Arraignment is this afternoon. Complaint will be added shortl. More details from arraignment will be added to the post later. She was represented by Gregory Kreis in her 12 criminal cases so arraignment is just a confirmation.
Oct 1, 2026
Aunna Bollman charged with two felonies in 13th criminal case
As a former livestock deputy and several members in law enforcement, shouldn't wanna be cowboy Travis Mendes know CA laws and follow them?
As the former HCSO livestock deputy, Travis Mendes should be familiar with California laws. Last year I checked with Humboldt County Sheriff Wiliam Honsal, in addition to CALFire, Travis Mendes also works a Deputy. Sheriff Honsal told me, "Travis Mendes is a full time CAL FIRE employee, however, he does work extra help as a Deputy Sheriff, assigned to the Superior Court."
In Humboldt County, it is who you know and if the good ole boys like you; you can have multiple jobs, get established in business and rules and regulations apply selectively.
Travis Mendes is one of 4 defendants in Ray Christie's federal lawsuit. He has been referred to numerous times in court documents and testimony in the now dismissed 2018 Humboldt criminal case filed against Ray Christie.
Of course, you had to have read all my coverage on that case to get information not covered elsewhere and the other local media did sparse coverage.
Travis Mendes and family advertising on Facebook Marketplace organic grassfed beef. USDA requires you to be certified organic. Mendes Livestock was established in 2018.
Mendes was a full time HCSO deputy then and Ray Christie's case was ongoing. His brother Tanner Mendes is involved in Mendes livestock.
I don't know about daddy Alan Mendes, a former HCSO deputy, now wih the Ferndale Police Deputy.
There is a correctional deputy named Mendes. I am fairly certain she is from the same family.
Mendes Livestock advertises on Facebook, according to the sources who provide me information. Out of the various sources, one of my sources I have spoken to several times, contacted Mendes Livestock about purchase and was told Mendes Livestock has meat slaughtered by a mobile butcher & they sell to people directly. This us without USDA approval which is illegal in CA and this meat is not USDA inspected.
That one source spoke with Travis' brother Tanner and asked about the organic protocol. Tanner said they said they use conventional wormers every month on cows. This is is illegal nationwide. And they treat cows with vaccines. Once a cow is given conventional wormer, the cow is banned for life from organic meat.
Travis Mendes is doing what he accused Ray Christie of doing. I tried calling the Humboldt Ag Commissioner Office and they do not have a list of certified organic beef. I looked up Mendes Livestock with CA Secretary of State and California Department of Health. Listed below are the laws in California for selling organic beef.
Could not find Mendes Livestock, Travis or Tanner Mendes listed in searches below.
Do laws only apply to Ray Christie or whoever HCSO and the good ole boys target? Do current and former Humboldt law enforcement get a pass? Why was Travis Mendes or his family members involved in a livestock business when Travis Mendes was a key witness and deputy involved in investigating Ray Christie in 2018?
Conflict of interest is a joke in Humboldt County and it is selectively applied and questioned.
HCSO and HCDTF make 4 arrests yesterday which includes three convicted felons
HCSO and Humboldt County Drug Task Force made 4 arrests yesterday. All 4 booked on drug charges, three are convicted felons, three booked for child endangerment. These 4 are William Lavon Pree, Josephine Lucy Daniels, LaToya Marie Murray and Reginald Keith Terrell Love.
Don't know when HCDTF will issue a press release but anyone can check the jail log. As I have said a few times before, covering drug cases is a waste of time in Humboldt and California. The headlines do no match the legal consequences.
HCSO issued a press release at 12:34 p.m.
Sep 30, 2026
Has Anil Dwivedi seen these comments on LOCO, has LOCO?
This was on the day of the LOCO poll 9/8/26 on LOCO's FB page.
I just checked the same posts just now on the LOCO fb page.
When I lived at Hillsdale last year, my next door neighbor, a young lady told me she trimmed "weed" for Anil. She also said that she went out to dinner with him, then left when she found out he was married and was unconfortable.
She told me another woman who lived downstairs, also a younger woman worked for Anil. My neighbor told me she spoke with a lawyer. I told her that unless she was willing to put something in a court document, I could not include it in my ongoing coverage of the Hillsdale lawsuits and that it had nothing to do with rent increases. I also reminded her she went out to dinner willingly and he did not do anything. The young woman was prone to exaggeration and I passed this on to manager Lorena Reynolds before I moved out.
I am including what my young neighbor told me because two people have posted Anil's involvment in the "weed" industry. If you check Humboldt Superior Court records, I did a year ago. Anil filed a small claims case against the Redway Community Services District. It was dismissed in full on 1/17/24.
Anil Dwivedi threatened Janssen Malloy with defamation. I did a post in May 2025 about a letter from Dhillon Law Group.
LOCO has not removed these comments. As I have already mentioned, Anil told me Ryan Burns was banned from his buildings. This was when LOCO interviewed some tenants. LOCO stopped covering those lawsuits. Anil has never sent me a press release but he isn't the only candidate so that is irrelevant. What is relevant is that now he is talking to Ryan Burns about the settlement before an election.
Why should you trust flip flop Anil or LOCO?
Why has LOCO not mentioned the third building Anil has bought? I reported on it already. It is 1005 E street.
What LOCO left out in the premature rush to publish a settlement yet to be approved, purposely or being clueless, is that the injunction monitor is Randall Davis, Anil's former attorney before Dhillon Law Group took over.
These are the kind of details that are more relevant because anyone involved in landlord tenant disputes locally knows Randall Davis. That is not meant as a compliment. Anil was not thrilled with Randall's court performance.
Anil has not been transparent about his Sohum or SoCal background. I "trust" Anil as much as I trust "Reddit." That is sarcasm. My regular readers get it without explaination but there are always new readers.
LOCO is doing fluff PR pieces on candidates. RHBB is running Anil Dwivedi press releases. What investigative reporting does other local media do/has done on any candidate for the November 3 election except on Casey Dresser based in an anonymous Redditor. They couldn't even do original reporting on Dresser.
EPD CSET hard at work on one of the Eureka blocks with frequent issues and calls to EPD
5:32 p.m. EPD Sgt. Brian Ross and Officer Dimitri Tagaropoulos conducting a traffic stop on the block where the Humboldt County Public Defender's Office and two safe and sober houses are located. As I walked up to them, they were already leaving for another call. No arrest. This block on 4th and L is a constant issue, even with EPD CSET quick response because of all the reasons my law abiding and informed readers know. The Public Defender's Office is the one with the brown, gnarly exterior. The property owner isn't even embarrased because most Humboldt property owners are all about the money but have no character or shame.
I posted this on Facebook right away. Then, I had to take calls and follow up on other tips so posting this on the blog an hour later. This will happen sometimes. The blog readers are a different audience than Facebook or other platforms. For most posts, I add information at the same time. On a post like this, the blog readers who check my page frequently will get the information and it isn't time sensitive news.
Judge Wilson denies defense motion for acquittal in Marion Miller trial
The People finished presenting evidence yesterday and defense had no witnesses or evidence to present in Marion Miller's 2024 case in which he is charged with attempted murder, resisting an executive officer, assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm with a special allegation for great and bodily injury and criminal threats.
Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson has been assigned to this trial. Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is the prosecutor. Ms. Rebecca Linkous is Miller's attorney.
Yesterday, Judge Wilson denied defense PC 1118.1 motion for acquittal.
Deputy DA Dave Watson determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt
I had already added the dismissal update with the court order on 9/24/26 to this previous post on James Whitchurch.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/04/dui-suspect-james-whitchurch-is-no.html?m=1
Humboldt County DA Stacey Eads sent me this email to my inquiry about the dismissal in former EPD officer James Whitchurch case."The assigned DDA determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt. The analysis took into consideration evidence available at the time of filing as well as additional information he received from a defense expert following the filing of charges."
I sent my inquiry today at 1:52 today, got a response at 2:12. Maybe DA Stacey Eads responded to me because I don't email her every other day and she knows, like most people, where readers go for Humboldt court coverage.
I covered the arrest and Whitchurch's case for months and regularly unlike the random court coverage by other local media.DA Eads could have released a statement to all media but unlike the rest of the media I understand why that is not possible because I know what those who work in the local courts go through and their work conditions.
The public is correct to question Whitchurch's dismissal just as I did the DUI case dismissed for Humboldt Superior Court clerk Annisha Harris which only I covered.
Another Emery Welton client who should not be granted mental health diversion but despite failure to appear and his record, Humboldt courts will do exactly what is against public safety
**This is not a booking photo, it is from one of my previous posts**
I have covered indecent exposure and peeping tom suspect Victor Phetsomphou since December 2025 and all three cases. One case CR2102511 was merged with CR2102520. CR2600480 is trailing. Today, he failed to appear on both cases.
Bench warrant for $15,000 was issued in each case and held to 10/5 by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum when petition for mental health diversion will be heard. Deputy DA Jessica Watson is the prosecutor, Deputy Public Defender Emery Welton is Phetsomphou's attorney.
Another case where mental health diversion should not be granted and of course, it is a Emery Welton client.
All previous posts can be accessed via the search feature on the blog.
Kenneth Harmon released on OR after being booked for battery and assault on a police officer
Kenneth Harmon arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 243(b) battery against a peace officer and PC 241(c) assault on a police officer. These are misdemeanors in California and he was released on OR.
Stilez Head arrested for forcible rape
21 year Stilez Arwin Head was arrested yesterday on a Ramey warrant by HCSO for PC 261(a)(2) forcible rape.
Sep 29, 2026
Judge grants County of Humboldt's motion to dismiss FAC, but Christie can file SAC
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Judge Noel Wise granted County of Humboldt's motion to dismiss First Amended Complaint. But Ray Christie can file a Second Amended Complaint.
P. 15 : "The Court GRANTS Defendants’ motion to dismiss all of Plaintiff’s claims with leave to
amend in part, and without leave to amend in part. Courts have broad discretion to grant leave to amend a complaint. Nguyen v. Endologix,
Inc., 962 F.3d 405, 420 (9th Cir. 2020). Generally, Rule 15 advises that “[t]he court should freely
give leave when justice so requires.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(2). Indeed, “[i]t is black-letter law that
a district court must give plaintiffs at least one chance to amend a deficient complaint,” unless
there is “a clear showing that amendment would be futile.” Barke v. Banks, 25 F.4th 714, 721 (9th Cir. 2022) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted).
The Court finds that it is not clearly futile for Plaintiff to amend his claims brought under
theories of unreasonable arrest, unreasonable search and seizure, malicious prosecution, deliberate fabrication of evidence, retaliation, and Monell liability. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff leave to amend Claims 1–5 and 7 as to the County, Defendant Honsal, and Defendant Mendes."
I spoke with Ray Christie's attorney, Mr. Rick Richmond."It is not an unexpected development in federal court. We feel highly confident that we can amend the complaint that will satisfy the Judge."
"Of the 7 claims, Judge Wise only took one out completely; she took out conspiracy. The remaining 6 claims, we have time to amend."
When the court approves it, Anil actually signs the settlement, it will be news
I have had the proposed settlement between Anil Dwivedi for the 4 lawsuits for a few days. There is no point in posting documents when changes are being made. Also my coverage will includes court documents and why it hasn't settled until now. Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning has suggested changes. I have covered all 4 lawsuits regularly including reporting on the proposed settlement weeks ago. When Anil actually signs and follows through, that will be news. Mr. Patrik Griego is also smart to wait to comment once it has been approved.
There was a court hearing yesterday. Court minutes not available yet. Ms. Meagan Yarnall appeared for the tenants. There is a status hearing scheduled on 10/9 and a CMC on 10/12. Let's see what happens.
Anil had told me he had banned Ryan Burns from his buildings last year. Now, he is talking with LOCO because I won't do his spin before election. Eureka voters I hope are smarter. If you don't like any of the three choices for Mayor, write in a candidate as I have stated I will.
Several people including myself have moved from Hillsdale since the lawsuits were filed. New tenants means Anil sets prices he wants not subject to this settlement. He has purchased a third building, 1005 E street in addition to Hillsdale Apartments and Eureka Central Residence. That is actually relevant news LOCO could chose to report and did not.
Aunna Bollman being arrested again was a matter of time and predictable
It was not if but a matter of time when Aunna Sophia Bollman would fail because mental health diversion has yet to work except for one defendant I have covered in 12 years of Humboldt Superior Court.
Bollman already has 12 prior criminal cases, 3 restraining orders which were granted and a fourth requested by City of Eureka after death threats and explicit threats by Aunna Bollman to current and former elected officials and City of Eureka staff.
I covered Bollman extensively and you can access all those posts via the search feature on the blog.
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward reluctantly granted Bollman mental health diversion. He had scheduled regular two weeks reviews but that cannot be done indefinitely and even when those reviews were there, Bollman was clueless why. Agencies just say compliance for court reports but from the repeated arrests of Aunna Bollman, James Leach and Analia Martinez to name just three people I have covered and they are just three examples of failed mental health diversion.
Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer was the prosecutor for Bollman's previous cases. Other Humboldt Deputy DAs have also appeared on cases and hearings. Gregory Kreis was her attorney.
Arcata Police Department arrested Bollman yesterday evening for PC 422(a) criminal threats, PC148(a)(1) resisting arrest, VC 2800.2 reckless evading, VC 20002(a)(1) hit and run involving property damage and VC 23103(a) reckless driving. If charges are filed for this arrest, that would be her 13th criminal case.
On September 18, a reader sent me two emails.
Between new arrests and repeat offenders daily with multiple cases, the number of cases I follow are now 50 to 60 daily. To cover, update is challenging and people who are at Humboldt Superior Court or familiar know why, I have written about the reasons several times. The system is already overloaded. There is no way to keep up and we all know why this is happening and who is to blame.
At 8:56 a.m. after my post, APD issued this press release.
Michelle Rowland filed a petition for a workplace restraining order against Bollman on 9/22/26. There is a hearing on that petition on the TRO on 10/14/26. Rowland is New Life Discovery Project on 7/14/26 which is next to Scrapper's Edge. Humboldt Commissioner Sarah Kaber granted the TRO until the hearing. Both parties are pro per.
Gary Pree arrested by EPD for attempted murder and domestic violence
Gary Daniel Pree arrested by Eureka Police Department Officer Jack Cole today at 2:05 a.m. for PC 664/187(a) attempted murder and PC 273.5(a) domestic violence.
Sep 28, 2026
BOLO issued by San Diego Sheriff's Office for sexually violent predator supervised by Liberty Healthcare
"On September 25, 2026 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Sexually Violent Predator Merle Wakefield's (DOB: 04/10/1957) GPS device alerted to "Tamper Mode" while working in Rancho Bernardo in the City of San Diego. Wakefield is supervised by Liberty Health Care (LHC) as part of the State's Conditional Release Program. LHC responded to the scene and discovered that Wakefield's GPS had been removed and Wakefield was no longer at the location.
LHC notified the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the San Diego Police Department.
Wakefield is currently wanted for violating the terms of his conditional release. He was convicted in 1980 and 1991 of lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old and rape by force. Wakefield has been on conditional release since November 2024.
Wakefield stands 5'10" tall, weighs 230 pounds and has brown eyes.
If you see Wakefield, DO NOT APPROACH OR CONTACT HIM. Contact your local law enforcement law enforcement agency or call 9-1-1."
This is why I cover SVP hearings and thanks to Senior Deputy DA Whitney Timm and Humboldt DA's office, placements of certain SVPs have failed. One of the arguments made by the Humboldt County DA and HCSO is the challenge of GPS monitoring in rural, remote Humboldt. I did a posts on Liberty HealthCare who an exclusive contract with the California Department of State Hospitals to place sexually violent predators on conditional release and how they try to release them into residential communities.
Defense motion to use alleged victim's past sexual conduct to attack credibility denied in Clayton Miller trial
I have been adding updates to the July 12, 2026 post in which the last update was that the trial started on 9/23.
On 9/24, jury selection was completed and the jury was sworn. Miller has gone through defense attorneys. The latest is Mr. Ken Bareilles. Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor.
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward denied the defense 782 motion today which was filed under seal.
9/29 /26: Today, Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward denied Mr. Bareilles' request to impeach Jane Doe, he lost again when he made a claim about People's witness Cassandra Overson and "at this time", Judge Steward did not find Mr. Bareilles in violation but reiterated his ruling. Jane Doe took the stand and identified Miller.
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