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.

Monday, September 14, 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 1:32 a.m., caller reported a burglary on the 100 block of Steeps in Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 2:06 a.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion at North Street and Wallace Avenue in Smith River. It was quiet when officers arrived.

At 4:38 a.m., caller reported harassment on the 1800 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City.

At 1:57 p.m., caller reported a suspicious vehicle at Pacific Avenue and Joaquin Street near Crescent City.

At 2:22 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Howonquet Hall Community Center on the 100 block of Indian Court in Smith River. A trespass warning was issued.

At 2:56 p.m., caller reported trespassing on the 300 block of Elk Valley Road near Crescent City. A trespass warning was issued.

At 3:42 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 1200 block of Harrold Street in Crescent City. A report was taken.

At 6:28 p.m., caller reported threats on the 1100 block of U.S. Highway 101 near Crescent City.

At 8:29 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. Everything checked out.

At 8:36 p.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at Mickeys Quality Cars on the 1300 block of Northcrest Drive in Crescent City. A report was taken.

At 10:38 p.m., caller reported threats near Crescent City.

At 11:54 p.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 1300 block of Burtschell Place in Crescent City. It was quiet when officers arrived.

Arrests (7)

At 9:52 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Nicholas William Anderson, 18, on Northcrest. Charges: Battery: spouse/ex spouse/date/etc - Simple.

At 1:15 p.m., Jordan Bryce Morrison, 33 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Felon/addict/possess/etc firearm.

At 1:45 p.m., Terry Lee Evans, 54 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Driving under influence with prior convictions per 23550 VC.

At 3:13 p.m., Tu Fong Lee, 40 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Grand theft by servant/etc.

At 4:13 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Barry Dean Jr Whisenant, 46, on Harrold Street. Charges: Pay/receive money for adoption (2 counts); Battery on person - Simple.

At 8:50 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Dennis James Harper, 54, on Northcrest Drive. Charges: Trespass: occupy property without consent; Possess unlawful paraphernalia; Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol - Disorderly conduct.

At 11:59 p.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Stacey Erin Nelson, 44. Charges: Theft of prop after prior - Shoplifting; Burglary: second degree - Shoplifting.

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