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Emergency Incidents
Person with rifle reported at Crescent City Walmart
Weapons
E Washington Blvd, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible weapons complaint at a Walmart on East Washington Boulevard in Crescent City. A caller reported a subject near the electric vehicle charging stations with a rifle over or in his shoulder, last seen wearing a red cap and a backpack.
Woman trespassed from property on El Dorado Street
Trespass
El Dorado St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers documented a trespass warning at a property on El Dorado Street, where a woman was advised she was trespassed from the location and planned to retrieve her belongings and leave by the next day.
Custody dispute over taking child to doctor
Domestic Dispute
Cushing Ave, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller from a residence on Cushing Avenue in Crescent City reports a possible custody order violation, saying his wife is refusing to let him take their daughter to a doctor.
Bag with white substance found in apartment hallway
Suspicious Activity
Pacific Ave, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at an apartment building on Pacific Avenue reported a bag in the hallway containing a possible suspicious white substance and requested an officer to help dispose of it.
Lift assist for elderly female without injury
Medical Emergency
Breakwater Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported lift assist for a 70-year-old woman at a residence near Breakwater Drive in Crescent City. No injury was reported, and responders were advised to enter through a side gate.
Masked intruder flees home on foot
Break-In
Lake Earl Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a masked man forcing his way into a house on Lake Earl Drive in Crescent City and then fleeing on foot toward a nearby prison.
Unknown medical issue for elderly woman at Downing St
Medical Emergency
Downing St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman near Downing Street in Crescent City after a caller reported poor reception and could not explain the problem.
Traffic signal out at Northcrest and Highway 101
Traffic
US-101 & Northcrest Dr, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard at the intersection of Northcrest Drive and Highway 101 in Crescent City, where the northbound traffic light appears to be out. Units are responding and Caltrans is being notified.
Report of gray smoke at Union Street wood compound
Fire
Union St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a report of gray smoke coming from a wood compound near Union Street in Crescent City. The exact source of the smoke is unknown, and multiple fire units are dispatched to investigate.
Alert issued for escaped inmate from Pelican Bay State Prison
Other Incidents
Lake Earl Dr, Crescent City, CA 95532
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic broadcast a CDCR alert for an escaped inmate who reportedly escaped from a Del Norte County state prison on 11/11/2026 at 2131. Units were advised that if located they should arrest and detain the person and notify watch command at Pelican Bay State Prison; the broadcast referenced a robbery-related charge.
Prisoner escapes from Pelican Bay State Prison
Other Incidents
Lake Earl Dr, Crescent City, CA 95532
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch issued a BOLO for an escaped adult male from Pelican Bay State Prison in Del Norte County. Units were advised to arrest or detain him if located and notify watch command at the prison.
Bicyclist flees traffic stop in Crescent City
Traffic
Shirley St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer attempted to stop a bicyclist who tried to evade near Shirley Street and Kirby in Crescent City. The rider, described as an adult male, was last seen heading south from a nearby foot trail and was not located. The bicycle reportedly had no rear light and two bright white front lights.
Search for escaped prisoner and dark SUV
Other Incidents
Lake Earl Dr, Crescent City, CA 95532
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible escaped prisoner from Pelican Bay State Prison, with a small dark SUV, possibly a Jeep Cherokee, seen in the area near Lake Earl Drive in Crescent City.
People yelling at hotel guests after earlier dispute
Disturbance
Redwood Hwy, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports multiple 911 calls about subjects from an earlier disturbance reportedly yelling at reporting parties at Totem Villa, with the reporting party in a room there and units responding.
Search for escaped prisoner near Lake Earl Drive
Missing Person
Lake Earl Dr, Crescent City, CA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible escaped prisoner from a state prison, described as a bald man, last seen near Lake Earl Drive around 2100 to 2200 hours.
Couple arguing and throwing items at RV park
Disturbance
US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance between a man and a woman outside the laundry room at Totem Village near Highway 101. The pair were reportedly yelling and throwing items after a brief physical altercation.
Security reports trespasser at Margie Street property
Break-In
Margie St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, a security company reported a possible trespasser in the fenced area of a property near Margie Street in Crescent City. The subject’s description was unavailable due to the use of a thermal camera.
Intoxicated man refusing to leave residence
Disturbance
Gainard St, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible intoxicated man inside a caller’s residence on Gainard Street who is refusing to leave. Units were sent to the scene.
81-year-old female with drowsiness at Red Hawk Lane
Medical Emergency
Red Hawk Ln, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a location on Red Hawk Lane for an 81-year-old woman with possible side effects from medication, including drowsiness and difficulty standing.
Officers check report of possible juveniles jumping through yards near W Macken Ave
Suspicious Activity
Macken Ave, Crescent City, CA 95531
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two male subjects (possibly juveniles) in dark clothing seen jumping through a neighbor’s yard near W Macken Ave, and later contacted juveniles in the area near Cooper Hill. A separate barking-dogs complaint was also reported near Crescent St in a wooded area behind a residence.
