seeking help from the public in investigating an animal cruelty case after a dog was found with several gunshots wounds in Samoa. Due to the injuries, the dog was euthanized. According to a news release, a community member found the female dog at the ATV Staging Area on Bunker Road […]