Rio Dell Police Department

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The Rio Dell Police Department maintains this page as a source to share news, information, and relevant topics with members of the community. We welcome relevant and appropriate contributions and comments from visitors to this page. Opinions expressed by visitors on this page do not reflect the opinions of the Rio Dell Police Department. The Rio Dell Police Department requires all posts on this p

age must adhere to Facebook Community Guidelines and expressly reserves the right to remove or block submissions that contain:

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i) infringing on copyrights or trademarks
j) personally identifiable medical information

REPORTING OF CRIME SHOULD NOT BE DONE IN THIS SOCIAL MEDIA FORUM AND WILL NOT BE FOLLOWED UP ON. If you have a non-emergency to report call 707-764-5641 or Dispatch at 707-725-7550
For other questions, concerns or to file official complaints, reports, etc, please call 707-764-5641. Thank you for respectfully participating with us.

🚑❤️ The Rio Dell Police Department and the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department are proud to partner together to bring the...
05/07/2026

🚑❤️ The Rio Dell Police Department and the Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department are proud to partner together to bring the File of Life program to our community — completely FREE of charge!

The File of Life is a simple but incredibly important tool designed to help EMS and first responders provide faster, more effective medical care during emergencies. The form contains critical medical information such as:
• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical conditions
• Emergency contacts
• Physician information
• Insurance information
• DNR/medical directive information

Participants complete the form and place it in a visible location on their refrigerator, with the red File of Life magnet on the outside of the fridge to alert responding personnel that important medical information is inside.

⏱️ During a medical emergency, every second matters. Having this information immediately available reduces the time EMS personnel spend asking questions and searching for medical history — allowing them to begin appropriate treatment faster and provide better care when it matters most.

This program is especially beneficial for:
✔️ Seniors
✔️ Individuals with medical conditions
✔️ Residents taking multiple medications
✔️ Anyone who wants to be prepared in an emergency

📍 File of Life packets can now be picked up FREE at:
• Rio Dell Volunteer Fire Department
• Rio Dell Community Resource Center
• Rio Dell Police Department

🇪🇸 Spanish versions are also available.

We are proud to work together with our community partners to provide another important service focused on protecting the health and safety of our residents. 🚒👮‍♂️❤️

Thank you to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office for the invitation to be part of Public Safety Sunday yesterday at McK...
05/04/2026

Thank you to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office for the invitation to be part of Public Safety Sunday yesterday at McKinleyville High School 👮‍♂️🚓

What a great turnout! It was awesome getting the chance to interact with so many families, meet new faces, and connect with the community in such a positive setting 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

We always appreciate opportunities like this and the strong partnerships that make them possible 🤝

Looking forward to the next one!

04/27/2026

🚲 FOUND CHILDREN’S BICYCLES 🚲

The Rio Dell Police Department has received two small children’s bicycles that were recently found within the City.

If you believe one of these bicycles may belong to you or your child, please contact us with a detailed description or stop by the Police Department to identify the property so it can be returned to it's rightful owner.

📞 707-764-5642

🚨 Friendly Reminder from Rio Dell Police Department 🚨Join us for Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 9th!📍 Location:...
04/20/2026

🚨 Friendly Reminder from Rio Dell Police Department 🚨

Join us for Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 9th!

📍 Location: Eagle Prairie Elementary School
95 Center Street, Rio Dell
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This event is for Rio Dell residents only and is a great opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulky items and help keep our community clean.

✅ Accepted Items:
• Furniture
• Scrap wood & metal
• Appliances
• Yard trimmings
• Other bulky items

❌ NOT Accepted:
• Household trash
• E-waste
• Hazardous materials
• Tires
• Contractor or construction debris

🚗 We expect a high turnout, so please be patient. To help keep the line moving efficiently:
• Separate your load (trash first, then green waste, then metal)
• Place loose items in bags or trash cans

📞 Questions? Contact:
City of Rio Dell: 707-764-3532
Recology: 707-725-5156

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing everyone there!

04/09/2026

Measure Z Update

Over the last quarter, the Rio Dell Police Department’s Measure Z-funded Community Service Officer (CSO) position has continued to provide measurable impact in our community. Measure Z currently funds one of our two CSO positions, allowing us to significantly expand our ability to address quality-of-life issues citywide.

From January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026, our CSOs handled 271 calls for service and completed a wide range of community-focused activities, including:

🏠 Residential Abatement Projects Completed:

• 500 block of First Avenue – three 40-yard dumpsters filled
• 300 block of Second Avenue – two 40-yard dumpsters filled
• 400 block of Fourth Avenue – one 30-yard dumpster filled
• 100 block of Douglas Street – one 40-yard dumpster filled
• 500 block of Third Avenue – one 40-yard dumpster filled

🚗 Vehicular Abatement:

• 34 total cases addressed
• 15 vehicles towed

🐾 Animal Services:

• 7 dogs, 2 cats, and 9 ducks transported to Miranda’s with numerous other animals reunited with owners without transport.

In addition to these completed abatements, the 271 calls for service reflect numerous other locations and issues where our CSOs worked directly with property owners to gain voluntary compliance.

In many cases, problems were resolved without the need for formal abatement, saving time, reducing costs, and fostering cooperative relationships within the community.

Beyond field enforcement, our CSOs have also played a key role in strengthening city operations by:
• Streamlining records retention processes
• Improving animal licensing compliance
• Supporting the Rental Housing Inspection Program
• Conducting community outreach and engagement

Through these efforts, Measure Z funding has made a direct difference by supporting cleaner neighborhoods, reduced blight, improved efficiency in city services, increased responsiveness to community concerns, and enhanced overall quality of life in Rio Dell.

We appreciate the continued support of Measure Z in helping us serve our community.

02/17/2026

🌮🇲🇽 Free Mexican-Themed Lunch Happening Now! 🇲🇽🌮

If you’re looking for something delicious for lunch today, head down to the Rio Dell Community Center right now!

Community members have put together an amazing Mexican-themed lunch — and it’s FREE — now through 12:00 PM (or while it lasts!).

This is what makes Rio Dell special… neighbors taking care of neighbors. ❤️

Come grab a plate, say hello, and enjoy some great food and even better company.

See you there! 👮‍♂️💙

— Chief Josh Phinney

02/04/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – COMMUNITY NOTICE 🚨

The Rio Dell Police Department has been made aware of a fraudulent email being sent to local businesses claiming to solicit donations or sponsorships for a “Back the Blue” campaign on behalf of our department.

❗ Please be advised:
The Rio Dell Police Department is NOT conducting any email, phone, or third-party solicitations for sponsorships, merchandise, calendars, banners, cups, backpacks, or similar items.
The message falsely claims affiliation with our department and requests payment for advertising or promotional materials. This is a scam.

What to do:
✅ Do not respond
✅ Do not send money or provide business information
✅ Do not click links or download attachments

If you received this email (or a similar one), you may:
• Report it to your email provider as spam/phishing
• Contact the Rio Dell Police Department directly to verify any request
• Notify us so we can continue tracking and warning the community

📞 If you have questions or concerns, please contact RDPD directly using our official phone number listed on the City of Rio Dell website.

Thank you for helping us protect our local businesses and community. Please share this post so others are aware.

02/04/2026

🐶 Friendly Reminder from the Police Department 🐶

We’ve recently received an increase in complaints about dog f***s being left on sidewalks around town.

We love our pets—and we love our community—so we’re asking for everyone’s help. Please be courteous and pick up after your animals when out for walks. Keeping our sidewalks clean helps make Rio Dell safer, healthier, and more pleasant for everyone, including kids, neighbors, and fellow dog owners.

Thank you for doing your part and for being a great community 💙🐕

01/30/2026

Information flyers with the following details were provided to residents on 1st through 4th Avenues on January 29, 2026 and January 30, 2026.

**We are aware some vehicles were not in violation at the time the notice was provided. This was information only. **

** This is a courtesy reminder to prevent future citations. **

🚗Parking Courtesy Reminder- 1st through 4th Avenues🚗

Our City streets are narrow. Please help keep them clear by:
* Park in the same direction as traffic
* Park within 18 inches of the curb
* Avoid parking in a way that narrows the roadway

Improper parking can block emergency vehicles and garbage trucks. 🚓🚒🚛

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

🚔Rio Dell Police Department.

01/28/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory – Pacific Ave & Douglas St 🚧

📅 Thursday, February 5th

Heads up, neighbors! On February 5th, there will be increased large-vehicle traffic in the area of Pacific Avenue and Douglas Street (west of Pacific) due to construction activity for the new water tower 💧🏗️

🚛 Cement trucks will be traveling through the area throughout the day to pour the pad for the project.

👀 What to expect:
• Slower traffic at times
• Large trucks entering and exiting the area
• Brief delays possible

🚶‍♀️🚲 Please use caution if you’re driving, walking, or biking through the area, and consider alternate routes if available.

Thank you for your patience as this important infrastructure project moves forward for the benefit of our community.

— Rio Dell Police Department

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Rio Dell, CA
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