25 year old Satwinder Singh booked into jail on a Ramey warrant yesterday for PC 664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 646.9(a) stalking and PC 451(b) arson.
Nov 6, 2026
Alyssa Hansen is in custody; Tyler Colegrove booked into jail hours later
Tyler Colegrove is also in custody. Booked into the Humboldt County jail early a.m. on Saturday.
Both Tyler Colegrove and Alyssa Hansen smiling in their booking photos like this is for an ID.
Alyssa Hansen who had an arrest warrant out for P.C. 182-conspiracy to commit a crime is in custody at the Humboldt County jail.
Her mother needs to spend less time on Facebook and trying to use my page to make excuses for her daughter. Deana Russell, you have a Facebook account and your own page. Spew your nonsense there. You are banned. Your own behavior shows why your daughter hangs out with the likes of convicted felon Tyler Colegrove. Nice girls don't hang out with criminals.
Her daughter is in jail and Deana is on Facebook. That is her priority?
Whether it is Alyssa Hansen or Jorden Sterling aka Place or Tyler Colegrove or Christina Higgins or several others who I have reported on over 12 years, Humboldt enabling mothers and family members are the problem.
What are the chances that you are the same Deana Marie Russell arrested 2024?
Deana's 2024 conviction didn't teach her a lesson? Got three open 2026 cases. Of course you are a Public Defender client.
Because of people like Deana, I have to restrict comments. I already waste too much time covering Humboldt crime in no consequence Humboldt.
HCSO press release (issued 11/7/26 at 6:59 a.m.):
On November 6, 2026, at approximately 5:31 p.m., 19-year-old Alyssa Hansen, who was wanted in connection with the November 3, 2026, shooting on Harwill Court, turned herself in to deputies at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.
Later that evening, at approximately 10:31 p.m., 19-year-old Tyler Colegrove also turned himself into deputies at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Both Hansen and Colegrove were booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the arrest warrants related to this investigation.
Got a warning look today after the afternoon calendar from someone who came to see a defendant
This afternoon, there was a woman in Courtroom 2. At first, I thought she was there for Christopher Mellon or Violet Moon. She could have been there for Sarah Ballou. I left the courtroom, she walked by a few minutes later. Gave me what I took as a warning look. There are cameras which she may not know or give a damn about but she has a distinct look.
My source says no report has been forwarded to Humboldt County DA about Miranda's Rescue
Jenna, it is Sheriff Honsal; not Officer. So nice that "Officer Honsal" gives you one on one updates but media get zilch.
Now the New York Times?
Just got a credible tip that Sheriff Billybob Honsal told ABC News that a report had been filed in the Miranda's Rescue investigation. The Humboldt County DA claims they have received nothing according to my source.
ABC News told Shannon Miranda they interviewed Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal who said that he had submitted to the DA. Unless the Humboldt County DA files charges there is no way to confirm the claim. It is a waste of time to contact HCSO or the DA on a weekend when no one is going to get back to me.
I wonder who could have contacted ABC News?Jenna and Jennifer? The narcissists who aren't getting their daily need for attention. Who has Sheriff Honsal been accommodating from the beginning and getting photo ops as a result?
I can't get answers to how much money has been spent on this investigation but Sheriff Billybob gets another photo op and speaks with ABC News?
Christopher Mellon and Violet Shooting Star Moon combined charges are 10 counts
Christopher Mellon and Violet Shooting Star Moon are scheduled to be arraigned late this afternoon but it could be earlier. This is for incidents on November 3 and 4.
I already reported on Mellon's arrest. Moon was arrested by APD on November 4.
Mellon and Moon's combined charges are 10 counts. Count 6 charges both with harboring, concealing and aiding Tyler Colegrove. The complaint is charges merged from HCSO and APD investigations.
I will add the detailed complaint, attorney and date information later in the post.
There are other cases on today and this afternoon also of interest. I am not rushing details with the Humboldt criminals on steroids just with the recent shootings clogging up law enforcement, courts and my schedule. Expect multiple conflicts of interest with the repeat offenders involved in addition to other cases and news. This entire week has been ridiculous and you all know why.
Update: Only I was in the courtroom for arraignment. Mellon and Moon had to be told to stand up by the bailiff in court. Mellon had a idgaf look as Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Joyce Hinrichs read the charges.
Two years probation, jail time covered by custody credits in Jack Nye's drug case
Five years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material
Gianbernardo Florendo was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material.
More details from U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California.
Drug dealer arrested for selling meth from recycling center as a result of DOJ and LA Sheriff investigation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta just issued details about "the arrest of a drug dealer for allegedly selling methamphetamine from the recycling center where they worked. In addition, a buyer of narcotics was arrested. The arrests were the result of an effort by the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
Maybe if Humboldt judges won't keep releasing serial repeat offenders, the community and law enforcement could catch a break and taxpayer money would not be wasted
(November 5 2026 arrest)
Rufus Cooke was arrested by CHP yesterday and booked into jail. If you check the jail log, the charges are for existing cases even though they are listed as fresh arrest.
He was arrested on October 28 and should not have been released.
He isn't the only repeat offender I see on the daily log and who I have covered. The daily unnecessary backlog in Humboldt courts, the repeat offenders and Humboldt criminals on steroids exist and we all know the party of anti law and order just elected will only make it worse.
Another arrest for attempted murder, this time by EPD
EPD issued a press release after my post but different last name. I contacted EPD to check and the response was, "That is related to this incident.
This disclaimer confirms what I thought.
"An arrest has been made; however, no additional information is available for release at this time as the investigation remains ongoing."
At this time just means and investigation is ongoing and we won't release information.
EPD press release:
On November 5, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 1200 block of G Street for a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male suffering from injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. The male was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Unit
responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
During the course of the investigation, detectives located evidence confirming that a shooting had occurred and identified Dustarta Riggs, 42, of Eureka, as the suspect. Officers subsequently detained Riggs without
incident. She was taken into custody for attempted homicide and booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.
This incident appears to be an isolated incident, and there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the community. At this time, this incident does not appear to be connected to the recent shootings in the Arcata, Pine Hill, or Myrtle Town areas.
Nov 5, 2026
Yet another last minute twist and Troy Friedman sentencing continued again
I have covered false imprisonment Troy Frideman's 2024 case from the beginning. When he finally entered a plea again in 2026; the rape charge was dismissed.
Once again, a last minute twist in the case. Sentencing scheduled for today continued by Mendocino Superior Court Judge Victoria Shanahan to 11/13 when the plea could be rejected or Friedman will be sentenced.
Judge Shanahan does not like the plea. She told the attorneys, "sometimes cases need to go to trial."
I have linked recent posts several times. If you do not read me daily and regularly; use one of the many paid options for the convenience or for free use the search feature on the blog to access previous posts.
Jury selection starts in Brian Baldwin's forcible rape case
After questioning of individual jurors and rulings on motions in limine by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum, jury selection started on 11/5 in Brian Baldwin's forcible case. He has two other 2026 cases and a 2022 case trailing.
Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor. DA Investigator Tim Marsolan is assigned to this case. Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada is Baldwin's attorney.
I have included rulings on motions in limine from 11/2 and 11/4. Due to Judge Cockrum's rulings, there is information about Baldwin amd witnesses jurors will not know but you can read what will be excluded.
To all the Humboldt keyboard warriors who said there was only one of these in Humboldt County
To all the Humboldt keyboard warriors who said there was only one of these in Humboldt County.
Courthouse Commons coming to the third floor of the Courthouse
I have been suggesting this idea for years. The Grind has not been on the third floor of the Courthouse since August. Courthouse Commons managed by the County of Humboldt is expected to open in December 2026.
Vending machines and coffee are better, more affordable and more reliable than the Grind and previous Smokestack Cafe. The Grind charged extra 50 cents for half and half in coffee, was closed a lot and the prices were too high for premade food.
Since Jeannie left, that space which has cheap rent was mismanaged by every owner after her. Jeannie worked hard, had good food and she made every regular and customer feel special.
I like Gabi and have given her plenty of favorable publicity and I don't sugarcoat facts. She was told this privately by many and she refused to listen for months.
Customers have options. Certain business owners open up 5 or 6 places and then quality, customer service suffer and close.
The gap between Janelle Jackson and G. Mario Fernandez has gone back and forth
First post election report. The gap between Ward 3 challenger Janelle Jackson and G. Mario Fernandez has gone back and forth.
Several people told me they voted the same day and there were lines with drop bags so full at a voting center that election workers had to shake bags to fit them in; all votes have not been counted and the election results have not been certified.
I tried calling then emailed Humboldt County Registrar and Clerk Recorder Juan Cervantes to get more information. He responded on 11/6, "We have an estimated 24463 ballots left to process."
Humboldt County Elections (11/6):
The Humboldt County Elections Office released its first post-election results update following the November 3, 2026 General Election yesterday.
The Elections Office has approximately 24,463 unprocessed ballots as of today, Friday, Nov. 6.
Ballot Type Unprocessed Ballots
Provisional
1,096
Vote-by-Mail (Excluding Ballots Left to Cure)
23,096
Ballots from Voting Locations
20
Ballots Left to Cure
251
Total
24,463
All valid vote-by-mail ballots will be counted regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race if they were postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3 and were received by Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Election results will be distributed every Wednesday and Friday by 5 p.m. until the election is certified by Thursday, Dec. 3.
14th criminal case filed against Aunna Bollman
14th criminal case filed for Aunna Bollman today by Humboldt DA. Arraignment continued to tomorrow for her attorney Ken Bareilles to be contacted and present. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Heather Durand changed bail to $40,000. Charges are the exact ones EPD arrested her for; complaint lists alleged victim as Jane Doe and others as members of her family.
Travis Watson enters plea to voluntary manslaughter
To Travis Watson's baby mama. That plea you said only I knew about? And I called you out? Guess what? Travis entered a plea today. He also admitted to violating his probation in his 2025 case. Sentencing is on 1/12/27.
Count 1 murder dismissed. Entered a plea to PC 192 (a) voluntary manslaughter. Admitted Count 1 special allegation PC 12022 (b) (1) use of a deadly weapon during the commissionnof a crime. Mid term cap for prison sentence and no probation.
Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran took the plea. Senior Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is the prosecutor. Deputy Conflict Counsel Owen Tipps is the prosecutor.
One case dismissed against former CalTrans employee David Orluck; preliminary hearing continued in second case
I have been the only one covering former CalTrans employee David Orluck's two cases. Today, Orluck's stalking, criminal threats, dissauding a witness case was dismissed by the DA. His criminal threats, domestic violence and false imprisonment preliminary hearing was continued by defense to 12/2. The order on the second case states the dismissal is in the interest of justice.
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