Retiring Fortuna Police Chief Dobberstein Recognized for His Service by California Police Chiefs Association
Dobberstein will retire Friday, January 17.
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Investigation Ongoing After Reported Attempted Kidnapping of Child, Says Sheriff’s Office; No Crime Believed to Have Happened
“[A]t this time, it is believed that the man was possibly an intoxicated passerby who gave the child a fist bump as he strolled through the neighborhood.”
Read more[UPDATE 12:33 p.m.] Driver Flees on Foot From Vehicle Pursued by Law Enforcement Near Arcata This Morning
One officer said to the dispatcher over the scanner that the driver being pursued threw something out of his vehicle by the overcrossing near Guintoli Lane.
Read moreTree Across 101 Near Orick Blocked Both Lanes
A tree fell across Hwy 101 about mile marker 125 north of Orick about 5:45 p.m.
Read more[UPDATE 1:57 p.m] Blood, Major Damage to Vehicle, But No Driver Found at Crash Scene Near Honeydew Exit Last Night
“It was an end over end rollover…This thing was completely smashed. Seatbelt was worn and airbag was deployed. …We checked both sides of the highway but didn’t find anything.”
Read moreMotorhome Pulling Vehicle That is Fully Engulfed in Fire Near Myers Flat
The motorhome was pulling a car that was “fully engulfed” in flames traveling northbound on Hwy 101 north of Myers Flat.
Read more[UPDATE 10:52 a.m.] Missing Father and Son Mushroom Hunters Located
According to a tweet from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, [The] missing mushroom hunters have been found safe after a long, wet night in the woods. More information to follow. Gavin McFarlin and his nine-year-old son, Kieran McFarlin, were last seen Saturday at 11:33 a.m. The two had gone hunting for mushrooms in the Big Lagoon area. Their vehicle was
Read more[UPDATE 10 a.m.: Good News!] Nine-Year-Old and Father Missing Near Big Lagoon, Search Ongoing
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“Search and Rescue personnel remained on scene throughout the night and, with the assistance of the Sheriff’s Posse, are continuing a full search this morning, January 12.”
Read more[UPDATE Sunday] Ongoing Search for Two Lost Mushroom Hunters Near Big Lagoon
The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help.
Read moreBuster Lost After Car Crash
“[H]e’s a good boy…with your help, I know we can see that he gets home, please.”
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