Jennifer Raymond wants people to talk to the FBI; Shannon Miranda photo taken by an airport employee

(Raymond at the Oct 15, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting)

(2024 FB photo)

Sources in the know told me that Jennifer Raymond is going around asking people if they will  talk to the FBI. Anyone with a brain is not going to be involved with this clown show regardless of how they feel about the situation. In fact, Jennifer Raymond had some people politely decline. Other sources said that according to Shannon Miranda himself, the photo of him departing for Vegas recently was allegedly taken by an airport employee and airport management is "not happy" and allegedly confirmed this to Shannon Miranda. I say allegedly because I did not hear it firsthand and over the course of covering this Humboldt debacle where justice for the animals is yet to be done, I take anything that is said by Shannon Miranda, Jennifer Raymond and the other narcissists with a grain of salt. When they testify under oath in a court of law, sign a court declaration and are willing to be cross examined; we will see what they say.

Just earlier this month, Jessica Slavens told Judge Neel Robert Slavens was in custody in Trinity County

 

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office issued a press release about Robert Slavens this morning. HCSO issued an arrest warrant for Robert Slavens. I have covered him before. When he is arrested, a Humboldt judge needs to keep him in jail with no bail.

I reported on this a month ago, County now changes the "concept"

 

I reported on these properties over a month ago. It was supposed to be Safe Healthy communities. LOCO is over a month late reporting on the same three properties and now it is a "County campus concept" after I chewed the County out for more drug services and lack of supervision?

Bob Doran's other lawsuit against City of Eureka scheduled for trial

 

I reported on two lawsuits involving Robert Doran against the City of Eureka. One was dismissed. The other, I tripped and fell lawsuit is scheduled for trial.

On 10/16, Mr. Connor Traut appeared for Robert Doran. Mr. Matthew Bertini for City of Eureka. Trial assignment on 2/10/28; jury trial for 2/14/28.

Attorney fees holding up settlement of Jenna Moore's lawsuit with Ford Motor Company

 

These are the two posts I have done on Jenna Moore's lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. I first mentioned the lawsuit in a May 2, 2026 post.

Today, instead of a dismissal, attorneys tolf Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Marilyn Miles, the case had settled at mediation; what still remains in dispute is attorney fees which they are trying to resolve. Another case management conference on 1/25/27.

Rocket Dog Rescue files SAC against Shannon Miranda

Rocket Dog Rescue filed a second amended complaint on October 8. It was not in e court until today. This one is against Shannon Miranda as an individual and Does 1-100 . That seems to be the only change. 

11 foreign nationals arrested today as part of California U.S. Attorney's

 

No arrests from Humboldt. Detila andnames in  the press release from U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California.

Shauna Kowtko arrested for assault, criminal threats, aiding and abetting a crime

 

You can compare the social media to the booking photo since media is not allowed to publish booking photos pre conviction due to the Ninth Circuit ruling. She posted bond.

51 year old Shauna Ray Kowtko was arrested yesterday by HCSO for  PC 31 aiding and abetting a crime, PC245(a)(4) assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (GBI) and PC422 (a) criminal threats.

Three Humboldt judges have denied Jordo's motions yet he remains clueless

 

Those who have an interest in Jorden Place aka Jorden Sterling have read my posts. Others can read the October 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 posts which has all my coverage.

Jordo has a fee waiver, somehow has money to pay fees and Humboldt Superior Court has done nothing about checking where this money is from. He just keeps filing nonsense because the cost is not coming out of his pocket.

He had a hearing on October 16, one is listed tomorrow and one on 10/23. Three Humboldt Superior Court judges have denied his motions but Jordo will keep draining the taxpayers of California instead of going back to Oregon where he claims he resides. He is just one pro per litigant wasting time and resources because like everything else in Dumboldt, people with valid claims get screwed overwhile the Jordos work the system. 

He got diversion in three of his criminal cases; he got custody of his daughter which is a better outcome than many get in the halls of Humboldt injustice and many people have suffered more than Jordo. Any other person would have left this place and been grateful.for the outcome. 

For those who wish to read what Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning; Humboldt Superior Court Steven Steward and Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge John Feeney have denied, I have included rulings on Jordo's motions.

10/19/26: Three cases are now listed as off calendar because Jordo did not appear in court. He filed those motions and wasted the civil staff, the DA and court's time. No warrant issued, no sanctions. The case was before Humboldt Superior Court Judge Heather Durand.

Speed Suds offers free drying to CalFire crews

 

Speedy Suds Laundromat is located at 4th and N in Eureka near Dutch Bros Coffee. The owner,  Agustin "Augie" Valdez who also owns the laundromat on 7th and E in Eureka is all about community. Most of you have read my previous posts about Augie and how he has improved and invested into the neighborhood.

He is there weekdays in the evening. On the weekends, it is him and his wife  helping and conversing with regulars and tourists. Speed Suds offers free drying to CalFire crews. Augie and his wife offer the customer service we are used to with local family owned businesses. Wash and fold is now also available at the N street location. 

Mario Avelar was not aware a case had been filed against him; he wasn't aware a warrant had been issued for his arrest; both times he found out when I called him

 

Cattle wander out to the highway in Humboldt all the time. The local crime and scanner junkies know this just as I do. If you are the late Domingo Santos or one of the good ole boys in Humboldt, law enforcement pays you a courtesy call. If you are Ray Christie's business associate Mario Avelar; you get charged.

I saw a case had been filed against Mario with three misdemeanor charges and this was when his name appeared on the calendar for the July 31 date. Mario was not in court that day but he was lucky because it was referred to the DA for affadavit. This happens more often than you think. I have seen it in other cases I cover.

I saw a letter had been sent sent to Mario on 5/28/26 by Deputy DA Alison Herson to an address in Ferndale. He told me that he did not receive that letter.

 I kept checking the case. On 8/12 declaration filed by law enforcement for arrest warrant and a warrant was issued on 8/14. This also happens in other cases but people do not know a warrant has  been issued. 

I called Mario and asked him if he was aware there was a warrant out for his arrest. He was not; on 8/21 Mario  went to the courthouse, explained to HCSO what he told me and took care of the warrant and was given a new court date.

On 10/16, arraignment was continued by the Court to 10/29 for Mario to retain private counsel.

Commit a crime on probation, cause a collision, flee from EPD, get off with no sanctions, counts dismissed and 1 year probation

I most recently covered Leisel Norman in the 6th and H collision. As usual, I am the only one to follow the case from arrest to conclusion.

On  10/15, 11 days before jury trial in the 2026 case, Norman entered a guilty plea to Count 2;  no court fine because Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward found Norman indigent. No custodial sanctions and  1 year  probation

Counts 1 & 3 dismissed. In a 2025 case, violation of probation found true. Probation was tolled. Norman told Judge Steward she had 20 days remaining in SWAP in her probation case.

15 cases in local court; five current cases, committing crimes while out in bail and he gets probation and a wellness program in Humboldt, California

 

Joseph Nix has five cases, committed these crimes while out on bail. In one of those cases, he entered a plea on October to reckless evading. Two years probation with no additional jail time.

He has 15 cases in Humboldt Superior Court. He was sentenced by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum to two years probation,  has to complete the Yurok Wellness Program and custody credits covered the 72 days jail imposed. 

Deputy DA Trent Timm appeared in court at sentencing for Deputy DA Brandon Boozari who is the prosecutor for Nix's cases. Deputy Public Defender Casey Russo is Nix's attorney.

Congratulations Tom on a well deserved retirement

 

Tom Wattle is that familiar face and voice many see or hear when they go to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Well deserved retirement. The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors will recognize Tom working for the County of Humboldt and HCSO for 19 years at this Tuesday's Board of Supervisor's meeting.

What is the Miranda's Rescue Investigation costing the taxpayers?

 

I submitted this PRA request just now. What is the Miranda's Rescue Investigation costing the taxpayers? The Humboldt County DA already overspent the budget.

Since Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond and Virginia's Lori Mansell think HCSO is their personal law enforcement and the County of Humboldt staff  have nothing better to do; they  should foot the bill for expenses on one investigation that is their obsession. Jenna and Jennifer do have a personal beef with Shannon and  they need to stop using innocent animals to mask their agenda. Lori Mansell needs to stay in Virginia and stop making demands in California where she does not reside, pay taxes or financially contribute. 

There are other crimes and investigations in Humboldt. Building and Planning has other work. If we had elected officials and a Sheriff who actually had guts and were leaders; this nonsense would not have been the daily spectacle for 6 months.

Ocean DelCastillo arraigned this afternoon for vehicular manslaughter

 

I reported on Ocean Del Castillo's arrest. Today, he was arraigned for vehicular manslaughter, driving the wrong way on a divided highway causing injury or death of Anisha Nicole Gutshall. He was just arraigned. The arraignment originally scheduled for 10/19 was vacated. Custody status changed to no bail by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. Public Defender's Office appointed. OR bail on 10/20; preliminary hearing on 10/28 in the CHP case. He was also arraigned in an Arcata Police Department case for possession of cocaine which is from an October 14, 2026 arrest. Trial setting on 10/28 in that case.

Senior Deputy DA Roger Rees is the prosecutor. Janssen Malloy's Mr. William Stein is here with the family.

"Lil E" is off to prison for 12 years, 8 months

 

I have covered convicted criminal and repeat offender Lil E aka Miguel Moreno for years. Today, he was finally sentenced by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum. In one case, 3 years. In another case, 9 years 8 months. 

Deputy DA Trent Timm is the prosecutor. Conflict Counsel Supervising Attorney Meagan O'Connell is Moreno's attorney.

Raeleen Olson charged with DUI, GBI and possession of meth

The Humboldt County DA filed a complaint today charging Raeleen Olson aka Ravleen Lynn Olsen charging her for the October 14 arrest with felony DUI, special allegation great bodily injury to James Christopher Lee and possesion of meth. She is on the arraignment calendar now. Public Defender appointed by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. Bail $75,000. OR bail on 10/20; preliminary hearing on 10/28.