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.

Thursday, July 16, 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 (10)

At 1:08 a.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 5800 block of Kings Valley Road in Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 8:53 a.m., caller reported an assault on the 1600 block of Railroad Avenue in Crescent City. Civil advice was given.

At 9:39 a.m., caller reported a theft on the 500 block of Elk Valley Road near Crescent City. A report was taken.

At 10:18 a.m., caller reported a disturbance at East Harding Avenue and Douglas Street. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 11:30 a.m., caller reported a disturbance at Old Mill and Dillman in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 12:27 p.m., caller reported trespassing on the 200 block of Buzzini Road near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 5:43 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject on the 700 block of Vipond Drive in Crescent City. Civil advice was given.

At 5:47 p.m., caller reported fraud on the 1700 block of Blackwell Lane in Crescent City.

At 5:59 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 200 block of 3rd Street in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 8:25 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 1200 block of Harrold Street in Crescent City. An arrest was made.

Arrests (5)

At 12:57 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Zephyr Kohl Hussey, 20. Charges: DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol.

At 4 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Charles Davis Bowen, 52, on Napa State Hospital. Charges: Felon/addict/possess/etc firearm; Threaten crime with intent to terrorize; Assault w/deadly weapon: not f/arm - Aggravated; Exhibit deadly weapon other than firearm - Aggravated; Firearm Used Durring Commission of a Crime [REPEALED by DOJ] (2 counts).

At 9:15 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Eric Mitchell Carrizales, 31. Charges: Grand theft: money/labor/property - From motor vehicle; PRCS violation. Bail was set at $25,000.

At 9:18 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Barry Dean Jr Whisenant, 46. Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol.

At 9:52 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Michael Ray Dunn, 73. Charges: Probation violation: rearrest/revoke; Possess controlled substance; Use/under influence of controlled substance.

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