Police Continue to Investigate Woman's Death

Police continue their investigation into the death of Michelle Dickson, 23, of Crescent City.

An autopsy was planned today for Dickson, whose body was discovered last week in Oregon. The missing woman's body was discovered Wednesday night beneath a bridge in Brookings, Ore.

Dickson, who police believe was murdered, had been missing since July 15, when she allegedly met a man in a possible drug transaction.

Police arrested Josiah Miller, 27, after investigators reported they discovered traces of blood in his car. The Arctata resident was labeled as an acquaintance of the missing woman.

Search Continues for Missing Crescent City Female

Authorities reported that blood was found in the truck of a 'person of interest' in the search for missing 24-year-old Michelle Dickson.

According to police, results back from the lab indicate trace evidence of blood discovered in the truck of Arcata resident Josiah Miller, which police seized recently. Police did not say whether or not the blood belongs to Dickson, and Miller has not been arrested.

Dickson, whose car was found burned a few miles from where she went missing, disappeared late last Tuesday after reportedly meeting a man in the Crescent Beach area. There are some allegations that she may have been there to sell drugs, possibly to Miller.

Crescent City is approximately 20 miles south of the Oregon border.

Drug Deal Involved in Missing Woman Case?

A woman who went missing last Tuesday may have been harmed after a possible drug deal involving marijuana went bad.

While authorities will not confirm this, reports say Michelle Dickson, 24, may have met a man as part of a drug deal last Tuesday evening at a beach in the Crescent City area.

Dickson's car was found burned at another location by the beach last Wednesday, and the woman has been missing for a week now. Crescent City is situated about 20 miles south of the Oregon border.

Police have been tight lipped about a search conducted at the home of an Arcata man's residence in relation to the investigation. Authorities reportedly confiscated the man's vehicle, some clothing and his computer.

Dickson, who is 5' 4", 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, was reportedly wearing either a white or dark-colored sweat shirt and white or blue-colored sweat pants.

Police ask anyone who may be able to help in this investigation to call the Del Norte County Sheriff's Office at (707) 464-4191.

Search for Missing Crescent City Woman Continues

Police continue to look for a missing 23-year-old woman whose car was found burned and abandoned last week.

Michelle Dickson of Crescent City went missing late last Tuesday, and authorities believe foul play may be involved. Her car was found burned out on U.S. Highway 101 south of Crescent City, a town about 20 miles south of the Oregon border.

A person of interest has been interviewed by police, but reportedly has not been very cooperative in their investigation. Authorities have reportedly used a subpoena to obtain Dickson's phone and text messages.

Dickson works at the Ship Ashore Resort restaurant in Smith River. She reportedly had a second job and was attending the College of the Redwoods.

Dickson is 5' 4", with brown hair and brown eyes, weighing approximately 120 pounds. She was reportedly last seen wearing a white or dark-colored sweatshirt, white or blue-colored sweatpants and sherpa shoes.

Anyone who believes they have information to help solve the case can call the Del Norte County Sheriff's Department at (707) 464-4191.