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.

Friday, July 24, 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 (19)

At 12:49 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle at United Indian Health Services- Howonquet on the 500 block of North Indian Road in Smith River.

At 1:08 a.m., caller reported trespassing on the 200 block of National Boulevard near Crescent City.

At 1:18 a.m., caller reported harassment at Elk Valley Road and Michigan Avenue near Crescent City.

At 5:23 a.m., caller reported a disturbance at Minnesota Avenue and Elk Valley Road near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 5:45 a.m., caller reported threats at False Klamath Cove on the 9900 block of South Highway 101 in Klamath.

At 5:56 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 10:08 a.m., caller reported threats on the 1300 block of Harrold Street in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 11:52 a.m., caller reported a vehicle accident at Shell Gas Station on the 1200 block of Northcrest Drive in Crescent City. Fire crews handled the call.

At 12:44 p.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at Redwood Lane and Movie Lane near Crescent City. An arrest was made.

At 1:28 p.m., caller reported a theft on the 300 block of Dayton Road near Crescent City.

At 2:25 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Humboldt Road and Roy Avenue near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 2:36 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Lucky 7 Fuel Mart on the 13400 block of U.S. Highway 101 in Smith River. Everything checked out.

At 4:24 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Glenn Street and Hamilton Avenue near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 4:45 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at State Street and Kerby Street near Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 5:48 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 600 block of West Macken Avenue near Crescent City. Civil advice was given.

At 6:15 p.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion at End of Skycrest on (Unknown Address) near Crescent City. It was quiet when officers arrived.

At 6:19 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 2400 block of Cushing Avenue near Crescent City.

At 8:21 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Bertsch Avenue and Le Clair Avenue near Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 9:17 p.m., caller reported illegal camping on the 200 block of National Boulevard in Crescent City.

Arrests (3)

At 4:40 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Stephanie Sample, 40. Charges: Possess controlled substance; DUI any drug.

At 1:10 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Donald Ray Starkey, 39, in the 3500 block of Movie Lane Cc CA 95531. Charges: PRCS violation.

At 3:43 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Antoine Nmn Roberson, 40. Charges: Possess destructive device; DUI any drug w/pr; Prohibited person own/possess/etc ammunition/etc; Possess controlled substance. Bail was set at $30,000.

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