A tragic case made worse by the Jerry Springer theatrics of grown adults inside and outside the courtroom

The innocent victims in the Jon Goldberg-Tim Smith catastrophe are the children. Already suffering from bad choices made by four adults; their trauma maybe worsened by the Jerry Springer shit show in Courtroom 2 by more adults.

Brett Hansen racking up charges in custody is nothing new; his attitude is whatever and he doesn't care

Judge John Feeney is retiring today but he will be back tomorrow

Rachel Goldberg had one thing on her mind on September 26: fear that she would never see Tim Smith again

Rachel Goldberg's friend Frieda Smith is the prosecution's second witness.

While Rachel Goldberg was in the car with her on September 26, Frieda Smith heard Jon Goldberg say, "It is not okay for another man to put his dick into my wife."

Two more counts added for alleged child molestor John Beideman

Two more counts added for John Beideman for his arraignment on information for the jury trial. He will be arraigned March 1 in Courtrom 2.

Marci Kitchen attorneys file motion to leave or withdraw from case

On 2/28, a motion was filed by both attorneys in the Marci Kitchen's case to "leave or withdraw as attorney of record per CCP 284. A hearing on that motion is scheduled for March 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2.

I just confirmed and spoke with Mr. Patrik Griego. He told me, "withdrawing will not cause delay of trial date. It is 3 months before trial and the experts are available on date set. "

Jessica Springer repositioned Tim Smith's body before law enforcement arrived

Officer Ryan Richardson resumed testimony this morning in the Jon Goldberg case.

Tim Smith was found lying face down with his arm tucked under his body. Officer Richardson rolled him over to check for signs of life.

Giampapa was sentenced to 9 years, 4 months

Keith Giampapa was sentenced this morning. Judge Reinholtsen's tentative decision was his final decision.

Victims Melissa Vallecillo and Adam Godlove made statements.

As expected, Sotolongo jury trial vacated with appointment of new attorney

Trial confirmation was scheduled this morning for Gearold Sotolongo. Jury trial is scheduled for March 26 was vacated.

Warrant out for Robert Bartolo from Mendocino with 13 charges

Roberto Bartolo is sought by the Mendocino Sheriff's Office:

$280,000 Bail

KITT clone without Knightrider legal in California starting April 2

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that detained immigrants are not entitled to periodic bond hearings

The Supreme Court ruled today 5-3 that certain immigrants or asylum seekers do not have an automatic right to periodic custody or bail hearings.

So, Governor Brown when will you be announcing the appointment of Judge Lawrence Killoran?

After not appointing Judges in Humboldt for a long time, Governor Jerry Brown rapidly appoints three Humboldt County Judges, two Democrats; one decline to state; all Public Defenders.

Lead detective on Tim Smith homicide case has experience with only one homicide, guess which one?

The first people's witness in the Jon Goldberg jury trial was Fortuna Police Department's Officer Ryan Richardson.

"What this case is about is not cold blooded murder."

Deputy Public Defender Casey Russo had several photos, including one of Tim Smith smiling with Jon Goldberg, as he made his opening statement.

"This case is about a decision made by the defendant to take revenge."

A photo of a smiling Tim Smith shown on a monitor screen was directly in front of the jury as Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal started his opening statement.

Pre-meditated murder or a tragic, chaotic mess?

Judge Graham Cribbs had already gone over jury instructions yesterday and this morning Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal went right into his opening statement in the Jon Goldberg case.

Injury traffic collision at Giuntoli/299 overpass

#HappeningNow injury TC at Giuntoli/299 Overpass. Drive with caution. Medical & @arcatapd enroute.
Posted around 8 a.m on HCSO Twitter account

Another alleged local chomo with 17 counts and two victims wants his day in court

Everett Leroy Spillard is no stranger to the Humboldt Superior Court. Family Law, Traffic, Criminal. Today, was the first day to start jury selection in his 2017 alleged sex abuse case.

$200,000 bail for transient couple charged with sexual abuse of 5 year old son

A Victorville couple is charged with sexual abuse of their son who was  5-year-old at the time and may also have committed sexual acts on their dogs.

Defense gets an out of state subpoena issued for Rachel Goldberg

An out of state subpoena for Rachel Goldberg was requested by the defense and was signed by Judge Graham Cribbs this afternoon.

Opening statements scheduled to start tomorrow morning in Jon Goldberg trial

Jury instructions and opening statements scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Jon Goldberg jury trial.

Initial autopsy results regarding body found in Mattole inconclusive

Update:

Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the body recovered in the Mattole Beach area as that of missing person Hana Hammer.

A hiker located Hammer’s body in the Mattole Beach area on Feb. 21, 2018.
Hammer was last seen in the Petrolia area on Jan. 25, and was reported missing on Feb. 2.

HCSO PIO Samantha Karges said, "the Mattole body, our initial autopsy results are inconclusive. Due to the decomposition of the body, we cannot positively confirm the sex of the body. However, we are doing more investigation and hope to have an update within the coming weeks."

Twelve jurors sworn in Jon Goldberg trial; alternates still need to be picked

Day 5 of jury selection in the Jon Goldberg case.

Joe Olivio Jr loses another attorney; this time because the Public Defender's office hired Joe Judge

Joe Olivo, Jr. had all his cases on calendar today. He is one of two suspects awaiting jury trial for the Jesus Garcia homicide.

HCSO is working on updates for both Mattole autopsy and Centerville body found this weekend

I contacted HCSO regarding these two cases to see if there were any updates and PIO Samantha Karges is working on updates.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/02/decomposed-body-located-on-centerville.html?m=1

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/02/body-found-in-mattole-beach-area.html?m=1

Officers at trailer park on Jacobs Avenue and officers near McDonalds

EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell sent me this response regarding the McDonald's case Monday morning:

"On February 25, 2018, at about 1:24 p.m., an officer with the Eureka Police Department attempted a traffic stop near West Avenue and 6^th Streets.  The driver immediately fled from the officer but eventually yielded at the intersection of S and 3^rd Streets.  

While politicians debate school safety, a Wisconsin teen innovates a solution

(dominatesafety.com)

Why should taxpayers foot the bill for alleged child molestors with jobs or businesses and tons of support?

Inability to pay is being used as an argument for bail reform. In California and Humboldt, it will be misused just as was recently in the Mark Dare case and as it is regularly in the Humboldt courts.

Even when local Judges want to rule for public safety & taxpayers, California laws prevent them

Two recent examples of how California being a sanctuary state affects public safety.

$150,000 damage estimated for structure fire on 1400 block of Summer Street

At 1202 AM this morning, Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a structure fire at the 1400 block of Summer Street.

Those who cannot afford to escape from California should find some nutty California law and sue the buffons in Sacramento

Those who cannot afford to escape and move from California should find some nutty California law and sue the coastal elected bufoons in Sacramento that have ruined the entire state.

Bay Area landlord leaves California taking his tenants with him

'I'm getting fed up.' A Bay Area landlord is leaving California and taking his tenants.

"The defendant has already violated the court order within 24 hours"

Micah Gansert was arrested on February 18 and arraigned on February 22. Count 1 charges Gansert with the alleged violation of PC 273 (a), child abuse. The alleged victim John Doe born in 2009. Count 2 is cruelty to a child. The alleged victim is John Doe 2 born in 2011.

Decomposed body located on Centerville Beach

On 2/24/18 at approximately 2:35 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to the report of a dead body on Centerville Beach. 

Turpins face additional counts of child abuse; Louise Turpin charged with assault

David and Louise Turpin entered pleas of not guilty today to three additional charges of child abuse.

Louise Turpin pleaded not guilty to an additional felony; assault involving one of her daughters.

Is California going to cooperate with the DOJ or out of spite protect a convicted sexual abuser from the Phillipines?

1000 pounds of trash cleaned up by EPD near 5th and T streets

One community member has come forward to help Arcata raise funds to remove Mckinley statue

On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Arcata City Council voted in favor of removing 1 and replacing a second historic monument from Arcata's Plaza.

When will actual testimony start in the Jon Goldberg trial?

Day 4 of jury selection for Jon Goldberg. Before 4 p.m., they had 6 men and 6 women in the jury and four alternates.

Around p.m, the defense excused a juror, then while trying to fill that seat, all the alternate jurors that had just gone through lengthy questioning by the defense for about an hour were excused. Prosecution excused one juror; defense four.

Charlie Kangas charged with attempted murder, assault, possession of heroin and meth

Charlie Kangas is charged with attempt to commit murder, assault with a deadly weapon (knife), possession of meth and heroin.

"Currently, we are working with local consultants in the Eureka area to transfer files and continue work. "

Tricia Manhard, marketing director for Manhard Consulting, gave me the following update today.

"Currently, we are working with local consultants in the Eureka area to transfer files and continue work.  In addition, we have representatives in our office in the Carson Block available to assist clients with their files.  They will be there through March 9^th. 

HCSO and Fortuna PD clean up Eel River transient camps and offer services to get help

"Yesterday HCSO teamed up with the Fortuna Police Department and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to eradicate transient camps along the Eel River."

Karl Witt of Eden Farms pleads guiilty to utilizing underage workers

A commercial marijuana entrepreneur operating out of southern Humboldt County was convicted by plea yesterday afternoon in the Mendocino County Superior Court of possessing marijuana for the purposes of sale while utilizing workers under the age of 21 years, a misdemeanor.

"I'm enforcing the laws they enacted"

Kamala, Dianne and Moonbeam just got told. Facts, not fiction. Even just one local case : Hugo Parral-Aguirre and one state case: Jose Inez Garcia Zarate proves Acting ICE Director Thomas Homan's point.

Body found in the Mattole Beach area

According to HCSO PIO Samantha Karges  "We are not able to confirm the sex of the body until after the autopsy is performed."

EPD' Amber Cosetti promoted to Senior Detective

"We are happy to announce another promotion!  Detective Amber Cosetti was recently promoted to Senior Detective.  Amber has been at the Eureka Police Department for 12 years, 10 years as a patrol officer and 2 years as a detective.  She has worked many different types of cases but specializes in child abuse investigations.  Congratulations Senior Detective Cosetti!" -EPD

Give Terrell Marzetta one way transport back to Orange County

On Feb. 22, 2018, at about 4:05 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call for service from a male victim at the Rays Food Place in Garberville.

Department of Homeland Security's John Prince guest at next HBWG luncheon

New attorney yet same delay tactic in Sohum upskirting suspect case that has dragged on for two years

Sohum upskirting suspect David Nunez had trial setting scheduled today. It was continued to March 13.

He recently hired a local attrney, Mr. Neal Sanders. Deputy District Attorney WhitneyBarnes is prosecuting the case.

Praj White still mum on negotiations go take over Manhard Consulting clients

I spoke with Manhard Consulting management, again today. They said, "we would never abandon our clients."

I asked them about the employee still in the Eureka office. When I stopped this week, that employee was with two clients.

Preliminary hearing for Orick murder suspect Ronald Loureiro rescheduled for April 23

City of Eureka wants your input regarding digital signs and future modifications

The Eureka City Council is currently evaluating the City’s regulations regarding digital signs, which are also known as electronic signs, electronic message centers, LED message centers, and reader boards.