The EPD press release in January 2026 did not list a middle name but unless there is another 18 year old Jack Nye, this seems to be the same person. The charges Nye was booked for today include the charges from the January 2026 arrest.
Early a.m. today, Jack Jordan Nye was arrested by Fortuna Police Department on a bench warrant for PC 422 criminal threats, PC 664/211 attempted robbery, PC488 petty theft, PC 417.4 brandishing an imitation firearm, PC12022(b)(1) and probation violation.
Many of you are interested in several cases this week.You already know I am updating several cases this weekend including Joy Hostler, Tavin Evans, Georgi Tonev. It may even take me until Monday evening because some cases like Tonev are on again Monday afternoon and some court minutes were not entered on Friday which I like to include even if I was in the courtroom. You can see yourself what an out of control busy week it has been and it has been this way for months. One of the updates I added just now was to convicted felon and sex offender Andrew Tuttle's case. To check on any case, enter the name in the search box which is on the right sidebar of my blog. Then on top of the page, select date. It will bring up every post. I do add updates to certain previous posts until I do a new post. So, even if my last post on a case was a few months ago or November 2025 or January 2026, there will be updates if there is anything to report. You know all the reasons there aren't new posts and why some posts aren't updated daily or as detailed as they were 12 years ago. Besides readers, law enforcement, attorneys, court staff, people across the country follow my coverage. Most convenient way to get a on on one customized update is to subscribe or contribute. The number of daily posts I do varies so it is best to check the blog daily; at least once. Twice is better. Thank you for reading and following.
Matthew Miller originally had three cases. One was dismissed because the DA could not mest the burden of proof. Of the other two, Miller waived preliminary hearing in one case and was held to answer in the rape case.
You have a booking photo of Miller and others that I worked diligently to get and which were issued before the Ninth Circuit ruling.
On 3/12/26, at the Readiness conference in his other two cases, Miller resolved his case before jury trial.
In his 2025 case, Miller entered plea which includes no addtionall jail time and alcohol treatment. A cruz waiver requested by defense was granted by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward.
In his 2024 case, Miller waived appellate rights; return of property request was granted; the rape counts were dismissed and Miller pleaded guilty to PC 242 battery as a misdemeanor.
Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer appeared on the case for the People and the entry of plea. Conflict Counsel Supervising Attorney Meagan O'Connell for Miller.
Sentencing is on 4/9.
I said Humboldt Superior judges because Judge Steward took the plea. However, other judges have heard the case. If Miller breaks the law or fails to appear for sentencing, he could appear before another judge.
I have provided court minutes from 3/12/26. I have also included links to previous coverage.
Thanks to reply all feature, now all the media on the list know at least one Eureka Councilmember, Scott Bauer thanked EPD for a press release three days later. Would be nicer if EPD rank and file got a bonus, pay raise & Eureka City Council gave them the go ahead and tools to clean Old Town and downtown of the same miscreants that loiter around for decades and won't take the help and resources available. 3rd, 4 th, 5th, 6th, 7th, H, I and Myrtle is law abiding citizens navigating through the Humboldt version of Minecraft.
I checked the name of all three Hoopa suspects in Humboldt Superior Court and did not find anything.
I did find records for an adult named Preston Lee Ruiz. I have no idea if he is related to the juvenile Hoopa suspect but based on decades of covering Humboldt Superior Court, chances are there is some connection. The dob definitely rules out that none of these cases are the 15 year old. I could only share one screenshot from one case for the older Ruiz because the other cases are so old, there are no documents or minutes in e court.
The older Ruiz has a 2024 traffic case conviction, a 2008 misdemeanor conviction driving on suspended license, another 2008 traffic conviction for suspended license in and a 2007 case DUI conviction.
Tse-Lin Qhaba Red Cloud Perry Wayne Lincoln is 19 years old and William Randolph “Billy” Warren, also known as William “Bubbz” Lincoln is 18 years-old. HCSO press releases list a shortened version of the name. In future coverage, I will list the names of these two suspects from law enforcement and court records.
If 15-year-old Preston Lee Ruiz II has any kind of record in the system, due to it being a juvenile record, media and public would not be able to access it or view it or know about unless it is mentioned in court or unsealed.
Until charges are filed, it is unknown if 15 year old Ruiz II will be charged with co-defendants in adult court.
HCSO released an update that the victim has died and HCSO is now seeking murder charges against all three suspects.
All three suspects are on no bail warrants.
Other local media who cover one random court case or court hearing with barely any original content daily, have multiple staff, a lot of money and resources, can pay lawyers; if they want to actually do some work in the field that is time consuming and report accurately; they can go down to the clerks and request paperwork or pay for records. Of course, it will be following yet another tip, original leg work done by me who looked into this arrest while also covering 20 -30 cases daily, new arrests and national news. Down time never exists for me.
Yet, the good ole boys and gals in Humboldt including all local tribes with money, power and influence fund and invest where?
There is a lot more to the death of this victim. If I know it, the tribe does and so does law enforcement.
Efrain GonzalezVillalvazo was booked into jail yesterday on an arrest warrant for PC 422 criminal threats, PC 243 (e) (1) domestic battery, PC550(b)(1) submitting fraudulent insurance claims, IC1871.4(a)(2) workers compensation insurance fraud, PC 118(a) perjury. Was released on O.R.
Antonio Everardo Fernanandezgutierrez was arrested by Fortuna PD early am today UST 10 SEC885 desertion.
Usually, I do these posts at the time of arrest. At the time, the arrest was posted on the blog, I had to verify the last name. Months passed and then I waited until.charges were filed to make a point.
It takes months for the DA to file misdemeanor charges for a DUI. Often, the charges are filed by former Humboldt Deputy DA Shelly Small who is no longer a prosecutor who tries cases in Humboldt Superior Court. She just files these DUI complaints for the Humboldt County DA.
Annisha Tenee Harris aka Annisha Tenee Jordan, is a deputy clerk with Humboldt Superior Court who works for jury services. She was arrested on July 27, 2025 by CHP for DUI. Harris was booked and released on OR.
On 3/11/26, the DA filed a complaint charging her with that one count. An letter was sent to an Arcata address with an arraignment date of 5/6/26.
The arrest is known to people at the Humboldt County Courthouse.
Sometimes you just need a pick me up and after this week, it was really nice to hear from someone who contacted me about a homicide case three years ago and has followed me since. This is someone who grew up here, still visits but has moved, like several readers, to other places in California or other states. It was a very thoughtful email. Like many of my readers, this person reads me daily and multiple times a day.
I will share one line, "I am a daily reader (sometimes multiple times each day) as I'm Sure you already know given you're a sleuthy guy!"
Reader, you know who you are. Thank you.
CA criminals are keeping me very busy this week & today so I am not covering the Tyler Robinson hearing live. The Utah media do a great job. These photos are courtesy Laura Seitz Deseret News. ABC4Utah was also in the courtroom.
I have covered the Robinson case since the arrest and every court hearing live. Today's hearing and the next hearing currently scheduled for April 17 are arguments I have heard several times and the defense is wasting two hearings on media access and whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom. All this has been argued ad nauseaum at every hearing.
The ruling I can check. The three day preliminary hearing currently scheduled in May is what is of interest to most readers and viewers.
I have identified the parties several times in all previous posts which are accessible through the search feature on the blog.
I received this message a few minutes ago from Destinee Rhamy's attorney, Ms. Andrea Sullivan.
"Hi John. There is a very inflammatory statement by Holly Elbik's mother on rhbb. Ms. Hutson claims she reached out to me, I have no such record. May I give a response on your blog?"
"The majority of the jury agreed with the defense that Ms Rhamy was completely justified and excused from the killing of Holland Elbik.
Holland Elbik was likely psychotic at the time of her death. She was not receiving the support and treatment she needed. My client had to step in after Miss Elbik brutally attacked my client's fiance by slashing at his throat with a broken ceramic mug over and over again. My client called 911 and desperately pleaded for help. She very likely saved her partner's life that day."
I did a post yesterday about the verdict in Destinee Rhamy's case.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/verdict-in-destinee-rhamy-case.html?m=1
Ryan Hutson never covered the Rhamy case or trial until yesterday. My post yesterday does address Ryan Hutson, her errors in other coverage, information about Elbik's mother and more. I also mention what other defense attorneys and people at Eureka City Hall have told me privately about RHBB and specifically Ryan Hutson. There are others who also spoke to me about Ryan Hutson but I did not mention them because I don't remember the specifics of every conversation months ago.
What Ms. Sullivan said, I covered in real time in court when Rhamy testified. Most readers have read that post and all my coverage. On yet another insane, busy day with more new work and still catching up on a week's worth of cases, others have to spend time on Ryan Hutson's irresponsible post that could affect a future trial and jury pool. If you did not read yesterday's post; you should.
Just a few minutes ago, as I am at the Courthouse, checking on today's cases and new arrests and updating other posts. I received an email from a reader. Predators being released on parole is making national news in California. This is a case I covered and these two screenshots are just two of several posts I did on Strange's case.
"Re: Humboldt Child molester Joshua Strange paroled. This child molester was paroled last year & living in point Richmond." The reader said he has a Linkedin account.
37 year old Nathan Charles White was arrested yesterday by Fortuna Police Department PC 261(a)(4) rape of an unconscious victim, PC 261(a)(2) rape by force or fear of bodily injury and PC 273.5(a) domestic violence.
White has a 2018 dui conviction which was set aside in 2025; three traffic convictions, two family law cases and one civil case in Humboldt Superior Court.
Third Hoopa suspect in March 10 incident, Tselin Q Lincoln was booked into custody last night on the Ramey warrant. The jail log shows 5 counts of PC 664/187 (a). Will wait for the HCSO press releas because the original press release also had these two charges : PC 182(a)-Conspiracy to commit a crime and PC 12022-Armed during the commission of a felony.
HCSO press release issued at 8:16 a.m. after this post just says, "On Mar. 12, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., 19-year-old Tse-Lin Lincoln who was wanted in connection to the Hoopa Shooting that occurred on Mar. 10, 2026, turned himself into deputies at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Lincoln was taken into custody on the arrest warrant and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility."
Update: On Mar. 13, 2026, the victim of the shooting in Hoopa succumbed to his injuries. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office will now be seeking charges of PC 187-Murder for all three suspects involved in this incident.
Faycal Manz thought he had a slam dunk with his frivolous lawsuit. U.S. District Judge Dale Ho gave him a lesson in the law and evidence.
The crime scene: A mexican restaurant
The ruling: Judge says not buying it.
The lesson: No salsa for you Faycal!
Manz, a sales engineer from Germany, was visiting New York City in August 2024. He sued Los Tacos No. 1 for $100,000 in damages alleging that the restaurant failed to warn customers about the spiciness of the salsas.
After eating one bite of the green salsa, Manz claimed he experienced gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, emotional distress and had tongue blisters. I spared you the photo of his tongue.
In a 12 page opinion, Judge Ho said that spiciness "is often the point" of salsa.
Judge Ho pointed out the “dangerous” green salsa was actually labeled “medium” in online photos and the red sauce was marked “spicy.”
The only evidence Manz put forward was his personal testimony regarding injuries suffered from consuming the salsa. Manz never found anyone else who complained of the spice nor found any expert evidence to support his “dangerously spicy” claim.
I was told there are two candidates for Humboldt County Assessor and only the incumbent for Humboldt County Auditor-Controller.
Even if people have filed paperwork, if it is not uploaded yet on the elections website, I don't say it is confirmed. I did check with the Humboldt County Elections Office and Benjamin Larson is one of the candidates for Humboldt County Assessor. I did try calling Larson.
Current Humboldt Auditor-Controller Mychal Evenson has filed form 470 and for Humboldt County Assessor, Audrey Hanks, the other candidate has filed a 501.
I posted this on Facebook an hour ago. As you can see, I was in court covering arraignments and a verdict live, so am posting it on the blog now.
Audra Sisson filed 501 for Eureka City Council Ward 1. I reported previously that Jason McCutcheon filed paperwork for the same position. Current Eureka City Councilmember for that ward, Leslie Castellano is termed out.
I am not going to post social media information for anyone with the same name. A potential candidate should send out a press release or have some official page or website.
McCutcheon has a conviction in a 2024 infraction case for 14CCR8.00 (a) (5) fishing in low flow conditions at Mad River. In California, that does not disqualify him from running for office.
For previous 2026 election coverage, use search feature on the blog.
Addressing wasteful spending by sending me junk mail.
This morning, the jurors in voluntary manslaughter suspect Destinee Rhamy's case started deliberations at 9:30 a.m.
At 9:56 a.m. attorneys were notified there was a note from.the jury. 9:58 I heard there is a verdict in the Destinee Rhamy case. I will update here first or Facebook whichever is more convenient; I don't know yet. They are getting people together so it could take a while.
11: 05 Sgt. Comer just said 2 p.m. for the verdict. A juror has an appointment.
Rhamy is charged in Count 1 with PC 192 (a) voluntary manslaughter. Count 1 special allegation is PC 12022 (b) (1) use of a deadly weapon; a knife. Count 2 is PC 245 (a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm. Count 2 special allegation PC 12022.7 (a) infliction of great bodily injury. The alleged victim in both counts is Holland Renee Elbik , Rhamy's former roomate.
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran presided over the trial. Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is the prosecutor. Ms. Andrea Sullivan is Rhamy's attorney.
Courtroom 5 has been packed with family members and supporters of both Elbik and Rhamy. There is even more limited seating due to rows cordoned off with yellow tape for weeks.
If you have not been following my regular coverage which includes daily updates on jury deliberations, check previous coverage.
2:17 p.m. : 7 not guilty, 5 guilty. After 5 ballots, jury in Destinee Rhamy's case hopelesly deadlocked. Hung jury. Every single juror was polled. Mistrial declared. Defense motion to dismiss denied by Judge Killoran. March 27 for trial setting.
Jurors all left without talking to either attorney.
Elbik's mother who spoke with me before and I wrote about her switched after my truthful and balanced coverage. Today, she spoke with Redheaded Blackbelt's Ryan Hutson who has never covered this case while I have been at every hearing since the arrest
I don't skew my coverage for anyone and I don't like conditional readers. I have been critical of Rhamy and yet she, her family, Zach Hood who is her significant other have been respectful and decent to me.
Unlike Ryan Hutson, I don't use conference rooms at the Courthouse for attorneys and litigants as office space and close the door so others can't use it. Interviewing a biased party when the DA has indicated they plan to retry a homicide case is irresponsible and can affect a case.
I had to correct Ryan Hutson coverage on Richard Toledo and what she left out about Kati Moulton recently. I have had to correct her before. Readers should google Curt Davis on my blog regarding Ryan Hutson's coverage. These are just few examples.
Rhamy's family was quiet in court. Despite Judge Killoran's previous warning, the younger woman seated with Elbik's mother burst out sobbing while jurors were still in court.
I was given a tip about Elbik's mother that she worked from some DA's office in SoCal. The DA tip was not verified but there is a Kay Elbik who worked for the San Diego Superior Court.
In her remarks to Ryan Hutson, Elbik's mother mentioned she is from So Cal and dissed the jury.
Kym Kemp is the only one in local media who continues to use someone who is not a reporter. For new readers, I have written previously about working as a reporter in traditional media on the East Coast and have been published in West Coast national media years ago.
I have been told by people at Eureka City Hall and defense attorneys (not Ms. Sullivan) what they think of Ryan Hutson. I recently pointed out her leaving relevant facts in her protest reporting.
The same people probably diss me to other media. That is how Humboldt is; people have tried it with me and LOCO.
For RHBB, to pass off as "breaking news" a verdict I reported this morning and then updated live again "is a joke." RHBB was MIA since the arrest until showing up today. All other media check my page. In fact, Kym Kemp acvidentally liked one of my fb posts; then unliked it. Happens when you scroll on fb. I texted someone saying lol.
When I was checking Rhamy's case today, there was this yellow disqualified tag today. It is probably an internal label accidentally displaying to the public. Out of curiosity, I will check tomorrow but everyone at the Courthouse and I am busy so this isn't on the top of my priority list. I am just going to let court admin and tech know.
On April 8, 2025, I wrote that Rhamy lucked out having Ms. Sullivan court appointed. From day 1, when Ms. Sullivan started taking cases in Humboldt County, I believed in her and my praise of her has proved right many times in cases other attorneys won't take. If you are going to pay an attorney, chose wisely. My current advertisers and former advertisers like Ms. Sullivan are on my blog for a reason. I watch them in court and I don't take ads or money from anyone I would not recommend. Every single advertiser of mine is fine with my truthful coverage; even if it is critical of them. I don't pay to appear in feeds or search results. I don't make money off Google or Meta monetization even though I have been invited and my readers are spared random, unwanted ads.
3/13: Detailed court minutes are not up yet, I checked this morning and after lunch.