Tuesday, August 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 (11)
At 12:49 a.m., caller reported a disturbance at Ruby Van Deventer on the 4700 block of North Bank Road in Crescent City.
At 3:29 a.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances at Temple Street and State Street near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 1:18 p.m., caller reported trespassing at Ship Ashore Resort Main Office on the 12400 block of U.S. Highway 101 in Smith River. A trespass warning was issued.
At 1:37 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Hillcrest Lane and Kings Valley Road near Crescent City. A warning was given.
At 2:45 p.m., caller reported a vehicle accident at U.S. Highway 101 and North Fred Haight Drive in Smith River. The call was referred to another agency.
At 4:06 p.m., caller reported a vehicle accident on the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. Fire crews handled the call.
At 4:30 p.m., caller reported a theft at Walmart on the 900 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City.
At 8:23 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Endert Street and Roy Avenue near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 8:35 p.m., officers checked on a vehicle at Howland Hill Road and Olive Street near Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 10:58 p.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion at Waldo Street and State Street near Crescent City.
At 11:18 p.m., officers made a traffic stop at Bayview Inn Motel on the 300 block of U.S. Highway 101 near Crescent City. An arrest was made.
Arrests (5)
At 12:45 a.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Randall Lee Gensaw, 53, on Kalamath Mill Road. Charges: Viol crt ord dom violence.
At 2:06 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Danny Cook, 66, on Elk Valley Road. Charges: Disorderly conduct: alcohol.
At 5:55 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Avree Watson, 25, on Howe Drive. Charges: Child abuse w/o gbi/dth - Simple (4 counts); Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol.
At 5:56 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Andrew Nelson, 65. Charges: Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol - Disorderly conduct.
At 11:50 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Daniel Edward Malin, 41, on US Highway 101. Charges: Prohibited person own/possess/etc ammunition/etc; Felon/addict/possess/etc firearm; Poss controlled substance while armed w/loaded firearm; Possess unlawful paraphernalia; Possess controlled substance.