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Humboldt jail inmate in stable condition after suicide attempt

Humboldt Online Editor — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:36:39 +0000

An inmate of the Humboldt County jail reportedly attempted to commit suicide Friday night, and was transferred to a hospital for treatment. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, the 26-year-old inmate was on the fifth floor of the

Trinidad in talks with Sheriff’s Office about law enforcement services

Humboldt Online Editor — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:00:07 +0000

Following the resignation of Trinidad Police Chief Ken Thrailkill earlier this week, the city is looking into establishing formal interim services with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office until the city council can find a replacement.

Two men sought in Eureka home invasion assault

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:31:08 +0000

Two men have been identified as suspects in an assault where a man was beaten in his own home. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Jackson Arnold Parrott, 30, and Michael Stephen McKean, 48, are suspected of beating a man in his Carlotta

Southern California man arrested in Humboldt County for alleged meth possession

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:25:34 +0000

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a Southern California man Saturday night after allegedly finding him in possession of 30 grams of methamphetamine.

Residents help rescue injured McKinleyville man from Trinity River after auto accident

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:21:11 +0000

In the pouring rain, Willow Creek resident Josh Paik-Nicely ran down a mountainside and dove into the Trinity River to save a man he didn’t know. Paik-Nicely went after McKinleyville resident and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kenny

Third suspect arrested in missing McKinleyville man case

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:08 +0000

A third suspect in the case of a missing McKinleyville man who is believed to be dead was arrested Saturday after she contacted the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and made arrangements to turn herself in, officials said Monday.

Another arrested, one more suspect sought in case of missing McKinleyville man Jerry George

Humboldt Online Editor — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:52:23 +0000

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested one additional suspect Friday and is seeking another in connection to the apparent killing of McKinleyville resident Jerry George, who has been missing since January.

Murder arrest made in case missing McKinleyville man Jerry George

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:28:02 +0000

A resident of the home where missing McKinleyville man Jerry George was last seen was arrested Monday on suspicion of murder. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said investigators and members of the Eureka Police Department’s Problem

Humboldt County seeks grant for beach deputies

Humboldt Online Editor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:10:55 +0000

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is in the process of applying for grant funding through the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Program to support beach enforcement.

Private Property Near Fieldbrook Searched for Missing Jerry George

Humboldt Online Editor — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:29:16 +0000

Detectives and deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office spent Wednesday morning searching some private property near Fieldbrook while following a lead in the disappearance of Jerry George, a McKinleyville man last seen in late January.

Rash of burglaries hits Cutten

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:25:48 +0000

In the last few weeks thieves have targeted unlocked garages in Cutten, at times making off with motorcycles that had the keys left in them. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said about a dozen burglaries have occurred, with the thieves

Another suspicious device found in Arcata

Humboldt Online Editor — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:07:35 +0000

For the second time in a week, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was called out to Arcata to deal with a suspicious-looking device.

McKinleyville man missing since Thursday

Humboldt Online Editor — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:07 +0000

The girlfriend of a McKinleyville man reported him missing after he failed to return home from a friend’s house Thursday night. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Jerry George, 29, was reported missing Friday.

NO DEATHS, NO INURIES, LOTS OF BROKEN STUFF

Humboldt Online Editor — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:35:39 +0000

Below is a press release just issued by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Services:

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office

Office of Emergency Services

826 Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95501

Date: January 9, 2010 From: Brenda Godsey, PIO

(707) 268-2503

Subject: Earthquake

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At 4:48 this afternoon a significant earthquake occurred on the North Coast. The preliminary reports from the US Geological Survey indicate the earthquake’s magnitude was 6.5 and the epicenter was 20 miles WNW of Ferndale.

As Director of Emergency Service, Sheriff Gary Philp has declared a Local Emergency. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Office of Emergency Services has activated an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Staff in the EOC are continuing to gather information from personnel in the field.

Preliminary reports are as follows:

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has received NO reports of injury.

The Sheriff’s Office has received reports of some property damage that includes fallen traffic signals and broken windows.

There are approximately 29,000 customers without power in Humboldt County.

There are several gas line ruptures and water line interruptions throughout the county, with fire personnel responding to all reports.

There are reports of some chimneys down, broken glass, light fixtures falling, and downed tress and power lines.

Citizens are reminded NEVER to touch any power line. Do not assume the power is off because the line has fallen.

Aftershocks are common and citizens should be on alert to this possibility.

Additionally, the information in this release is preliminary. This is a changing situation and the information will change accordingly.

News media can contact the Public Information Officer at (707) 268-2503.

GARY PHILP

Sheriff

OES Director

More arrested in ongoing burglary investigation

Humboldt Online Editor — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:58:51 +0000

Two more arrests were made in an ongoing burglary investigation that saw its first arrests in December. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said deputies served two warrants Tuesday in connection to Douglas and Ruth Boltzen, who were