Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Jul 22, 2020
Staff members from the Fortuna Police Department participated alongside allied agencies today in an effort to contribute to the greater good and to give something back to those in need. Several members from Fortuna P.D. spent time today donating much needed whole blood during the third round of the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive.
Free LEAD Training for ABC Licensees
Mar 04, 2020
The Fortuna Police Department would like to cordially invite ABC Licensees and their employees to attend a free seminar presented by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on April 1st, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Humboldt Brews, 856 10th Street, Arcata.
Fortuna PD Arrests Subject on Felony Narcotics Probation in Possession of Over 7 Ounces of Heroin
Feb 25, 2020
On February 22, 2020, Fortuna Officer’s conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 600 block of South Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna. Officers contacted the driver, Caleb Weston Hoffarth, age 24 of Eureka who was found to be on felony probation for narcotics violations.
Fortuna Detectives Arrest Subject for Narcotics Sales
Feb 21, 2020
On February 20, 2020, Fortuna Detectives conducted a search warrant in the 300 block of N. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna. As a result of the investigation and search warrant, Detectives seized approximately one ounce of suspected methamphetamine and a digital scale.
Fortuna Police Department Welcomes Chief Downey
Jan 28, 2020
Former Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Downey has begun his term as Fortuna’s interim Police Chief. Mr. Downey has agreed join the Fortuna Police Department as Police Chief on an interim basis while the city completes the recruitment of a permanent Police Chief following the retirement of Chief Dobberstein. The City hopes to have a new chief hired within the next 3-6 months.
Fortuna Police Chief Announces Upcoming Retirement
Dec 03, 2019
Fortuna Police Chief, William Dobberstein has served the members of our community and City of Fortuna honorably for over twenty five years. Chief Dobberstein started his law enforcement career with the City of Fortuna in 1994. Throughout his career he worked as a Reserve Officer, Dispatcher, Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant and in 2011 he became the Chief of Police for the Fortuna Police Department.
Department's "No Shave November" raises $1000.00 for local child
Dec 01, 2019
Yesterday ended the Fortuna Police Department’s “No Shave November” fundraising event. During the month of November, department staff were given the opportunity to grow out their beards to raise money for a local child undergoing cancer treatments.
Fortuna Police with Fortuna High School Thwart Potential School Threat
Oct 23, 2019
On the afternoon of October 22, 2019 Fortuna Police Department and Fortuna High School received information of a possible plot between two Fortuna High School students to harm other students at Fortuna High School. The two students were quickly detained and information found on their persons indicating validity to the original report. The two students were taken into custody and are currently being held in Juvenile Hall.
Capped, Unused Hypodermic Syringes Found Littered in Fortuna
Oct 21, 2019
To help ensure public safety, Fortuna City Employees recover and dispose of used hypodermic syringes littered in the City of Fortuna. Over the last month Fortuna City Employees have recovered large numbers of capped, unused hypodermic syringes littered and strewn about roadways throughout the city.
Fortuna Police Use Stop Sticks To Stop Fleeing Reckless Driver
Jul 31, 2019
On July 30, 2019 at about 10:19 pm Fortuna Police Officer observed a subject driving a black colored 2012 Dodge Challenger eastbound in the 1100 block of Main Street accelerating as it turned southbound onto 12th Street, losing control of the rear of the vehicle, swerving back and forth on the roadway, turning and continuing eastbound on Main street, driving recklessly.
Local Drug Dealer Busted with Heroin, Methamphetamine, and Firearm at Fortuna Motel
Jul 26, 2019
On July 25, 2019 at approximately 11 am, Fortuna Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 3300 block of Kenmar Road for a report of a physical assault between a male and a female victim. It was also reported the male involved had threatened to shoot the victim’s vehicle. When officers arrived, they learned the subjects involved had left and were staying at a local motel in Fortuna.
Fortuna Detective Locates Two Pounds of Methamphetamine During a Routine Traffic Stop
Jun 14, 2019
On Wednesday June 12th, a Fortuna detective recovered 2 pounds of methamphetamine during a routine traffic stop on Riverwalk Drive in Fortuna.While on patrol, Detective Brian Taylor observed the driver of a Honda Accord make a traffic violation. Upon making initial contact with the driver, he noticed the smell of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.
Fortuna Union High School Placed on Lock-Down
May 13, 2019
On Monday morning, May 13, 2019 Fortuna Police Department received phone calls from parents of Fortuna High School students reporting a concerning image circulating on a social media app., SnapChat. The message indicated a potential threat to an unspecified school in an unspecified area. Officers immediately began investigating.
Fortuna Police Asking For Assistance In Locating Child
May 07, 2019
On May 2, 2019 the Father of Aurora Rose Logan (age 3) contacted the Fortuna Police Department and reported his child was the victim of a parental abduction committed by the child’s Mother, Kristen Rose. Fortuna Police Department Detectives are investigating this matter and have found the following.
Fortuna Detectives Recover Property Stolen from CalTrans
Apr 11, 2019
On Wednesday April 10th Fortuna Police Detectives recovered several thousand dollars’ worth of stolen property along with a stolen motorcycle while conducting a warrant search at a residence on the 1900 block of Brandi Lane in Fortuna.
Marketing Letter Sent as if from Neighborhood Watch Group
Mar 18, 2019
Fortuna Police have been made aware of a marketing letter being sent to Fortuna residents that appears to originate from a Neighborhood Watch group. The letter is not from a Neighborhood Watch group, it is a marketing scheme from Nextdoor.
Fortuna Police Partners with ABC and Cites Two People for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
Mar 12, 2019
On Saturday, March 9th, the Fortuna Police Department participated in a statewide sting operation throughout California. Nearly 70 law enforcement agencies across California participated in “Operation Shoulder Tap,” an undercover operation with the goal of raising awareness for underage drinking and also make it clear to any adults who buy alcohol for minors that there are serious consequences.
Department Investigating Attempted Murder
Feb 21, 2019
On February 21, 2019 at 5:09 a.m. the Fortuna Police Department Communications Center received a 911 call from a subject reporting a stabbing in the 2300 block of Acacia Drive in Fortuna. Officers from the Fortuna Police Department as well as personnel from the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department and City Ambulance responded and located evidence of a stabbing but were unable to locate a victim.
Fortuna Police Recognize Local Masons
Feb 19, 2019
Fortuna Police Chief Bill Dobberstein welcomed the Master of Humboldt Masonic Lodge # 79 at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting to present him with a certificate of recognition. The certificate recognizes a recent donation made to the department by the Masonic Lodge.
#Measure Z update February 5th 2019
Feb 05, 2019
#Measure Z update February 5th 2019 : Did you know that the Fortuna Police Department has two (2) sworn officer positions funded by Humboldt County’s Measure Z? The FPD has a full-time officer Drug Task Force Officer and a full-time School Resource Officer funded by Measure Z.
Free training for church ministers; "Keeping Our Houses of Worship Safe" .
Jan 29, 2019
Please see the attached flier - for our Free training for church ministers; "Keeping Our Houses of Worship Safe" .While houses of worship are still a safe place to be, relative to everyplace else, there is still cause for concern.
ABC Launches Free Online LEAD Training
Dec 20, 2018
The Fortuna Police Department is pleased to announce that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has released a free online version of its award-winning training for alcoholic beverage servers on its website at https://www.abc.ca.gov/programs/LEAD/Online_LEAD_Training.html
Two Arrested After Robbery at Grocery Store
Dec 16, 2018
On Saturday December 15, 2018 at approximately 8:30 pm, Fortuna Police officers responded to a grocery store located in the 400 block of South Fortuna Boulevard for a reported armed robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect had entered the store and held the clerk at gunpoint while demanding cash.