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Lawson Homicide Investigation Continues-Accusations Posted On Internet Not Accurate

Arcata Police Department continues an active investigation into the murder of David Josiah Lawson. Recently posts accusing Lawson’s friend, Elijah Chandler, of being a suspect under investigation have surfaced. These posts are false. More About the Lawson Homicide Investigation
Submit Your Sea Level Rise Awareness Art Contest Entry Today

Everyone is invited to enter! Entries are due by Monday, September 25. This art contest is part of the City's public outreach effort on sea level rise, its predicted effects in Arcata and preventive strategies that are being reviewed by the City Council. Read More About the Contest and Other Events
Lawson Homicide Investigation Continues, Witnesses Urged to Come Forward

The City Council approved a community reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the homicide of David Josiah Lawson. Anyone with information is urged to call APD at 822-2428 or 822-2424 after hours. Read More About the Community Reward Program
Information on Early Morning Shooting at 9th and H Streets

Arcata and Humboldt State University police officers were involved in a shooting at 9th and H Streets during the early morning hours of Saturday, September 9. A University police officer was shot by an armed individual, who later died from returned fire. Read the APD Press Releases
Arcata Sanctuary City Ordinance Available in Spanish

The entire text of Arcata's Sanctuary City Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1490) is now available in Spanish. More About the Sanctuary City Ordinance

Upcoming Events

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Sep 25
Sea Level Rise Awareness Art Contest Entries Due
Submit your entry! The winner will re-create their artwork at Pastels on the Plaza.
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Sep 26
Planning Commission Meeting

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Sep 27
Public Safety Task Force Meeting

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Sep 30
Farmers Market

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