CHP suspects man arrested for DUI in Palo Alto may have engaged his Tesla autopilot

CHP suspects Alexander Samek, a Los Altos Planning Commisioner arrested for DUI , may have had his Tesla autopilot engaged. The vehicle was clocked around 70 mph. When CHP pulled up close to the vehicle, it looked like the driver had passed out at the wheel.

HCSO raises close to 3,000 for youth programs with No Shave November

Last year HCSO raised over 2,500.

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Case of man charged with criminal threats and vandalism on attorney Russ Clanton's property to proceed to trial

What could have been first known case pre-trial mental health diversion in Humboldt County will now proceed to jury trial.

First records subpoenaed, now evaluation, will Cory Fisher's alleged molestation jury trial be continued again?

Former correctional deputy Cory Fisher has a pre trial scheduled for December 3 for status of subpoenaed records.

Two arrested by Drug Task Force had Cheez-It box placed next to child in car

Caltrans could have so much fun with signs in Humboldt

This is one of the creative signs from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Quintin Duane Donahue released to law enforcement yesterday

Quintin Duane Donahue was released to law enforcement yesterday. He did have a detainer from Del Norte and was transferred to Del Norte.

When Greg Sparks was City Manager in W. Des Moines, another discrimination lawsuit, another settlement

When Eureka City Manager Greg Sparks was the City Manager in West Des Moines, Iowa, there was a settlements in a lawsuit with allegations of discrimination and retaliation.

$6.1 million donation transforms San Francisco hotel into affordable housing for homeless

The shuttered Bristol Hotel in San Francisco will soon be turned into affordable housing for the homeless, thanks to a $6.1 million donation from Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff.

Will the City of Eureka accept the 3.2 million settlement offer in former employee Jill Schoonmaker's case?

A 3.2 million settlement offer has been made to the City of Eureka by Ms. Allison Jackson of the Harland Law Firm. The case was taken over by Ms. Jackson in June 2017. Jill Schoonmaker, a former City of Eureka employee, was previously represented by local attorneys, Peter Martin and Shelley Mack.

Charles Steven Flinn was finally arraigned today petition to revoke parole

I was able to reach State Parole today at the same time local court records were updated to show that Charles Steven Flinn was scheduled to be arraigned on a petition to revoke parole.

Richard Lucas Martin and Blaine Richard Martin arrested on stolen vehicle and drug charges

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$50,000 bail for Ronald Olson-Navarro arrested for burglary and possession of drugs

  

On 11/29/18 at about 6:07 am, officers of the Eureka Police Department were dispatched to an in-progress burglary at the 200 block of Hillsdale Street in Eureka.  The reporting party (RP) stated an unknown male had broken into their garage and the RP’s husband had the suspect detained.  

Request for a cigarette turns into alleged armed robbery at Azalea Park

On Nov. 28, 2018, at about 6:30 p.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call for service regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Azaela State Reserve parking area.

Will David Kobak's case in which he is charged with the murder of his roommate go to trial?

Trial setting was scheduled this morning for murder suspect David Kobak on November 29. The victim was Kobak's roommate, Frederick William Loftus.

There was a funding order granted to defense on November 13.

Pysch and neuropsych evaluation of Hugo Aguirre, will it impact his case?

Trial setting was scheduled this morning for  Mexican citizen Hugo Parral-Aguirre whose charges include attempted murder and assault. It was continued to December 17.

DA has not received any report and high risk parolee Charles Steven Flinn is on a state parole must go list

There were no charges filed today against high risk parolee Charles Steven Flinn who was arrested Friday, November 23.

Part of Hwy 1 in Central California closed due to adverse weather conditions

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KSBY's Alexa Bertola reporting that Hwy 1 is closed and will "be locked until at least Friday, according to Caltrans."

$2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspect wanted in Santa Rosa, possible Humboldt connection

Bail for Melecio Lorenzo Sandoval is $100,000, burglary charges are felonies

Bail for Melecio Lorenzo Sandoval is $100,000.

Suspect in sexual assault in the Fairhaven area sought by HCSO

On Nov. 27, 2018, at about 11:20 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to New Navy Base Road in the Fairhaven area for the report of a sexual assault that had just occurred.

Sheriff Honsal presented Sgt. Greg Musson the Sheriff's Medal of Valor today

(Sheriff Honsal, Sgt. Musson, Deputy Fred Flores)

This was in recognition for Sgt. Greg Musson's " heroic efforts to save deputies and civilians from an armed suspect," said Sheriff William Honsal.

Southbound traffic on Harrison being redirected, car flipped over on side by St. Joe's

This photo from reader on scene:

"Car flipped over on the side by St Joseph hospital, it looks like a car got t-bone, also they have southbound Harrison closed with a detour to Buhne street. People sitting on the ground in shock."

Jury trial for Andrew Cunningham rescheduled, he will be allowed to have written communication with his sons

Trial confirmation was scheduled for alleged molestor Andrew Cunningham on November 26. Jury trial scheduled for December 10 was vacated.

Will the third time result in a jury trial for alleged molestor Mario Alexander or a resolution?

Trial confirmation was scheduled this morning for alleged molestor Mario Alexander. Even though the possibility of resolution was mentioned off record by defense, before the case was called, the jury trial scheduled for December 10 was confirmed today. Alleged victim is his stepdaughter.

Will social welfare organizations translate into more victories for the left?

Will liberal activists using 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code work in their favor politically?

Private fire crews hired to protect certain homes in California making the news

"With California experiencing two years of unprecedented wildfires that have left more than 20,000 homes destroyed and scores dead, the private firefighting business is booming. "

One threat of litigation, one case, no action to report out from closed session of Arcata special council meeting

I contacted Arcata City Manager Karen Diemer about today's special meeting and closed session.

Southern California businessman gives a 1,000 check each to Paradise High School students and staff

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San Diego businessman Bob Wilson  made the trip to Chico with two suitcases, each stuffed with $1,000 checks.

Parties in David Dearinger's case against Andrew Hamer and Tiffany Laffoon reached an agreement

The parties did reach a negotiated agreement in the civil harassment, however the case was dismissed, without prejudice.

Coffee, pastries and tour of Arcata Police Department on December 8

"Arcata Police Department is opening its doors to the community December 8th, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  We will have coffee and pastries (maybe a few donuts) and you are encouraged to stop by and take a look around."

Timothy Flemming gets some jail time, release date next year

Sentencing for Timothy Flemming was was continued to Nov 26. Court minutes did not indicate jail time or probation but the probation box was checked off.

Next election update is on December 6, could be sooner

Have not been able to reach Registrar of voters Kelly Sanders directly for the past two days. I just asked a Humboldt County Election staff member to ask her about when we could expect  election results.

Drama at a Eureka motel or an actual call worth EPD's time?

8:49 p.m. EPD responding to call from person at Quality Inn on Fourth Street, room unknown. Panic attack. Something about someone leaving items in the room.

Chair of CA Democratic Party takes leave of absence while sexual misconduct allegations are investigated

Eric Bauman, the chair of the California Democratic Party took a leave of absence today. The leave is expected tp last until the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against him concludes.

Mark Anthony Brown adds Humboldt County to his Butte and Glenn County arrests

Jason Warren loses his appeal

Warren was convicted for the murders of Dorothy Ulrich and Suzanne Seemann and attempted murders of Terri Vroman Little and Jessica Hunt.

So, who is suing the City of Arcata now?

The new HCSO captain was an internal promotion and it is Bryan Quenell

In August, Sheriff William Honsal had told me the replacement for Captain Kym Thompson would be an internal promotion.

The new HCSO captain is Bryan Quenell. He will be sworn in later this week. Captain Quenell starts in his new position next week.

Transient male stabbed in Arcata on Friday refuses to cooperate with APD and does not want to press charges

Just spoke with Detective Sgt. Chris Ortega of the Arcata Police Department

On November 23, at approximately 9:45 p.m., APD received a call about a stabbing. Officers responded to the 1600 block of Guintoli Lane. They found a 33 year old transient male with a single, non life threatening wound to the lower back. "The victim was apparently unaware he had been stabbed," said Sgt. Ortega. "We believe the suspect is known to the victim."

Alleged molestor Joshua Strange's preliminary hearing for tomorrow vacated

Setting for preliminary hearing is  scheduled for December 5.

Front door smashed at gas station on Myrtle Avenue

On Nov. 26, 2018, at about 3:30 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center was notified of a burglary alarm at a gas station on the 1600 block of Myrtle Avenue.

Peeping Tom, convicted sex offender, multiple arrests and parole violations for man who allegedly cut off his electronic monitor

Charles Steven Flinn, the man who allegedly cut off his electronic device and tried to flee has quite the record from 2005 to 2008.

Probation denied for Dylan Wilson

Sentencing for Dylan Wilson on November 26 went through as scheduled. Probation was denied.

On October 25, Wilson pleaded guilty to Wilson would have to pleaded guilty to Count 1, forcible lewd act upon a child and a violation of probation. As part of the plea deal, Wilson agreed to a 8 year prison sentence. Wilson will have to register as a sex offender.

"What is exciting is that Papa and Barkley is betting big on Eureka."

City of Eureka's Rob Holmlund told me:

·       Papa & Barkely has submitted an application for cannabis distribution and manufacturing (non-volatile) at the property that formerly held Kmart.

·       The application was signed by the current property owner, who has owned the property for over ten years.

·       The permit application is likely to go before the Eureka Planning Commission on December 10th.

One fatality, one arrest in Leggett traffic collision last week

A woman from Alameda was driving her 2001 Ford Escape, northbound on US-101, just south of State Route 1, near Leggett, CA.

Judge Jerry Springer? We can only hope the verdict by viewers is cancellation

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy killed in traffic collision

Deputy Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza (45) was killed in a vehicle collision just before 10:00 PM just outside of Riverbank, CA.

KMart property in Eureka has been sold; will it be used for large scale cannabis processing?

On November 15, I received a tip. My source was told by a local contractor that the Kmart property closed escrow this week.  "The new owner intends to convert it to large scale weed processing facility."

Humboldt Bay Fire used the Jaws of Life in Sixth and I traffic collision

On 11/25/18, at 3:08 P.M. a fire truck from Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported injury traffic collision at the intersection of Sixth and I Streets.

Deceased male inside vehicle registered to Frank Pinckney of Eureka, MCSO still searching for man in white jumpsuit

(Frank Pinckney)

The Scruffy Nerd Herder moves to a new location and will be offering beer

Mendocino Sheriff is looking for white male in connection with a death investigation in the Leggett area

The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating a subject wanted for questioning  regarding a death investigation that occurred at milepost marker 100 on Highway 1 in the Leggett area on November 24, 2018.

Man spinning donuts, arrested for DUI had a BAC triple the legal limit and was on probation

 23-year-old  Marco Padilla was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence morning after he crashed into a street sign in Petaluma.

HCSO responding to Miranda's rescue in response to tresspasser spotted on video and a dead dog.

HCSO is enroute to Mirandas Rescue, Sandy Prairie Road Fortuna. Some guy named Jose was seen on video by the manager; also a dead dog there. The initial information was from a reader/scanner tip.

I just spoke with Shannon Miranda. The dead dog has nothing to do with the guy who trespassed.

Truck hauling crane damages overpass, chunks of concrete scattered on roadway

Initial information:Truck hauling a crane damages overpass and chunks of concrete are scattered in the lanes, near Guintoli exit. Truck stopped at first, then left scene left scene. Law enforcement ooking for truck.

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to hear three cases on the President's decision to ban transgender troops

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to consolidate three cases and rule on the President's decision to ban transgender troops from serving in the military.

Inmate Alexander Ramirez almost escaped from jail; deputies located him on a rooftop

On Thursday November 22, 2018 at about 6:30 PM, Correctional Deputies conducted an inmate count and found that one inmate was unaccounted.  The inmate, Alexander Ramirez, 26 of Fort Bragg, was missing from the facility.

Charles Steven Flinn arrested yesterday is the same parolee arrested for lewd conduct last year in an incident at Target

Charles Steven Flinn who was arrested and booked yesterday has been previously arrested for vehicle theft, being under the influence of a controlled substance, parole violations. Last year, he was arrested for lewd conduct and parole violation after he was seen in a woman's bathroom at the Eureka Target.

Markis Shirley arrested again, this time for a DUI

Markis Shirley was arrested by HCSO for a DUI, booked and released on OR.

I covered Shirley's previous case. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of one count of burglary and two counts of criminal threats for a total of 4 years 8 months in prison.

He was originally charged with forcible rape.

Firefighters discover numerous holes and hazards at the former Jacobs Educational Center building

On November 22nd, 2018 @ 1721 hrs, Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to reported Structure Fire in the 600 block Allard Ave.

Be on the lookout for Charles Flinn, high risk offender who allegedly cut off his monitor and took off in a pickup truck

BOLO was issued for Charles Steven Flinn, age 50, high risk offender,  who cut off his electronic monitor and took off in an "old pickup truck."

Marcus D’Angelo Davis booked on charges of assault, burglary and vandalism