Sacramento Sheriff deputies executed six search warrants in three counties and arrested three suspects in homicide investigation

 

"In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 6, 2026, our Communication Center received a call from a residence on the 3700 block of Lenore Way in North Highlands. The caller described finding a family member, an adult male, deceased inside the residence. Deputies responded and determined it was a Homicide. Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) and Homicide Detectives responded to the scene.

Through an extensive investigation, detectives identified the suspects as 38-year-old Alfredo Garcia, 45-year-old Federico Farfan, and 37-year-old Hector Medina. Detectives subsequently obtained arrest warrants for all three suspects on murder and conspiracy charges.

On Thursday, October 8, 2026, detectives executed search warrants at six different locations throughout Sacramento County, Modesto, and Tulare County. All three suspects were taken into custody and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail where they remain ineligible for bail."--Sacramento County Sheriff

Demurrer denied in Redwood Teen Challenge wrongful death lawsuit, change of attorneys delays trial setting

 

Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke overruled Redwood Teen Challenge's demurrer on 7/2/26. It was not available in e court when I did my July 11 post and I have added page 1 and 16 of the ruling.

Joseph Gali, the plaintiff, has a different attorney. After a September 15 filing for change of attorney with the same law, at the October 8 hearing, Gali is now represented by Coast Law Group LLP's Brian Felton who substituted in on October 7. Mr. Felton's request for a continuance was granted and trial setting was continued to 12/10/26.

Judge Canning signs order granting preliminary approval of Hillsdale lawsuit class action settlement

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Timothy Canning Judge signed the court order granting preliminary approval of the class settlement between Hillsdale tenants and Dwivedi LLC/Anil Dwivedi.

I said months ago and more than once, Anil Dwivedi would settle before the November 2026 election.

I have been covering all 4 lawsuits for months. This is not breaking news. I will add the order later. Most local lawyers will not take cases against local landlords. What Janssen Malloy has done with will protect future tenants. I covered this for months regularly. I saw the time Janssen Malloy put in and their were 4 lawsuits. They were threatened by Dwivedi's law firm. My readers have the complete details in previous posts; not random coverage here and there, whether it is this case or other cases. I also lived at Hillsadale Apartments last year. I am not a part of nor do I profit from this settlement as the actions did not impact me. I have mentioned my being a former tenant several times.

Even if a settlement is approved and signed, will Anil pay and when?

"Individuals that we targeted in today's operations are selling drugs to homeless people. They’re keeping the homeless addicted to hard drugs"

 

Has Cornelius dumped Casey Dresser or is he the "ultimate troll?"

This screenshot is from LOCO comments on the post on the homeless shelter in Old Town. 

Reader correct about former local attorney Callie Buck not being in Humboldt; her three cases still in local court

 

Former local attorney Callie Buck failed to appear for court on 7/13/26. This afternoon, Buck had arraignment scheduled in CR2601394 petty theft case, CR2501701 violation of probation and CR2401594 DUI case VOP.

Reader who commented on my last post was correct that Buck was no longer in Humboldt.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Heather Durand's name is listed in minutes for Courtroom 2. The cases were being called by Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel. 

Buck is represented by the Humboldt County Public Defender's office. Buck was re-referred to DV program and can complete in any county.

In CR2601394, trial confirmation is on 2/2/27; jury trial on 2/8/27. VOP pre trial and revocation hearing scheduled in CR2501701 + CR2401594. These two cases are trailing. 

Crickets from Anil lately; especially on the sanctuary policies

 

Anil Dwivedi who is quick to answer questions on LOCO elections has been silent recently.

Coincidence after my September 30 post? Questions on LOCO elections inconvenient lately?

Other candidates don't always answer right away but Anil usually did so what changed in the last week?

I recall at least two people asking the sanctuary question on LOCO. Gustavo today.

I got this email before shortly at 11:20 this morning.

"Hello John,

I recently attended Anil's latest town hall, where he adamently and vehemently, repeatedly, stated his first order of business would be to immediately end all sanctuary statuses. 

I find it curious that this is one question he refuses to answer. He answers every question within minutes it is posted, but this one seems to go ignored and was posted days ago. 

Additionally, he continuously publicly invites everybody to ask "the hard questions", so I began asking about his prior businesses months ago, specifically about how he operated under regional oversight , with his cannabis company by failing to update the address, and pointing out public testimony about those businesses and how we operated them. He told me I was "making assumptions" and "provoking him" (I have as business filing records) and then blocked me so I could no longer ask him the questions. I am all over his Facebook page, asking the questions repeatedly with only, what I would call, BS answers before getting blocked. "

I asked the person for some follow up and screenshots offered by this person.

I asked someone about Anil's sign near the Ming Tree office in Eureka on 5th and J which disappeared. Larry Doss has not seen the light about Anil; I was told by someone else at the location, people keep stealing Anil's signs and Larry keeps replacing them. As of last night, Larry had not replaced the sign.

The good ole boy conservatives criteria for candidates is not what decent conservatives or moderates prefer. The liberals didn't even bother to offer an alternative to establishment Kim Bergel. If she wins, it isn't because she is liked by the majority or by law abiding citizens in Eureka or because she ran a campaign. It is because the other two candidates are horrible choices. I wrote in the candidate I said I would because all three are equally unacceptable to be the mayor of Eureka.

Once again, a response after being called out by me. Anil responded to questions.

Jorden Place has a fee waiver, so who paid the fee?

 

If you have not followed my ongoing coverage on Jorden Sterling aka Jorden Place's criminal and civil cases, you can read previous coverage via the search feature on the blog.

This is for all the people familiar with Jordo in the community and everyone at 825 Fifth Street. The civil clerks are inundated with useless civil filings by pro per and vexatious litigants I have covered so I will not be bothering them with questions to clarify default denied and who paid the fee. That is a question that the Humboldt Superior Court Judge hearing the case and arguments should ask. Unless the courts are flush with money.

I read Jordo's opposition and motion to compel. Melisa Sterling is his mother. Patty Comarsh referred to Jordo as her son on social media.

Another example of Jordo wasting time, court resources because he has no clue. 

The enablers are fine with Josan being on the streetsand homeless. The keyboard warriors of Humboldt will scream and blame law enforcement. They will stalk and harass me and anyone speaking the truth. The "Josans" are on the streets because of them

Josan is back on the streets within hours and screaming.

Josan Gianna Hattje arrested by Eureka Police Department by PC 647 (f) yesterday. She is constantly drunk, wanders around 4th, 5th, 6th street and I have seen her daily for at least 4 years.

You cannot help someone who will accept it or change. Why is she on the streets? California enablers call it "compassion"; "dignity" and tout programs as "success" that the liberal media publishes as PR.

The enablers are fine with Josan being on the streets and homeless. The keyboard warriors of Humboldt will scream and blame law enforcement. They will stalk and harass me and anyone speaking the truth. The "Josans" are on the streets because of them.

Convicted sex offender Robert Munts arrested again and released on OR

 

I stopped covering convicted sex offender Robert Munts after he was found not competent to stand trial. Another Humboldt Public Defender client.

Munts was arrested by Eureka Police Department Sgt. Brian Ross yesterday afternoon for PC 647 (f) public intoxication  and PC 415 (2) disturbing the peace. He was released on OR.

I had prepped this post knowing it was a matter of time when Munts would be arrested; not if he would be arrested.

Munts is in the Courthouse, near the Courthouse like other lurkers. He knows how to work the system. The Humboldt County Public Defender's Office does not give a damn about public safety. If they could, every single client would get mental health diversion or be found not competent to stand trial.

Munts just roams the streets of Eureka when he should be locked away in jail, prison or the State Hospital thanks to the criminal enabling Dems.

To EPD and the PIOs, thank you for the time you will put in tomorrow and you do everyday. My not being at the meet and greet has nothing to do with you

On September 15, Eureka Police Department sent out an invite to all media for a Regional PIO meet and greet. It takes place tomorrow from 10 a.m to 11 a.m. I sent my RSVP right away.

I will not post the location because this is for media only and not open to the public. I attended a similar event which was for EPD only.

"This will be a great opportunity for our local media partners to meet the PIOs and communications representatives from law enforcement agencies throughout our region, put faces to names, and establish points of contact for future media inquiries and critical incidents. This is intended specifically as an opportunity for our regional PIOs and local media partners to connect, get to know one another, and build stronger working relationships." --from invite

While this is an excellent idea and I thank EPD for organizing it, I will not be there. I heard not all media will be there tomorrow.

I informed Rachel Sollom yesterday why I could not be there. There are a few reasons but the ones that my readers need to know is that with the exception of Blue Lake Rancheria; I already know and have a good working relationship with the other PIOS. Better with some such as EPD, HCSO and CHP because they are the ones I have contact with the most based on what I cover. Blue Lake Rancheria is minority owner of LOCO and the tribes only respond to certain media. I am not wasting my time on unprofessionals.

I also know basic common sense policies and I follow those in place. I don't have time being the only one doing everything and one person to attend this event. For decades, there are certain media and their staff/freelancers who do whatever they want. They still will after tomorrow. I don't have time to waste on Humboldt "media" who like the criminals and powers to be I regularly cover think they are above the law and rules. I can do my job without a PIO available and I contact them when necessary. The masks have come off with certain local media and the fake niceness is gone. There were people from other local media in the past I worked with, helped and respected.

My time is better spent covering news and getting it to my readers live and as quickly as I do daily. This week is just as busy as any other day. I also cover regional and national news.

To EPD and the PIOs, thank you for the time you will put in tomorrow and you do everyday. My not being at the meet and greet has nothing to do with you.

While I am trying to report on an EPD response at one business, this is what happens

 

4:28 Saw EPD CSET Sgt. Brian Ross and Officer Dimitri "Tag" Tagaropoulos get out of their vehicle. I would have had a photo of them entering Abraxas on 5th street in Eureka  but was interrupted and harassed by one of the "regulars" with his brown paper bag.  His response to me pointing out that EPD are across the street was to tell me to "Fuck off." This happens constantly while I try to work every day because of the Eureka and Humboldt enablers. Then he followed me into another business.

FBI arrests 18 year old for planning mass casualty attack

 

Third anniversary of October 7 attack on Israel

 

Deputy DA Roger Rees on his personal time today excercising his First Amendment on October 7 in front of the Courthouse. While I was taking this photo, there were an equal number of supporters and the usual screamers and protestors. 

At 4:22, someone from Israel walked by to talk with Mr. Rees. The smile on her face spoke volumes. I gave them privacy for their conversation.

Deputy DA Jessica Watson loses to a second pro per defendant, this one a convicted sex offender

 

Every law enforcement agency in Humboldt County knows convicted sex offender Alan Cook.

Humboldt Deputy DA Jessica Watson lost to another pro per client. At a preliminary hearing on 9/29, Ms. Watson lost to Cook who is pro per. This is a Eureka Police Department case for failure to register as a sex offender. Should have been a slam dunk.

Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel dismissed that case.

Currently, Ms. Watson is in trial with Cook on another misdemeanor drug case. Currently Jury selection is going on in this case. Today, Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward precluded Ms. Watson "from impeaching defendant as to prior convictions without providing a list of prior convictions to the Court prior to impeaching the defendant." This is directly from the October 6 court minutes.

10/8/26: Jury started deliberations at 2:33. Cook's motion for mistrial denied by Judge Steward.

10/9/26: Bailiff went to get jury at 3:45. 8 women 4 men just found pro per Alan Cook not guilty on two counts; guilty on two counts in a drunk in public case. I was there when the bailiff went to find out about the note from the jury at 3:45. They informed Judge Steward they had reached a verdict at 3:52. Deputy DA Jessica Watson is the prosecutor. Cook was sentenced to 90 days in custody. Some of the jurors stayed to speak with Ms. Watson.

With all these aliases, I am not going to list how many cases Cook has; I checked two of the aliases and the number of cases wouldn't even fit in two screenshots.

Ms. Watson lost to pro per Jorden Sterling now known as Jorden Place. 

Two pro per clients with multiple cases won against a Humboldt County Deputy DA. You can read the outcome when I do my next update on that criminal case. Jorden Place has filed a motion to disqualify the Humboldt County DA's office and Ms. Watson. 

Why is Delos Moore back in Cal Poly Humboldt dorms?

 

I was the one who reported on Delos Moore's arrest before Cal Poly Humboldt issued any information. CPH did that after I sent a media inquiry arrest. Exclusive information in my original post that the alleged victim is male. Moore has a restraining order and he was rearrested once already. Did you know Delos Moore was reinstated back in housing and campus on September 11 and is back in the dorms? Crickets from Cal Poly Humboldt. Students had a gathering last night at 6 pm at the Hinarr Hu Moulik housing to show support for the  victim. Moore posted bail and I have been checking regularly, no charges yet.

If you missed the original post, here is the link. 

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/08/another-arrest-for-sexual-battery-in.html?m=1

Cornell NY or Cal Poly Humboldt, CA same difference.

Someone sent me this after my post just now.

Told you Victor Phetsomphou would be granted mental health diversion

Since December 2025, I wasted months covering Victor Phetsomphou from arrest to diversion being granted today by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. I predicted this in my last post. I saw Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian yesterday with Phetsomphou and he also appeared on the case today.

Expect more of this since this is something that anyone who heard Humboldt's newest Judge Heather Durand speech at the swear in knows is going to occur more often.