63 year old William Scott Richmond arrested by Eureka Police Department for PC 664/187 (a) attempted murder and PC PC594 (b)(1) felony vandalism.
Jan 11, 2025
Taxpayers in LA County granted postponement for CA and federal tax returns and tax payments
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) will provide state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
ICWA, DHHS, CWS in Humboldt is an important issue, why is Kent Sawatzky bringing claims forward and did he provide any evidence to BOS?
I have spoken with families from local tribes and local tribe consultants who CWS used in the past. I have no idea what the current practice is because I don't work for CWS. I don't attend family court hearings.
This is an important topic and the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors should look into it but not because Kent Sawstzky submitted a letter. In fact, the BOS should look into it despite the fact that Kent has brought this forward.
Did Kent provide any evidence for his claims? All that is on the agenda is this letter. I ask because hyperbole Kent throws a lot of stuff out there without evidence and did not follow up on his intention of filing a lawsuit. You can read about that in the April 2022 post linked below.
Why is Kent writing this letter? Why is there not a single name from any local tribal member or leader?
Is this public comment connected to the person in two previous posts? Is this connected to the claims Kent made in September 2024?
Kent has mentioned CWS before. I did a post in September 2024.
If you read the post in December 2024 about "Newsworthy". I have an email from Kent about that person as well another email in December after my post stating "Newsworthy" is " who Kent went to the BOS about."
Jan 10, 2025
Convicted rapist Gary Campbell sentenced to 50 years in prison
I covered Gary Campbell's verdict. Sentencing in CR2400615 and CR2203650 was continued from 1/7/25 to 1/20/25. Trial setting was scheduled in CR2302558 and CR2300904.
Once a defendant has been sentenced, typically there is some deal worked out about other sentences trailing including dismissal. People are free to look up the other cases themselves. The only ones I will provide a one on one update about the other cases is for is my advertisers, donors or subscribers.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/11/once-again-deputy-da-whitney-timm.html?m=1
Comments on Newsom's tweet about an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and unavailability of water supplies from Santa Ynez reservoir are as expected
An hour ago, California Governor Gavin Newsom posted this on Twitter/X. This information and the letter in his tweet has not been issued by his press office and is not on the website.
The comments on the Twitter/X thread are as expected.
This is only one page of a memo by the LA Fire Chief from last year. You can find it online. Fox News, CBS, even NBC reported this but not CNN.
Yes, the jail online log is down again, County IT working on an issue with county intranet
The intranet issue maybe impacting other reports as well. For months now, most of the arrests are drunk in public, trespassing, DUIs.
1/11/25: The jail reports were up later yesterday but online reports are not available again today. This maybe part of a larger issue because CLETS reports have been down statewide since yesterday. Other law enforcement agencies cannot access HCSO reports today.
HCSO assists Bear River Police in arresting alleged trespasser who was also booked for providing false identification
HCSO just issued a press release about Brad Nutley's January 7, 2025 arrest for PC 602 (o) trespassing and PC 148.9 (a) giving false identification to a peace officer. HCSO assisted Bear River Band Police Department.
Nutley was released on O.R.
Jan 9, 2025
Jackson Parrot was having an affair with Christopher Overholt's wife? Which suspect was the masked individual who jammed a gun into alleged victim's eye socket?
(Parrott)
(Cady)
Yesterday, a jury of 7 women and 5 men and two women as alternates were sworn in convicted felon Jackson's Parrott's co-defendant case. Christopher Overholt has an immunity agreement with the Humboldt County DA's office and the third suspect, Michael Cady has not been arrested and is on the lam. Overholt is represented by former Humboldt DA Mr. Paul Gallegos. HCSO did not release Overholt's booking photo.
This morning, Humboldt Deputy District Attorney Ian Harris and Ms. Andrea Sullivan both presented opening arguments in Parrott's co-defendant case. Two other cases for Parrott are trailing. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum.
While both opening statements were brief, I learned nothing from Mr. Harris' statements which had no specifics on evidence and was lackluster. I got more details from Ms. Sullivan's opening which was excellent. The odds against Parrott are stacked due to his record and he lucked out having Ms. Sullivan as his attorney.
All three suspects should be held accountable but in a broken, imperfect criminal justice and court system and in a small county, deals are made with the devil on a regular basis and who gets prosecuted and who gets deals are obvious to anyone who reads my blog or follows court and crime locally and nationally. Whether due process and rules are followed is like playing roulette.
In my past two previous posts, I mentioned I received an email and why I have not posted that information. If you haven't read those posts; go read them.
The email was from Nicole Overholt who is expected to testify. There were many issues with Nicole's ramblings including her not providing evidence and I could not substantiate her claims. Let's see what and if any information comes out in court testimony when she testifies.
At 11 a.m. while Ms. Sullivan was wrapping up her opening arguments, Cady was still not in custody. A BOLO and warrant for attempted murder, mayhem, robbery, burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime for Cady has been issued.
In his opening, Mr. Harris hinted at what Ms. Sullivan revealed moments later. Mr. Harris mentioned "relationship dynamics" and what he expects the evidence to show.
Ms. Sullivan started her remarks to the jury by saying, "This is my opportunity to tell you what I expect the evidence to show."
Ms. Sullivan stated the date of the alleged incident. "Mr. Kennedy Silva pulled into his garage. Two masked individuals slipped inside the garage. Mr. Silva was shot and dragged out from the truck by one of the masked individuals. The other individual tried to get into the house and triggered the alarm."
"The individual who triggered the alarm was Michael Cady who was seen on the Ring camera. He has not been apprehended yet."
"The guy that dragged Mr. Silva out of the truck jammed a gun into Mr. Silva's eye socket," said Ms. Sullivan. "The two individuals fled in Mr. Silva's Toyota Tacoma truck."
"Cady gives multiple stories," said Ms. Sullivan. "He was interviewed multiple times." Law enforcement interviews with Cady lead them to Christopher Overholt.
"Overholt tells multiple stories and accuses Parrot after he finds out Parrott is sleeping with his wife."
"This is all testimonial evidence," said Ms. Sullivan. "It is based on credibility. Parrott was an hour away. At the most, he may have had 15 minutes. He couldn't have participated in the entire event. Overholt will be found guilty as an accomplice unless independent evidence exists."
No other media was in court. If you don't follow my blog regularly, you should read the prior posts; especially the last two posts which will help you understand the impact of Ms. Sullivan's remarks.
HCSO investigating death of Paul Dean James Jr whose body was found under the Trinity River Bridge
On Jan. 8 at approximately 2 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were dispatched to a report of a dead body under the Trinity River Bridge, at Highway 96 and Tish Tang Rd.
PG&E sends crews and two Blackhawk helicopters to assist with Southern California firefighting efforts
PG&E spokesperson Megan McFarland provide these photos from June and July 2024 and shared a PG & E statement about current firefighting efforts in Southern California.
Jan 8, 2025
Ray Christie's 2018 case on calendar tomorrow
Ray Christie's 2018 case is on calendar tomorrow. It is scheduled in Courtroom 2. Retired Judge Ksenia Tsenin has been in that courtroom all week. This would be the first time Judge Tsenin would be hearing anything about this case.
I was the only one who covered the resolution of his 2018 case.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/12/no-jury-trial-for-ray-christie-no-jail.html?m=1
Gregory Kreis is no longer a judge. As far as I know Retired Judge Christopher Wilson isn't hearing any cases in Humboldt Superior Court this week.
The hearing is for PC 1203.4 request for dismissal and to set aside guilty verdicts on the misdemeanors.
1/9/25 update: Mr. Rick Richmond is here in person. Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is also in court. Christie was not in court. Defense motion was granted by Judge Tsenin after remarks by Mr. Richmond and Mr. Rees. I have a copy of the entire motion but I am only adding two pages of the declaration. No other media is in court.
Humboldt Bay Fire responds to request for assistance with Palisades Fire
(Photo provided by Humboldt Bay Fire)
Times Standard no longer publishing Matthew in the Middle
I don't talk to Matthew Owen. He is blocked by me on email and social media, so if he followed through and posted about this on Facebook, I have no idea what he wrote nor do I care.
He has been whining to people about being upset that Times-Standard is no longer publishing "Matthew in the Middle." Some sources said TS just stopped accepting his submissions. This decision was as of last week. Apparently, Matthew was not even informed. A source called it a "silent firing."
First, Hank Sims gave Matt's column the boot. Now, TS.
Matt is and has been irrelevant in politics. He is not in "the middle" and there are plenty of people who are "thrilled" to hear about this development. They don't comment on social media.
Matthew has the money. Let him go out and build a following and fund his own site, podcast or newsletter.
I would like to thank Supervisor Bushnell and Ryan Burns for their grace
Yesterday, I briefly saw Humboldt County Board Chair and Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell. We exchanged pleasantries and I asked her if I could meet with her in the future.
I did the same last year with Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo. Both showed grace and leadership.
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