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Emergency Incidents
Female overdoses on ketamine with breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose involving a 30-year-old woman at a hotel on Janes Road in Arcata. The woman reportedly took ketamine and was having difficulty breathing, and multiple medical units and police arrived at the scene.
Possible ketamine overdose reported at Arcata motel
Medical Emergency
Janes Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to the Ramada on Janes Road in Arcata for a woman reportedly having difficulty breathing after a possible ketamine overdose.
Small protest march on C Street near plaza
Disturbance
C St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible small physical protest walking eastbound on C Street near the plaza, with a unit indicating they will be out with traffic.
Car window smashed in attempted theft on Bayside Road
Stolen Vehicle
Bayside Rd, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are investigating a possible vehicle theft attempt on Bayside Road, where someone reportedly smashed a car window and tried to remove the ignition last night. A nearby business may have surveillance video of the incident.
Welfare check for missing son with mental health issues
Missing Person
Baldwin Street, Arcata, California 95521, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible missing person in the Baldwin area. The reporting party said her son was injured about 10 days earlier, had not been heard from for six days, and has mental health concerns and a history of attempted suicide. Officers were asked about any weapons involved.
Smoke investigation in Arcata Community Forest
Fire
Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible out-of-hours burn with smoke seen in the Arcata Community Forest near James Creek Road and Forest Trail 6. Arcata utility and responding units are being sent to investigate the reported smoke.
Suspicious vehicle reported at Longview Apartments
Suspicious Activity
Union St, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at an apartment complex on Union Street. The vehicle, described as a 2016 Hyundai Sonata, was reportedly last seen the previous night and had been parked there on a prior day. The registered owner was said to be the reporting party’s father and does not live in the area.
Grass fire by guardrail on Highway 101 near 299
Fire
CA-299, Arcata, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible small grass fire by a guardrail south on Highway 101 near the Highway 299 overpass in Arcata. Responding units indicate the scene may involve a campfire in a semi-encampment and are investigating.
Smoke alarm malfunction in vacant apartment
Fire
H St b, Arcata, CA 95521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke detector alarm at an abandoned, locked multi-family dwelling near H Street in Arcata. They investigated the area, found no smoke or fire, and determined the alarm was likely caused by a battery issue. They advised contacting the property manager rather than forcing entry.
