News, nature, and community throughout the Emerald Triangle
Should this be titled Garberville Man Arrested for Talking to Invisible Friend? Humboldt Co. Sheriff’s Dept. Press Release: On 06-19-2012, approximately 2:00 a.m. two Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling in the Garberville Area, when they drove behind the United States Post Office building. As they drove into the parking lot they saw a man hanging halfway out a
Read moreUPDATE, JULY 11: No charges filed yet. ### Fortuna Police Dept. Press Release: FORTUNA, CA – The Fortuna Police Department received a report of a male subject taking photographs of a four year old female near an apartment complex located in the 1000 block of Loni Drive (Fortuna). Officers responded and contacted the four year old as well as the
Read moreHumboldt Co. Sheriff’s Press Release: On 06-10-2012, approximately 1:45 a.m. two Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were driving in a marked patrol car on Redwood Drive, Garberville when they spotted Christian Paige Hernandez, 20years old, from Garberville. The deputies knew that Hernandez was wanted on a felony warrant and two misdemeanor warrants. All the warrants were for possession of illicit drugs.
Read more“The only way you can be an outlaw is to be honest,” claims Erin who rode along with her friend Bess to sell some pounds in the Bay Area this last year. Selling cannabis is a way of life for many here on the North Coast of California but recently those who grow and sell marijuana appear to wind
Read moreFortuna Police Dept. Press Release: On 6-4-2012 at approximately 0050 hours, an officer with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the area of the National 9 Inn at 819 Main Street for the report of a male subject causing a disturbance and exposing himself. Upon arrival in the area, officers were unable to locate anyone matching the description given
Read moreThe dramatic story of how two young men robbed others of 14 lbs of marijuana while wearing body armor and carrying an AK-47 and a .45 pistol ended in the conviction of one for the murder of the other today. According to the 2009 Press Release, Shortly before 11:00 last night the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a report of
Read moreSome press releases beg for more of the story to come out…. Mendocino Co. Sheriff Press Release: On 5-25-2012 a Warden from the California Department of Fish and Game was called to investigate environmental damage at 35750 Etsel Ridge Road in Covelo. A citizen, 66 year-old Jerry Tergis of Covelo assisted the Game Warden by leading him to the scene
Read moreFortuna Police Dept Press Release: FORTUNA, CA – On Memorial Day, the Fortuna Police Department, along with several agencies throughout the State of California, conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol. As a result of this operation, 25 drivers were stopped for various vehicle code violations, 8 drivers were issued citations, two were arrested for driving while unlicensed and three vehicles were
Read morePress release from the Fortuna Police Dept. On May 19, 2012 at 6:20pm, officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to Four Star Mini Storage located in the 200 block of North Fortuna Boulevard for a report of a burglary.Upon arrival, officers discovered that numerous firearms, ammunition, a small safe containing cash and silver liberty coins had been taken from
Read moreOkay, you probably heard the rumors in town today. Big bust out Sprowel Creek Rd. Here’s what the Sheriff’s dept. has to say. Humboldt Co Sheriff’s Press Release: Acting on information from the public, early this morning the Community Response Unit (CRU),and the Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) responded to a report of a large outdoor marijuana cultivation. The
Read more