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Eureka assistant police chief steps seamlessly into top job
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Eureka assistant police chief steps seamlessly into top job

  • By Laura Marlow
  • Apr 22, 2025
  • 5 min to read

When the Eureka Police Department moves into its new digs, there will be a new nameplate on top of the chief’s desk – but a familiar face behind it.

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Eureka Police Department turns 65
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Eureka Police Department turns 65

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Aug 18, 2023

The Eureka Police Department has enjoyed consistent leadership in its more than six decades of existence.

Eureka’s new assistant police chief being prepped for top spot
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Eureka’s new assistant police chief being prepped for top spot

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Jul 9, 2023

After 26 years with the Eureka Police Department, Lt. Michael Werges has a new title – assistant police chief.

Eureka Police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy
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Eureka Police lieutenant graduates from FBI National Academy

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Nov 2, 2022

Eureka Police Lt. Michael Werges has returned to the city with a new wealth of law enforcement knowledge.

Eureka Police raised $7,900 for Shop with a Cop
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Eureka Police raised $7,900 for Shop with a Cop

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Jan 10, 2022

Eureka Police took 31 children from 10 area families shopping during its Shop with a Cop program, Chief Michael Wiegand said.

Eureka strengthens laws to prevent vehicle thefts
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Eureka strengthens laws to prevent vehicle thefts

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Nov 23, 2021

Eureka Police will have more latitude to protect property inside vehicles and curb vehicle thefts.

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Six Flags employee retires after 50 years
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Six Flags employee retires after 50 years

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Jun 27, 2021

Fred Desalme began working at Six Flags four days after the park opened in June 1971.

Eureka Police add 1 reserve, 2 full-time officers
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Eureka Police add 1 reserve, 2 full-time officers

  • By Katelyn Mary Skaggs
  • Apr 5, 2021

Three new officers are patrolling the streets of Eureka.

Wilson set to leave Eureka Police Department
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Wilson set to leave Eureka Police Department

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Sep 22, 2020

David Wilson is set to walk away from a career in law enforcement.

Eureka woman arrested for suspicion of DWI
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Eureka woman arrested for suspicion of DWI

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Jan 31, 2019

A 37-year-old Eureka woman was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence after she was found in a car with the engine runnin…

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