San Diego police officer charged with 5 counts of child sex abuse involving three minors

 

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California released details of an indictment  charging San Diego Police Officer Brandon McGibbon with child sexual abuse offenses involving three minors.

A federal grand jury indictment was unsealed in San Diego on May 22, 2026 charging McGibbon " with five counts of child sexual abuse offenses involving three minor victims."

"According to court records, between October 25 and November 6, 2025, McGibbon engaged in the attempted receipt and production of child pornography and the attempted enticement and coercion of the minors to engage in obscene matter and sexual conduct. "

"Special agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the cooperation of the San Diego Police Department, led the investigation. This case is the result of the ongoing efforts of the United States Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit and was done with the collaboration of the San Diego District Attorney’s Office. Formed in April 2025, the SVU is tasked with leading collaborations between federal and local law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of cases involving sex trafficking and child exploitation, civil rights, and labor trafficking. "

"McGibbon is expected to make his initial appearance in federal court on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Amy Brammell and Lyndzie M. Carter. "

Shots fired near White House

 

Information from official accounts only.

5:38 p.m. update.

David Greene arrested by HCSO for possession of child pornography

74 year old David Freeman Greene was arrested yesterday by HCSO for PC 311.11 (a) possession of child pornography. He posted bond.

When I tried to check the Cal Poly Humboldt page to see if this is the same David Greene, I get the page no longer exists error.

As usual, there are a lot of repeat Humboldt offenders I see on the jail log arrest from yesterday. Search Charles Albert Kesserling on my blog or Google.

Early morning and CHP pulls you over. Let's see if it makes tomorrow's jail log

Early morning and CHP pulls you over. Let's see if it makes tomorrow's jail log.

"I have been advised by counsel not to comment further at this time."

 

I already got a statement from Shannon Miranda and was the first one to do so. Both times HCSO was there, I reported first and live. I reported on this investigation into Miranda's rescue first and before other local media.

In my April 28 post, this is what Shannon told me,"I have not done anything wrong. At this time, I have no comment."

Times Standard's paywall is an obstacle and I did recently check a few other local media outlets. I did not see any comments from Shannon on local outlets. 

As this made regional news, two statements were posted on Miranda's Rescue Facebook page 24 hours ago. I didn't see them included in any local coverage, they were included in regional coverage but all these liberal, Northern California media outlets ignored HCSO Lt. Taylor's press release. 

From what I see, no one has spoken to Shannon directly except me. The coverage is mostly biased and one sided, locally and regionally.

"I have been advised by counsel not to comment further at this time" 

I get why Shannon posted on Facebook which anyone who has not been the target of the angry mob mentality, especially from Humboldt, does not understand but Shannon, facts don't matter to many in this small, jealous, petty county. 

The local sub Reddit which is the toilet bowl of anon online unmoderated forums is the worst and Facebook is next followed by the online comment sections of certain local media.

Unfortunately Shannon, you did post two statements on Miranda's Rescue Facebook. Now all the keyboard warriors who live for the drama and attention started speculation again.

HCSO Lt. Jesse Taylor tried to calm and descalate with the press release two days ago. 

What you posted on Facebook can be used against you, just as I said it would for the others involved who are online. 

I did reach out to Shannon, again. If he wishes to make a statement. 

I am not linking on the posts I have done on Miranda's rescue investigation and HCSO being at Shannon Miranda's property. They are accessible easily and for free via the search feature on the blog. 

Ramey warrant states Edward Neagu gave the minor meth, misled John Doe about being female and prevented him from leaving the residence; one day John Doe managed to escape

 

Regular readers and others already read two posts this week on alleged molestor Edward Neagu. Just like those posts, once again exclusive information and first here.

Neagu has a preliminary hearing scheduled on 6/2. The details you are about to read may or may not be shared at that hearing; assuming it may even proceed that day.

I have a court certified copy of the affadavit and arrest warrant for Neagu authored by Eureka Police Detective Donald Bailey.

I am not going to post the entire copy so the other media and anyone else can take my copyrighted content or profit from my work. Ramey warrants have to be specially requested, they are not available in e court and I had to pay for the copy. 

If other media or someone else wants to get a copy, they can hike and try get a copy before the clerk office closes at 2 p.m and pay for the paperwork.

I also have to make sure I don't share any sensitive information. There are parts of the Ramey warrant that have information about the school the minor victim attends and a guardian's name. There are phone numbers that need to be verified at a preliminary hearing. 

I am not going to rush to include certain information . If it comes out at preliminary hearing, that is a decision I cannot make because it may not be necessary to include it at that time either. 

The page with arrestee information has details about Neagu that have been shared by EPD or in court records but there is information about his vehicle not yet made public. I am not posting that page. 

Here is one excerpt.

This is coverage about alleged molestation. The law enforcement and court records include sensitive details. The one excerpt posted below does not have any graphic details but it will be difficult to read. It is your choice to read beyond this paragraph.

When Det. Bailey did a criminal background check, he found Neagu was a suspect in a 2025 case. There are details in the Ramey warrant about those juveniles and Neagu's pattern of behavior.

Ballots discovered earlier from the November special election will be counted

The Humboldt County Office of Elections just issued an update that the ballots discovered earlier this month inside a locked drop box from the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election will be counted.

The blog is sometimes and often the last platform I update. Other platforms are better for live reporting and updates.

If you did not read the May 6 post, you can access it for free via the search feature on the blog.

Sacramento man arrested by CA DOJ for targeting patrons at bar and casinos and defrauding investors through a fake cannabis investment scheme

 

California Attorney General Rob Bonta just released a statement about "the arrest of a Sacramento fraudster and the dismantling of a cannabis investment scheme. Between December 2017 and March 2026, the conman defrauded investors out of more than half a million dollars through a fake cannabis investment scheme."

David Orluck arrested by HCSO for false imprisonment, sex offenses and domestic violence

**There is no restriction from the Ninth Circuit ruling to post a photo from social media, in this case Instagram. Transparent California does not have current information but a google search lists Orluck working for the County as a Senior Environmental Analyst. Any of this information is available on google. Local internet sleuths post online booking photos on other sites without repercussions. They can also look up what I included which is allowed**

David Joseph Orluck arrested yesterday evening by HCSO for PC 236 false imprisonment PC 243.4(a) sexual battery, PC 289(a)(1) (a) forcible sexual penetration with a foreign object, PC 287(c)(2)(a) forcible oral copulation and  PC 273.5(a) domestic violence.

Orluck posted bond.

Two LA judges admonished by CJP for they way they treated small claim litigants and prospective jurors

 

(Judge Griego: Daily Journal)

(Judge Bryant-Deason: Daily Journal)

I have included the press release and a few pages from the public admonishment. The California Commission on Judicial Performance has the complete documents online.

All these admonishments do nothing. Even censure and removing a judge from the bench is ineffective. In addition, make them pay and dock their paycheck. Civil penalties are more effective.

This is a LA judge to prospective jurors.

"Why did you want to come here and live?" "You don't speak English." "You're not doing anything in our society."

18 year old robbery and criminal threats suspect Jack Nye jury trial scheduled for July

 

18 year old robbery and criminal threats suspect Jack Nye was arraigned today on information. Readiness Conference is on 7/2; jury trial on 7/13.

I just did a post on May 9 which has links to previous posts. The charges for jury trial are included below.

I covered Derek Barnett's case since his arrest, the Humboldt case is irrelevant since he is headed to federal custody, however Judge Cockrum released him from custody today

 

I covered Derek Barnett since his arrest. I reported in December 2025, the FBI taking over his case. 

Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for this case but since she has been in trials back to back, Deputy DA Roger Reees has appeared on the case and today, Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer.

Today, in CR2403934,  Barnett's preliminary  continued DA to 6/12 for setting + status of transport since Barnett is facing charges in federal court.

In CR2601350, Barnett entered a plea to disobeying a court order and was sentenced to 6 months probation, a stay away from Dow's Prairie Elementary School, sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for time served and won't have to several fines by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum. He was released from custody on this case and is no longer in jail according to jail records.

Court minutes have more details.

Deputy Conflict Counsel RJ Leohner is Barnett's attorney.

5/22/26: Barnett was transferred to FBI custody and is in jail in San Francisco. When I did the post, the Humboldt jail records weren't available until this morning. I checked Vinelink.

Katherine Zacevich released from custody since DA did not file charges

 

Repeat offender Katherine Zacevich got a break yesterday. She was released per PC 849.5.

I was on the second floor yesterday and checked several times to see if charges were filed. Zacevich was on the must go list and if she was not arraigned, she would be released from custody. 

I already knew this by 1:30 p.m. but I checked until 2:40 p.m. to make sure. While I was on the second floor checking on cases including Zacevich, her mother came into the room where there are public access computers because she did not see Zacevich's name on the calendar. She went into Courtroom 5 and left.

First Apellate District partially reverses Judge Kelly Neel's ruling in juvenile case

 

A reader sent me an email summarizing the partial reversal of a ruling by Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel.

The screenshots above are of page 1 and 2 of the actual ruling. You can compare it to the summary and opinion of the reader.

This is how you provide a tip and the proper use of contact information I provide.

Reader's email to me:

"On May 7/8, 2026, the First District Court of Appeal (A173461, certified for publication) reversed Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Kelly Neel's dismissal of dependency petitions for two young siblings. The case involved a 2-year-old hospitalized with a femur fracture and malnutrition (severe growth failure, deficiencies, diluted formula). While the court upheld the dismissal on the injury counts due to conflicting evidence, it found the evidence compelled jurisdiction on the malnutrition risk as a matter of law. The opinion notes issues with the trial court's evaluation of the evidence and parent's insight.

Full opinion here: [link]. This seems like a significant child welfare matter in Humboldt County. PDF attached."

Fortuna PD provided additional details about Elizabeth Tsarnas' arrest I requested

 

On May 17, I reported on Elizabeth Tsarnas' arrest. I included booking charges, her prior conviction and that she was released on O.R.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/05/elizabeth-tsarnas-arrested-by-fortuna.html?m=1

Fortuna Police Department Officer Seth Watson did not get the message I left until today. He promptly called me back and directed me to Lt. Jason Kadle per FPD policy.

Lt. Kadle provided the additional details about her arrest I requested. "We received a call into our dispatch center for an unwanted person at a residence in the 1300 Block of Weber Street in Fortuna. Officer responded and contacted Mrs. Tsarnas and she was arrested pursuant to a private person arrest form was signed by the victim, and then Mrs. Tsarnas was transported to the Humboldt County Jail and booked for violation of Penal code Sections 240/242."

Attempted murder suspect hires Ken Bareilles and gets remanded into custody; should have kept his public defender

Attempted murder and DUI suspect Vincent Edward Nelson was remanded in court yesterday. Alleged victim in attempted murder case is Christopher Scott Thomson II.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran granted Senior Deputy District Roger Rees' request for remand yesterday. Ken Bareilles made a general appearance and the Public Defender was relieved. Amended bail was stricken yesterday.

Hiring Ken Bareilles didn't work well for Nelson, did it?

OR bail is tomorrow. Trial setting on 6/2 in DUI case and preliminary hearing in attempted murder case.

Nelson has 25 search results in Humboldt Superior Court.

More waste of time with uneccessary continuances multiple times a week in Humboldt criminal cases

 

I just did a post on Christopher Diven and Rosalyn Klock so you can check the previous post where these updates have also been added.

Diven has 4 cases. One case scheduled on 5/20 was continued to 5/22 before the May 20 date. The rest of his cases remained on calendar on 5/20 only to be continued to 5/22 by defense.

This kind of inefficiency and multiple continuances in one week and in several cases with multiple defendants has been happening for weeks and months now. 

Who is to blame? More than one person. Other than inefficiency from Humboldt Superior Court, some attorneys and public defenders are reshuffling too many dates and they can't even do that for all the cases.

This inefficiency and chaos just needs to be fixed. It is not hard to see that a defendant has more than one case.

In Klock's case, pre trial in her criminal case was continued from yesterday to today because Gregory Kreis was not present. This is at least the second case I have seen where Kreis was not present, I am not digging through all my posts for the other case. In the 12 years of covering local courts, I have seen one or two instances of an attorney in a criminal case not being present in cases I cover. It isn't the same attorney twice. Gregory Kreis is a court appointed private attorney. There are other court appointed private attorneys like Ms. Rebecca Linkous and Paul Gallegos who have more cases and they show up for court. Mr. Gallegos, even when he has an ongoing trial. The pre trial should have just been rescheduled from 5/20 to the 5/29 sentencing hearing in two of her cases. Today, in CR2601890, the case was dismissed by People in interest of justice. This could have been done on 5/29.

All these pre trials are not resulting in less hearings and efficiency. They just create more work for court staff and since I am the one to update the public on most cases; cost me time and money.

Judges in criminal cases need to start holding not present accountable. In civil cases, attorneys have to tell why they did not show up.

I am not sure why a pre trial was continued to the next day. This is why every day, the court calendar is unreasonable.

Criminal cases are the ones always causing chaos in Humboldt Superior Court creating backlogs. The judges and court administration need to get together and figure out a solution.

Court appointed private attorneys get paid by the taxpayers. I know it is hard to get court appointed attorneys but maybe the search needs to be expanded beyond Humboldt and the local insider legal clique.

I was the only one to report on Jon Goldberg's resentencing. Today, there was a hearing scheduled for clarification of sentence PC 1172.1 (a) (1) and it continued by court to tomorrow. No minutes are in the system so I don't know the reason but this is an example of another added hearing, after a ruling, and another next day continuance. Google PC 1172.1(a) (1). 

This is how even a day where I think there are three cases multiply into 10 or more and a light day like that is rare.

At this time, certain details cannot be released in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. HCSO asks the public to avoid speculation and to rely on official updates from law enforcement."

HCSO Lt. Jesse Taylor just issued a press release about the Miranda's rescue investigation. 

You can read the entire press release.

Here is a key paragraph. "At this time, certain details cannot be released in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. HCSO asks the public to avoid speculation and to rely on official updates from law enforcement."

HCSO Press Release:

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) continues to actively investigate the Miranda’s Rescue case and remains committed to pursuing every available lead related to this investigation. Detectives and investigators are working diligently with partner agencies, reviewing evidence, conducting follow-up interviews, and responding to information provided by members of the public.

HCSO recognizes the significant concern this case has generated throughout Humboldt County and beyond. We understand the emotional impact this investigation has had on community members, supporters, and those closely connected to Miranda’s Rescue. The Sheriff’s Office shares these concerns and wants the public to know that this case remains a priority.

Since the investigation began, HCSO has received numerous tips and pieces of information from the community. Every tip received is carefully documented, assessed, and followed up on by investigators.

“At the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, we understand the public’s desire for answers and accountability,” said Lt. Jesse Taylor. “Our investigators are committed to thoroughly examining all evidence and pursuing every credible lead. We appreciate the patience, support, and assistance we have received from the community during this ongoing investigation.”

At this time, certain details cannot be released in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. HCSO asks the public to avoid speculation and to rely on official updates from law enforcement.

Anyone with information related to the Miranda’s Rescue case is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (707) 268-2539. Additionally, you can submit information anonymously at the following email address: hso@co.humboldt.ca.us

Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Many people read this post I did yesterday.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/05/i-gave-jody-honsal-benefit-of-doubt-once.html?m=1

Lost Coast Outpost, Times Standard and Redheaded Blackbelt and their irresponsible, clickbait about Miranda's Rescue fueled this speculation. More waste of law enforcement time.

It has more serious consequences for others. I won't speak for others and what was shared in confidence about their experiences with this angry mob mentality but this irresponsible clickbait has resulted in harassment and threats to me from angry, hateful people who are not my regular readers. They are clueless about what news and reporting is and at least one person made threats which I have reported to law enforcement, the DA and consulted with lawyers. 

These people want to silence what is not their preferred narrative. Freedom of speech does not allow you to be above the law. After what happened to Charlie Kirk and attacks against journalists and independent reporting; I have valid reasons to be concerned about my safety. People recognize me and I walk around town.

I have let so many lies and smears slide. This toxic, lawless, cowardly anon and non anon behavior in Humboldt is enabled by local, irresponsible "media" and every one who stays silent.

Before the anti Shannon Miranda and pro Miranda crowd start their drama again, Lost Coast Outpost's convoluted Miranda's rescue clickbait today is mostly old information. I reported twice when HCSO was  at Shannon Miranda's property and it was live coverage and scoops. I got information from HCSO.

The other media sat around for days about Miranda's Rescue. From Day 1, I said instead of speculation; wait for official information.

I am the only one who got comment from Shannon Miranda and I spoke to Jennifer Raymond. I was nice enough not to post about Jennifer Raymond's trespass that she shared with me that evening and I advised her to contact a lawyer before speaking further. LOCO mentioned what is in an affadavit and yet failed to include said affadavit. I include court documents including Ramey warrants so readers can see the information for themselves. 

I also knew some of what was taken from Shannon Miranda's property. Did I post it right after the second raid? I did not. I said yesterday, HCSO has not released any official statement. No criminal charges have been filed. No civil lawsuits have been filed. If LOCO actually wanted to investigate, they would see if HCSO has any potential conflicts in conducting this investigation. They would get a comment from Humboldt County Sheriff  William Honsal about his wife commenting on Facebook twice on an account which belongs to an involved party instigating this investigation.

That would actually require LOCO to have guts and do actual journalism instead of regurgitating an old press release and statements from biased parties. 

Maybe LOCO could do some actual investigative reporting and ask Jennifer Raymond if this is her. 

https://mendovoice.com/2025/07/mendocino-water-tower-lawsuits/

Unless there is another "Jennifer Raymond who lives in Ferndale and co-owns the property with her brother. "

LOCO et al do not know how to create engaging, original content. If they actually worked and did shoe leather journalism, they would be exhausted by the end of the day. 

These local "media" cater to the lowest denominator. Did the Bored Housewives of Fortuna and the desperate attention seeking and selfish "activists" consider that Lt. Taylor and HCSO are not their personal employees and police force? There is no shortage of crime in Humboldt County. Or news. 

If Jennifer Raymond and her cohorts are so concerned about animals, then they should spend more time adopting and saving those who are living, take them home instead of posting incessantly on Facebook and giving interviews. If they have had these concerns about Shannon Miranda, why didn't they go to the shelters and adopt and save hundreds of animals?

Since Jenna Moore and Jennifer Raymond think HCSO has all this time, HCSO should investigate all businesses in Humboldt involved with the care of animals and make sure the animals are being taken care of properly and books are in order. Maybe start with Humboldt Spay/Neuter Clinic and Kilby Kountry Large and Animal Rescue?

There are people in Humboldt who leave their dogs chained with no room to move. I will give one example on one major road in Myrtletown where for days I saw these dogs whimpering, with no visible food and water, left outside in the freezing winter day and night even when it rained. For days, people walked past these animals. Until I called HCSO animal control, these dogs would bark until exhausation. People who lived in that neighborhood for years just ignored and did nothing. The dogs were never taken out for walks. Owners never checked on them. HCSO animal control came and checked on the dogs. Maybe if Jennifer Raymond put some of the money she has towards living animals and human beings in need now and do it when she does not get her 15 seconds of fame, I would give a damn about what she thinks.

That is not the only time I have had to call Animal Control. I see plenty of homeless and drug addicts dragging and abusing their dogs in downtown Eureka, kicking dogs who stopped to take a shit and have upset stomachs from holding it in for who knows how long? Why? Because their abusive druggie boyfriend wants to get his fix and yell at her and the dog and is in a rush get to where his useless homies are. I called EPD Animal Control recently about a situation in the daytime on 4th street where people just walked and drove by while this guy kicked the dog repeatedly and the woman just stood there. EPD did go out and check. This was right near the Humboldt County Public Defender's office. Activists who give animals to those who cannot properly feed themselves or have shelter and people who beat and kick these helpless animals are animal abusers. 

When Jennifer Raymond and Jenna Moore rescue, adopt and save dogs like the ones I had to call HCSO and EPD Animal Control about and do so without attention and publicity; that is rescuing animals.

LOCO, RHBB, TS catered to gossip and speculation from privileged, self absorbed white women when there is no shortage of actual news to cover.