Casey Nagy arrested by EPD for probation violation and possession of a stolen vehicle

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 200 block of Grant Street for a report of a male attempting to gain access to a vehicle using a coat hanger. 

EPD temporarily suspends new alarm registrations

Eureka Police Department (EPD) is transitioning its alarm billing and registration program to an internally managed process.

Caltrans employee David Orluck booked into jail yesterday on a warrant, hours before his arraignment

 

Caltrans employee David Orluck is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon. I was just going to do an update on arraignment and add it to the previous post but he was booked into the jail yesterday on an arrest warrant issued in his 2026 case on 7/16. Orluck posted bond.

I will add an update about today's hearing but it is a busy day for me and not just with court. This date was given to me by the DA's office. Orluck's arraignment is not on the online court calendar or e court.

Mercer Fraser gets a lesson from Allison Jackson about First Amendment, prior restraint, contempt in latest filing

 

This afternoon 7/22/26, I was surprised to see an ex-parte hearing scheduled in Goat Rock Ranch vs Chalk Mountain Ranch.

I have been covering this lawsuit and the related lawsuit filed by California Department of Forestry.

Attorneys for Goat Rock Ranch and Mercer Fraser filed a request for the ex parte hearing.

I will let you read the declaration and opposition filed Ms. Allison Jackson, attorney for Chalk Mountain and Brandon Barnwell.

Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning rejected Mercer Fraser's attempt. Said speech is constitutionally protected and the right to discuss and petition to agencies is absolutely protected.

Casey Dresser files 501 to run as Eureka Mayor

 

501 filed by Casey Dresser for Mayor today. Uploaded to the City of Eureka website around 3:57 p.m today. I did post previously twice that a candidate would run for Eureka Mayor as an independent.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/anil-dwivedi-of-dwivedi-llc-with-4.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/first-week-when-city-of-eureka.html?m=1

I had to crop the photo because of the youth pictured. One source said he is friends with Cornelius and said he was going to run. The profile also liked my post. I got an email from Casey Dresser confirming it is him.

This Facebook post by Casey Dresser has been deleted or restricted.

Arrest for drunk in public outside Humboldt Public Defender office

 

Posted this on Facebook about 18 minutes ago.

Walked up to see EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance, EPD Commander Wayne Rabang and two police officers place someone in a patrol vehicle outside the Humboldt Public Defender's Office. I saw Deputy Public Defender David Celli thank EPD.

Commander LaFrance confirmed it was an arrest for public intoxication. Based on the repeat offenders who hang out in front of that office daily; most people just walk by like it is normal in Eureka. It was a repeat offender whose name appears frequently on the jail log.

HCSO releases details about inmate Levi McElroy's death

On July 19, 2026, at approximately 8:33 p.m., 37-year-old Levi McElroy was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility by the Eureka Police Department on charges of felony resisting/obstructing a peace officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct in public.

Attempted murder suspect Dameon Bradfield to be arraigned this afternoon

 

Dameon Bradfield is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon. The DA filed a complaint today.

You can see the charges that I looked up at the Humboldt online portal and have included.

Alleged victim is Jeremiah Robert Bonato.

Humboldt Commissioner Sarah Kaber arraigned Bradley. Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein appeared on the case for the People. Gregory Kreis was court appointed to represent Bradfield who is on no bail status. Preliminary hearing was scheduled on 7/29 by defense.

I have included the detailed complaint which is not available online.

The online portal does not have all information due to California Court rules so for documents and minutes, you still have to use the public access computers.  It does not replace courtroom coverage or other scoops, exclusives and in person reporting but priority of when that information is added and if it is provided will depend on a case by case basis and daily. For those who invest and respect my time; they always had extra options, conveniences and got it before anyone else.

I looked up Bradfield's prior cases. My advertisers, subscribers and contributors can contact me if they want the convenience of the case numbers and a customized summary.

41 year old pedestrian argued with another male, ignored dispatch and walked into the roadway last night

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 10:56 pm., officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to 1800 block of Broadway for the report of an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers located the involved vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian had major injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

As standard protocol, personnel from EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Major Injury 

Team responded to conduct the investigation. During the investigation, a witness was contacted.

The following are the current known facts about the collision:

• The 41-year-old, male pedestrian had been involved in altercation with another male on Fairfield and called Eureka Police Dispatch Center. 

• While speaking with the Dispatcher, and despite instructed not to do so, the pedestrian stated he was walking into the roadway.

• The pedestrian walked westbound across Broadway, south of the W.Wabash intersection.

• North and southbound traffic on Broadway had a green light at W.Wabash. 

• While crossing in the #2 lane (right-hand) southbound lane of Broadway, the pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

• DUI was determined not to be a factor in this collision.

• Alcohol or impairment for the pedestrian is not known at this time.

This incident remains under active investigation.

County of Humboldt did violate the preliminary injunction in the Redwood Oil lawsuit, read the monetary and other costs to taxpayers because the County is arrogant

Just three of the several posts on this lawsuit.

Another win for local law firm Janssen Malloy and another loss for arrogant County of Humboldt.

With the Humboldt Superior Court online portal, people have the choice to look up a lot of information. It does not replace courtroom coverage, exclusives. 

I also did a post on July 15 and June 21 so I am not going into details. 

The attorneys are listed in the court minutes. I was the first one to report and have been the only one regularly covering this lawsuit .

Here are links to two recent posts.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/want-to-know-what-happened-with.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/06/redwood-oil-files-civil-contempt-motion.html?m=1

I am still checking the ability of what documents are available if you are checking on your phone and how they are displayed so I have included court minutes for 7/13 which were finally available on 7/20.

Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning granted Redwood Oil civil contempt motion which stated County of Humboldt violated the preliminary injunction issued by him. It will cost the County of Humboldt $3,000 as well as a "rescinding" of May 1 denials.

There was a demurrer filed by County on 7/6 finally  in e court as of 7/16. The hearing for that is 8/14 and still listed in e court.

Anil Dwivedi of Dwivedi LLC with 4 pending lawsuits wants to run for Mayor of Eureka

 

Former Eureka City Councilmember and potential Ward 5 2026 candidate Jeff Leonard finally turned in his 501 form today.

People have pulled nomination papers but have not returned them so unless it is someone like Leonard and the three Ward 1 candidates who have made announcements, their identities cannot be confirmed; yet by Eureka City Assistant Manager Pam Powell.

I have previously reported that Anil Dwivedi of Dwivedi LLC told me he plans to run for Mayor of Eureka. This was a year ago.

The same Anil Dwivedi whose 4 tenant lawsuits I have been reporting on regularly.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/it-isnt-over-until-judge-canning-says.html?m=1

I heard that since my last post from other sources. Whether Dwivedi is the independent candidate. He also owns Eureka Central Residence where the woman was hanging out on the roof this Sunday. That incident is not his fault. The four lawsuits are his doing.

Kim Bergel's team will not even have to pay for oppo research on Dwivedi.

I also heard there maybe a second potential candidate for Mayor or Ward 5. Who knows with these challengers who cannot even get enough nomination signatures with two weeks left.

Eureka Mayor Bergel gave kudos to all involved in positive resolution of the Old Town incident this Sunday

Eureka Councilmembers Mario Fernandez and Kati Moulton are not here.

Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel just gave a shout out to EPD Officer Jayme Clark, CARE team members, CNT Assistant Team Leader and all responsible for the positive outcome with the incident with the lady experiencing mental health crisis.

Eureka Police Chief Brian Stephens, EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance and EPD Commander Wayne Rabang were at today's Eureka City Council meeting.

Humboldt judges, clerks are all doing double, triple duty this week

 

Three Humboldt Superior Court judges are out this week. Judge Steven Steward, Judge Kaleb Cockrum and Judge April Van Dyke. Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson is in Courtroom 3 which is Judge Steward's courtroom.

I couldn't tell if Courtroom 6, Judge Van Dyke's courtroom was in session today. Courtroom 1 was closed this afternoon. Humboldt Superior Court Commissioner Sarah Kaber was in Courtroom 2 this afternoon. That courtroom has Retired and Visiting judges filling in regularly. Sometimes, no other judge is available. 

They are also short staffed with clerks so those who are here are doing double, sometimes triple calendars.

It is summer and vacations are part of the reason.

California Governor Gavin Newsom would just appoint Commissioner Kaber instead of delaying filling that position. She has earned it, she fills in wherever neccesary and she has the support from other Humboldt judges, attorneys and court staff and is their number one choice as well as mine from current applicants.

Appointing Commissioner Kaber will not fix the shortage due to summer vacation but with a permanent judge in Courtroom 2, Visiting and Retired judges will not be required as often.

Humboldt Superior Court portal is online

 

Humboldt Superior Court portal went online an hour ago. I created an account and checked it and there is a lot more information available than I expected. It is very user friendly compared to other California Superior Court sites in the mobile version.

If you missed Surfside Burgers and More soft and grand opening, you can check them out every day now

 

Soft opening complete. Grand opening was yesterday for  Surfside Burger Shack 5th street in Eureka. The business reopened as Surfside Burgers and More.

I did the New York classic toppings on the hot dog. Like the sea salt on the fries. Stop by and say hi to Shamiir, Gil and Katlyn.

I did this post in May about the new owners and opening.

More waste of law enforcement resources because of no consequences and California laws

 

HCSO cars parked near the Courthouse is normal. Saw two EPD cars, one with lights, walked around the corner to see EPD Officer Don Arminio and Jack Cole in front of the clerk's office talking to someone, about violation of protective order.

Russell Albers sentence clarified today; 130 years to life

 

This is the clarification of sentence today for Russell Albers which is now 130 years and 8 months and information on the protective order. I have included court minutes with details.

This is the July 16 post when Albers was originally sentenced.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/when-i-left-community-members-were.html?m=1

Among the daily DUI arrests, yesterday Arcata High athletic director was arrested yesterday by CHP

 

Received this tip about an hour and half ago. Just saw the email.

"I wanted to pass along a local story tip.

The Humboldt County booking sheet shows that the Arcata High School athletic director was booked for DUI. It also shows that his long time girlfriend was booked for public intoxication.

Because of his position with the school, I thought this might be something worth looking into and reporting. "

Matthew Elliot Dusel was arrested by CHP yesterday for a DUI and blood alcohol level above the legal limit. There is no restriction in posting a social media profile as there is booking photo before conviction. Dusel was released on O.R. Dusel on his booking photo looks the same sans tux.

I am still waiting on the DA to file charges for several arrests, including DUIs from January 2026. All these people posted bond. 

There are a lot of DUI arrests in Humboldt daily. There are even more criminal arrests daily. 

I was able to figure out Dusel on my own but had to follow up regarding the name of the girlfriend.

Dusel has a conviction in a CHP 2019 traffic case and a conviction in a CHP 2018 case.

"Angelin Riddle - Looks to be a typo as they have her listed as Angelia."

The jail log shows CHP arrest for Angelia Nicole Riddle at the same time last night for PC 647 (f)

public intoxication. She is also out of custody.

I checked Humboldt Superior Court and the jail is correct because Angelia Nicole Riddle has a DUI conviction  in a 2009 Ferndale Police Department case.

If charges are filed for Dusel, I will contact Arcata High.