Investigation Underway for Ongoing Threatening Phone Calls Targeting Humboldt Schools and Businesses

Press release from the Arcata Police Department: 

The Arcata Police Department, in conjunction with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Eureka Police Department, Fortuna Police Department and other regional partners, are investigating a string of on-going threatening phone calls to schools and businesses throughout the county.

From January 2025 to present, the adult male suspect has called over 20 schools and businesses making threats resulting in lock-down protocols and law enforcement responses.

The suspect, who resides out of state, has been identified and Arcata Police Detectives are seeking a warrant for his arrest.

If your school or business receives threats, please contact your law-enforcement agency of jurisdiction and follow your threat assessment policies and procedures. The Arcata Police Department has been in contact with our school district partners and will respond to assess and investigate each incident occurring in the City of Arcata.

If you have any information pertaining to this case, please contact the Arcata Police Department’s Investigations Unit at 707-822-2428, or, your law-enforcement agency of jurisdiction.

Earlier: [Update: Grant Elementary the Latest Threat Target] Sunny Brae Middle School Lockdown Believed to be Linked to Ongoing Series of School Threats