City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE OFFICERS LOCATE STOLEN PROPERTY IN TRANSIENT CAMP On Thursday, Oct. 29, Arcata Police Department investigated a burglary from the 5200 block of Ericson Way in Arcata. During the investigation, it was discovered that tools totaling over $3,500 were stolen. Officers examined the surveillance footage and recognized the suspect committing the…
APD Juvenile Diversion Program offers Parent Project and Loving Solutions series
Arcata Police Dept. ARCATA – The Arcata Police Department’s (APD) Juvenile Diversion Program is pleased to announce that registration for upcoming Parent Project and Loving Solutions online course sessions are open for enrollment. The Juvenile Diversion Program provides services to at-risk students and their families with help from Juvenile Diversion Counselors and a School Resource…
APD hosts drug take-back event Saturday, Oct. 24
ARCATA POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m,. the Arcata Police Department will once again be one of thousands of collection sites throughout the country for community members to drop off any unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s nationwide…
‘Lovable’ dog found vicious, is moving away to grandma’s
“People are petrified and we really don’t want this dog back in our neighborhood,” Stanton said. “We’re all very afraid.”
Valley West strong-arm robbery suspects sought
The suspects fled in an unknown direction of travel in a black 2019 Nissan Rouge, bearing California license plate number 8JBC734. The suspect vehicle is a rental out of San Francisco. Weapons were not used or mentioned during the robbery.
Council poised to battle 5G tech to whatever extent it can
Electeds ponder roadside debris, hear APD reforms Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The City Council on Sept. 16 continued the Local Emergency related to the COVID-29 pandemic, as it does every two weeks in order to respond pro-actively, and to potentially gain reimbursements. “There is still a significant threat to our community…
City of Arcata to decide if OG the pit bull is dangerous
“She has suffered physical and mental trauma due to this attack,” Katz wrote. “She in no way provoked this attack, and was literally just walking into the back area of her own apartment, when the dog not only broke its chain, but its leash to attack her.”
Man charged with homicide over Sunday night stabbing death
The victim, whose name will be withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Mad River Community Hospital (MRCH) where he was pronounced deceased.
Bike rage felony assault suspect arrested
Through tips from community members, Bach was identified as the felony assault and felony vandalism suspect sought by APD following a bicycle road-rage incident at the Union Town Shopping Center.
Road raging, rock-throwing bicyclist sought
Mad River Union ARCATA – Arcata Police are looking for the unidentified bicyclist who attacked another cyclist at the Uniontown Shopping Center Sunday, Aug. 30. Police Chief Brian Ahearn said that the bicyclist had been passed by his victim while riding in the area of Alliance Road and Spear Avenue, and apparently took offense. He…