Humboldt County

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. – A man found a World War II-era artillery shell on his property in Trinidad, California. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said a property owner knew about the item for 15 years but didn’t think much about it until …

WILLOW CREEK, Cal. – The year has just begun, but crews are already battling a 30 acre fire in Northern California. Cal Fire reports they are working on a blaze off Pilot Ridge Road and USFS Route 1 southwest of Willow Creek, in …

EUREKA, Calif. – Authorities in northern California are trying to track down a missing child and her father. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said 23-month-old Mira Ann Carter was reported missing by her mother on May 11, 2018. Mira was last seen …

Humboldt County, Cal.- A Humboldt County rancher is facing animal cruelty charges after a five month long investigation resulted in the discovery of 250 to 300 dead cows on his property. On Monday, March 19, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation …

HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. – A Northern California resident found five loaded rifles while walking his dog in Humboldt County. Now, police say they’re trying to determine where the weapons came from. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said the illegal guns were found …

Update (12-04-17) – Escaped inmate Jordan Harris was found during a compliance check at a Loleta residence. He was taken into custody and booked on charges of escape and possession of a controlled substance while in custody. FERNDALE, Calif. – Police in …

Humboldt County, Calif. – Two earthquakes struck off the northern California coast Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. At around 9:45 a.m., a magnitude 3.3 quake was shook within 50 miles of the shore of Ferndale, California. A second, larger magnitude …

Humboldt County, Calif. – The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is releasing details about an officer-involved shooting that took place on July 14. The shooting left one man with minor injuries. No officers were injured. According to Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal, the …

Humboldt County, Calif. – Deputies in northern California used a rope system to free an aggressive bear from a parked vehicle. The Humboldt County Sherriff’s Office said they responded on July 10 to a home on Greenwood Heights after they received a …

Humboldt County, Calif. (CNN) – Despite its unmatched natural beauty, there are places in Humboldt County, California, where even law enforcement doesn’t venture. At the epicenter of a seven billion dollar marijuana industry, international gangs have infiltrated the area, taking advantage of …