Thursday, October 1, 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 (10)
At 12:34 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle on Enderts Beach Road near Crescent City. The subject was moved along.
At 1:19 a.m., officers made a traffic stop at Elk Valley Crsrd and Lesina Road near Crescent City. A warning was given.
At 2:01 a.m., officers made a traffic stop at Advantage Rental Purchase on the 300 block of L Street in Crescent City. A citation was issued.
At 11:37 a.m., caller reported a theft on the 13500 block of Ocean View Drive in Smith River.
At 4:12 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Elk Valley Casino on the 2000 block of Elk Ranch Road near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 6:25 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject on the 13100 block of South Indian Road in Smith River.
At 6:32 p.m., caller reported an assault at Elk Valley Road and National Boulevard near Crescent City.
At 6:58 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 1800 block of Northcrest Drive near Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 7:50 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 100 block of French Hill Road near Crescent City.
At 11:27 p.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion at Humboldt Road and Maher Avenue near Crescent City. Everything checked out.
Arrests (3)
At 1:10 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Stacy Stephens, 51. Charges: DUI alcohol/0.08 percent; DUI alcohol.
At 6:34 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Patrick Alexander Murphy, 39, on Coolidge. Charges: Child abuse w/poss gbi/dth - Simple; Manufacture/sale/possess/etc metal knuckles; Mfg/import/etc short barreled rifle; Keep place to sell/etc narcotic cntl substance; Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance.
At 6:54 p.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Michelle Naylynn Mercer, 37, on Collidge. Charges: Child abuse w/poss gbi/dth - Simple; Manufacture/sale/possess/etc metal knuckles; Mfg/import/etc short barreled rifle; Keep place to sell/etc narcotic cntl substance; Possess/purchase for sale narcotic/controlled substance.