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The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, the Fortuna Tourism Board and the City of Fortuna came together to promote the River Lodge Conference Center with this entertaining and fun LipDub Video. Celebrate with the Friendly City!
Fortuna, CA – The Fortuna Police Department would like to congratulate both the Giants and the Patriots for making it to the Super Bowl “While I encourage everyone to have fun cheering their favorite team to victory, I... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - On January 25, 2012 at about 11:27 am, a frightened female resident in the 3100 block of College Ave. in Fortuna called the Fortuna Police Department reporting while armed with a handgun she averted a burglary... Read on...
Department releases the Winter 2012 Crime Prevention Newsletter
Fortuna, CA - On January 17, 2012 at about 11:03 am, a 57 year old man came to the front counter of the Fortuna Police Department holding the right side of his neck, which he was bleeding from. The man reported he had been... Read on...
Fortuna, CA – On January 9, 2012 at about 12:30am, an officer with the Fortuna Police Department was traveling on eastbound Kenmar Road in the area of Eel River Drive when he observed a vehicle traveling westbound in the... Read on...
On 01/07/2011 at approximately 1720 hours, Keith Rodney Matlock, 45, of Fortuna was located safely in the area of Shivley Road south of Scotia, CA. The Fortuna Police Department would like to thank the family and the... Read on...
The Fortuna Police Department is investigating the disappearance of Keith Rodney Matlock, 45, of Fortuna. Matlock was reported missing Saturday, January 7th, at 2:00 PM and was last seen by family on Thursday, January 5th... Read on...
On December 30, 2011 at about 8:13 pm, officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the Chevron Station (800 block of Main Street) for a report of subject acting disorderly. Upon arrival, officers were advised... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - On December 29, 2011 at approximately 4:20 PM, a detective with the Fortuna Police Department’s Investigation Unit received a tip from the Rio Dell Police Department that a wanted subject was currently within a... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family, and fun, be reminded that the Fortuna Police Department, together with police, sheriff, and CHP has been working during the holidays from... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - On December 21, 2011 at approximately 8:00pm, Fortuna Police Department Officer Brian Taylor was working uniformed patrol in the area of the Chevron Gas Station (875 Main Street) when he contacted a male... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - On December 22, 2011 at about 8:30pm, The Fortuna Police Department received a report of a juvenile who had been missing since about 3:00pm.
Friends and family reported that 14 year old Kevin Tommila Jr.... Read on...
*** Update *** Units are currently in verbal contact with the missing juvenile and are currently evaluating the area and how to gain access to the minor.
Fortuna, CA - On December 22, 2011 at about 8:30pm, The Fortuna... Read on...
On December 10, 2011 at about 12:30pm, officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the 3000 block of Church Street (City of Fortuna) to conduct a probation search on one of the residents.
Upon arrival,... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On November 16, 2011 at approximately 1300 hours, a detective with the Fortuna Police Departments’ Investigation Unit and an officer with the Rio Dell Police Department conducted a parole search on North... Read on...
On November 12th 2011, in response to an ongoing investigation, officers from the Fortuna Police Department served a search warrant at an apartment located in the 100 Blk of 12th Street. This investigation was started after... Read on...
Fortuna Police Department has been awarded a new traffic safety grant for a year-long program aimed at preventing deaths and injuries on our roadways. The $30,000.00 grant awarded by the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to... Read on...
On October 30, 2011 at 5:30pm, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the Rohnerville Catholic Cemetery (1715 Rohnerville Road) for a report of two subjects vandalizing several areas of the cemetery. ... Read on...
Fortuna, CA- On October 9, 2011 at approximately 6:50AM, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department received a broadcast of a stolen vehicle which had been stolen in the Eureka Area. Officers began looking for the vehicle... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - The Fortuna Police Department is currently investigating a burglary which occurred at a local fire station.
On September 13th 2011 at about 4:00am, a suspect entered the fire department located within the... Read on...
UPDATED INFORMATION
WeTip Crime Line Proves Successful In Recovering Stolen Computers From Commercial Burglary In Fortuna.
___________________________________________________________________________Previous Press... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at approximately 7:50 am Fortuna Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Fortuna Blvd in Fortuna for a report of a vehicle verses bicyclist traffic collision... Read on...
The Fortuna Police Department will be hosting a Disaster Preparedness Fair on October 1st 2011. This will take place on 11th Street near Fortuna City Hall/PD
On September 24th 2011, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the 200 block of Sunnybrook Drive for a residential burglary.
During the investigation, it was determined that the burglary had occurred... Read on...
Fortuna, CA - On September 24th 2011 at about 7:00 am, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to Commercial Burglary that occurred in the 100 Block of 12th Street in Fortuna. During the investigation, it was... Read on...
The Fortuna Police Department conducted a sobriety and drivers license checkpoint on Friday, September 9, 2011. This checkpoint was conducted in the 500 block of South Fortuna Boulevard.
The purpose of the checkpoint... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic safety, save lives and prevent... Read on...
On 9/4/2011 at approximately 1726 hours, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department working on a tip received from WeTIP, responded to the area of 2025 Jenny Lane to attempt to apprehend a wanted Parolee, and high risk sex... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On Saturday, August 27, 2011 Fortuna Police Department officers conducted a Special DUI Stakeout Operation, designed to make our roadways safer and apprehend repeat DUI Offenders and those driving on a... Read on...
On August 24, 2011 Fortuna Police Department received a report of a commercial burglary that occurred in the 1100 block of Main Street in Fortuna. Suspect(s) entered the business sometime after closing in the evening hours.... Read on...
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On August 14th 2011, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department arrested two individuals in the 1000 block of Loni Drive on drug related charges.
While on patrol, officers contacted 24 year old Eureka resident, Gustavo... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – The Fortuna Police Department conducted a DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Wednesday August 10th 2011 as part of the department’s commitment to making our roadways safer. The checkpoint was conducted in... Read on...
The Fortuna Police Department has been named a First Place winner of the prestigious California Law Enforcement Challenge Award. This award is sponsored by the California Highway Patrol in partnership with the International... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On August 5th 2011, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department served a search warrant in the 2300 block of School Street.
During the search of the residence, officer’s located approximately six pounds of... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – The Fortuna Police Department is joining law enforcement across the State of California by participating in “Purple Ribbon Month”.
August has been designated “Purple Ribbon Month,” to raise awareness and... Read on...
On July 30th 2011, in response to neighbor complaints, officers from the Fortuna Police Department served a search warrant in the 1600 block of Thelma Street in Fortuna where an illegal marijuana cultivation operation was... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – During the month of July Officers from the Fortuna Police Department conducted special DUI enforcement operations consisting of five DUI Saturation Patrols and one Stakeout Operation during summer events in... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On July 24th 2011 at about 9:30 pm, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to a residence in the 4200 block of Loop Road for a Burglary report. The victims reported that they had arrived home to... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting special DUI saturation patrols on Friday night, July 22, 2011 and Saturday night, July 23, 2011 to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting special DUI saturation patrols on Friday night, July 15, 2011 and Saturday night, July 16, 2011 to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s... Read on...
The City of Fortuna will hold a promotion ceremony on July 21st 2011 at 2 PM in the Fortuna City Hall Council Chambers to celebrate the following promotions: • Lieutenant William Dobberstein will be promoted to Chief of... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – The Fortuna Police Department and Fortuna Fire Department would like to remind citizens that the possession or use of dangerous fireworks in the City of Fortuna or within the Fortuna Fire Protection District... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department conducted special DUI enforcement operation consisting of a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday June 24th in the 600 block of Main Street in Fortuna.
As a... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a special DUI enforcement saturation patrol this Fourth of July weekend to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s ongoing effort to improve... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a special DUI enforcement saturation patrol this graduation weekend to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department conducted special DUI enforcement operations consisting of a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday May 27th in the 1300 block of Main Street and DUI saturation... Read on...
On 05/29/2011 at approximately 0820 hours, officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to a residence located in the 3000 block of Clifton Way for the report of a home invasion involving a firearm and a baseball... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a special DUI enforcement saturation patrol this Memorial Day weekend to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s ongoing effort to improve... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – On Thursday, May 12, 2011 Fortuna Police Department officers conducted a Special DUI Stakeout Operation, designed to make our roadways safer and apprehend repeat DUI Offenders and those driving on a suspended... Read on...
Fortuna, Calif. – As families across California plan for upcoming spring travel, there’s not much you can do to control the cost of filling up the gas tank, but you can avoid a costly ticket by making sure that everyone in... Read on...
On Saturday May 21st from 9-2pm Fortuna Union High School District, in conjunction with Humboldt Waste Management Authority, The Fortuna Police Department, and Redwood Memorial Hospital, will be hosting a Pharmaceutical Pill... Read on...
Contact: Sgt. Jason Kadle Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011 Phone: (707) 725-7550
Subject: Home Invasion Robbery
FORTUNA, CA –in the early morning hours of 4/30/2011 Officer with the Fortuna Police... Read on...
On April 27th 2011 at 7:30 AM, The Fortuna Police Department Investigations Unit served a search warrant at a residence on the 100 block of Basayo Village Court. The Investigations Unit had received information that the... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – In the early morning hours of April 9, 2011, Officers with the Fortuna Police Department responded to the 100 block of Basayo Village Court looking for Derek Wendell Bowman (DOB 5/1/1981), who was wanted for... Read on...
On March 31, 2011 at about 5:50 PM officers from the Fortuna Police Department responded to Redwood Memorial Hospital for a report of a stabbing victim. Officers contacted the victim and determined that he had been assaulted... Read on...
Fortuna, CA) – How often do you see driver’s texting or talking with hand-held cell phones and wish they would be stopped and cited? As part of California’s first Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, The Fortuna... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department conducted a special DUI enforcement saturation patrols on Wednesday March 9th and on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday March 17th in Fortuna. Fortuna Police Department... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – WeTip, and the Fortuna Police Department have joined forces to establish the WeTip anonymous crime reporting system throughout the City of Fortuna.
WeTip’s National Anonymous Crime Hotline Program has helped... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Officers from the Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a special DUI enforcement saturation patrol this St. Patrick’s Day to crack down on drunk driving in the city’s ongoing effort to improve traffic... Read on...
FORTUNA, CA – Fortuna Police Department will be conducting a Special DUI Enforcement Saturation Patrol on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, starting at approximately 8:30 p.m. in Fortuna.
Fortuna Police Department would like to... Read on...
Over the past several weeks the Fortuna Police Department has been investigating the theft of a shotgun from a residence on Rohnerville Rd. in the City of Fortuna. Investigators conducting follow-up, received information... Read on...
On February 8th 2011 the Fortuna Police Dept. received an investigative lead that suspect Adam Gray had traveled to Ukiah California where he was currently located. The Fortuna Police Dept. contacted investigators with the... Read on...
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