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.

Tuesday, August 18, 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 (7)

At 5:21 a.m., caller reported a suspicious subject at Affordable Tow and Auto Care on the 1100 block of Burtschell Street near Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

At 11:15 a.m., caller reported threats on the 100 block of Citizens Dock Road near Crescent City.

At 2:57 p.m., caller reported threats at Redwood Meadows Rv Resort on the 2000 block of Highway 199 in Hiouchi. The parties were advised.

At 3:23 p.m., caller reported harassment on the 200 block of Bell Hole Loop in Crescent City. Civil advice was given.

At 4:15 p.m., caller reported a theft on the 1200 block of Harrold Street in Crescent City. Officers were unable to make contact.

At 7:30 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 300 block of Buzzini Road near Crescent City. A person was transported.

At 10:53 p.m., caller reported harassment on the 1400 block of Inyo Street near Crescent City. Civil advice was given.

Arrests (2)

At 7:54 p.m., Claus Norby, 40 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Driving while license supspended for DUI.

At 9 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Spencer Carl Ansell, 47. Charges: Viol crt ord dom violence.

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