Thanks to Its CWH Recovery, criminal threats suspect Michael Rider is back in custody

 

Exclusive. Thanks to Its CWH Recovery, criminal threats suspect Michael Rider is back in custody. This is a follow up to my reporting from his OR bail hearing on 8/28/26. The warrant is for a no bail hold.

Thanks to those who share my page. For those who have been in violation and use photos and exclusive information despite the copyrighted material warning on my blog without credit or permission, don't whine if I document your violation or post it or forward it to a lawyer. It is always someone from Humboldt.

Joseph Marshall arraigned for murder

I was the only media in the courtroom right now for Joseph Marshall's arraignment for murder and discharge of a firearm. The petition was filed today. I just happened on the second floor checking on the case and it was called in Courtroom 7. This is a juvenile case and it is confidential.There are no court minutes or records accessible in the system to the media or public. 

Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel went over juvenile rules, reports and rights with Joseph Marshall. She explained to Joseph Marshall that the process may take time and the reports being ordered and that experts maybe appointed.

DA has filed motion to transfer to adult court. There will be a hearing on 9/4. Deputy Conflict Counsel RJ Leohner was in court with Joseph Marshall.  Deputy DA Alison Herson appeared on the case in juvenile court. Senior Deputy DA Roger Rees was also in court and said he was in contact with Leonard Vanwormer's sister and father who were not in court today since transfer to adult court is pending. 

HCSO Detectives Brian Buihner and Jennifer Taylor were in court today.

Joseph Marshall is a member of the Yurok Tribe.

A time waiver was entered but Mr. Leohner objected to detention. Judge Neel said Joseph Marshall will be held in juvenile hall until he is 18.

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14 year prison sentence for Jose De Jesus Anguiano for coercion and enticement of four minors

An investigation by California Department of Justice San Diego San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force resulted in the 14 year prison sentence of Jose De Jesus Anguiano for coercion and enticement of four minors. Anguiano entered a guilty plea on February 24, 2026, to a felony count of coercion and enticement of a minor. Pursuant to the plea agreement, he also admitted to a series of illicit acts involving additional children during a period spanning from April 2022 through August 2024, including instances of solicitation and rape. This case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California.

More details were released by the California Attorney General Office just now.

Preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson delayed due to defense motion

(KUTV livestream)

Preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson is now expected to start closer to 10:30 a.m. MST. The judge is dealing with a motion filed by the defense in a closed hearing before the preliminary hearing.

I am covering multiple hearings in different states so photos & updates will be added asap. There is a livestream and Utah media do an excellent job of updating from the courtroom.

**Photos of defense and Robinson courtesy of Salt Lake Tribune **

10:32: Once again defense in Tyler Robinson defense lost and procedural objections to media acccess was overruled. Judge Graf is still issuing his ruling.Public access to legal argument prevailed. Jury selection and safeguards were mentioned by Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf.

Once closing arguments have concluded, Judge Graf will issue his ruling.

Perfect photo of prosecution, Robinson and defense courtesy Salt Lake Tribune with Judge Graf holding Robinson to answer to all charges and the case proceeding to trial.

Robinson was arraigned and entered guilty pleas to the charges today. I covered the charges in detail in previous coverage months ago when Robinson was arrested.

Eric Marshall arraigned in murder and robbery cases

Eric Marshall was arraigned today in his robbery case filed by the DA on 3/19/26. His co-defendant in the March 2026 case is Tyler Colegrove. This case is before his arrest for murder. He was also arraigned on the murder case. Marshall is charged with one count of murder and two special allegations for Count 1. Eric Marshall used a handgun Public Defender's office appointed. Eric Marshall is on a no bail status. Preliminary hearing in murder case is on 10/14. Eric Marshall is charged with the murder of Leonard Vanwormer.

This is the previous post on the arrest of Eric and Joseph Marshall.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/08/eric-marshall-arrested-by-hcso-for.html?m=1

County of Humboldt is in violation of the California Public Records Act

 

These are the two posts I have done on who will be in charge of the Alternate Conflict Counsel.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/08/who-leads-alternate-conflict-counsel.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/08/humboldt-would-be-smart-to-hire-andrea.html?m=1

After the County Administrative's first response to me which did not answer my question, I put in a Public Records Request on August 19, 2026.

Today is August 31, 2026.

On 9/1/26, the County sent me a reason with the sane response as last time. I will show it to the lawyers I am consulting.

Hi John,

The county has not located records that are responsive to your request.

To clarify some things for you, the Board of Supervisors approved the creation of an alternate counsel’s office and the allocation of positions when the fiscal year 2026-27 budget was adopted.

The County of Humboldt continues to move forward with re-establishing an Alternate Conflict Counsel’s office in response to increased need for indigent defense services, however the location of this office has yet to be determined, and the hiring phase has not yet begun. When the recruitment is posted, the Department of Human Resources will ensure the recruitment adheres to the county’s standard recruitment and hiring practices.

As previously communicated to you, hiring staff for this office or any county department is a personnel matter, and for that reason the county will not comment on individual recruitments. Additionally, this type of information is exempt from disclosure, pursuant to Government Code sections 7927.700 and 7922.000.

Thank you,

Cati Gallardo

Public Information Specialist

County Administrative Office

Another arrest for sexual battery in Humboldt in less than 12 hours

Delos Moore was arrested at 2 a.m. this morning by Cal Poly Humboldt Police for PC 236 false imprisonment and  PC 243.4(a) sexual battery.

Cal Poly Humboldt issued this information at 1:46 p.m. today.

"On Monday, Aug. 31, officers with the Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department arrested 43-year-old Delos Moore following a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the Hinarr Hu Moulik  residence hall.  Moore is a Cal Poly Humboldt student who is a resident of Hinarr Hu Moulik. 

Moore was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for violations of Penal Code 243.4 (Sexual Battery) and Penal Code 236 (False Imprisonment). Moore has since been released on $35,000  bail. Despite being issued a restraining order, which requires him to stay away from Hinarr Hu Moulik, Moore returned to his room and was arrested by UPD for violating the restraining order. "

Update: Moore posted bail after his early a.m. arrest, then he was rearrested for PC 273.6(a) violating a restraining order and has a second bail amount of $25,000. He has no record in Humboldt Superior Court. Cal Poly Humboldt press release should have clarified he was rearrested. I checked with the jail. 

9/1/26: Delos Moore posted bail again and is out of custody. The alleged victim is male.

Issued by Cal Poly Humboldt today after I called them out yesterday and followed up with the jail to get information for my loyal readers.

Complaint filed in 2014 and he was not arrested until 2026?

Enrique SalinasMartinez was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday evening for a warrant in a 2014 case and booked for PC 288(c)(1) on a minor the age of fourteen or fifteen and PC 243.4(a) sexual battery.

I looked up the case number from the jail log in the Humboldt Superior Court system. It says bail of $150,000 not posted since 2014. There is no arraignment date and no warrant listed in the system.

The DA filed the complaint 6/16/14.The declaration for the arrest warrant was filed 6/19/14. It was filed by the HCSO today on 8/31/26. After my post, arraignment is scheduled for this afternoon. The warrant was also filed today.

Salinas Martinez has a 2008 conviction in a Humboldt traffic case.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward set bail at $35,000, Public Defender's office appointed; OR bail on 9/2; preliminary hearing on 9/8.

Granting Jack Nye mental health diversion was a close call, Judge Killoran explains why in his ruling

"The defendant now has that chance. He is now provided with a choice to improve his life." These words are on page 3 of Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence's four page ruling on August 26. Nye was granted mental health diversion.

I have included that ruling and even if you did not read my previous coverage, it mentions the new case filed by the DA on 8/19 for possession of meth in jail. Deputy DA Brandon Boozari is the prosecutor for both cases.

Deputy Conflict Counsel David Nims was Nye's attorney. On August 24, I reported  Joe Judge was appointed by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steward because Conflict Counsel had a conflict.

8/31/26: Joe Judge has a conflict so hearing had to be continued to 9/1 for setting/appointment of new counsel for both cases. These conflicts should be checked before appointing private attorneys by the CAO's and wasting hearings and taxpayer money on certain attorneys making a court appearance where nothing is achieved.

I am going to start charging the Humboldt County DA, Public Defender for doing their job, I end up being the go to for court information

I received two emails today within a matter of hours. Some of the text has been redacted/paraphrased to protect the identity of the alleged victims.

First email:

"I was emailing you in regards to Matthew kapono, I know your a busy man so I’ll try to not take up to much of your time, the victim in question is (redacted for privacy) and we were not notified of any own recognizance release just that he has a bail amount, i called the jail and was told that he has a medical hold but other than that they couldn’t see a release order. My question is, is it normal for charges of this nature to be given o.r and why wasnt my in law notified of the release if that is the case? Thank you for your time."

My response:

"These are questions better directed to the DA's office, not me. Each case is a different, I am not a lawyer and I was not in the courtroom to hear why he was granted supervised release."

I wrote in my post about Kapono that I was not in the courtroom. I am no longer sitting in the courtroom or spending time at the Courthouse for hours after 12 years of not being compensated and supported by this community by most people including those at the Courthouse and law enforcement who benefit from my work and updates. I cover other news and other courts and I prioritize my time.

This isn't the first time in 12 years, families of victims and defendants have found out information through my blog. I have written about several including my coverage of the Marci Kitchen and Christopher Diven case. In the Diven case, it was the defendant's family.

Second email:

"One of David Bourlands cases is felony theft from (redacted for privacy). Ive been trying to watch as close as I can, him and the other 2 known thefts. 

I appreciate the newest updates and I to wonder how my case will be handled (redacted )."

I have been the only one to cover Bourland's recent arrest for a confidential federal warrant and I listed his local cases.

I also end up being the one directing people to Humboldt Superior Court.

While the local electeds do not listen, most of my time is spent doing the job of the DA, Victim Witness, Public Defenders and Humboldt court which takes up most of my time. They get paid to keep victims and parties they represent informed.

I responded to one person today. I do not to everyone. I should not have to respond to anyone. I am not paid or supported by most of Humboldt for what I do and have, for free for 12 years. I have had individual conservatives and liberals support me. People who are decent just do it. They don't waste my time and do not follow through. They don't need to be asked. The same people who email me with questions need to support my work. Outside Humboldt, people just do it because they appreciate me and do not take advantage of me. If I am going to do the work that Victim Witness, the DA and Public Defender get paid for; they can compensate me for my time. 

I don't do hit pieces. There is no confidentiality for misusing my email address by anons and this is how you expose people who have misconceptions about you. The anon took the bait about money for my time.

I don't do hit pieces. There is no confidentiality for misusing my email address by anons and this is how you expose people who have misconceptions about you. The anon took the bait about money for my time. 

Thank you EPD and CHP; this November, my vote for Eureka City Council will be for those who support, fund and appreciate you

Saw two CHP vehicles pull out of the EDD parking lot on K street between 4th and 5th in Eureka at 11:32 today. and head to the Humboldt County jail. CHP is in this area frequently for traffic stops. I will check the jail log tomorrow. This parking lot has a lot of suspicious activity. I keep an eye and notify EPD and it has been a deterrent. I also made EDD aware so they can monitor the parking lot. Don't know if CHP being there today is EDD finally taking action. I do that around the places I walk frequently. Many vehicles and people are known to EPD. I recognize a lot of the regulars from the Courthouse, outside the jail and I have seen many new faces with suitcases and out of state and out of County vehicles. What are our elected officials doing? These people are here taking services and housing from locals. They cost Eureka and Humboldt taxpayers money. The increased numbers are only good for politicians, DHHS and stats for grants. This November, there are chances to change three Eureka Councilmembers and the Mayor.

I have given up on this useless Eureka City Council, the County of Humboldt and the State of California. I just work with EPD. People may not be aware or chose to ignore that EPD routinely patrols areas and is pro active. Many arrests do not make headlines. If you want your neighborhood to be safe, be part of the solution and appreciate the many efforts of EPD and CSET.

5th, 4th and sometimes 3rd street are better, not because of the useless local electeds but due to the efforts of EPD, CSET and engaged citizens like me who care about the neighborhood we live in; the chronic locals like Josan Hattje and the newcomer miscreants remain blocking sidewalks and being disruptive because of the failure of the electeds and the people who fund them and vote for lawlessness and accountability. 

Of course it did not take long today for the same problem areas, the corner of 5th and L and 4th and L to start having issues again. A woman I wrote about in a post where HCSO Sgt. Josh Comer says, "We cannot do anything about crazy ma'am" who frightened a child, spews filth is back on the street after a big show by Conflict Counsel's Danette Kellerman supposedly taking her to services or helping facilitate treatment. No one supervises this dog and phony show of CARE court or diversion.

9/1/26: CSET hard at work. Took this photo at 4:45 p.m. today.

HCSO & DA arrest two in Mckinleyville today for bribery of a witness

HCSO Lt. Jesse Taylor just issued a press release about the arrests of 18 year old Iren James Severe and 22 year old Desiree Alexis Doan in McKinleyville today. 

Bribery of a witness is one of the charges.

Doan was arrested for PC 137(a) bribery of a witness, PC 136.1(a)(2) dissuading or intimidating a witness or victim and PC 182(a)(1) criminal conspiracy.

Severe was  arrested for PC 137(a), PC 136.1(a)(2), PC 182(a)(1), HS 11378 possession of meth and HS 11370.1(a) possession of controlled substance while armed with a firearm.

I contacted Lt. Taylor to see if both were booked on no bail status which often law enforcement requests on Ramey warrants. He is checking. In the meantime, I looked. Severe posted bond. Doan is out of custody on "general release."

Charles Garth vs Mercer Fraser "matter under appeal"

 

I did this one post on Charles Garth's lawsuit. I added an update to that post about a Case Management Conference scheduled for 8/28/26.

If you did not read the February 7, 2026 post, I have included a summary. For court documents, you will have to access the previous post.

"Few local media have covered Charles Garth, the Yee haw commune in Trinidad and reported on the Humboldt County Board of Supervors and code enforcement.

I have not seen any coverage of the February 2025 lawsuit filed by Eric Kirk on behalf of Charles Garth et al against Mercer Fraser. There was an original complaint, then a second amended complaint and now, possibly a third amended complaint.

On 2/4/26, Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning sustained Mercer Fraser's demurrer sustained to the second amended complaint with leave to file third amended complaint.

Mercer Fraser is being represented by Ms. Sabrina Barr, attorney with Harrison, Temblador, Hungerford & Guernsey."

On 8/28/26, Eric Kirk told Judge Canning the matter is on appeal and requested a continuance to 12/7/26. Ms. Sabrina Stillman appeared in court for Mercer Fraser. There is a hearing on 9/11 on a motion by Mercer Fraser for authorization of service by publication.

I could not find any such case on the appellate court site and I tried searching under different criteria. Don't have the time to go on a chase at the moment to track it down; usually the number is entered in the Humboldt court system. The case lists an appeal was filed on 8/27/26.

"However, the "John Chiv" brand is ultimately about the man himself and his dedication to the craft of observation. In an era where "fake news" and "alternative facts" are common concerns, the value of someone who simply sits in a room and writes down what they see cannot be overstated. By providing a consistent, detailed, and accessible record of the Humboldt County legal system, John Chiv has ensured that the wheels of justice in this corner of California do not turn in the dark."

 

Sometimes you get encouragement when you least expect it. I don't know who writes this column but I want to thank you.

Outside the Humboldt minority of the criminals, the Humboldt insiders I report and expose daily, the anti Miranda Rescue crowd and others who think I should print their biased, unsubstantiated claims and the anons of Humboldt, what this column has shared is the opinion of anyone who values hard work, integrity, skill, democracy and journalism. 

This column states what I have heard from many in Humboldt privately and from others all over California; especially top attorneys from LA from and readers nationally. I get contacted from other mainstream media outlets about my Humboldt coverage.

Suspect's hankering for Panda Express leads him right to officers looking for him and an arrest

 

This video by Michael Garcia was shared by the Monrovia Police Department was shared two days ago and some national media shared it; for those who have not seen it, here's is the text and two screenshots where the suspect's hankering for Panda Express gets him arrested. 

"Third Time’s the Charm 🍜😂

Two failed attempts. Two times officers tried to arrest a wanted man while he was out walking. Both times, the wanted man ran onto the freeway to escape the officers.

So they changed tactics.

On attempt #3, officers were taking a well deserved Panda Express break when, out of nowhere, the wanted man walked right up to them. 

At this point, we’re not sure if it was good police work, bad timing, or the irresistible smell of chow mein.

Either way, an arrest was made. 

And don’t worry the officers went back for their food and finished their chow mein. Priorities. 🍜"

Instead of complaining, the couch potatoes who whine about the online option need to stop being lazy and actually be involved in keeping their community safe

Eureka Police Brian Stephens just issued a press release at 2:36 p.m. about online reporting; another option for our community.

This is my opinion. There are people in Eureka and Humboldt who just like to complain and are ungrateful no matter what. The online option is easy to use and it is an option for certain crimes and complaints explained clearly which are not emergencies. I have used it, it works and there is a paper trail. Eureka Police Department is excellent and very busy. The same whiners need to take their grievances to Eureka City Council and hold them accountable for their non action on lawlessness and all the out of county and out of state miscreants who appear here daily. And, these same people can get off their couches and be involved in keeping their community safe. That requires action and work and the whiners are lazy.

I am not interested in anyone's two cents who has voted for the current City Council. The only exception is Councilmember Renee Contreras-DeLoach who listens. Unfortunately, she  is not running for re-election. 

Jesus Chavez arrested for rape of intoxicated and unconscious person

Jesus Chavez arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday for PC 261(a)(3) rape of an intoxicated person and PC261 (a)(4) rape of an unconscious person.