“There’s just a lot of unrest right now,” he said. “As far as Arcata’s concerned, I really can’t say and I don’t want to speculate.”
Arcata Public Safety Committee thrust into forefront
In figuring out how to manage the daunting workload, including assignments from the City Council and its previous ongoing projects, the committee decided to form two subcommittees – one on APD’s budget, and the other on civilian oversight – and give them two months to do a deep dive into their respective topics.
HCSO: attempted murder in Arcata travel trailer
Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.
Arcata continues to investigate Lawson homicide
City of Arcata ARCATA – Arcata Police Department continues an active investigation into the homicide of David Josiah Lawson. Since criminal investigations can take time, the City wants to remind the community that this is an active and open case. The Police Department is working through a defined investigative strategy based on all the physical…
Alleged drunk, armed driver arrested after Janes Road crash
Arcata Police press release HIT AND RUN DRUNK DRIVER ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF A LOADED FIREARM On Thursday, Aug. 31 at about 12:55 a.m., an officer with the Arcata Police Department observed a Toyota pick- up drive around a stopped vehicle at the intersection of Alliance Road and Spear Avenue and into the opposite lane of traffic at…
Arcata crime now online
Mad River Union ARCATA – Those wishing to keep close watch on Arcata crime can now do so in near-real time in the comfort of their web browser. With a $6,340 purchase of a module called Citizen RIMS, the Arcata Police Department has put its crimefighting activity online. The website, arcata.crimegraphics.com, includes a range of…
Sunny Brae bear’s death a reality check
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – Seven weeks after the July shooting death of a bear in Sunny Brae, the state Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) has released the investigating warden’s incident report. The document provides little fresh insight into the events of that night, but it does offer an expansive view…
Man shot by, and accused of shooting at APD free on own recognizance
Paul Mann Mad River Union ARCATA – Joshua Adelynia Hoffman, 26, the former Eureka resident accused of assault with a deadly weapon against an Arcata police officer in May, is free on his own recognizance, pending a decision by the District Attorney’s office on whether to prosecute. Arcata Police Chief Tom Chapman said in an…
Bear shot and killed by Sunny Brae resident (caution: disturbing images)
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union SUNNY BRAE – A bear was shot and killed outside a Sunny Brae house Tuesday night. The black bear, a young male, was seen in the street at about 9 p.m. by the home’s resident, Matthew Hartman, outside a low wire fence bordering the front lawn. Hartman said he fired…
Be like Jessiah – help APD fund a new police dog
Ginger Campbell Special to the Union ARCATA – Has it really been seven and a half years since Zari set all four feet in Arcata as Sgt. Ron Sligh’s 24/7 patrol protection canine? Yes it has! Zari, is turning nine on March 23, and is in great health and still anxious to get in the…