Tuesday, September 29, 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 (16)
At 12:39 a.m., caller reported a traffic incident at Trees of Mystery on the 15500 block of U.S. Highway 101 in Klamath. A warning was given.
At 1:35 a.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Sutter Coast Hospital on the 800 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. A trespass warning was issued.
At 3:03 a.m., caller reported a disturbance on South Beach in Crescent City.
At 3:29 a.m., officers checked on a pedestrian at Open Door Community Health Clinic on the 500 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. The subject was moved along.
At 7:22 a.m., caller reported a person in a mental health crisis at Sutter Coast Hospital on the 800 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. The call was referred to another agency.
At 8:04 a.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Stallant Health on the 500 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. The subject was gone when officers arrived.
At 8:21 a.m., caller reported a person in a mental health crisis at Sutter Coast Hospital on the 800 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 10:54 a.m., caller reported suspicious circumstances on the 2700 block of Oliver Avenue near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 12:16 p.m., caller reported illegal camping on the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. Officers were unable to locate the subject.
At 3:31 p.m., caller reported harassment at Modoc Street and West Lauff Avenue near Crescent City.
At 3:53 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject on the 100 block of Nelson Lane in Crescent City. Civil advice was given.
At 4:57 p.m., caller reported a burglary at Storwell Storage on the 100 block of Elk Valley Road in Crescent City.
At 8:48 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Cultural Center/chamber of Commerce on the 1000 block of Front Street in Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 8:58 p.m., caller reported a disturbance at Sutter Coast Hospital on the 800 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
At 9:21 p.m., caller reported threats on the 200 block of Waldo Street in Crescent City.
At 11:29 p.m., officers checked on a pedestrian on the 1500 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. An arrest was made.
Arrests (6)
At 1:45 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested James Michel Phillips, 30, in the 2400 block of Le Clair Avenue. Charges: DUI alcohol.
At 9:11 a.m., Billy Jo Morquecho, 42 was arrested.
At 2:38 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Shawn Edward Lewis, 49. Charges: Driving when privileges suspended/revoked, other than DUI.
At 9:53 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Sostenes Alberto Aparicio, 26. Charges: Disorderly conduct: intox drug with alcohol.
At 10:30 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Santee Lee Martin, 51. Charges: Driving under influence with prior convictions per 23550 VC; Smuggle cntl sub jl/prsn; Driving while license supspended for DUI; Possess controlled substance. Bail was set at $40,000.
At 11:30 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Jeffery Lawrence, 34, in the 100 block of East Coolidge. Charges: PRCS violation.