Aug 31, 2018

Alleged molestor Patricio Pulido Segura's bail increased to 1.75 million


Charges and arraignment information in post linked below. People requested an increase in bail, which was granted by Judge Timothy Canning.

Besides the Drug Task Force, this is Ariel Arguelles-Sosa and Miguel Angel Garcia's Humboldt court record



"Being chased through Eureka with all these witnesses", Aaron Hooven bail set at $100,000




Aaron Hooven was just arraigned. Bail set at $100,000  by Judge Timothy Canning. Defense requested an OR/Bail hearing and supervised report. Despite objection by Deputy District Attorney  Steven Steward  that Hooven not be released on OR, Judge Canning granted the defense request.

Patricio Pulido Segura charged with 7 counts including forcible rape, forcible oral copulation and aggravated sexual assault


Alleged molestor Patricio Pulido Segura is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon on 7 counts involving a minor victim : forcible oral copulation, forcible rape,aggravated sexual assault of a child, forcible lewd act upon a child and continuous sexual abuse.

Attorneys meet in Goldberg case, discussion held about subpoenas and jurors



Clarification of orders was scheduled in the Jon Goldberg case on August 31.

$1.4 million bail for Joshua Seth Strange arrested and booked on child molestation charges


Prior to his recent arrest, he has one traffic case in the Humboldt Superior Court records system.

Former Miss Hoopa's jury trial a go for next week, if a courtroom is available


Jury trial for former Miss Hoopa Kayla Brown scheduled to start September 4 is trailing another court case and has been assigned to Courtroom 3. Date changed to September 5.

Felony sex offense case against Lucus Paradise dismissed today



The case against Lucus Paradise was dismissed on the motion made by the People at trial assignment today.

Aug 30, 2018

California Democratic Party Chair calls for a boycott of In and Out and doesn't even have the correct facts



https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/08/30/in-n-out-burger-faces-boycott-for-california-gop-donation.html

U.S. Supreme court decision, loss for Catholic Social Services, win for gay foster parents


"The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Thursday to force the city of Philadelphia to resume the placement of children in need of foster care with a Catholic agency that refuses to accept gay couples as foster parents.

Did the DA subpoena Eureka Housing Authority Records for alleged molestor Seng Yang to inquire about his finances or other reasons?


The District Attorney's office has subpoenaed Eureka Housing Authority records in alleged molestor Seng Yang's case.

Yang is charged with 16 counts which include forcible rape of Jane Doe (his own daughter) and exhibiting a minor in pornography.  Jane Doe is the alleged victim for all counts.

Preliminary hearing confirmed for murder suspect Zachary Harrison


Intervention was scheduled on August 30 for  murder suspect Zachary Harrison. Preliminary scheduled for September 5 confirmed.

For now, Nicholas Savieo's preliminary hearing is confirmed


Intervention was scheduled on August 30 for Nicholas Savieo. Further intervention scheduled for September 4. Deputy Conflict Counsel David Lee told Judge Christopher Wilson, "we are trying to determine discovery issues."

EPD is the ninth community partner to have a medication disposal bin




Eureka Police Department has joined the effort to reduce prescription drug abuse by becoming the ninth community partner to install a medication disposal bin at its Eureka office.

Alleged molestor Patrico Pulido Segura's bail is $650,000


Patrico Pulido Segura was booked into the Humboldt County jail for PC 288.5 (a). His bail at booking is $650,000.

Aug 29, 2018

If the U.S. Supreme Court hears Aimee Stephens case, it could have a significant impact on transgender rights


Aimee Stephens, a transgender woman and funeral home director in Michigan filed in a lawsuit against her former employer. After her recent legal win, lawyers representing the funeral home asked the Supreme Court to hear the case to determine if transgender individuals are protected under Title VII.

BOLO for Silvia Maria Lara Solares



The District Attorney’s Office seeks assistance from the community with the apprehension of Silvia Maria Lara Solares (age 29), who has an outstanding warrant for hit and run, reckless driving, and vandalism.

Two prior convictions for Thomas Earl Shriver arrested for assault today



Preliminary hearing for former correctional deputy confirmed for September 6


Further intervention was scheduled for former correctional deputy Cory Fisher. Preliminary hearing for September 6 had been confirmed at the last hearing. That date remains confirmed. Time estimate is 4 hours.

Family members of Jesus Garcia leave courtroom with tears after three defendants enter pleas

A pretrial conference and a motion to exclude gang evidence due to failure to comply with discovery order in the Jesus Garcia case was scheduled August 29. Instead all three defendants entered negotiated pleas today to amended charges.

Lorna Leen preliminary will be rescheduled, Sept 5 date vacated due to discovery issues


Wearing shirts saying "Justice for Brandon", family members privately met with Mr. Rees before case was called on record.

Intervention was scheduled for murder suspect Lorna Leen on August 29. Preliminary scheduled for September 5 vacated. Leen is charged with murder. Victim is Brandon Brocius.

EPD investigating shots fired near West Washington street


EPD is investigating a confirmed shots fired call originating near West Washington/Summer Streets. Caller reported a subject firing shots out of a black truck.  The suspect vehicle was intercepted by EPD officers on 5th St. and a high risk stop conducted in a motel parking lot.-Chief Steve Watson

The suspect was quickly taken into custody safely. A rifle and expended shell casing was found in his vehicle. No injured victims have been located thus far but witnesses and possible victims are being interviewed now.


Murder suspect Richard Dean's preliminary scheduled for October 3



Setting for Richard Dean's preliminary hearing was scheduled for August 29.

Intervention scheduled for September 18. Preliminary is set for October 3.

HCSO SWAT team asked to assist Fortuna PD with a child molestation suspect yesterday



Fortuna PD had a child molestation suspect cornered last night, reports were that he was armed, HCSO SWAT team was asked to assist,according to Sheriff William Honsal. The guy was able to avoid law enforcement last night but he was located by Fortuna Police today.

Criminal proceedings reinstated for Trevor Gillihan who appears in court in safety zone attire; green jacket and sandals

Trevor Gillihan appeared in court today in a green jacket wrapped around him, no orange jumpsuit, bare legs visible and sandals.

This is usually attire for the safety zone. Inmates placed in that zone for their own safety. It could be someone on sucide watch, for example.

Alleged molestor Chad Smith's attorney files request for constitutionally adequate bail

Chad Smith's attorney Ms. Andrea Sullivan filed a memorandum on 8/24. It is in support of a request for constitutionally adequate bail. No date to address the bail issue has been scheduled yet.

Alexandriah Sae Lim suffers major injuries after collision on 101 at Loleta Drive



On 08-28-2018, a little after 6 PM, the California Highway Patrol Humboldt Area received several calls reporting cows out in the roadway on US-101 near the Loleta Drive exit.  CHP Officers responded and assisted the owner in moving several cows back through an opening in the fence.

"Huge part of our Waterfront History burned to the dock level last night."


"Huge part of our Waterfront History burned to the dock level last night. Eureka Fisheries Fields Landing Dockside facility is gone.  Millions of Pounds Crab. Salmon. Bottom Fish.  Thousands of employees. "

Structure fire at Olsen Dock considered suspicious and human caused


On 08/28/18 at 9:57 PM. Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a Structure Fire at the Olsen Dock in Fields Landing.

Aug 28, 2018

Another criminal proceedings suspended case, another inmate not transported, same pattern


Confirmation of transport hearing for Wesley Starritt scheduled on August 28 was rescheduled for a special set in front of Judge Dale Reinholtsen on September 5.

Kimberly Felder is on a waiting list, will she be transported by early October?



Confirmation of transport for Kimberly Felder was scheduled, yet again for August 14. She is still here. The hearing was continued to August 28, it was continued again to September 11.

Finally, the James Pawlyk case resolves with a plea


Preliminary hearing for James Pawlyk was scheduled for August 28. It has been rescheduled several times. Instead Pawlyk entered a plea. Minutes for both cases posted below. Stipulated sentence for three years in state prison.

Hailey Lamb candidate kick off September 8


Homemade explosive device found on Murray Rd



On Aug. 27, 2018, at about 2:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received the report of a suspicious object discovered by a person doing landscaping work in a field on the 1800 block of Murray Road in McKinleyville. 

Autopsies reveal cause of death for Ettersburg victims to be gunshot wounds


The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified two bodies discovered in a burning vehicle near the Ettersburg Junction on Aug. 14 as that of Tiffany Marie Ellebrecht, 31, and Jeremy Dieter Kuemmel, 32, both of Humboldt County.  Autopsies of the bodies revealed that both victim’s causes of death were gunshot wounds. 

Aug 27, 2018

$315,000 bail for Dine and Dash dater


(Photo: Vice.com)

A man who has become known as the “Dine-and-Dash Dater” pleaded not guilty today to extortion, grand theft and other charges, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced.

Do the moms rallying for Dr. Poterack know about her arrest in 2016 for driving under the influence of drugs

California Vehicle Code 23152(f) makes driving under the influence of drugs (“DUID”) a crime.

This is from my 2016 post:

"There is suspicion on part of the Court that this is an effort to disrupt proceedings. I doubt the realistic ability of defendant's ability to retain counsel."


At 1:30 The court was briefly opened. A further Marsden hearing was held. Court certified interpreter LeBeka Xiong was here from Sacramento.

EPD POP team and City of Eureka Code Enforcement seal two problem properties


   

Patrick Delaney's cause of death was " Multi-System Organ Failure due to accidental methamphetamine overdose. "



"Patrick Delaney was a person of interest in the attempted child abduction case on Aug. 14. According to witness statements, prior to our arrival on scene, Delaney was in a physical altercation with Loleta residents in the area of the attempted abduction.

Seng Yang asks for a Marsden motion last minute, it is denied. Now, jurors, victim, everyone waits as Yang manipulates the legal system


Jury trial for Seng Yang was scheduled to start August 27. Yang is charged with 16 counts which include forcible rape of Jane Doe (his own daughter) and exhibiting a in pornography.  Jane Doe is the alleged victim for all counts.

Crossbow killer Phoenix King seeks sentence clarification

A hearing to appoint counsel in Phoenix King's case was scheduled this morning. Another writ of habeas corpus. Judge Christopher Wilson reappointed the Conflict Counsel's office. That office represented him in his 2013 case. King's attorney in the 2013 case was Mr. Gregory Elvine-Kreis, who is now a Humboldt Superior Court Judge.

Mario Alexander's trial setting continued due to his attorney's schedule



Trial setting was scheduled on August 27 for alleged molestor Mario Alexander. The victim is his stepdaughter.

Aug 25, 2018

AT & T service restored, fiber damage caused by a 3rd party

Final update August 26:

"Service has been restored for customers in the Eureka area who were affected by a hardware issue earlier today."

The dirty campaigning has begun a bit early this year?



The comment (above) is from Eric Kirk's blog. There is also one about Hailey Lamb from the same anonymous commenter.

Patrick Delaney who was arrested on August 14 has passed away

A community member who goes to the same church as Patrick Delaney and who knows the family said that "he died day before yesterday." There is also this social media post.

Single source of facts, community input and live coverage: these three criteria set John Chiv apart from other court media in Humboldt County and make his blog uniquely valuable."



"John Chiv’s blog at https://johnchiv.blogspot.com is of extraordinary value to the successful operation of the legal system in Humboldt County, California in three significant ways: he publishes facts that are not published elsewhere; he makes the community heard; and he provides live coverage.

Freshwater residents brought Margaret Mead's words to life on August 23




The Freshwater residents and all community members who showed up August 23 at the Joshua Cooley placement hearing brought Margaret Mead's words to life.

Does the recent funding order by the defense in the Marci Kitchen case mean probation or a suspended sentence?


"Possible reasons for an funding order in the Marci Kitchen case. I did this once in a 3-Strikes case. I hired somebody to prepare a Defense Sentencing Report. It could be for that but most likely it is for an expert on substance abuse, perhaps that new alcohol mental disorder offense. Other incarceration options."

Internet outage?AT and T or more?

I don't have service in my office in Old Town.  Music Mart on 511 F does not have service, can't run cards. Domino's, same issue. So far reports from AT &T and U.S. Cellular customers. Some report their internet service is working but slow.

I have been in contact with AT and T's Steven Ramirez.


Aug 24, 2018

Will the jury trial for Seng Yang charged with the forcible rape of his daughter and coercing her to participate in production of pornography start or resolve?


Jury trial for Seng Yang was scheduled for August 27. The DA had made an offer of 39 years; it was rejected by Yang.

Yang is charged with 16 counts which include forcible rape of Jane Doe (his own daughter) and exhibiting a minor in pornography. Alleged victim for all counts is Jane Doe.

No surprise, Erik Neal found not competent to stand trial


Erik Neal found not competent to stand trial.  Where will he go for treatment?

Funding order filed same day as change of plea for Marci Kitchen?


Funding order filed by Conflict Counsel same day as change of plea for Marci Kitchen?

Ulisses Rodriguez charged with murder of Tiffany Ellebrecht and Jeremy Kuemmel


Ulisses Rodriguez charged on four counts. He was arraigned this afternoon. Intervention is scheduled for 9/4. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for 9/6.
Bail is $4 milion. Time was not waived.

The Wine Spot in Eureka may have new owners soon, the Tanski family that owns Gabriels

(Photo: John Chiv)

The Wine Spot in Eureka located at Third and F may soon be changing ownership from Ron and Kat Combs to the Tanski family. The Tanski family owns Gabriels in Eureka.

The replacement for Captain Kym Thompson will be an internal promotion.


Just spoke with Sheriff William Honsal. The replacement for Captain Kym Thompson will be an internal promotion. Sheriff Honsal expects to make that announcement "in a month and half." The process "is in the works" and HCSO has already started working with Human Resources.

Related post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2018/08/after-almost-25-years-of-serving-and.html?m=1