Arcata stabbing suspect denied OR and release for public safety concerns, protective order in place despite victim's request

An OR/Bail hearing was scheduled today for Lindsay Kaminsky in Courtroom 2 this afternoon. DDA Kelly Neel is prosecuting this case. At arraignment, Ms. Meagan O' Connell, from the Public Defender's Office was appointed to represent Kaminsky.

LOCO was in court. They may have an exclusive interview with Mr. Kaminsky since they followed him out after court. I hav updated with details of today's court proceedings.

First, Kaminsky's attorney, Mr. Casey Russo said, "the victim is in the audience and would like to comment." Mr. Russo said Glenn Kaminsky wanted the protective order modified and wanted to address his wife's custodial status. Mr. Russo said they have been married 5 years.

Lindsay Kaminsky won't look at or acknowledge her husband in court.

DDA Kelly Neel said, "The People are opposed to the modification (of the protective order), we have communicated that to Mr. Kaminsky."

She had spoken with him during and before court. Before elaborating on reasons for the People's position, Ms. Neel read a letter Glenn Kaminsky gave her.

He wants a 5150 for his wife. According to his letter, he believes she has a mental illness. Not communicating with his wife is causing stress for both of them.

"For reasons that remain inexplicable," said DDA Neel, then she described on the day in question, Glenn  Kaminsky came home, went to bed early morning, a phone call awakened him, he asked his wife to take the call in another room, she stabbed him in rge nexk, later apologized but said she had to do it.

DDA Neel said it woukd be inappropriate for them to have contact and that People oppose release and OR contact out of concerns for Mr. Kaminsky's safety and Lindsay Kaminsky being a danger to herself.

Ms. Neel said based on what was conveyed to her, Lindsay Kaminsky has not been herself.

Probation recommended not releasing Lindsay Kaminsky.

For public safety concerns and concern for Ms. Kaminsky as well as a potential mental health assessment for her, release denied. Next court date is for intervention June 16 at 3 p.m. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 22 at 8:30 a.m.


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