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.

Monday, July 6, 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 (6)

At 12:08 a.m., caller reported a traffic incident at 4th Street and F Street in Crescent City. Officers assisted.

At 1:39 a.m., officers checked on a pedestrian on the 200 block of Elk Valley Road near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 4:28 a.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 100 block of South Fred Haight Drive in Smith River. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 11:40 a.m., caller reported an assault on the 6100 block of Kings Valley Road near Crescent City. A report was taken.

At 8:55 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Iowa Street and Elk Valley Road near Crescent City. A warning was given.

At 10:50 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 3800 block of Lake Earl Drive in Crescent City. The subject was moved along.

Arrests (3)

At 1:43 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Leland Auto Wettengel, 21, in the 1400 block of California Street. Charges: Reckless driving: highway (2 counts); Evade peace officer with wanton disregard for safety (2 counts); Driving under influence 0.08% w/prior convictns: per 23550 VC; Driving under influence with prior convictions per 23550 VC; Vandalism: deface property (2 counts); Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple (2 counts); DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol; Unlawful to drive unless licensed; Fail to provide proof of insurance to peace officer; Driving when privileges suspended/revoked, other than DUI.

At 3:22 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Jennie Leslee Renee Hill, 24, on 10th Street. Charges: Conspiracy: commit crime; Pay/receive money for adoption.

At 7:20 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Wiley Allen Cole, 38, on Cooper Avenue. Charges: Tresp inj prop/obstr bus; Acq aces card w/int sell - Stolen property; Petty theft w/2 or more priors - Shoplifting.

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