18 year old Kaiden Cerise arrested by HCSO for sex with a child 10 years or younger

 

18 year old Kaiden Uriah Cerise was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 288.7(a) sex with a child 10 years old or younger.

"You made your choice; now I'll make mine."

 

I have 14 Humboldt court criminal cases and 12 Humboldt civil cases to update before next week. Some from last week and some from this week. The criminal cases are mostly minor updates. Some of those cases are now continued to Monday at the last minute after multiple continuances this week. 

I am done with this continued chaos that Humboldt Superior Court is creating and refuses to fix. I should not have to check the same case for ridiculous reasons multiple times a week and multiple hearings consecutively. Everyone at Humboldt Superior Court gets paid a salary or by the hour. I do not and unlike the Humboldt judges and the rest of the Humboldt criminal justice system; I don't believe in the inmates running the asylum.

I have not decided which, if any, will be new posts. I haven't decided what I am going to do and when I will finish updating or posting. What I do know is I am not working non stop and all weekend, again, to catch up which is what has been going on for months. 

These are cases of interest, no one else is covering most of them or regularly. My advertisers, subscribers and contributors have the information, live and in person.

I pay attention to what my readers are responding to and adjust content accordingly. Humboldt Superior Court  dragging out cases for years with multiple continuances for the inane reasons is a waste of time for me and my readers. 

I recently spoke with my current advertisers, potential advertisers and those who subscribe and contribute and many of my loyal readers.

Just as you as a reader have choices; I do as well. Those who value me and know all the reasons to read me don't need any explainations. Those of you who haven't read or ignored what I have said for months and years have shown you will not  put any effort or change so I won't waste my time.

Starting today, you will not necessarily see changes nor am I going to tell you what I am doing so other media and those who have consistently tried to shut me down and silenced me have that information.

My long term advertisers and subscribers will not be affected. My short term advertisers and those who made a one time contribution have until the end of July 2026 to decide if they want to continue receiving customized benefits which I tailor to each individual and business.

To the rest, if you are not investing in me or my advertisers; you have a choice to start today. Or do not contact me with questions, promises of what you may do and don't ask me for anything.

I have a readership in Humboldt and outside Humboldt. I have a one on one interaction with most of my readers. My advertisers and I do not benefit from likes and comments from criminals, people sitting at home who do not spend money and people who  have no influence or power. Those who do read me, follow me, pay attention. Whether they like me or not; they read me and make changes and respond. Ultimately results matter. Unlike other media, I do not need a site or platform to reach people. I can and I do individually interact with people and they listen. 

I have exclusives, scoops, my court coverage is unique and includes 12 years of experience in Humboldt. I have reported in another places and states decades ago which included courts. 

I will still follow court cases and I will still do live coverage but you may or may not get notifications, those exclusives or live updates. 

I do not need to sit and waste time in the stinky, dirty local courts for 20, 30, 40 continuances and minor updates daily and not make money. The Humboldt County Public Defender's Ofice is the worst abuser of the mental health diversion because ot seems to be every other case. Conflict Counsel and certain other defense attorneys are not far behind. Between CARE Court and Wellness and all this grant money, lazy attorneys and the system are making money off grants while the public is at risk and it is draining to sit through each case when there are 56 cases in one courtroom. Most if you don't pay and do not appreciate the multi tasking and live coverage I do and the details I provide that no one does in court coverage. Every day, I am drained and exhausted for what?  The Humboldt darkness which is not my fault and then put up with abuse trying to stand up for victim and the public. Go through what I have been through this hellhole for 22 years and let's see how you deal and respond. None of you call out the many conflicts of interest that other local media has and the PR fluff they try to pass of as news. They are lazy and now want to cover courts randomly in the last few months so they can sit in a chair and get paid and look up court minutes instead of going out and developing news leads. They summarize months of hearing in a convoluted manner and with mistakes. Which I have to correct.

Go ask them all the questions and make demands  you make of me. When you need something, you contact me. But money; no. Support, no. Which I have to correct. You want access to my platform and benefit from it that I built and use my money. And think I should donate my time and have you use me? All of you that this applies to and if you get pissy; go wherever you want. The other media does not print or publish what I do. And, I am no longer taking the physical, mental, emotional toll and risk for those who anyone; especially those only contact me for selfish reasons. 

I don't need to go weeks non stop 24/7 with people bothering me when I try and sit down for a cup of coffee or something to eat after a long day or postpone taking care of my health.

I have skills and talent. I need to make money. My advertisers deserve the recognition and investment from you. I chose and am selective about who I promote.

Just an ad sitting on a site does not get business. Just a flyer or a call does not get votes. I have information that never gets posted on the various platforms I use which is beneficial to politicians, businesses, lawyers and the community. That is in addition to what I do post. All of Humboldt gains from my work and many have profited because I keep access free.

I need to pay my bills. I need money for expenses associated with my work. I need to get back the money Humboldt has cost me, prevented me from making and the money I could have made but many in Humboldt took advantage of me while others have blacklisted and badmouthed me out of pettiness and retaliation.

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These people get access to me, my time and to ask questions. The rest of you get nothing , anymore. You took for free and gave nothing. 

Even if you decide to pay now; I don't trust you and you don't get to make demands. You have to prove yourself.

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While I am based in Humboldt and my content is primarily Humboldt because I am physically here; I have expanded what I cover.

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I am very fortunate to have the advertisers I do including my past advertisers. The lawyers who support me I am very grateful to because they have stood by me. The business comunity needs to have some cajones.

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Remember this post about more local businesses closing?

 

Remember this post? Lost Coast Brewery is one of the businesses I mentioned in that post. This is what I wrote in that post. 

"Three more well known local businesses will be making the same announcements as City Cab and Humboldt Towing. At least, one of those businesses this summer. Until the owners make it public, I cannot tell you who they are. When they make it official, I will remind you where you heard it first. "

Humboldt Superior Court provided me the search warrant and affadavit to the Miranda's Rescue investigation; said they don't provide copies of rejected warrants

 

This is a follow up post to my exclusive June 12 post on the Miranda's Rescue investigation. If you are of the few who did not read it, you can access it for free via the search feature on the blog or my Facebook news page.

I will leave it to readers to come to conclusions whether this verifies the tip that Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel rejected the first HCSO warrant.

I have a copy of the signed search warrant and I asked Shannon Miranda if that matches what was given to him. I have more paperwork than what Shannon shared with me.

I looked at the search warrant and affadavit. There is a lot of information left out by other media covering this investigation. I am not going to highlight what I want; at this time. 

I am not linking my prior coverage to Miranda's Rescue. I did more than once recently. 

If other media wasn't putting out incomplete information and unsubstantiated claims; if the drama gossipy Facebook crowd with agendas, biases against Shannon, me and others were ignored; and people did not spread the lies and smears; if we had a local Sheriff who acted professionally and gave a damn about appearances and ethics; maybe I would not have to do posts with facts from court records and other documents where people use their names and risk the wrath of the Humboldt soap opera of "The Useless and the Gutless."

Convicted felon Gabriel Owen booked into Humboldt jail, returned from CDC

 

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2019/10/gabriel-owen-of-rio-dell-found-guilty.html?m=1#more

Gabriel Lee Owen was booked yesterday into the Humbodt County jail. He was in prison and returned to Humboldt County.

He was already resentenced on 10/28/22 by now Retired Judge Christopher Wilson after remittitur on appeal.

There is nothing in e court yet on why he is back in Eureka. I spoke with Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees and he had not heard why either. There is no recent order to produce a prisoner. I just spoke to former Humboldt County DA Maggie Fleming who handles special cases including resentencing. She did not know why about this specific case either. 

There have been rulings by the California Supreme Court and California legislature that the local judges and attorneys keep up with and mention in court. I do include that in my live coverage.

I reached out to Rio Dell Corporal Crystal Landry and she got back to me, "I checked and he is going back to prison. He is not staying."

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney from California is National Coordinator for DOJ to lead "the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking."

 

In a memo to all Department of Justice employees, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced today the establishment of a single National Coordinator to lead the fight against child exploitation and human trafficking, with the goal of preventing, prosecuting, and ending human trafficking and child exploitation in America.

Anthony Ramirez arrested today is known to Eureka Police Department

 

Eureka Police Department just issued a press release about Anthony Ramirez being arrested today. I have covered Ramirez previously. The screenshots are of the previous posts.

Ramirez was booked on three counts of PC 664/187 (a) attempted murder and PC 26100 (d) discharging a firearm from a vehicle.

Mistrial in James Atkins case, jury hopelessly deadlocked on one count, retrial or will Atkins accept People's offer?

 

Live coverage of James Atkins trial. As I reported, jury started deliberations on 6/15 at 10:30. Today, 

jury  returned to deliberations at 3:10. Sent a note at 3:20 p.m. At 3:31, bailiff went to get jurors. 6 men, 6 women. Jury "hopelessly deadlocked" on Count 2 attempted murder of Erica Vancurarose. 

There is another attempted murder Count 1, victim  Matthew Lyle Dilley. 

Humboldt Superior Court Judge Steven Steward asked if further deliberations would help. Jurors said, no.

They took "3 or 4" ballots as to Count 2. Last ballot was 8 guilty 4 not guilty.

Judge Steward declared a mistrial as to Count 2. When jurors were discharged, one male juror shook his head and looked frustrated. Several jurors took Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees business card and 6 jurors stayed to speak with both Mr. Rees and Mr. Anthony Tall.

Atkins had finally waived his right to a jury trial on bifurcated issues since my last update. Mr. Rees told Judge Steward, "We do intend to retry. People have made an offer on Count 2. It is a 5-7-9 triad. If Mr. Atkins agrees to upper term of 9 years and waives his apellate rights."

Mr. Tall will discuss with his client and attorneys will meet with Judge Steward tomorrow to see if the case will resolve.

I have covered this trial regularly. If you do not read me daily, you can search the blog for previous posts for free or for convenience and individual updates, there are paid options.

No other media was here. Court minutes were not up at the end of the day and not everything said in court gets put in court minutes. 

I also got exclusive information from Mr. Tall about the significance of the verdict. I am not including all of it in this post except for this one quote. "The fact that the jury deadlocked on Count 2 and found no wilful conduct on behalf of my client in Count 1 is immediate cause for appeal."

If I see this information which only I have from live, court, in person coverage repeated in other local media which has happened before and without credit to me, I will call them out this time and explore other options with a lawyer about copyrighted material and my original work.

Colusa Superior Court Presiding Judge calling family law calendars today

Colusa Superior Court Presiding Judge Jeffrey Thompson is in Courtroom 6 today which is Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke's assigned courtroom. I heard he is here this week and possibly next week.

Trevor Parker arrested by HCSO for assault with caustic chemicals and attempted robbery

Trevor ScoutCoffman Parker arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 664/211 attempted robbery and PC 244 assault with caustic chemicals.

HCSO issued a press release at 2:55 p.m.

Reported on this over a month ago and I included court documents

I reported on this over a month ago and I included court documents.

Lost Coast Outpost, is too late as usual.

People disqualification of Judge Neel challenged by defense in Daryl Jones' case

**I reported on the blanket disqualification in 2023.**

On an extremely busy morning, with multiple cases on in different courtrooms, I chose to cover the Daryl Jones hearing first. Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Kelly Neel made a dislosure. It is my choice not to name Judge Neel's daughter even though she stated the first name on record. She is a child and as a judge's daughter, extra caution is necessary.

People explained why 170.1 wasn't filed and said they are exercising 170.6. Defense challenged it. Now we are waiting for Humboldt Superior Court Judge Timothy Canning to hear the challenge and whether it gets sent back to Judge Neel or not. Defense asked for time to get documentation from court about DA's blanket disqualification of Judge Neel. I wrote about this in 2023.  There was a lot said including defense bringing up recent Supreme Court ruling on 170.6.

"In J.O. v. Superior Court (2026) 80 Cal.App.5th / ___ Cal.5th ___, the California Supreme Court ruled that courts can now look behind peremptory judicial disqualification motions (under CCP § 170.6) if there is a prima facie showing of bad-faith "blanket" challenges aimed at removing a specific judge.Prior to this unanimous decision, a § 170.6 challenge was virtually automatic; filing an affidavit or oral statement asserting prejudice meant the judge had to be reassigned without any inquiry. The new landmark ruling drastically changes how courts can handle repeat challenges." --summary on Google from Justia Law and Wilmer Law.

The California Supreme Court decision in J.O. vs Superior Court of San Joaquin County was unanimous.

If Judge Neel is disqualified, that would make her the 5th judge who cannot hear this case. Judge Steven Steward, Judge Lawrence Killoran, Judge Cockrum and Judge April Van Dyke have recused themselves.

I have included court minutes, detailed live coverage and the actual ruling.

Court minutes:

Live coverage: 

Judge Neel said, "my daughter attended Arcata High School during that time. That is not going to  impact my ability to be fair and impartial i  this matter. I don't know if my daughter was in school that day."

Mr. Rees said, "People were planning to file a 170.1. It was rejected for form reasons. I have 170.6. " Mr. Rees filed it in court.

Ms. O'Connell said she was challenging the 170.6 and mentioned the Supreme Court ruling.

Ms. O' Connell said she is submitting on Dr. Brunetto's report. 

Mr. Rees said there will be additional statements from victims and gave a time estimate of half a day.

The case was sent to Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge to hear the challenge.

"If it comes back to me, " said Judge Neel, "parties need to look at having this hearing on Thursday afternoon."

Ms. O'Connell told Judge Canning, "It is the practice of the D.A's office to to do a blanket disqualification of Judge Neel.  To get the information needed, Ms. O'Connell said she needs two weeks.

"I think the Court needs to proceed right now, " said Mr. Rees. "The Court cannot make objections without evidence."

"The Court has a percentage of how many disqualifications the DA's office has made against Judge Neel. I have seen it play out in the courtroom."

"The recent Supreme Court decision in J.O. does not go into details about procedure. I do think it is fair to give Ms. O'Connell a chance to make a case of abuse of the 170.6 process. The Court will make ruling at that time."

July 1 is the court date when the prima facie hearing.

Brian Harrison gets 3 years probation for a false imprisonment conviction

 

These are the two posts I did on Brian Harrison's misdemeanor trial. The June 10 post has details on Harrisons prior cases, convictions, attorneys and how Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke ended up being assigned the trial.

On June 11, jurors were asked to come back at 10:30. Deliberations had not started for that day. At2:30 p.m. Verdict in Harrison case. Sentencing took place on June 12.

Jorden Sterling wants to represent himself in his child abduction case

 

I have covered Jorden Sterling since 2018. This update is on Jorden and Melissa Sterling's 2026 cases.

These are the three posts I have done and all my readers know I add minor updates to post so you have a chronological timeline.

On 6/12, last Friday, the Sterlings had their preliminary hearing scheduled. Both posted bail and are out of custody. 

Jorden Sterling is represented by Deputy Conflict Counsel Zachary Curtis. He told Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson that he wants to represent himself. Jorden Sterling was provided paperwork to file a Faretta motion. 

Ms. Andrea Sullivan, Melissa Sterling's attorney was not present. She practices primarily in Southern California. I reached out to her just this evening. 

Pre trial in both cases is scheduled on 6/16 with confirmation of counsel in Jorden Sterling's case. Preliminary hearing  is scheduled for 6/18.

If Jorden wants to represent himself and that request is granted; let's see if he is ready by 6/18.

6/16/26: Jordo and mama Sterling were in court. They kept looking at me in court and the Courthouse. After Judge Wilson asked Jordo some questions, he granted Jordo's request to represent himself. Jordo is representing himself in his family law case and also in a case he has in Shasta County. Jordo demanded discovery. Jordo has two cases trailing in Humboldt.

The best part of waiting in court for the other cases I was covering this morning was Judge Wilson's smackdown of Jordo who demanded discovery, a second after he was appointed. Judge Wilson in his deadpan manner said that Jordo was just appointed to represent himself and Conflict Counsel would give him discovery. Deputy Conflict Counsel Zack Curtis was standing there and would have done that if Jordo had waited two seconds before he tried to act like he knows what a lawyer does. Jordo confirmed for preliminary hearing. Judge Wilson asked him if he was sure since he had just received discovery and had two other cases.

Ms. Andrea Sullivan hurt her back and is unsure if she can travel next week. She confirmed for preliminary hearing but may have to file a motion to continue. Mama Sterling has been communicating with her via text and phone.

For those of you who are not Humboldt readers, you have to "experience" Humboldt to understand why some posts are written the way they are. Compare it to my coverage of other California counties and courts in other states.

6/18/26: Saw Jordo with some woman and then Mama Sterling joined them while I was at the court clerk's office getting paperwork I requested.

Jordo was filing something 15 minutes before the 10:15 preliminary hearing calendar & then demanding it be sent up to court. That's not how it works Jordo. Stop racking up cases. Don't make demands and read the local court rules and California court rules because your 🤡 act as your own lawyer is getting 💤.

The DA made a motion to continue to 6/22. Both Jordo and Mama Sterling refuse to waive time. Since Zoom appearance is authorized for Ms. Sullivan on Monday, Melissa needs to decide whether she wants an experienced lawyer or she can also represent herself. I heard them something like all these people know each other. They were referring to lawyers and the courts. That is somewhat true but all is incorrect. That does not change the fact that both Jordo and Mama face charges and need to stop thinking they can work the system. No one cares about Jordo and Mama's opinion and delusion that Humboldt Superior Court rules apply to everyone.

Local landlord Anil Dwivedi's defense to contempt and violation of Tenant Protection Act; again; is Housing Authority Employee said I could

 

I have done many posts from the four lawsuits filed against local landlord Anil Dwivedi. The May 11 post has links to all my prior coverage which includes exclusives and court documents.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/05/janssen-malloy-just-filed-contempt-of.html?m=1

On May 11, Janssen Malloy's Mr. Patrik Griego filed a contempt of court against Dwivedi. I was the only one to get a copy of that motion.

I have covered all four lawsuits against Dwivedi. Three of the lawsuits were never covered by any other media. Some of the other local media who initially covered just the original lawsuit have been MIA for months.

In my last post on April 24, 2026, I reported that the original lawsuit was close to a settlement and discussions were ongoing. Three lawsuits filed after that settled and dismissal hearings were scheduled. That was before this contempt of court was filed.

All the tenants in all four lawsuits are represented by Janssen Malloy's senior partner, Mr. Patrik Griego. The motion for contempt was filed in the original lawsuit Don Swall and Vanessa Vachon filed against Dwivedi Tower LLC and Anil Dwivedi. Rachel Nankervis was added as a plaintiff later to the first lawsuit.

Dwivedi LLC and Anil Dwivedi are represented by the Dhillon Law Group in San Francisco. Mr.Shawn Cowles is the attorney who has been appearing on behalf of Dwivedi LLC and Anil Dwivedi for months. Initially, it was Krista Baughman who has started her own law firm.

There were two hearings on 6/5 and 6/12. I have included court documents and  courtroom coverage. 

I could have just included Mr. Griego's May 28 reply in support for order to show cause regarding contempt and for enforcement of preliminary injunction and plaintiff's supplemental case management. An amended complaint was filed on 6/11 and it was not available in e court for me to add to this post.

On 6/5, Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning heard arguments from Mr. Griego and Mr. Cowles regatding contempt and took the matter under submission. He will issue a written ruling.

On 6/12, at the Case Management Conference, Mr.Griego told Judge Canning that "yesterday motion to amend complaint was filed. We are  unable to settle." Mr. Griego mentioned the contempt and asked that the case be set for trial.

Mr. Coles said, "We have agreement to monetary terms; the only issue is injunction language. Courts get to make that determination. Parties can file 1 or 2 page briefs. I see no need for trial. We don't need amended complaint."

Mr Griego responded, "I disagree. Mr. Dwivedi violated Tenant Protection Act. "

Mr. Coles repeated the argument that is in court documents saying Dwivedi did this upon advice of Housing Authority employee. "If Court issues ruling, we will modify rent."

Judge Canning set matter for trial with a 10 day time estimate. Trial assignment is on September 17 and jury trial on Sept 20.

I call Dwivedi a local landlord because I know he owns the two Eureka properties listed on his Linkedin profile. Whether he still owns properties in Redway and LA that I found in my initial research is not something I have time to follow up again or relevant to the four lawsuits I am covering.

Will Judge Canning buy Dwivedi's "Oops I did it again" defense?

Instead of relying on grants, every DUI conviction should add a fine sent directly to the law enforcement agency who made the arrest

Over the weekend, Officers with the Eureka Police Department made multiple arrests for driving under the influence, removing impaired drivers from Eureka roadways and helping keep the community safe.

Retired Humboldt Judge Wilson had the opportunity to send a message to convicted sex offenders in James Timmerman's case; instead Timmerman got the usual Humboldt "sentence"

 

64 year old convicted sex offender James Michael Timmerman was booked into the Humboldt County jail on March 10 on a bench warrant for PC 290.013(a) failure to register as a sex offender.

On 6/12, instead of a preliminary hearing, Timmerman entered a plea and was sentenced by Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson. Timmerman pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of PC 290.013(a).

Judge Wilson found Timmerman indigent and waived court fine. Timmerman was placed on probation for 1 year and the 48 days jail time is covered by custody credits.

Deputy DA Jessica Watson appeared on the case for the People. Deputy Public Defender David Celli with Timmerman.

This is California law and Humboldt judges need to use their discretion to protect the public.

"You have been the only one to consistently give me fair coverage and at this time, I or anyone else from Redwood Meats will not be making any further statements about Redwood Meat."

I just happened to talk to Ray Christie today. He saw my post about the ruling in the Nylander case this morning. He is the majority shareholder in Redwood Meat company.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/06/nylander-family-dispute-set-for-october.html?m=1

I asked him if there was any update on when Redwood Meat will be ready to open. 

"John, thanks for being patient," said Ray Christie." You asked me when Redwood Meat was opening months ago. As I said, I am not ready to make a statement until it is close to opening. You have been the only one to consistently give me fair coverage. At this time, I or anyone else from Redwood Meat will not be making any further statements. When we are ready, you will be the first to know."