Some people in Humboldt do business as usual, despite multiple lawsuits, DUIs

 

Darus Trutna has been involved with Real Property Managment formerly known as PPM, after the lawsuits I covered, morphed into Rentor. 

I checked the Rentor site on a hunch. Saw Trutna is no longer listed as a part of Trutna. No big deal. Sheila Bearden left, now Trutna. 

So I checked to see if Trutna had another position. Nothing in Google. His Facebook page, Linkedin profile and other searches list old information and most still associated with Rentor.

In that search for Trutna, I found this license information. Broker license revoked and restricted to salesperson in 2021, then license revoked in 2025 so how and why was Trutna doing business and until when?

This is Hammacher's and the Corporation's information.

The license type and what is restricted and when is not the issue. Suddenly people in charge leaving after lawsuits and multiple disciplinary actions is relevant.

Department of Real Estate ruling in 2020 against Darus Trutna.

It is bad enough that despite lawsuits which settled, this company which was co-owned by Trutna and Henry Hammacher is allowed to do business in Humboldt County because of the selective good ole boy and gal mentality where laws and rules apply do not apply to certain people.

In Humboldt, some people can get sued multiple times, others like Eureka Natural Foods owner Rick Littlefield can have five or more DUIs and go around conducting business as usual. When I say some people, I don't just mean Rentor or Littlefield. 

Some people in Humboldt do business as usual, despite multiple lawsuits, DUIs. People have heard of two tier justice. In Humboldt, it is three tier. One set of rules for the good ole boys; another if you know and are protected by the good ole boys and the rest of Humboldt.

The Humboldt good ole boys and gals are a joke. For decades, no one paid attention to this rural, isolated area. In the last few years, Humboldt is making national news and each headline is more of an embarassment. 

Sexually violent predator Richard Stobaugh trying again to be released from State Hospital, lost 3 appeals and fourth is pending

 

I check regularly on cases I cover. I could have waited until after the hearing on Tuesday morning instead of providing yet another tip for other local media who benefit from my diligence and regular presence at the Humboldt Superior Courthouse and may now show up to cover this hearing. I chose to do this post today in case community members want to attend the hearing in person. 

People need to stop expecting me or the DA or law enforcement who are already overwhelmed with no time off working non stop on weekdays and weekends working to keep the public safe and informed. Time we should be spending relaxing and doing basic neccesities in life such as grocery shopping, laundry, medical appointments that you take for granted. For me, it is also a lot of time spent when I could make money. I don't get a steady paycheck. I work and with the exception of a few, most in Humboldt is fine with me subsidizing my reporting. I have made many sacrifices for 22 years so I don't want to hear from anyone in Humboldt why they cannot even make a one time contribution. My readers in the rest of California and nation show their appreciation in more than words.

For a judge to see the community in person makes a difference. Sitting on Facebook or online commenting and clutching your pearls is lazy and does not change outcomes. 

These are only some of the posts I did on sexually violent predator Richard Stobaugh trying for conditional release. I had to go through a lot to get my media request and these exclusive photos from the courtroom are copyrighted as is all material on my blog and any other platform where I provide this information. Do not use it without credit and permission.

If you do not read me regularly, you can access all previous coverage and exclusive details via the search feature on the blog.

Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor to thank for Stobaugh not being released. Public Defender Luke Brownfield appeared on the case the last time.

The hearing on 9/8/26 is in front of Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Timothy Canning.

California Welfare and Institutions Code Section 6604.9 requires a yearly mental health examination for any person committed as a sexually violent predator SVP in California.

The Public Defender is asking for conditional release, again. WIC 6608A: A person who has been committed as a sexually violent predator shall be permitted to petition the court for conditional release with or without the recommendation or concurrence of the Director of State Hospitals. 

Stobaugh has lost three appeals. His fourth is pending.

Related post I did and this is CA GOP Assemblymember Carl DeMaio.

Another day in Eureka, another overdose

 

Five minutes ago, walked up to see EPD and City Ambulance leaving. I had seen City Ambulance driving past me as I was walking. Didn't see anyone detained. Heard it was an overdose. This is at the corner of 6th and West. There is an encampment back there, you can see where the fence is cut. EPD, Humboldt Bay Fire,  City Ambulance respond to multiple such calls a day and that includes at apartments and the jail.

Rape suspect Jesus Chavez granted supervised release with certain conditions

 

Rape suspect Jesus Chavez was arrested by Arcata Police Department on 8/27/26. The Humboldt County DA filed three felony rape charges on 9/1/26. Count 1 is PC 261 (a) (2) forcible rape; Count 2 PC 261 (a) (3) rape of an intoxicated person and PC 261 (a) (4) (a) rape of an unconscious person. Alleged victim is Jane Doe.

He was arraigned the same day. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward set bail at $75,000 and the Public Defender was appointed.

On 9/3,  supervised release was granted by Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Marilyn Miles. A criminal protective order was filed and served in court. Preliminary hearing is on 9/9/26.  Conditions of supervised release include that Chavez cannot leave the state without permission from the court and Probation; he has to report once a week to his supervising officer, electronic blood alcohol monitoring and a stay away from Jane Doe.

"The First Amendment does not allow the government to silence truthful reporting because it is controversial, inconvenient or politically disfavored."

 

This isn't about the GOP or Nick Shirley. Going after the First Amendment impacts the reporting I do which already faces challenges.

"The First Amendment does not allow the government to silence truthful reporting because it is controversial, inconvenient or politically disfavored." 

The headline is from the complaint filed today.

"America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with John W. Howard of JW Howard Attorneys, filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on behalf of investigative journalist Nick Shirley. The lawsuit challenges California Assembly Bill 2624, commonly known as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” and recently signed into law, alleging it unlawfully targets journalists and citizens who investigate immigration-related organizations, in violation of the First Amendment, the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, and Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution."

I have included the complete press release. The entire complaint is online for those who wish to read the document.

Former Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Officer Keith Wallace and convicted child pornographer sued by John Doe for sexual assault and battery

 

A lawsuit was filed on 3/13/26 by John Doe against former Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Officer Keith Wallace. 

John Doe is represented by Mr. Jeffrey Kyle Gaines from the Beverly Hills law firm, Slater Slater Schulman. Wallace is represented by Ms. Janice M. Bellucci.

There was a Case Management Conference this morning before Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Timothy Canning. At today's hearing, Ms. Viviana Bergerson from Slater Slater Schulman was present for John Doe. She requested a continuance since they are still in the process of getting discovery. There was  no objection by Ms. Bellucci but she said she is filing a motion for summary judgement.  Another CMC is scheduled for 12/11/26.

The complaint does not list Keith Wallace's middle name but lists him as a peace officer employed by the County of Humboldt and has the same information as the ICEpress release below on Wallace's federal conviction.

The allegations are sexual assault and battery "in approximately 2008" when John Doe was 16 years old and committed to the Northern California Regional Facility on Harrison Avenue. Forced oral sex, digital penetration, fondling, groping and masturbation are alleged in the complaint.

What is Inside Edition going to air that we have not already heard from Shannon Miranda, Jennifer Raymond and Jenna Moore?

Yesterday, I did a post on a First Amended Complaint in the Rocket Dog Rescue lawsuit against Shannon Miranda. That is a document filed in court of law and a new development.

By now, it is known by various people that Inside Edition was in Humboldt and interviewed Shannon Miranda, Jennifer Raymond and Jenna Moore.

Since April 2026, the Jerry Springer supporters and three major narcissists have kept this in the news cycle.

All three keep saying the same thing for months. What is Inside Edition going to air that we have not heard before?

Inside Edition city slickers have no clue how Humboldt works. They don't know the Humboldt good ole boys and gals angle or the personal beef between Shannon Miranda, Jennifer Raymond and Jenna Moore and the court cases I covered long before this year.

Do these three think they are the only ones in Humboldt that have had to deal with frustration with HCSO and the Humboldt County DA's office? Unsubstantiated smears and personal drama ends up in Humboldt courtrooms with  time wasted by law enforcement.

Others whose lives, safety and freedom are on hold for months and years and now have to wait longer because three selfish narcissists and  with good ole boys and gal connections and their minions are taking up time instead of waiting like everyone else for an investigation and to see if charges are filed.

Both sides have connections and apparently a lot of money to waste. These three are self absorbed. The worst are their rabid supporters with no life but to email, comment online and think everyone should jump to their demands. 

The Jenna Moore and Jennifer Raymond followers have turned on HCSO. There are people who privately have expressed to me that they have changed their minds about Shannon Miranda and have questions.

I have already said this to Shannon privately and I will now in public. He is ungrateful and doesn't appreciate Ms. Allison Jackson. He is ungrateful and does not appreciate that I gave him the time to tell his side from the beginning. I have been harassed, received threats, my livelihood targeted, yet again in Humboldt for going against the good ole boys and gals, the special interests and the clique with no life.

Shannon telling Lost Coast Outpost his lawyer plans to file charges before they are actually filed is dumb. It is a toss between Blake Alexandre and Shannon Miranda who is the dumber one. Both have no clue how to damage control and what to say and who to give interviews to and have undone any work their lawyers are doing. 

I will hold Shannon Miranda to what he said, which is cover this fairly and if he has done anything wrong to report it and I will.

I asked Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond and Shannon Miranda for certain evidence which was  not provided. Asked Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond and anyone claiming HCSO ignored them for documentation. Asked Shannon Miranda for texts and documentation about his claims against HCSO.

Whether it is Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond and Shannon Miranda or any of their supporters, unless you are willing to provide evidence and testify in a court of law under oath and penalty of perjury or file a declaration  under penalty of perjury; I don't give a damn.

Other media, local and national, are too lazy to put in work or investigate what would be evidence and can be vetted in a court of law and they continue the divisive he said, she said clown show that is typical Humboldt. 

To the ignorant who don't get investigation, news or how reporting unfolds; I am not explaining myself to every Tom,Dick, Jane with an online account or keyboard warriors who don't read, listen or have a clue and seem to have no job or life other than this ongoing drama. Nor am I interested in the same spiel from the three people who are more interested in their 15 minutes of fame than the animals.

There are people who made up their mind since day one and they do not believe in due process or waiting to see if charges are filed and what is proved in a court of law. There are others who don't want Shannon questioned at all. Both are wrong.

Unless you are adopting, donating towards spay and neuter or doing something that benefits the dogs and animals; your two cents Humboldt, Seattle or wherever you are from and your drama is of no interest to me.

Those of you who have plenty of time to comment online, especially on Facebook, the same time could be spent doing something beneficial for animals.

Let's see how this PR tour works out for Jenna Moore, Jennifer Raymond and Shannon Miranda. 

When there is national news, it is mostly negative about Humboldt. Something that the self absorbed in this Humboldt drama do not think about nor do their Humboldt connections.

Aisling Marie, the typical Jerry Springer commenter and not even from Humboldt but Seattle on Lost Coast Outpost today.  Shannon did give me more than one exclusive and unlike today, besides the bad bookeeping claim, it was weeks ago. LOCO is late to the table as usual. Put down your phone, computer, get a life and do something to help animals instead of commenting and thinking your childish opinion matters to anyone with power or influence.

Rocket Dog Rescue files FAC, adds Brian Paris, Blake Miranda, Scott Arreguin to the lawsuit

I was the first one to report that Rocket Dog Rescue filed a complaint against Shannon Miranda. Once again, you heard it here first. On August 28, 2026, a First Amended Complaint was filed by Mr. Paul Nathan.

Brian Paris, Blake Miranda, Scott Arreguin and Does 1-100 are included in the first amended complaint.

One of the additional requests under prayer and relief is for a permanent injunction prohibiting Shannon Miranda from maintaining, operating, or opening any animal care or animal training facility in the State of California.

There is no proof of service and the Case Management Conference is still on 1/25/27.

The rest of the complaint is included below.

At 11:58 a.m. Mr. Nathan responded to my email, "I made an error in adding the new defendants. However, I want to emphasize that the first amended complaint seeks a permanent injunction barring Shannon Miranda from operating an animal care or training facility in California. This case is about standing up for the dogs who cannot speak for themselves and holding Shannon Miranda accountable. "

If we had a Eureka City Council majority that was pro law and order, this would not be an every day occurrence

 9:38 a.m. on 4th street saw EPD officers talking to one of the "regulars in this area." Whether it has anything to do with the guy in red working on the locks by the front door of the Area Agency on Aging, I don't have any idea yet.

Also thanks to the same useless Eureka City Council who voted to raise rates on utilities and more taxes, my rent is going up as expected. I am sure I am not the only one impacted. I understand why my landlord has to do it; I blame the current ECC members who voted for these increases.

Hotels, restaurants, businesses are all impacted. Instead of encouraging private industry industry and jobs which are not grant dependent,, all this Council does increase bills. I saw Eureka Ward 5 candidate Kathleen Herrera on Monday. She was walking on 4th street by the Courthouse. In our chat, she ended up sharing how she is for private industry jobs. People who have made up their minds about certain Eureka candidates based on one issue or political affiliation are the reason life in Eureka is a constant struggle.

Anthony Ramirez's alleged molestation, statutory rape and child porn case could result in probation with execution of 16 year 8 month sentence suspended

 

I have been the only one to cover Anthony Ramirez's case from arrest to conclusion. By now, readers who follow and read me regularly know that I add minor updates to previous posts. This post picks up from my last update in the June 22 post.

In my June 22 post, I wrote, "There is some information I know and waiting to see if defense will bring it out at the preliminary hearing."

There maybe no preliminary hearing. 

Today setting of preliminary hearing was continued by the Court to 9/15 for setting of preliminary hearing/change of plea.

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran indicated granting Ramirez probation with the execution of 16 year 8 month sentence suspended.

Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor. Deputy Public Defender David Celli is Ramirez's attorney.

Johnny can't use his real name but claims he is not a coward

Johnny can't use his real name but claims he is not a coward. I should have left his email in spam and sent it directly to the trash can where he belongs.

This fool has an issue with Eureka Police Department. Lol.

"Johnny's" second email provides more clues. If I had a dollar for every bitter, angry, Humboldt creep stalking, threatening me and their opinion, I'd be so rich and could leave Humboldt tomorrow.

"Johnny" can claim to be anyone by not using a real name and hiding behind a screen. 

Johnny" had no problem with my blog when he emailed me to do a hit piece on Centro Del Pueblo. On August 30, I was his "friend."

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/08/i-dont-do-hit-pieces-there-is-no.html?m=1

Whenever someone doesn't get their way, has no facts, they resort to insults.  The last line sounds like a threat.

"Johnny" could not even come up with an original insult. Regurgitated the same lame one used by others long before I started reporting. I doubt Johnny is a "journalist". 

Judge Cockrum was correct to admonish Adrian Kamada who failed at his job today in representing his client; he and his office get paid by the taxpayers

 

For those of you who are new readers, this post from 2021 is context for today's post about Humboldt Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada. I have written previously about  Kamada appearing frequently by Zoom which no other Deputy Public Defender or Deputy Conflict does. Some private defense attorneys appear by Zoom sometimes but they pay attention.

This is from the April 2, 2021 post and I am referring to former judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis who is now an attorney and goes by Gregory Kreis. Some of the refrences in this exchange are will make sense to those who have followed me for 12 years and anyone familiar with why Gregory Kreis is no longer a judge. This post is not about him; it is about Adrian Kamada. 

"The second exchange may have been amusing to Judge Elvine-Kreis but it wasn't to the defendants and others waiting for trial assignment which took almost three hours. If Judge Elvine-Kreis wants to joke around with Public Defenders, maybe he could go on another boat outing with them.

Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada often needs to be called out repeatedly to get his attention to appear in court via Zoom. Today, after trying to get his attention at least three times, finally one of his colleagues had to alert him.

"Are you back from the AA yet?" joked Judge Elvine-Kreis. Later on, addressing Mr. Kamada again, Judge Elvine-Kreis said something like "There cannot be too many bald heads in this room" or "There can only be only so many bald heads in this room."

While Mr. Kamada wasn't paying attention, this was delaying other cases being called. "

If you want to read the entire post which is based on in person courtroom coverage and courtroom banter, other attorneys and judges , here is the link.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/04/are-you-back-from-aa-yet-and-castaway.html?m=1#more

I was not in the courtroom today when the preliminary hearing was scheduled for Danielle Durand and Deunn Willis. I did add the 10/13 date to the previous post after checking court records.

Kreis previously represented Willis. Now it is Kamada. In this post, he is not addressed as Mr. Kamada because if he wants respect; he needs to act professional and do his job.

Durand is represented by Ms. Joanne Carter.

What I am sharing is from a credible, confidential source in the courtroom who gave me permission to share this with my readers.

"Mr. Willis was present in custody.  His attorney, Public defender Kamada, was present on zoom.  With his camera off the entire time.  The prelim was set for 10/13. His client wanted to address the setting date because he wants it sooner but was unable to, because as he said to Judge Cockrum, "I can't whisper anything to my lawyer because he's here on zoom".  Kamada was admonished by the court saying something to the effect of, this is why attorney's should be present in the court room when their clients are in custody. Since when/how/why do county employees get to chose to appear on zoom?  He literally responded to the judge that "he was running late this morning.  Was he even at work? "

The person who shared this with me told me that Ms. Carter was present in court. Readers know from previous coverage that Ms. Carter is a private attorney court appointed for Durand. Ms. Carter said she intended to file a motion before the preliminary hearing but did not provide details. Kamada said he did not think a motion would affect the preliminary hearing.

Kamada used to be a former Humboldt Deputy DA, he failed as a candidate for DA. Why can't he be bothered to show up for court, in person like others and why can't he do what he ispaid to do?

This chumminess between certain Humboldt Public Defenders and Kreis is yet another reason I have asked the County twice if Kreis is a potential candidate to head the Alternate Conflict Counsel Office.

Miguel Moreno's assault case with a glass bong may resolve at next court date

 

I have covered convicted criminal and repeat offender Lil E aka Miguel Moreno for years. These three previous posts should get new readers caught up including Moreno's criminal record and cases. I have been adding updates to the October 25, 2025 post including my coverage of the preliminary hearing where the alleged victim testified how Moreno jumped out from where he was hiding near the alleged victim's car, sprinted, called the alleged victim by the wrong name and assaulted him with a glass bong.

On 9/1, intervention in his 2023 case for violation of probation and Readiness Conference in his 2025 case was continued to 9/3 by Deputy DA Trent Timm to comply with Marsy's law about a potential resolution. 

Conflict Counsel Supervising Attorney Megan O'Connell took over the case at the preliminary hearing. If the cases don't resolve, VOP revocation hearing and jury trial are scheduled for 9/21.

9/3/26: In CR2302134A,  admitted VOP.  In CR2502354, entered plea. Sentencing is on 10/16. Plea details in court minutes.

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.