Friday, July 3, 2026
The police blotter is a public record of incidents as reported by law-enforcement agencies. All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are innocent until proven guilty. The information is preliminary and subject to change.
Calls (17)
At 5:46 a.m., caller reported a person in a mental health crisis at Sutter Coast Hospital on East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 10:06 a.m., caller reported an assault at Life Fitness on Wilson Avenue in Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 10:22 a.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at Butte Street and Murphy Avenue near Crescent City.
At 1:22 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Patricks Creek Lodge on Highway 199 in Gasquet. Everything checked out.
At 3:50 p.m., officers checked on a vehicle at Kings Valley Road and Wonder Stump Road near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 4:18 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Lower Lake Road and Lake Earl Drive in Fort Dick. A warning was given.
At 4:40 p.m., caller reported a suspicious subject at Safeway Market on M Street in Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 4:45 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Hinkley Drive near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 5:41 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Deshon Drive in Crescent City.
At 5:45 p.m., caller reported a person in a mental health crisis on Ternie in Crescent City.
At 7:12 p.m., caller reported a theft at Lucky 7 Casino-howonquet Lodge on North Indian Road in Smith River. The call was referred to another agency.
At 8:55 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Kings Valley Road in Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.
At 10:19 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Shelter Island Mobile Home Park on Northcrest Drive in Crescent City. A warning was given.
At 10:56 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Maiden Lane in Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 11:03 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Westward Inn on U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City. Officers assisted.
At 11:24 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Hambros Forest Products on Elk Valley Road in Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 11:38 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Clifford Kamph Campground on U.S. Highway 101 in Smith River. Fire crews handled the call.
Arrests (5)
At 3:37 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Zechariah Earl Ortiz, 37. Charges: Conspiracy: commit crime; Throw substance at vehicle - Simple; Public nuisance.
At 10:53 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Ernest Ray Sr Albers, 62. Charges: Driving under influence 0.08% w/prior convictns: per 23550 VC; Driving under influence with prior convictions per 23550 VC.
At 9:20 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Barbara Jean Cook, 61. Charges: Conspiracy: commit crime.
At 11:12 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Tasunya Romero, 42. Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol.
At 11:42 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Tori Ann Wilkerson, 29. Charges: Assault on custodial officer - Simple; Disorderly conduct: alcohol.