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Attempted murder suspect Dameon Bradfield has picked up a second case, Aaron Pole is being arraigned on warrants in two previous cases this afternoon. There are several cases on today and every day, additional cases are on calendar added last minute. Most are minor updates. By now, all readers should know and check previous cases if they don't see a new post. With the amount of cases increasing daily and all the challenges of Humboldt courts, I am no longer rushing daily to update every Humboldt case that day for useless and endless continuances and rescheduling done only in Humboldt courts. All these continuances, dragging cases on for years, no consequences for criminals has resulted in people  including me losing interest. For free, of course people don't mind me doing updates for every hearing.

Those who do support me do it without conditions. That is unheard of in journalism. I survive by sacrificing and going without the basics. Shameless Humboldt has taken advantage of my advertisers, supporters and me and that is not going to continue.

At 825 Fifth street, the haters threatened by reporting and other miserable, abusive people lash out daily instead of looking in the mirror. Lazy, incompetent, unprofessional tyrants who are used to getting away with injustice, bullying and ruining lives. Instead of focusing on me and gossiping about me, especially on union mandated breaks or your client's time, do the job for which you are being paid.

Humboldt will never change. That is not my problem. It has never been my problem. Only those who have something to hide and don't do their job question me and make it uncomfortable for me at 825 Fifth street. Certain people who file lawsuits and are attempting to stand up for themselves are at least trying to do something. Success depends on others supporting those who take risks. Humboldt is full of fear which is not my problem nor my issue to fix. 

I prioritize new posts. I may get all updates done but starting today, with Humboldt court coverage, free options have been explained numerous times over the years. Most in Humboldt refuse to pay for the service and content I provide and I am no longer providing these explainations, notifications or reminders via unsolicited emails or to people who do not read. Those who pay get certain benefits. That is how life works. Those who don't can take the chance daily to wait for information on all content I provide to those who pay for my time. All media has exclusive paid content. I keep access free but I am not going to rush for most who cannot bother to even make a one time or occasional contribution. I am already trying different options for all the exclusives I provide daily and those who have never supported me for the past 12 years won't know what is or not included.

Alleged molestor Briyan Marquardt's preliminary delayed due to possible jurisdictional issues; criminal proceedings suspended for two counts

 

I have been covering 37 year old alleged molestor Briyan Lee Marquardt's case since his arrest in March 2026. 

Yesterday, his preliminary hearing was continued by the District Attorney due to procedural and possible jurisdictional issues. Criminal proceedings are suspended for Count 8 & 9. There is a hearing on 10/20 regarding Rule 4.116 as it pertains to Count 8 & 9.

You can access previous posts for free via the search feature or use one of many paid options for convenience. 

U.S. Dept of Treasury imposed more than $1.21 billion penalty against Bank of America for money laundering and sanctions law violations

 

"Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced enforcement actions imposing more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America (“the Bank”), the second-largest bank in the United States, for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws.  These actions include the third-largest penalty in Treasury history and the largest in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) history."

You can read the entire press release and order on the U.S. Treasury website.

"Popa Rex" changing his parking spot or did someone claim it first?

 

Photo I took on September 26. People, including me, have called out Rex Bohn aka "PopaRex" about the same parking spot on 5th street in front of the Humboldt County Courthouse.

The Rex free day at the Courthouse was short lived. Shortly after 9 a.m. saw Rex's truck parked on the corner of 5th and I.

Will know by tomorrow if this is his new spot. Parking is tough Rex with all the construction and housing in downtown Eureka. Employees who work at the Courthouse don't have access to the prime basement parking. At least, you will be closer to the protest du jour.

The Make Parking Lots Great Again could make this their new ad campaign. Rex will now have to walk a couple extra steps to the 5th street entrance! 

Gregory Kreis out; Ken Bareilles attorney for Aunna Bollman

 

Today, 13 cases were on calendar for Aunna Bolmann. There was a Marsden motion in her 2026 case. Gregory Kreis relieved, Ken Bareilles appointed. Defense continuance for preliminary hearing scheduled tomorrow granted; rescheduled to 12/17. Deputy DA Trent Timm appeared on the cases today DA motion to terminate mental health diversion and reinstate criminal proceedings in other 12 cases continued to 12/17.

I have covered Bollman extensively. I am not linking all those posts. They can be accessed for free via the search feature on the blog or for convenience; there are paid options.

Three cases, repeat offender who should not have been released, fails to appear because he is in custody in Trinity County

 

Robert Slavens had three cases on calendar today.

CR2603207:

Charged with PC 29800 (a) (1) felon in possession of a firearm and PC 30305 (a) (1) prohibited person in posession of ammunition. Arraigned on 8/18; Public Defender appointed. OR bail continued from 8/20 to 8/25 by defense because Slavens has possible parole hold. On 8/25, no information on parope hold. Preliminary examination continued by defense and Slavens placed on supervised release by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum  despite DA's objection. Today he failed to appear in court. His wife, Jessica Slavens appeared via Zoom and told Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kelly Neel he is in custody in Trinity County.

CR2602272:

Same charges as CR2603207.

CR2600858:

Driving under influence of drug.

I am not going into details of the other two cases nor is there a reason to follow up on yet another repeat offender who should not have been granted supervised release and now is Trinity County's problem.

Another Humboldt repeat offender and failed mental health diversion

 

Another Humboldt repeat offender and failed mental health diversion. In my May 20 post, I added an update about the bench warrant issued for Dylan Olivas.

Yesterday,  he was arrested by Eureka Police Department on the bench warrant. Nothing will happen, he will be placed back on mental health diversion. Like the rest of the repeat offenders and mental health diversion failures; waste law enforcement time and resources again.

For those interested in Tyus Francis, Rashad Carter and Paul Clements, this is the update regarding all three arrests this year

For those interested in Tyus Francis, Rashad Carter and Paul Clements, I follow cases from arrest to conclusion. Several defendants since January 2026 posted bond or were released from custody. The DA then has time to review charges. I check these cases every day, in addition to the 40, 50, 60 court cases I follow and update. After several months, I checked with the DA's office.

I would usually add these updates to the previous post but I know several of you simply refuse to put in the minimum effort. The alleged victims should have been notified by the DA. I am posting the following update here mainly for law enforcement who I appreciate and who are busy non stop keeping the community safe.

Tyus Francis: arrested 2/11, posted bond, report rejected therefore no charges for the arrest.

Rashad Carter, arrested 5/12, released on 5/14, being reviewed and is pending.

Paul Clements, rape by fraud arrest, not arraigned in time, so released from custody on 7/9/26. Report rejected, therefore no charges for the arrest.

Arcata High athletic director blood alcohol for 2026 DUI was .22; he has a previous DUI conviction from a 2021 Napa court case

 

On July 20, CHP arrested Arcata High athletic director Matthew Dusel. His girlfriend was arrested the same night for public intoxication.

Dusel was released on OR. He has a conviction in a CHP 2019 traffic case and a conviction in a CHP 2018 case. He has a 2021 DUI conviction from Napa.

I have been checking daily whether charges were filed. Humboldt DA did file charges on 9/22/26. Arraignment is on 11/23/26.

Dusel's Linkedin profile and Arcata High websites still show him as an employee.

Normally, I would have done a post sooner but it is obvious why I am doing the post today and it is still weeks before arraignment.

According to the complaint, Dusel's blood alcohol level was .22. He is charged with Count 1 DUI , Count 2 driving with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit and that both these alleged offenses are within 10 years of another DUI offense. Both counts have an enhancement that Dusel's BAC was .15% or more.

On the day of his jury trial, Kody Marcelli enters a plea and is sentenced in his DUI case

 

This time Kody Marcelli will be booked into the Humboldt County jail. On the day of his DUI jury trial, Kody entered a plea. Commit to jail date is 11/21. I covered Kody's 2018 case in which he was  convicted of assault. 

In his waiver and plea form, it indicates this is Marcelli's second DUI offense.

Once again, Dustin Owens and Heather Burke win; Cyndy Day-Wilson loses in Nylander family lawsuit

 

Once again, Mr. Dustin Owens and Ms. Heather Burke prevail and Cyndy Day-Wilson loses. Motion for summary judgement denied in Nylander family lawsuit. Ms. Shelley Addison who represents Mama Nylander also had the motion for summary judgement denied. 

This post picks up from my last update added to the September 17 post.

For those who wish to read Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning's rulings, I have included them.

Daryl Jones obssession with someone he dated in middle school for two weeks led to endangering an entire community

I posted earlier on Facebook and then did this post on the blog adding details, information and included the Ramey warrant which has not been reported so far in the Daryl Jones case.

Humboldt Superior Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning signed the Ramey warrant in Jones case and now he gets to decide if Jones is granted mental health  diversion.

Aaron Pole arrested by HCSO again as a suspect in Hoopa fires

 

Aaron Pole arrested by HCSO for P.C. 452(c) –Causing a fire of structure/ forest land. Van driven by Pole. He was just arrested in August 2026 for arson and assault.

Pole already has a misdemeanor case filed 8/12/26 for PC 148 (a) (1) obstructing /resisting a public officer and PC 240 assault; alleged victim Solo Craig Sylvia. He failed to appear for his court trial on 9/3. Pole was granted supervised release by Retired Judge John Feeney on 8/13/26. Conflict Counsel was representing him, then he decided to represent himself.

Angel Hernandez arrested by HCSO for oral copulation with a minor, forcible rape, sexual battery, false imprisonment and assault

31 year old Angel Alonzo Hernandez arrested by HCSO yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 261(a)(2) forcible rape, PC 287(c)(2)(a) oral copulation with a minor, PC 236 false imprisonment, PC 243.4(a) sexual battery and PC 220(a) assault with intent to commit a felony. HCSO requested no bail at booking.

He has four traffic cases in Humboldt Superior Court; two convictions and two dismissals with proof of correction.

Sacramento Sheriff deputies executed six search warrants in three counties and arrested three suspects in homicide investigation

 

"In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2026, our Communication Center received a call from a residence on the 3700 block of Lenore Way in North Highlands. The caller described finding a family member, an adult male, deceased inside the residence. Deputies responded and determined it was a Homicide. Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) and Homicide Detectives responded to the scene.

Through an extensive investigation, detectives identified the suspects as 38-year-old Alfredo Garcia, 45-year-old Federico Farfan, and 37-year-old Hector Medina. Detectives subsequently obtained arrest warrants for all three suspects on murder and conspiracy charges.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, detectives executed search warrants at six different locations throughout Sacramento County, Modesto, and Tulare County. All three suspects were taken into custody and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail where they remain ineligible for bail."--Sacramento County Sheriff

Demurrer denied in Redwood Teen Challenge wrongful death lawsuit, change of attorneys delays trial setting

 

Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke overruled Redwood Teen Challenge's demurrer on 7/2/26. It was not available in e court when I did my July 11 post and I have added page 1 and 16 of the ruling.

Joseph Gali, the plaintiff, has a different attorney. After a September 15 filing for change of attorney with the same law, at the October 8 hearing, Gali is now represented by Coast Law Group LLP's Brian Felton who substituted in on October 7. Mr. Felton's request for a continuance was granted and trial setting was continued to 12/10/26.

Judge Canning signs order granting preliminary approval of Hillsdale lawsuit class action settlement

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Timothy Canning Judge signed the court order granting preliminary approval of the class settlement between Hillsdale tenants and Dwivedi LLC/Anil Dwivedi.

I said months ago and more than once, Anil Dwivedi would settle before the November 2026 election.

I have been covering all 4 lawsuits for months. This is not breaking news. I will add the order later. Most local lawyers will not take cases against local landlords. What Janssen Malloy has done with will protect future tenants. I covered this for months regularly. I saw the time Janssen Malloy put in and their were 4 lawsuits. They were threatened by Dwivedi's law firm. My readers have the complete details in previous posts; not random coverage here and there, whether it is this case or other cases. I also lived at Hillsadale Apartments last year. I am not a part of nor do I profit from this settlement as the actions did not impact me. I have mentioned my being a former tenant several times.

Even if a settlement is approved and signed, will Anil pay and when?

Status Conference for final settlement is scheduled for 4/09/2027.

"Individuals that we targeted in today's operations are selling drugs to homeless people. They’re keeping the homeless addicted to hard drugs"