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…
Attempted murder, robbery suspects in custody
City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE ATTEMPTED MURDER, ROBBERY SUSPECTS IN CUSTODY On Thursday Aug. 27, 2020 at approximately 6:38 a.m., Arcata Police were dispatched to the Mad River Community Hospital (MRCH) ER on the report of a gunshot victim who was currently being treated. Detectives with the Arcata Police Department responded and assisted with the…
Suspect named in felony forest equipment vandalism
The break in the case came as police were headed up to the forest to look for the suspect. En route, Officer Evan Beechel spotted someone driving at Seventh and Union streets who resembled the person in the trail cam photos.
Arcata forest harvest equipment vandalized
Ahearn said APD has “good suspect information.” A photo of the suspect has been obtained, and may be released in the course of the investigation.
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.
Council hears APD reforms, renews COVID emergency
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The City Council last week acted on matters routine, unusual and extraordinary, in keeping with the challenging times. Mayor Michael Winkler began with a statement urging citizens to wear masks to reduce coronavirus transmission and allow businesses to safely reopen. Compliance has proven inconsistent, as noted in…
Parolee held on attempted murder charge
City of Arcata PRESS RELEASE ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY On Friday, July 17 at about 9:40 p.m., Officers from the Arcata Police Department responded to Carlson Park Way in the Valley West area of the city on the report of a male stabbing victim at that location. Upon the arrival of officers within minutes…
Police Chief Brian Ahearn on the city’s budget, reform and APD
Police Officers are noble people who perform life-saving work every day and restore hope in people’s lives when all hope was lost. So when some advocate for dismantling the police or march on their City Hall to abolish policing (how ludicrous is that?) be careful what you wish for.