Aug 16, 2026

Dan Dobbs arrested by HCSO on drug charges

 


Another day and the Humboldt jail log is full of repeat offenders. I saw a name that will be familiar to anyone who has been in Humboldt for more than a decade and definitely known to law enforcement and Southern Humboldt.

Daniel Craig Dobbs was arrested by HCSO yesterday evening for HS 11364(a) possession of drug paraphernalia and HS 11350 (a) possession of a controlled substance. He was released on O.R.

These are just some of the posts I did on Dan in 2016.




Dano does not look like his previous booking photos. He has a beard now.

Remember this 2014 press release from Ferndale Police Department.

"On August 24, 2014 at approximately 1:30 pm, Ferndale police officers responded to the Gingerbread Mansion Bed and Breakfast, 400 Berding Street, regarding a suspicious male acting strangely.  Upon the officer’s arrival at the Gingerbread Mansion, the Ferndale police Officer contacted Dan Craig Dobbs, 40 years old, Garberville, CA, outside the establishment on the porch.

Dobbs claimed he was a past guest of the Gingerbread Mansion and wanted to rent a room. Dobbs said he entered the bed and breakfast and walked to the third floor in order to look at a room he wanted to rent. Dobbs claimed he had “only” had a sip of wine from a wine bottle located next to the establishment’s guest registration log book, on the first floor. 

The officer spoke with management and learned Dobbs had actually walked upstairs, entered two separate private hotel rooms.  While Dobbs was inside the first private unoccupied hotel room, he stole a bottle of wine from the room and exited the room.  Dobbs then immediately walked into another unoccupied private hotel room and opened the sealed bottle of wine.  Dobbs exited the second room, walked to the first floor, retrieved a wine glass and returned to the second private hotel room.  While inside the hotel room, he began drinking the wine.  The wine was valued at approximately 40-50 dollars. 

Furthermore, Dobbs claimed to be the owner of the establishment to management and staff.  At some point, Dobbs walked into the kitchen area, and without permission, began opening and looking through kitchen drawers and cabinets along with the refrigerator and freezer. During Dobbs’ visit, he walked into one of the rooms reserved for staff and began pointing at things within the room and claimed they were stolen from him.

After the officer conducted a full investigation, Dobbs was arrested for burglary.  Ultimately Dobbs was transported to the Humboldt County Jail where he was booked for burglary. "

Aug 15, 2026

10 years later, Marci Kitchen's name resurfaces in a PRA request from Las Vegas






You can read the entire request from EWU Media LLC at:

Jack Rawson waives probable cause hearing in money laundering case

 



If you have not read prior coverage, check the October 9 post for the charges and updates on the criminal case for Jack Rawson as well as the4 civil cases which includes Jack and Julia Rawson suing the People and vice-versa. The Rawsons are represented in the civil cases by  Ms. Shelley Addison. At the last hearing on the civil case, the lawsuits were continued until the criminal case concludes.

Jack Rawson has retained Gregory Kreis for the criminal case. On 8/14/26,  Rawson waived his right to a preliminary hearing in the 2025 case. When a defendant does that, that means the person is held to answer as charged in the complaint without a probable cause hearing.



The criminal case proceeds to the next step which is being arraigned on charges for a jury trial. Arraignment on information is on 8/28/26. 

Humboldt County sex church abuse case continued due to pending federal case

 


If you want more details on the lawsuit and are not a regular, daily  reader, read the previous post.


There was a case management on 
8/10/26 in S.B. A vs Doe 1 Diocese. 

No one showed up from the Diocese. Mr. Osvaldo Rocha represents S.B.A. Due to the pending federal case, Mr. Rocha requested a six month continuance. Another CMC is scheduled for 2/8/27.

Thanks to Gina, who took a pay cut as a supervisor in the civil clerk's department and is back as the experienced courtroom clerk she is, for the first time, court minutes were available on the same day in this civil case.

For years, settlement discussions, endless continuances for the same reason in this human trafficking case

 



Nicholas Machado aka "KGB" and Uonan Uonan aka "Chicago John" 2024 human trafficking case as an example of why I and readers have lost interest in Humboldt court cases. Nothing happens. The backlog gets worse. As you will see when I finally do an update on Jorden Sterling's case, the Humboldt criminal justice system is a joke. And this includes most parties, the Humboldt County DA, the public defenders, CWS, some weak cases from certain law enforcement. I have called out judges and admin plenty and for this post, I will not because this is the DA and the defense attorneys. Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel is one of the few who does negotiate plea deals. More cases  should be resolved quickly and for that the DA, alleged victims, the public defenders and their unrealistic clients all need to come off their high horse. With exceptions, competent private, defense attorneys do not drag on cases, watch out for their clients and resolve cases. 

The only exception and the only agency I have faith in anymore is Eureka Police Department.

This case has dragged on for years now. Read through previous posts. I have been hearing about settlement discussions for years even before Deputy DA Ian Harris went on leave because it did not for years.

From what I understand about why Mr. Harris is on leave, nothing was preventing him from input on certain cases like this one remotely or another Deputy DA should have been given the authority to resolve the case.

Once again, local attorney Ben Okin made a special appearance for Uonan's attorney Mark Reichel.

On 8/13/26, instead of a preliminary hearing, it was stated assigned counsel would be returning soon which would be Mr. Harris. Deputy DA Trent Timm appeared on the case. Machado's attorney is Deputy Public Defender Casey Russo and assigned counsel returning soon which would be Deputy DA Ian Harris who has been out of the office for months due to medical reasons. Once again, the case was 
continued to 10/1 by defense. Not a surprise. It is mostly the defense for these endless continuances. Mr. Timm indicated negotiated disposition forthcoming.

I like to follow each hearing and provide a chronological update for my readers. That has become cumbersome and frustrating due to the many reasons caused by Humboldt Superior Court that I have mentioned many times.

Just checking on a daily log of court cases and endless continuances is not what I should be doing after 12 plus years and my knowledge of the system. With the online portal, people can check dates and basics. 

Like the parties in the criminal justice system, the other local media is free to show up for endless continuances. They get paid to do nothing and report on the SSDD. I don't and I don't like wasting my time on a daily log of non consequential shuffling of dates.

My readers deserve better and there is plenty of other local, regional, national content than reading, continued again and for the same reason.

Anyone with common sense has to wonder about the retirement of an animal control officer mentioned in a statement by Shannon Miranda in the midst of an ongoing investigation

 


On the August 18, 2026 Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agenda is an item of the retirement of Animal Control Officer Robert "Rob" Patton.

As far as I know, I have not interacted with Officer Patton. I am familiar with some other employees who work for the County. Prior to working for the County, Officer Patton worked for Eureka Police Department. 

People retire all the time. As an investigative reporter as well as someone who for 22 years has lived in Humboldt County, active in politics before I started doing local reporting, I am familiar how Humboldt County operates.

I have reported on several people on this blog who then retire and some move on to other positions. Anyone with common sense has to wonder about the retirement of an animal control officer mentioned in a statement by Shannon Miranda in the midst of an ongoing Miranda's Rescue investigation.

In this July 31, 2026, I ran a statement issued by Shannon Miranda before anyone else.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/exclusive-media-coverage-social-media.html?m=1

This is the part of the statement that applies to Rob Patton.

"Whenever I have had to euthanize an animal, I have contacted Rob Patton, the manager of the local animal control office (part of the Sheriff's Office), beforehand to advise them of the situation. Even when 1 was told that such notification wasn't required, I continued to do so because I believe it's important to maintain a record of these actions. Rob Patton has also inspected Miranda's Rescue numerous times over the years."

I have asked Shannon for texts and any documentation to back those claims more than once. HCSO seized his electronics and communication devices. All those in the peanut gallery commenting online are free to put in PRAs and actual work to get answers. That is if you are interested in the truth and transparency and not selective, performative outrage and kowtowing to the good ole boys and gals of Humboldt County.

Dewey Sregon-George Jones arrested for statutory rape and annoying or molesting a child

19 year old Dewey Sregon-George Jones Jr was arrested by Fortuna Police Department yesterday for PC 261.5(C) statutory rape and PC 647.6(a)(1) annoying or molesting a child . He posted bond.

Aug 14, 2026

Just found a post I did in 2018 about dead dog & Miranda's Rescue; aĺso Humboldt Area Foundation gave a grant to Miranda's Rescue in June 2026 which is after the first time HCSO was on the property in April and May 2026






Until a few minutes ago, I had no intention on doing anything on Shannon Miranda or Miranda's Rescue. I am waiting for an update from Humboldt County Sheriff's Office or any other law enforcement agency. The Humboldt County District Attorney's Office has not received anything as of yesterday.

I received this email. I want to thank this person for the links provided and their opinion. Readers can come to their own conclusions.

I cropped the identity. I was able to verify the DOJ information easily. The Franchise Tax Board site is cumbersome, not user friendly and the revoked exemption list will not load or open for me but readers are free to access and verify what the tipster provided.



As I was looking on other ways to verify the Franchise Tax Board information, I came across the information below which is from Pro Publica and Cause IQ. Readers have google, internet access and can make effort to look up information themselves.

Did you know that Miranda's Rescue received a grant on June 20, 2026 from the Humboldt Area Foundation? 

Humboldt Area Foundation gave Miranda's Rescue money after both search warrants by HCSO in April and May 2026.

The first time HCSO was on Shannon Miranda's property for this recent investigation was in April 2026.

You didn't see this reported on Lost Coast Outpost? Or Redheaded Blackbelt or North Coast Journal or Times Standard or San Francisco Chronicle?

Selective reporting and selective people targeted such as Ms. Alison Jackson for simply providing consulting to Shannon. I have been doxxed, harassed, outed for doing my job and providing balanced reporting in the reality show that is the Miranda's Rescue investigation. Long time businesses such Double D Steak in Fortuna targeted but HAF gets a pass?

Typical Humboldt County double standards. 










Also, I did this post about a dead dog and HCSO responding to Miranda's Rescue in 2018. I don't recall anyone else reporting on it and I spoke with Shannon at that time.

I have always reached out to Shannon to get his side of the story. In 2018  and in 2026. I was the first person to call Shannon to see if he had any comment in April 2026, I spoke with Jennifer Raymond before Shannon and confirmed with HCSO before doing that first post on the 2026 Miranda's Rescue investigation.

The 2018 post debunks the claim by the anti Miranda Rescue mob of claims that HCSO never responded to their complaints.

County Planning and Building Director John Ford was sent this letter by Allison Jackson on behalf of Shannon Miranda

 












I just received this letter from Shannon which was sent to Humboldt County Planning and Building Director John Ford by Ms. Allison Jackson on behalf of Shannon Miranda.

Before the current investigation by HCSO is completed, before any charges have been filed, Times Standard, San Francisco Chronicle and certain other media cannot even be bothered to do their due diligence and keep doing clickbait which then have to be addressed by Ms. Allison Jackson or Shannon Miranda.

I cannot recall a single investigation in Humboldt County where someone not charged has had to defend themselves before charges are filed.

Despite my saying this a gazillion times, I will again for the irresponsible media who is too lazy to go out and cover other news  and who don't check before they print one sided allegations. Every other person and alleged victim waits months and years until criminal charges are filed or a civil lawsuit and an arrest. In this instance, Shannon Miranda is not only being tried in the court of public opinion; information that no lawyer would release before proper court procedures is being aired out to combat the constant sloppy clickbait from the usual liberal, activist media.

I have not prematurely decided whether Shannon Miranda is innocent or guilty before due process. That does not mean I am on Shannon's side or anyone else. I am fed up of the he said vs she said Humboldt reality show and people being questioned who are not under oath in a court of law. That includes the online keyboard warriors who will not read the letter from Ms. Jackson or any media coverage. They have plenty of opinions and hysteria based on misinformation, screenshots being shared that can be debunked and baseless claims.

Why didn't Humboldt County Building and Planning Department release this information about the permit suspension in a press release to all media and for the public?

There is currently an investigation going on about Miranda's Rescue and the County of Humboldt and the County of Humboldt is aware there is public interest.

Other media coverage states Humboldt County Building and Planning Department John Ford said most permit violations have already been resolved and getting the permit reinstated is a matter of the trailer being permitted or removed.

That is buried under the clickbait by other local media. If anyone thinks that this is the only example where unpermitted activity is being allowed in the County of Humboldt, I have a bridge to sell you.

HCSO and the County of Humboldt seem to react depending on which way the wind blows. Shannon Miranda's chaotic, reaction is just as much of a clown show as his critics. He needs to read the tea leaves and get a grip. I am fed up of hearing about the people involved in this investigation and their daily need for attention. The only concern I have is the animals who should be the focus yet all the garbage I read is anger and vitriol from the usual Humboldt uninformed, clueless peanut gallery. 

Jerry Springer doing a show in Humboldt with Jenna and Shannon and their supporters with ticket sales going towards adoption fees of all animals left at Miranda's Rescue would be more dignified than the joke of this so called investigation. The constant drama is exhausting and boring except to the principals playing out their personal beef while the rest of the country gets to watch this reality show. Humboldt County officials lack the cajones to get this situation under control.

How do you think this appears to people outside Humboldt?

Aug 13, 2026

Alleged molestor Jason Renek held to answer as charged after preliminary hearing

 


The December 3, 2024 post on alleged molestor Jason Renek will get readers caught up on charges and every hearing until today.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/12/jason-renek-arrested-by-epd-on-ramey.html?m=1#more

Ms. Andrea Sullivan is Renek's attorney. Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor. 

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum held Renek to answer on all charges. Arraignment on information is on 9/3.

Witnesses for the People today who testified were DA Chief Investigator Kyla Baxley and Eureka Police Department Officer Jayme Clark.

Georgi Tonev's sentencing continued, here is your chance to refresh all the exclusive coverage on this case from the arrest to the plea

 





I have been the only one reporting regularly on Georgi Tonev's case since his arrest. I covered details of the plea in my last post. Besides the screenshots, these are the rest of posts on this case.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/records-subpoenaed-from-building-and.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/georgi-tonev-charged-in-second-case.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/da-files-order-shortening-time-and.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/03/georgi-antonov-tonev-arrested-by-hcso.html?m=1#more

Tonev's sentencing scheduled for 8/13/26 was continued to 9/29 by defense. Ms. Andrea Sullivan is his attorney. Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein and Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer have both appeared on the case.

Criminal proceedings reinstated in arson suspect Stephen Paiment's case

In May, I was the only one in court when criminal proceedings were suspended for arson suspect Stephen Paiment. Screenshot is of that post. Today, there was a restoration hearing in his 2025 case.Paiment found competent to stand trial. 

Criminal proceedings were reinstated today by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran.

Deputy DA Rebecca Buckley-Stein appeared on the case for the People. Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg is Paiment's attorney. Will Paiment hire a private lawyer as he yelled at the last hearing?

Preliminary hearing is on 8/25.

6 years, 2 months in prison for convicted sex offender Seamus Clancy

 




Seamus Clancy's sentencing is scheduled for 8/13. Bikers Against Abuse present at sentencing. Scheduled on the 8:30 calendar it was still going on at 10:10.

The July 20, 2026 post has details on the stipulated plea in the sex offense case. Restitution hearing in this case is on 9/17.

Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor for the sex offense case. Ms. Andrea Sullivan is Clancy's attorney. Clancy was also sentenced in his 2026 DUI case. 

Details and court minutes included below.

Ward 5 candidate Kathleen Herrera has the right strategy to win elections

 


(Photo submitted by Herrera)


Yesterday, I posted immediately as Kathleen Herrera qualified for Ward 5. I did a 4 p.m. update on the final list of candidates.

Herrera's 501 form lists her as a Democrat.

As a Ward 5 voter, I want to thank Herrera for stepping up so former Eureka City Councilmember Jeff Leonard does not run unopposed. I asked Herrera some questions as a Ward 5 voter and for my readers.

I am impressed with Herrera's prompt response and her accessibility. That is a plus as a candidate. Personally, my views may not always be the same as Herrera's but what I have seen so far is 1. She cares about Eureka 2. Her strategy for this campaign is what candidates who win elections use; not social media. 3. She, as any other candidate, needs to appeal to Ward 5 voters not anonymous online commenters or a minority of insiders online. 4. Just like Audra Sisson, she wants to find common ground with people who have different views which is refreshing from the typical good ole Eureka boys and gals candidates.

I asked Herrera how voters could get more information about her. Did she plan on using social media?

She responded, "I plan to walk the entire Ward and meet as many people as possible, without knocking on doors.  I'm on Facebook as Kathy Herrera but would rather reach people in other ways.  Will be using door-hangers with my phone and address and email.  Will be checking messages often.  I'm close to joining DSA but I don't want to give up on seeking Common Ground."

This is a brief additional statement she provided. "My aim is to serve the people in this Ward 5 by learning more about their concerns and promoting understanding.  Regarding our unhoused, I believe in Housing First with the goal of someday making street living not an option.  I am a cyclist and happy with the bike lanes we presently have,  strongly oppose any more one-way streets.  With few other responibilites,  my time can be spent learning the whys and hows of our city's politics and finance."

This is why she is one of the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in California

This is why she is one of the most sought after criminal defense attorneys in California and her experience is obvious in how handles a busy schedule all over California.

Just this morning, Ms. Andrea Sullivan dealt with two high profile sentencings and went right to a preliminary hearing for alleged molestor Jason Renek.

It is a very busy day in Humboldt Superior Court with several court cases. Georgi Tonev's sentencing was continued, Bikers Against Child Abuse were present at Seamus Clancy's sentencing, Jason Renek's preliminary hearing has Humboldt County DA Chief Investigator Kyla Baxley and Eureka Police Department Officer Jayme Clark are testifying at Renek's preliminary hearing. I will have a post on each of those cases later today.

Yesterday, the Humboldt County DA dismissed the case against Melissa Sterling. Ms. Sullivan was court appointed to represent her.

HCSO arrests Aaron Pole for arson, assault and warrant for failure to appear



On August 8, 2026, at approximately 5:07 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 1900 block of Pine Creek Road in Hoopa for a report of a physical altercation between two male subjects.

Upon arrival, deputies intervened in the altercation and detained 52-year-old Hoopa resident Aaron James Pole.