Lori Mansell, the narcissist from Virginia calling out local narcissist Jenna Moore

 

Lori Mansell, the narcissist from Virginia calling out local narcissist Jenna Moore. 

After what Jenna Moore did to me, going out and attacking me with irrelevant information which had nothing to do with what I report but when you are short of facts; you sink to homophobic, transphobic and ad hominem insults.

No idea who Juliana Gafni is and Lori crediting some rando when the Miranda's Rescue investigation search warrants were reported live while they were happening including the first one by me when HCSO was on their way to Shannon Miranda's property and all the local coverage; no one else should be taking credit.

Inside Edition has aired nothing. A freelancer who submitted once to HBO has yet to put out the so called documentary. California AG Rob Bonta is too busy suing the Donald Trump administration and sending out 10 press releases every day about how great he is so Jennifer Raymond's complaint is not even a blip on his radar. 

As for the watch; no one has appointed Lori as an investigator and she is not law enforcement. So unless she has proof how Shannon Miranda paid for the watch; she needs to get off her savior complex because I guarantee you this information is in Shannon's binders or passed on to his lawyer.

This is not defending Shannon Miranda or his supporters but Lori doesn't want any criticism of her and her enablers; yet she feels she can attack me and others;  post whatever she wants about Shannon's supporters and anyone else and that she should get a pass.

The CAD incident report lists what was claimed by one person. When and if HCSO files any official report and if the Humboldt County DA charges Shannon; this maybe relevant. All it is now is some unnamed person who made allegations. Given your bias Lori, how do we know this CAD report is authentic or complete?

Another nothingburger. Shannon wants to be present at his rescue facility. There is nothing that shows anything is wrong. 

Lori, Shannon or Jenna could investigate you and ask why a woman from Virginia keeps meddling in Humboldt County business? Maybe they haven't because no one gives a damn about your daily claims? Anyone can create a Facebook page. Outside your circle of the anti Shannon Miranda obsessed; your page is of no interest to the sane or people who have lives nor have you earned any credibility. All you do is scream the sky is falling with every post and play the victim.

Lori, you are not a journalist, lawyer or law enforcement. On your page you are doling out  advice and making claims when charges will be filed like you are some expert or have some inside information from HCSO. 

You expect people to believe that even if someone from HCSO was going to talk about a high profile Humboldt investigation that some random woman from Virginia would have the exclusive scoop?

You do have a lot of time on your hands. You cannot even obsess about someone in Virginia. What is your agenda? 

Whether Jennifer Raymond, Jenna Moore or you and your ilk have compromised or tainted the investigation or a jury pool cannot be determined when the investigation is not complete and Shannon has not been charged with anything.  

Lori and several of you anti Shannon Miranda continue to seek attention with your narcissism and savior complex. Hopefully HCSO is building a case and will submit a report. Unlike you narcissists, that will actually help animals.

Lori, I have a suggestion for your next post. What have you contributed to pet food? Have you helped  with vet bills? What efforts have you done towards spay and neuter? How many animals have you adopted or helped find a safe home?

What have you done to help animals Lori?  Your full time job seems to be obsessing about Shannon Miranda.

Put your money where you mouth is go or go back to Virginia and help your Governor with her spin on restoring jury and voter rights for a dog who had been dead for 5 years who she made into a felon.

 

Instead of yet another continuance, murder suspect Travis Watson needs to stop taking up a jail bed and take the plea deal offered

 

I have covered murder suspect Travis Watson since his arrest, provide information on his Humboldt Superior court cases, reported on his preliminary hearing and added updates to the previous post until this post on the 10/27 hearing

On 10/27, at the Readiness Conference in his 2026 case, there was no resolution. Humboldt County Senior Deputy DA Roger Rees requested dark days;  Deputy Conflict Counsel Owen Tipps said he will object due to his schedule and Mr. Tipps said he would request a continuance due to possible resolution, Watson entered a limited time waiver. Readiness Conference is on 11/5; jury trial on 11/9. DV review hearing in Watson's 2025 case is trailing.

I already wrote this in another case. The public defenders need to stop clogging jail space and dragging out plea deals and their clients need to face reality that more time does not mean a better plea deal. 

Watson is a repeat offender with a rap sheet, failures to appear and two current cases in which he is charged with violent crimes. 

Fails to show up for court, fails to provide proof of treatment, Judge Killoran showed Hillary Haskins there are consequences

 

Assault suspect Hillary Haskins has 2025 case with four 2024 cases trailing.

Alleged victim is Natalie Irene Harpe. Mr. Patrik Griego is Harpe's attorney. 

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran was the judge who presided over the preliminary hearing.

On 10/27/26, Haskins was not in court when the case was called at 8:45 a.m. when case called. She showedup at 9:15 after defense asked to pass the case so they could contact her. The DA's office recently received medical records. Defense requested a continuance for the jury trial scheduled 11/2. Deputy DA and Mr. Griego objected to the continuance. Judge Killoran said the Court previously requested proof of ongoing treatment and defense request was denied. 

Suspect vehicle in this morning's shooting stolen from Eureka and abandoned in McKinleyville

 

On 10/31/26, around 9 a.m. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office provided photos and this initial information on Facebook.

Cannot wait for the arrest to see which repeat offender is involved.

"HCSO Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Eureka

On October 31, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 500 block of Higgins Street in Eureka.

One caller reported seeing a white sedan with a red top traveling eastbound on Higgins Street shortly after the shots were fired.

Deputies responded to the area and discovered that a residence and a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this incident and working to identify those responsible."

HCSO added this photo.

HCSO update:

The suspect vehicle involved in this morning’s shooting on Higgins Street in Eureka was located abandoned in McKinleyville this afternoon. Deputies determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Eureka earlier today. The vehicle was towed and secured to preserve potential evidence located inside.

11/1/26: I reached out to HCSO Lt. Jesse Taylor to see if there was any new information and if the suspect is a repeat offender. 

He resonded, "At this point, it is still an active investigation, and we will not be releasing information. No arrests have been made, and deputies are working on leads. "

Arrested today, posts bond, goes home to find search warrant being served

 

(Photo submitted by regular reader)

35 year old Thomas Michael Burch was arrested on drug charges at 6:41 a.m.. He posted bail a couple of hours ago, went back to his house in Arcata to discover a search warrant being served. This is across the street from Murphy's. He is detained right now. 

7:08 p.m. APD is still at Burch's residence.

7:31 p.m. Rearrested and booked for HS 11360 (a)(2), HS 11359(a) and  HS 11378.

Virginia restored voting and jury service rights to a dog who died 5 years ago

 

Fox News shared this letter sent from a constituent to Virginia Delegate Tom Garrett about his Biscuit Rigsby, his beagle hound mix who died five years ago. 

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger restored voting and jury service rights to Biscuit. The pet's owner declined to be identified to avoid political backlash, confirmed the letter's authenticity to Fox News Digital and told Garrett in a statement that the pup was a "good dog and is greatly missed. To my knowledge, she was never convicted of a felony, nor did she ever show any interest in voting."

This is a constant problem with Eureka and why the current Eureka City Council needs a change on November 3

 

Here I am away from the Courthouse today trying to promote a new, local business and as I am wrapping up, this guy walks by and says, "their food sure isn't free. " This is the problem with Eureka and why Eureka City Council needs a change on Nov 3. I am trying to make a living, just like the owner of the  business,  but this guy who is healthy enough to yell, walk all over town being disruptive, a nuisance sneaks up from where most of these people hang out in Old Town and wants something for free. I told him to go get a job and his response was to cuss at me and throw a drink most people cannot afford which he probably bought with food stamps or change given to him by Eureka enablers. This guy isn't homeless or mentally ill. I recognize him. He is one of the many chronic bums that hangs out all day wanting free stuff because in California, accountability is a myth.

Fresh, authentic Mediterranean food across from Stu's Brew in Eureka

 

I am here at Mama's Mediterranean Cusine on 4th Street, a block from the Co-op a, across from Stu's Brews. Steve Goria, the owner who is doing a soft opening. With the code so you can look up the menu and phone number so you can order takeout. If you want fresh food, this is the place. I tried the pita, hummus, tabbouleh, sample of chicken curry bowl. They also have gyros and kebab burger. Soon, they will have specials and items only for catering menu. Mention my name, get 10% off.

Convicted sex offender arrested by EPD again, released on streets by the jail on OR

 

Convicted sex offender Robert Munts was arrested yet again yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 240 assault, PC 242 battery, PC 368(b)(1) elder abuse and PC 647 (f) public intoxication. He was released on O.R.

Read my October 8 post which has all my coverage on this repeat offender who keeps being released back on the streets thanks to the enabling public defenders, lax California Democrat laws and most Humboldt judges who seem unwilling to keep these repeat offenders accountable. He is a criminal, he is a nuisance and the jail released him. Munts knows how to work the system.

He was arrested hours after his release today again by EPD for PC 148 (a) resisting arrest, PC 415 (2) disturbing the peace and public intoxication.

Convicted felon arrested by HCSO for attempted murder

Convicted felon Sarah Crispino Ballou arrested yesterday by HCSO on a Ramey warrant for PC 664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 664/211 attempted robbery and PC 29800(a)(1) felon in possession of a firearm.

HCSO issued a press release on October 28. Ballou is from Oregon, was arrested and booked in Mendocino jail two days ago. Now she is at the Humboldt jail.

Airport employee files request for restraining order against Shannon Miranda

 

Maegan Tara Masters of Mckinleyville filed a request for civil harassment restraining order against Shannon Miranda today so no court date yet. 

She alleges "Shannon Miranda has come to airport twice when not flying, the second time he threatened to my supervisor he will come after me. He called tsa manager looking for me, which was a third incident." This is how word to word from page 1 of the petition.

On page 3, Maegan claims Shannon told her supervisor, "If I don't shut the fuck up he will come get me..."

Read the rest of the petition. I cropped page 1 because it has home addresses for both parties although Shannon's address is public in several public documents and media coverage.

I cropped the address in this petition even though it is a public document because I have personally been stalked, harrased and threatened by irrational people on both sides.

Maegan's FB profile is public and corroborates her employment.

Remember my report that Shannon claimed an airport employee took his photo when he went to Vegas? I did not have a name at that time but we will find out soon enough. I have reached out to Megan. Shannon has to be served so no use contacting for comment. He gets to present his side at a hearing.

I have reported on other such requests both from Shannon and his husband involving Jenna Moore. Most of you have read my prior coverage on lawsuits and the Miranda's Rescue Investigation.

How long will it take for the other copycat local media to run to the Courthouse or report on my original work, yet again, instead of putting in effort on their own?

Defense and homicide suspect Christopher Diven need to stop wasting taxpayer money and come down to reality

6th consecutive continuance for trial setting in convicted felon and homicide suspect Christopher Diven's murder case , 2nd continuance to further consider DA's offer. He has two other cases. Deputy Public Defender Ryan McClurg and Diven need to come down to reality and stop wasting taxpayer money and accept the People's offer. Humboldt criminals think they are in charge and if this was in other states; a judge would stop allowing the defense and criminals to abuse due process  who face life sentences. What is there to consider? Diven faces life in prison; he should be grateful for a plea deal. The offer was made at the last hearing.

CA AG files felony charges against former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer for allegedly misappropriating public funds

Former Lassen Superior Court Executive Officer Theresa Stalter was charged in a criminal complaint filed on October 7, 2026. 

The CA AG Office did not release the name and other details which I looked up and added to this post.

County of Humboldt Agricultural Area Access Pass may permit qualified operators

Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services just released this information.

"The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services, Agricultural Commissioner’s Office and Planning & Building Department have established a program through the issuance of an Agricultural Area Access Pass, which may permit qualifying agricultural producers/cultivators and/or commercial livestock operators to gain emergency entrance to evacuation zones, or other restricted areas, to provide feed, water, medical treatment, and other care to large scale commercial livestock, and/or to tend to crops."

I appreciate Ms. Kathleen Bryson reaching out to me about what led to the encounter yesterday between her and Ken Bareilles

I appreciate Ms. Kathleen Bryson reaching out to me about what led to the encounter yesterday between her and Ken Bareilles. 

I have asked for  a written response from her which I will include in this new post when I receive it.

There are several people who witnessed what happened yesterday and my report is based on several accounts.

On 10/30/26, at 11:22, Ms. Bryson sent me the following statement.

"Mr. Ken Bareilles has been a family friend for decades. So, it brings me no joy to write this statement. I am only doing it to clear my name and provide the facts.

On October 27th, I met with a client who had a preliminary hearing the following day. S/he was very anxious as s/he did not have confidence in the ability of the court appointed lawyer, Mr. Bareilles. S/he did not want him to conduct the preliminary hearing so wanted me to substitute in for Mr. Bareilles. S/he paid me enough to come to court that morning and see if I could be of help. The idea was that we could put off the preliminary hearing for a week or two for the client to retain me and for me to substitute in.

That night, I telephoned Mr. Bareilles to let him know the status and that I would be there the next day. He was fine with it and stated that the Deputy DA who was handling the case would likely not have a problem with a short continuance. I told him I would see him tomorrow at 10:15am. I also reached out to the Deputy DA who was handling the case.

On October 28, when I spoke to Kenny (Bareilles) the next morning, he said that it was not on for a preliminary hearing, and that he had waived the preliminary hearing a month ago. That perplexed me as felony arraignments post preliminary hearing are heard at 830am and not 1015am. However, the Deputy DA handling the case assured me that it was on for a preliminary hearing that morning. 

Furthermore, he was now not happy with continuing the case briefly for the client to hire me. He told me to “shit or get off the pot.” He said that to me aggressively several times that morning. I told him that I had always liked him but that I needed him to be less aggressive towards me. But he continued. He even said it loudly to me in court during an important plea in a case in which a young girl had been killed. The courtroom was packed with supporters for the victim. At one point, the bailiff had to come over and tell him to be quiet. 

I later learned that the Deputy DA was offering a couple of misdemeanors. In other words, the client would not have to plead to a felony. This changed the whole posture on the case, as I was now not going to substitute in at all. I was unlikely to better the misdemeanor offer. For me to take the case and not add value would be unethical. So, I told the client that Kenny had gotten a good deal which I was unlikely to better. I told them that I would not take their case and that they should take the deal. 

This was in front of Kenny and the Deputy DA. However, me being involved in the case at all seemed to upset Kenny. He started yelling various things at me and continued to tell me to “shit or get off the pot.” Eventually he loudly told me to “f**king shut up!” After an entire morning of his disrespect, I started to leave but then stopped and fired back that the ‘only f**king reason I was even there was because s/he did not trust him to conduct the preliminary hearing. I then told him to “f**k off!” Then I left.

Now, I am not proud of myself for using the f word no matter how provoked I was. I have a busy practice; I do not need to “poach” clients. My actions were solely because a client came to me in distress and I promised to look after their interests. 

If someone shouts and swears at me, trust and believe, I will stand up for myself. "

Multiple arrests, violation of court orders, keeps getting arrested and still got supervised release

 

This is frequently arrested Rufus Cooke. Photo provided when he was taken into custody by a recovery agent. More than one bail company has posted bond. Only one local company bothered to arrest him. The problem is Humboldt judges keep releasing him on supervised release and is back in custody. Of course, he is a Humboldt Public Defender client.

Today, he was arraigned on three cases. They weren't even his most recent 2026 cases. Two of them were for violating court orders.

His supervised release was terminated in one case by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Heather Durand. Bail exonerated in one case. Set in another case. Cooke was remanded into custody. Acting belligerent in court Rufus does not work well. Two of his bail bonds representatives were in court for other reasons and got to watch Rufus act out.

Feel free to google Rufus.

10/30/26: Judge Durand granted him supervised release.

Changes starting immediately today

I usually post on Facebook first, then the blog with more details and other platforms. Starting today, there are going to be changes. I will post less press releases, I will post on Facebook first. Not every post will be on Facebook or the blog or other platforms because the audience varies. Facebook is not where I can do detailed posts and add court documents. Humboldt news, particularly court cases are very time consuming. I make live reporting look effortless; I have scoops and exclusives others do not and they are hours, days, weeks behind what I report consistently. I have news no one else covers. 

Tenth CA correctional officer enters guilty plea to sexually abusing inmates in Dublish federal prison

Former Bureau of Prisons correctional officer David Perez pleaded guilty today to sexually abusing two female inmates at the Federal Correction Institution in Dublin, Calif., a low- and minimum-security federal prison for females. Perez also admitted to making false statements to federal investigators. He is the tenth correctional officer to have either pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial as part of an ongoing federal investigation into sexual abuse of inmates at FCI Dublin.

The U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern California issued a press release today with more details.