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◼ Fernbridge Cafe owner arrested over food safety concerns

Investigators with the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office arrested the operator of Fernbridge Cafe on Thursday after a months-long investigation into the food and water safety quality at the cafe.

Steve Sterbeck was taken into custody after a series of attempts by the county to address water quality issues, according to a press release from the District Attorney's Office. A March 18 test of the restaurant's water showed high levels of E. coli bacteria, which can cause severe illness and in some cases death, the DA's office said.

The Humboldt County Division of Environmental Health served a “Notice of Suspension of Food Facility Permit” later that day, and Sterbeck was advised to close the restaurant. When the cafe was still open and serving food on Thursday, Sterbeck was arrested.

While the investigation into the incident remains ongoing, Sterbeck has since been released, according to the DA's office. No charges have been filed. Deputy District Attorney Christa McKimmy is evaluating the case for any further action, the release said.