Tuesday, July 7, 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 (12)
At 1:19 a.m., caller reported trespassing on the 600 block of Wilson Avenue near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 7 a.m., officers made a traffic stop at Hiouchi Cafe on the 2000 block of Highway 199 in Hiouchi. A warning was given.
At 7:12 a.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances at Gasquet Airfield on the 9800 block of Highway 199 in Gasquet. Officers assisted.
At 8:50 a.m., caller reported a suspicious subject on the 1800 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 11:37 a.m., caller reported a theft on the 2600 block of South Fred Haight Drive in Smith River.
At 12:22 p.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at Walmart on the 900 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City.
At 1:43 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances at Anchor Beach Inn on the 800 block of U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City.
At 2:42 p.m., caller reported a vehicle accident at U.S. Highway 101 and Humboldt Road near Crescent City. The call was canceled before officers arrived.
At 6:07 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 300 block of Park Avenue in Crescent City. An arrest was made.
At 6:32 p.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion on South Beach in Crescent City. The parties were advised.
At 9:27 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 500 block of Washington Boulevard in Crescent City. Officers were unable to make contact.
At 10:37 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject on the 400 block of Humboldt Road near Crescent City. The subject was moved along.
Arrests (8)
At 12:10 a.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Adam Christopher Spencer, 39, on US Highway 199. Charges: Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple.
At 2:25 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Maricela Arellano, 47, on U.S. Highway 101. Charges: DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol.
At 7:45 a.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Joseph Jackson Godla, 28, on US 199. Charges: Assault w/deadly weapon: not f/arm - Aggravated; Robbery; Kidnapping; Escape/att frm cust w/frc - Aggravated; Obstruct/resist exec ofcr - Aggravated; False imprisonment; Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp - Simple; Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple (3 counts); Damage/destroy any wireless communication device - All other offenses.
At 9:52 a.m., Patrick Cody Devries, 35 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Drive w/license suspended for drunk/refuse chem te.
At 6:35 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Morgan Minor, 36. Charges: Child abuse w/poss gbi/dth - Aggravated; Inflict corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant/datng relatnshp - Aggravated; Failure to provide.
At 6:49 p.m., Anastaza Marie Thompson, 23 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Assault w/deadly weapon: not f/arm - Aggravated; Vandalism ($400 or more); Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple.
At 7:30 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Natasha Mattie Lopez, 44. Charges: Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol.
At 11:50 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Lauren Marie Godla, 36, on US Highway 199. Charges: Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple.