Monday, October 19, 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.
Published as Police Dispatch Logs.
Calls (13)
At 1:56 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle at Shelter Island Mobile Home Park on the 1600 block of Northcrest Drive in Crescent City. An arrest was made.
At 7:22 a.m., caller reported an assault at Crescent Beach Motel on the 1400 block of U.S. Highway 101 near Crescent City.
At 7:49 a.m., caller reported illegal camping at U.S. Highway 101 and Wonderstump. The subject was moved along.
At 9:44 a.m., caller reported fraud on the 2500 block of Highway 199 in Gasquet.
At 10:52 a.m., caller reported a theft at Parkway Drive and Railroad Avenue near Crescent City. No action was taken.
At 11:27 a.m., caller reported vandalism on the 300 block of North Pebble Beach Drive near Crescent City. Civil advice was given.
At 1:25 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Elk Valley Fuel Mart on the 1000 block of Elk Ranch Road in Crescent City. A trespass warning was issued.
At 4:26 p.m., caller reported harassment on the 1000 block of Macken Avenue in Crescent City.
At 6:12 p.m., caller reported a disturbance on the 1000 block of Scenic Creek Drive near Crescent City.
At 6:59 p.m., caller reported a possible physical fight at Home Depot on the 500 block of U.S. Highway 101 in Crescent City. A report was taken.
At 7:02 p.m., caller reported a possible gunshot, firework or explosion on the 6000 block of Kings Valley Road near Crescent City.
At 8:34 p.m., caller requested the removal of a subject at Sutter Coast Hospital on the 800 block of East Washington Boulevard near Crescent City. The subject was moved along.
At 8:34 p.m., caller reported a burglary on the 800 block of 6th Street in Crescent City. A report was taken.
Arrests (7)
At 2:15 a.m., the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office arrested Barry Joe Simpson, 35, in the 2100 block of Old Mill Road. Charges: Obstruct/resist/etc public/peace officer/emergency med tech - Simple; Trespass: occupy property without consent. Bail was set at $20,000.
At 8:08 a.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Seann Patrick Reed, 38, in the 300 block of Buzzini Road. Charges: Use/under influence of controlled substance.
At 11 a.m., the Crescent City Police Department arrested Pang Nhia Lee, 40, on Cooper Avenue. Charges: Burglary: first degree.
At 3:17 p.m., Steven Thomas Canterbury, 72 was booked into jail by order of Del Norte County Superior Court. Charges: Obtain money/etc by false pretenses [over $400] (2 counts).
At 4:58 p.m., the Del Norte County District Attorney's Office arrested Kenneth Marshall David Varney, 32. Charges: With intent to annoy or harass with repeat calls/contact - Intimidation (2 counts); Tamper with vehicle - Destruction/damage/vandalism of property.
At 7:56 p.m., the Del Norte County District Attorney's Office arrested Jeremy Brendon Thomas Good, 34. Charges: Attempt to prevent/dissuade witness/victim.
At 9:45 p.m., the California Highway Patrol arrested Darrell Jack Friday, 66. Charges: Possess controlled substance; DUI any drug; Registration required.