FORTUNA, CA — On April 22, 2025, officers from the Fortuna Police Department, assisted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 44-year-old Jesse Allen Hanson in connection with a recent string of burglaries in the city.
The arrest occurred in the 1300 block of Rohnerville Road, where officers located and took Hanson into custody without incident. He was identified as a suspect after a week-long investigation into multiple residential and property crimes across Fortuna.
During his arrest, police recovered several stolen items allegedly tied to the burglaries. Hanson also had an outstanding felony warrant at the time of his apprehension.
Hanson was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on his warrant and the following charges:
PC 459 – Burglary
PC 460 – Burglary of an Inhabited Dwelling
PC 666.1 – Theft with Two Prior Convictions
H&S 11395 – Possession with Two Prior Drug Convictions
PC 496(a) – Possession of Stolen Property
PC 1203.2 – Violation of Probation
PC 484g – Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
VC 10852 – Tampering with a Vehicle
PC 594(a)(1) – Vandalism
PC 487(a) – Grand Theft
Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed as more evidence is processed.
