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Fortuna City Information

Fortuna is a city the northeast shore of the Eel River, Humboldt County, California, United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, Fortuna has a population of approximately 11,926 people and a total area of 4.845 square miles.

City Council

The City of Fortuna is a Council / Manager form of government. The city council sets policy and gives direction on matters that affect the day to day operations of the city. On the other side, the city manager is responsible for implementing Council policies, directing City staff, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City.

The city council is made up of five members elected from the city at large and serve four year staggering terms. The City Council appoints a Mayor and a Mayor Pro Tem from its members to serve a term of two years. Councilmembers include Mayor Sue Long, Mayor Pro Tem Tami Trent, Council Member Doug Strehl, Council Member Tiara Brown and Council Member Dean Glaser.

The City Council holds its meeting on the first and second Monday of every month from 6:00pm at the council chambers, 621 11th St. Fortuna, CA 95540. Agendas and minutes discussed in the meetings can be accessed through

Fortuna City Council

Crime statistics

The overall crime rate in Fortuna, CA is 68% higher than other cities in California and 79% higher compared to the national average. Looking at crimes involving violence, the city has a crime rate that is 29% lower than California’s and 19% lower than the national average. When comparing crimes involving property, the city’s crime rate is 84% higher than California’s and 93% higher than the overall national average.

Police Department

The Fortuna Police Department is responsible for providing security services to the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The department has a workforce of 23 full-time employees and many volunteers.  William Dobberstein is the current Chief of Police. For more information on the police department, visit

Fortuna Police Department

Warrants and Bail

Warrants can be accessed by visiting

Fortuna Warrants & Bail

 on the website the police also has useful information on crimes that have occurred in the city. When an offender is arrested in the city, there are three main ways to post for bail; these include Bail bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276, Cash bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1269 and Property bond under the California Penal Code – Section 1276.5.

Fortuna Police Station Address:  621 11th St, Fortuna, CA 95540, USA