The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man killed after being shot by deputies near Blue Lake on July 26 as Jared Randell Nelson, 35, of Eureka. A press release states Nelson was shot after firing a handgun at deputies who were pursuing him on foot and the “three HCSO deputies involved in the […]
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EPD Identifies Suspect Killed in Standoff
Eureka police have identified the man fatally shot by Humboldt County Deputy Sheriffs after a lengthy standoff yesterday as Daniel Martinez, 43, of Eureka. According to police, the incident began at about 5:45 a.m. with a report of a juvenile with a “significant laceration” to his neck who said he’d been assaulted by a family […]
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EPD: Suspect Shot After Hours-Long Standoff
Eureka police shot a suspect yesterday after he allegedly stabbed a juvenile, took several hostages and engaged in an hours-long standoff with officers. Police reported they were called to a residence in the 1400 block of Union Street around 5:45 a.m. yesterday after a report that a 12 year old had been stabbed. “Upon further […]
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Suspect Sought in Double Homicide
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man suspected in the shooting of four people at a Crane Street residence this morning in the Pine Hill area of Eureka that left two dead and two wounded. A 4-year-old child was at the scene but was not physically injured, according to a news release. […]
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Suspect Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run
A 29-year-old Arcata man has been arrested on suspicion of felony hit and run resulting in a death in connection with Wednesday’s early morning fatal collision on the 5000 block of Valley West Boulevard. According to an Arcata Police Department news release, Jose Luis Miranda-Osorio was identified as a suspect through video surveillance and witness […]
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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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Homicide Suspect Sought After Remains ID’d as Missing Hoopa Man
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified the remains found Aug. 20 as missing person Julius Barthel Tripp and have determined his death was a homicide. According to a news release, an arrest warrant has been issued for 18-year-old Bronson Moon Lewis Jr., who has been identified as a suspect in the case. “A cause […]
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HCDTF Arrests Suspect Who Already Has 13 Pending Cases
After weeks of surveillance, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Casey O’Leary Menanno on suspicion of possessing narcotics for sale. Meananno had already been alrady arrested three times this year and has 13 other pending cases from local law enforcement agencies where he’s suspected “in weapons, narcotics and […]
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Update: EPD Suspect Surrenders, in Custody and Being Evaluated by Mental Health
Update: Eureka Police Department responded to a report of a male vandalizing a wall on Waterfront drive near the Blue Ox Millworks building. When the first officer arrived, the suspect was allegedly swinging a machete “wildly.” He later barricaded himself near the Blue Ox Millworks after police found a backpack with a machete and an […]
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Suspect Sought in Arcata Credit Union Robbery
At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, a man robbed the Northern Redwood Federal Credit Union, which is located in the Valley West area of Arcata on the 1200 block of Guintoli Lane. According to Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahearn, the suspect walked up to a teller and presented a demand note. “[He] said he had a […]