Del Norte Triplicate

Police Blotter

Calls for service and arrests from Del Norte County law-enforcement agencies, day by day since Thursday, June 11, 2026, plus the blotter columns the Triplicate published before that.

Saturday, July 4, 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 (18)

At 12:51 a.m., officers made a traffic stop at U.S. Highway 101 and Drive Fine Bridge. A warning was given.

At 1:09 a.m., officers made a traffic stop at Starbucks Coffee on U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City. A citation was issued.

At 2:04 a.m., caller reported a disturbance on Cummins Lane in Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 2:13 a.m., caller reported a disturbance on Starfish Wy in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 9:29 a.m., caller reported an assault at Lucky 7 Casino-howonquet Lodge on North Indian Road in Smith River. A report was taken.

At 9:32 a.m., caller reported a theft at Crescent Beach Motel on U.S. Highway 101 near Crescent City.

At 12:31 p.m., caller reported a theft at Safeway Market on M Street in Crescent City. An arrest was made.

At 1:47 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Endert Street near Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 2:54 p.m., officers checked on a vehicle at G Street and 6th Street. Officers assisted.

At 4:50 p.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at G Street and 6th Street in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 6:56 p.m., officers stopped a bicyclist at Elk Valley Road and Short Street in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 8:40 p.m., caller reported a theft at Starfish Way and Anchor Way.

At 9:17 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Dollar Tree (new) on L Street in Crescent City. A warning was given.

At 9:18 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances at Best Western on U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 9:35 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on Citizens Dock Road near Crescent City. The subject was moved along.

At 10:02 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on East Cooper Avenue in Crescent City. A report was taken.

At 11:06 p.m., caller reported a burglary on Olive Street in Crescent City. The call was canceled before officers arrived.

At 11:18 p.m., caller reported illegal camping on South Beach in Crescent City. A citation was issued.

Arrests (10)

At 12:24 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Abigail Spencer, 35. Charges: Pay/receive money for adoption; DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol.

At 3:20 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Swaim Destiny, 22. Charges: DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol.

At 12:30 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Nicholas McKamey, 38, in the 600 block of M Street. Charges: Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple; Shoplifting.

At 1:25 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Dionne Mechele Dillard, 54, on 3rd And H Street. Charges: Battery on person - Simple.

At 2 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Daniel Harp Cooke, 66, on Beachfront Park. Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol.

At 3:20 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Austin Germain Uhlmansiek, 47, on 5th And G Street. Charges: Violation parole: felony; Smuggle cntl sub jl/prsn; Possess narcotic controlled substance; Possess unlawful paraphernalia; Receive/etc known stolen property. Bail was set at $30,000.

At 6:30 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Shawn P Haas, 38, on Highway 199 Mpm 11.8. Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol.

At 7:57 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Brent Lance Barker, 48, in the 300 block of Blk Highway 101. Charges: Burglary: second degree - Shoplifting; Conspiracy: commit crime.

At 9 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested megan Mayluks, 47, at Lake Earl and Elk Valley. Charges: DUI any drug; Possess controlled substance; Poss Open Container.

At 10:15 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Sarah Skaggs, 41. Charges: False imprisonment; Battery: spouse/ex spouse/date/etc - Aggravated; Pay/receive money for adoption; Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol.

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