Most citizens skirted the square entirely, evidently assuming by the massive police presence that it was on “lockdown,” as one passerby was heard to mention.
Pepper Spray & Wig Failure Dooms Appleware Robbery – December 20, 2011
“You’re wearing a wig. I’m not going to help you,” the citizen said.
APD Shoulder Tap Op Nets Kid-Booze Buyers – December 20, 2011
However, at two locations adults purchased alcohol for the minors. Those individuals were then contacted by officers and cited for providing alcohol to minors.
APD Hosting Handy DUI Drive-Thru Saturday Night
ARCATA – The Arcata Police Department (APD) will conduct a sobriety/drivers license checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, in the downtown area of Arcata.
Two HSU Students Arrested, Massive Sign Cache Seized – October 5, 2011
For months, all manner of signs and banners from throughout Arcata – particularly Northtown – as well as the Humboldt State campus, have been disappearing from their installed locations and, as it turns out, migrating toward a house on lower California Avenue.
Arson Suspects Arrested, New Playset Ordered (Updated) – September 27, 2011
Through a lengthy investigation by APD, three juvenile suspects were identified. Two of the suspects, a 12-year-old from Arcata and a 13-year-old from Pittsburg, Calif., have been arrested. The third juvenile suspect, a 14-year-old from Fortuna, is still at large.
Jeff Schwartz: Police Putting City Employees Under Suspicion By Criminals – August 30, 2011
The City of Arcata has done a terrible disservice to their civilian employees essentially stripping them of their aura of friendliness and innocence. No one likes an imposter. The City worker will be suspected as an imposter, suffer the specter of deceit and lose the kindness of homeowners.
Now It's Grow Mobile Homes? – August 30, 2011
“It was probably someone from out of state working with somebody locally,” Dokweiler said.
APD's Dokweiler, Hoffman To Be Honored For Valor – July 12, 2011
“Officer Hoffman and Sergeant Dokweiler exemplify true heroism,” said Chief of Police Tom Chapman with the Arcata Police Department. “These officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect our community. I am truly grateful to have such dedicated professionals serving our community.”
APD Prevents A Suicidal Self-Immolation – July 8, 2011
As APD staff communicated with the male and waited the arrival of mental health personnel, the male became increasingly agitated and attempted to ignite the fuel.