Steve Watson

Retired Chief of Police (December 1, 2021). The opinions & views posted here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the City or EPD.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

@AVGirl4Life I’m a retired cop with 5 kids, all of whom we taught to swim. I’m no “everyone gets a participation trophy” parent (I have to watch my “suck it up buttercup” mentality with my kids) but this is flat out wrong. It’s not just why but how we do something that matters…terrible.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Beautiful day in Eureka at Cruz’n Eureka car show. Blue skies, warm weather, great people, and incredible vintage vehicles.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

With future base salary increases coming too:
January 1, 2022 3%
January 1, 2023 5%
January 1, 2024 5%
** $10,000 LATERAL SIGNING BONUS **
Apply now: https://t.co/jSXuAGTTOQ

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in public safety? We're ready to have you! Come make a difference in your community and have fun doing it as a Communications Dispatcher.
We have a new, state-of-the-art radio system & a newly remodeled communications center.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

$3,560.00 - $4,327.00 Monthly (DOQ) without certifications
$3,666.80 - $4,456.81 for candidates who hold POST Intermediate Certification
$3,773.60 - $4,586.62 for candidates who hold POST Advanced Certification

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

But its our amazing people that are our greatest attraction. Want to live a life of meaning and wake up every morning with sense of purpose and pride? Join the Eureka Police Department! Our dispatchers have the history and reputation of being the best in the business.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

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[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Have a relaxing, safe, and RESPONSIBLE Memorial Day weekend, Eureka! Please continue to do your part to protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19. Avoid large gatherings, wear your masks, and maintain social distancing while enjoying the weather.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Flying kites along Eureka’s waterfront trail this afternoon. What a beautiful city and bay. We’re lucky it’s our home.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Contact was made with Haberman who agreed to surrender. He was taken into custody safely after exiting the apartment at 5:45 PM. https://t.co/vdZ8VAze0L

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Around 4:06 PM, a EPD officer on uniformed patrol spotted a vehicle known to be associated with Haberman (age 41) near the address. EPD subsequently developed information confirming he was inside. A perimeter was established & SWAT requested due to info he was armed & dangerous

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

With the assistance of the multi-agency Humboldt County SWAT team, @eurekapd Officers have a wanted suspect, Kevin Lee Haberman, in custody after a surround & call-out operation at an apartment on 600 block of W.Hawthorne Street, Eureka. Haberman was wanted on felony warrants

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

EPD has a suspect in custody from last night’s shooting homicide—the victim’s mother, Pamela Faye Millsap, age 38. She was arrested and booked on a manslaughter charge. A press release will be forthcoming soon.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

To the media monitoring this incident: Our officers are busy managing the scene and we have no further information to release at this time. Please give them space so they can do their jobs. We will push out a press release in the next day or so once we have an update.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

This is an active investigation in its preliminary stages. Investigators are on scene and will be working through the night. We will release more information once we know more and can responsibly do so.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Upon arrival, officers found a severely injured male, around age 17, inside with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers began life saving efforts and the male was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. No suspects are believed to be outstanding.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

I can confirm EPD is investigating an apparent homicide that occurred in a residence on the 2200 block of Union Street around 7:30 PM tonight. Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance there. While officers were still en route, a caller reported a shot had been fired.

[Steve Watson @SWatsonA1]

Join EPD today for National Coffee with a Cop Day at Happy Donuts (2916 Central Ave., Eureka). We’ll be there from 9-11 am.