35 year old Thomas Michael Burch was arrested on drug charges today. He posted bail a couple of hours ago, went back to his house in Arcata to discover a search warrant being served. This is across the street from Murphy's. He is detained right now. I will update if he is rebooked or released.
7:08 p.m. APD is still at Burch's residence.
Fox News shared this letter sent from a constituent to Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett about his Biscuit Rigsby, his beagle hound mix who died five years ago.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger restored voting and jury service rights to Biscuit. The pet's owner declined to be identified to avoid political backlash, confirmed the letter's authenticity to Fox News Digital and told Garrett in a statement that the pup was a "good dog and is greatly missed. To my knowledge, she was never convicted of a felony, nor did she ever show any interest in voting."
Here I am away from the Courthouse today trying to promote a new, local business and as I am wrapping up, this guy walks by and says, "their food sure isn't free. " This is the problem with Eureka and why Eureka City Council needs a change on Nov 3. I am trying to make a living, just like the owner of the business, but this guy who is healthy enough to yell, walk all over town being disruptive, a nuisance sneaks up from where most of these people hang out in Old Town and wants something for free. I told him to go get a job and his response was to cuss at me and throw a drink most people cannot afford which he probably bought with food stamps or change given to him by Eureka enablers. This guy isn't homeless or mentally ill. I recognize him. He is one of the many chronic bums that hangs out all day wanting free stuff because in California, accountability is a myth.
I am here at Mama's Mediterranean Cusine on 4th Street, a block from the Co-op a, across from Stu's Brews. Steve Goria, the owner who is doing a soft opening. With the code so you can look up the menu and phone number so you can order takeout. If you want fresh food, this is the place. I tried the pita, hummus, tabbouleh, sample of chicken curry bowl. They also have gyros and kebab burger. Soon, they will have specials and items only for catering menu. Mention my name, get 10% off.
Convicted sex offender Robert Munts was arrested yet again by Eureka Police Department for PC 240 assault, PC 242 battery, PC 368(b)(1) elder abuse and PC 647 (f) public intoxication. He was released on O.R.
Read my October 8 post which has all my coverage on this repeat offender who keeps being released back on the streets thanks to the enabling public defenders, lax California Democrat laws and most Humboldt judges who seem unwilling to keep these repeat offenders accountable. He is a criminal, he is a nuisance and the jail released him. Munts knows how to work the system.
Convicted felon Sarah Crispino Ballou arrested yesterday by HCSO on a Ramey warrant for PC 664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 664/211 attempted robbery and PC 29800(a)(1) felon in possession of a firearm.
HCSO issued a press release on October 28. Ballou is from Oregon, was arrested and booked in Mendocino jail two days ago. Now she is at the Humboldt jail.
Maegan Tara Masters of Mckinleyville filed a request for civil harassment restraining order against Shannon Miranda today so no court date yet.
She alleges "Shannon Miranda has come to airport twice when not flying, the second time he threatened to my supervisor he will come after me. He called tsa manager looking for me, which was a third incident." This is how word to word from page 1 of the petition.
On page 3, Maegan claims Shannon told her supervisor, "If I don't shut the fuck up he will come get me..."
Read the rest of the petition. I cropped page 1 because it has home addresses for both parties although Shannon's address is public in several public documents and media coverage.
I cropped the address in this petition even though it is a public document because I have personally been stalked, harrased and threatened by irrational people on both sides.
Maegan's FB profile is public and corroborates her employment.
Remember my report that Shannon claimed an airport employee took his photo when he went to Vegas? I did not have a name at that time but we will find out soon enough. I have reached out to Megan. Shannon has to be served so no use contacting for comment. He gets to present his side at a hearing.
I have reported on other such requests both from Shannon and his husband involving Jenna Moore. Most of you have read my prior coverage on lawsuits and the Miranda's Rescue Investigation.
How long will it take for the other copycat local media to run to the Courthouse or report on my original work, yet again, instead of putting in effort on their own?
6th consecutive continuance for trial setting in convicted felon and homicide suspect Christopher Diven's murder case , 2nd continuance to further consider DA's offer. He has two other cases. Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg and Diven need to come down to reality and stop wasting taxpayer money and accept the People's offer. Humboldt criminals think they are in charge and if this was in other states; a judge would stop allowing the defense and criminals to abuse due process who face life sentences. What is there to consider? Diven faces life in prison; he should be grateful for a plea deal. The offer was made at the last hearing.
Former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer Theresa Stalter was charged in a criminal complaint filed on October 7, 2026.
The CA AG Office did not release the name and other details which I looked up and added to this post.
Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services just released this information.
"The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and Planning & Building Department have established a program through the issuance of an Agricultural Area Access Pass, which may permit qualifying agricultural producers/cultivators and/or commercial livestock operators to gain emergency entrance to evacuation zones, or other restricted areas, to provide feed, water, medical treatment, and other care to large scale commercial livestock, and/or to tend to crops."
I appreciate Ms. Kathleen Bryson reaching out to me about what led to the encounter yesterday between her and Ken Bareilles.
I have asked for a written response from her which I will include in this new post when I receive it.
There are several people who witnessed what happened yesterday and my report is based on several accounts.
On 10/30/26, at 11:22, Ms. Bryson sent me the following statement.
"Mr. Ken Bareilles has been a family friend for decades. So, it brings me no joy to write this statement. I am only doing it to clear my name and provide the facts.
On October 27th, I met with a client who had a preliminary hearing the following day. S/he was very anxious as s/he did not have confidence in the ability of the court appointed lawyer, Mr. Bareilles. S/he did not want him to conduct the preliminary hearing so wanted me to substitute in for Mr. Bareilles. S/he paid me enough to come to court that morning and see if I could be of help. The idea was that we could put off the preliminary hearing for a week or two for the client to retain me and for me to substitute in.
That night, I telephoned Mr. Bareilles to let him know the status and that I would be there the next day. He was fine with it and stated that the Deputy DA who was handling the case would likely not have a problem with a short continuance. I told him I would see him tomorrow at 10:15am. I also reached out to the Deputy DA who was handling the case.
On October 28, when I spoke to Kenny (Bareilles) the next morning, he said that it was not on for a preliminary hearing, and that he had waived the preliminary hearing a month ago. That perplexed me as felony arraignments post preliminary hearing are heard at 830am and not 1015am. However, the Deputy DA handling the case assured me that it was on for a preliminary hearing that morning.
Furthermore, he was now not happy with continuing the case briefly for the client to hire me. He told me to “shit or get off the pot.” He said that to me aggressively several times that morning. I told him that I had always liked him but that I needed him to be less aggressive towards me. But he continued. He even said it loudly to me in court during an important plea in a case in which a young girl had been killed. The courtroom was packed with supporters for the victim. At one point, the bailiff had to come over and tell him to be quiet.
I later learned that the Deputy DA was offering a couple of misdemeanors. In other words, the client would not have to plead to a felony. This changed the whole posture on the case, as I was now not going to substitute in at all. I was unlikely to better the misdemeanor offer. For me to take the case and not add value would be unethical. So, I told the client that Kenny had gotten a good deal which I was unlikely to better. I told them that I would not take their case and that they should take the deal.
This was in front of Kenny and the Deputy DA. However, me being involved in the case at all seemed to upset Kenny. He started yelling various things at me and continued to tell me to “shit or get off the pot.” Eventually he loudly told me to “f**king shut up!” After an entire morning of his disrespect, I started to leave but then stopped and fired back that the ‘only f**king reason I was even there was because s/he did not trust him to conduct the preliminary hearing. I then told him to “f**k off!” Then I left.
Now, I am not proud of myself for using the f word no matter how provoked I was. I have a busy practice; I do not need to “poach” clients. My actions were solely because a client came to me in distress and I promised to look after their interests.
If someone shouts and swears at me, trust and believe, I will stand up for myself. "
This is frequently arrested Rufus Cooke. Photo provided when he was taken into custody by a recovery agent. More than one bail company has posted bond. Only one local company bothered to arrest him. The problem is Humboldt judges keep releasing him on supervised release and is back in custody. Of course, he is a Humboldt Public Defender client.
I usually post on Facebook first, then the blog with more details and other platforms. Starting today, there are going to be changes. I will post less press releases, I will post on Facebook first. Not every post will be on Facebook or the blog or other platforms because the audience varies. Facebook is not where I can do detailed posts and add court documents. Humboldt news, particularly court cases are very time consuming. I make live reporting look effortless; I have scoops and exclusives others do not and they are hours, days, weeks behind what I report consistently. I have news no one else covers.
Former Bureau of Prisons correctional officer David Perez pleaded guilty today to sexually abusing two female inmates at the Federal Correction Institution in Dublin, Calif., a low- and minimum-security federal prison for females. Perez also admitted to making false statements to federal investigators. He is the tenth correctional officer to have either pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial as part of an ongoing federal investigation into sexual abuse of inmates at FCI Dublin.
The U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern California issued a press release today with more details.
The Humboldt County DA filed a complaint today charging Charane Sirrine with two felonies and special allegation of great bodily injury for both Count 1 and Count 2. Arraignment is scheduled for 12/15/26.
I was the first to post the Ramey warrant and so readers know the deadly weapon is a Stainless steel water bottle.
Right before lunch, showdown between two private attorneys on the second floor of the Humboldt County Courthouse outside Courtroom 5.
Who needs MMA or WWF/WWE or Jerry Springer? In Humboldt, there is daily entertainment for free at 825 Fifth Street.
Ken Bareilles got into it with Kathleen Bryson regarding a client.
I arrived right after this occurred so the colorful details are from people who observed and heard the yelling. Kathleen was in Courtroom 5 when a certain case was called. She came out of the courtroom and was talking with a client of Ken's telling the woman "she could do better" and dissing Ken as an attorney and that "he was throwing the client under the bus." I don't disagree with Kathleen that the client could use a better attorney but there are other Humboldt attorneys besides Ken who can claim that "title."
Ken came out and told the woman that the DA had made an offer. He told Kathleen if the woman wanted another attorney, she could sign a substitution of attorney. Ken took umbrage at what he perceived as Kathleen poaching his client. Ken told the woman, they needed to go inside the courtroom and make a decision about the offer.
More arguing between Kathleen and Ken. Kathleen yelled, "Fuck you Kenny, you fucker."
Again, I did not hear this myself.
All this in front of out of the area attorneys who are here for a trial.
Ken is the same attorney who told other out of area attorneys; they have a mutual client; something to the effect that it is "a good thing his clients are stupid" and he can keep appearing in court and billing them. Ken is aware who he said that too at the Humboldt County Courthouse. This was when Ken met them initially.
At 12:55, a woman clearly with mental health issues is walking around screaming, "Hello, I have court! Hello! I have court!" and was headed towards court admin as I left the second floor.
Courts are closed for lunch between 12 and 1:30.
They need to have a mental health clinician on that floor or in the building at all times with all the cray cray who are in the building daily instead of the bailiffs, court staff and public being subjected to people who shouldn't be wandering the streets but it is California where laws that make sense are railroaded by enablers who are have no clue. Thanks to no consequence Democrats, every public space is overrun by criminals or mentally ill who refuse or won't take meds.
Try working daily under this chaotic, crazy environment and then going home where the zombies scream and act out day and night.