I was the first one to notice and post about the two officers names being visible in the screenshots in the Sacramento Bee article.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/03/sacramento-bee-screenshots-identify.html?m=1
I observed Officer Cassidy and Officer Jones in the screenshots. That rules them out as snitches.Sgt. Sanchez and Officer Meftah were already identified. They wouldn't snitch on themselves.
A Yuma Sector Border Patrol canine sniffed out several packages of fentanyl pills that were hidden inside burritos Monday at the Highway 78 immigration checkpoint.
On March 30, 2021, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served one search warrant to investigate illegal cannabis distribution at a residence on the 2800 block of I Street in Eureka.
Jurors were sent home around 2:40 p.m. today in the Jason Smith Sr. case. There is no court tomorrow so they were asked to return Thursday.
Humboldt State University has signed a Management and Programming Agreement with Capital Public Radio (CapRadio) to manage KHSU and the other non-commercial NPR member stations licensed to the University.
Six years ago, Deputy District Attorney Trent Timm won his first jury trial. Right after that first win, Ryan Hurley asked me, who is this new hotshot Deputy DA?
Los Angeles, Santa Cruz and Trinity are in orange tier. Humboldt is in red tier. This according to the latest data on ABC7.
A petition to fire EPD police officers named in the March Sacramento Bee article has been started by Emily Mossman Smiley.
An hour into deliberations yesterday, the jury in the Jeff Tsarnas case sent their first note on March 29. The jury left at 4:30 yesterday and are returning today at 10 a.m. No verdict as of 4:29 p.m. The jury left for the day. Courts are closed tomorrow.
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye today named an ad hoc workgroup that will examine successful court practices adopted during the pandemic and recommend those that demonstrate the most promise to increase access to justice, modernize services, and promote consistency and uniformity throughout the state.
A coalition of California district attorneys, police, business leaders and crime victims will hold a news conference on Tuesday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m. PST to express their strong opposition to SB 82, a bill that would downgrade some felony robberies to misdemeanor charges of petty theft.
On Wednesday, March 31, First Lady Jill Biden will be in Delano, California. In the afternoon, the First Lady will participate in a Day of Action at The Forty Acres with the Cesar Chavez Foundation, United Farm Workers, and the UFW Foundation. The First Lady will be joined by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
At trial confirmation for GOP vandalism suspect Michael Valls this morning, jury trialfor April 5 was vacated.
Jonathan Palmer was arrested in February 2021 by HCSO and booked for the felony charge PC 171 (b), unauthorized possession of a weapon in public buildings or meetings. Palmer was released on OR.
The McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2021 Virtual Member’s Choice Awards live on Thursday, March 25th!
After Judge Timothy Canning read jury instructions, attorneys presented closing arguments in Jeff Tsarnas' hit and run jury trial.
Jurors left for lunch at 12:15. They will return at 1:45 to pick a foreperson and start deliberations.
Waterfront explosion suspect Darin Vitolo requested a Marsden hearing which took place on March 26. The motion was denied.
At the last court hearing for convicted molestor Mark Dare, Judge Kaleb Cockrum clarified how the hearing on March 29 before Judge Christopher Wilson would proceed.
Before closing arguments this morning, Judge Timothy Canning heard arguments on the People's motion regarding the Brady violation.
At trial confirmation this morning for kidnapping, robbery and assault suspect Franklin Molina, the jury trial for April 12 was confirmed.
Wayne Graham was sentenced by Judge Lawrence Killoran last June. He did not even make it a year before being arrested again.
Since the first local case of COVID-19 was diagnosed Feb. 20, 2020, Humboldt County’s costs to respond to the global pandemic have reached $11.7 million.
Attorneys in the Jeff Tsarnas case were supposed to meet with Judge Timothy Canning at 1:30. Jurors were asked to return at 3 p.m.
Defense called Jamie Hansen. She was nervous, did not want to be there, said it had been three years. She said the visibility was low and there was "fig, extra thick." People did not have her testify. Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward did not cross examine her.
Defense rested their case. People had no rebuttal.
Judge Neel one of my favorite Humboldt Judges. She can hear any kind of case. If you have a civil case, she is the best. Judge Neel is fair, objective, listens to both sides, follows the law and will not allow nonsense and disrespect for the court.
CHP Sgt. Matt Harvey appeared via Zoom today in the Jeff Tsarnas jury trial. Audio recordings were played for the jury. Sgt. Harvey was questioned.
Former Humboldt County Building and Planning Department employee Patrick McTigue Patrick McTigue case was on the trial assignment calendar today.
Alleged rapist Darius Upshaw entered a limited time waiver today since his attorney, Mr. Russ Clanton, is currently in trial. Defense filed a motion to continue.
Glenn Kaminsky was arrested last July for PC273.5 (a),corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant. As of yesterday, charges are still pending. He posted bail.
Setting of preliminary hearing for Nicholas Hedrick aka "Stayn" had been continued fourt times. On March 25, finally there was an update.
Defense called local attorney, Mr. Patrik Griego, to the stand this afternoon in the Jeff Tsarnas hit and run jury trial.
Earlier this morning, I reported that the defense had filed a motion to dismiss in Jeff Tsarnas hit and run jury trial.
To whoever in court tech that has been working on the camera for the Jeff Tsarnas trial in Courtroom 3, thank you. It has been very helpful.
I know it is a lot of extra work but the camera being adjusted so we can watch the witness, the surveilance footage, especially when you arw covering a court case is helpful.
I don't know who all were involved in this decision but Judge Timothy Canning definitely would be. It is appreciated.
I came in towards the end of as Judge Christopher Wilson was excusing the jurors in the Michael Flowers trial for the day and this was minutes the courtroom was opened.
The defense has filed a motion to dismiss in Jeff Tsarnas hit and run jury trial. The attorneys were ready to proceed with arguments but Judge Timothy Canning said, he would prefer to address it later today.
On record, Deputy Conflict Counsel April Van Dyke stated "destruction of exculpatory evidence" and "illiciting testimony that is untrue."
The Senate confirmed Rachel Levine as assistant secretary for health at the Department of Health and Human Services today. This makes Ms. Levine the first openly transgender official ever approved by the upper chamber.
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited G & D Investments, Inc. dba Baja Fresh, 7 other legal entities and their CEOs $375,806 for wage theft violations affecting 188 workers.
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he will submit to the State Legislature the nomination of Alameda Assemblymember Rob Bonta as the next California Attorney General, filling the seat vacated by Xavier Becerra, who was recently sworn in as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the California State Assembly and Senate within 90 days.
Barbara Craft, Tsarnas' ex girlfriend is bactracking on what she told law enforcement and what she is saying in court.
"You never said this to anyone before this morning, ' O God what if I had hit a person'," Deputy Conflict Counsel April Van Dyke asked Craft. The statement is what Craft claims Tsarnas allegedly told her.
Former HCSO Correctional Deputy Ricardo Aguirre was taken into custody on March 2. He resigned from his position.
Aguirre is scheduled to be arraigned on April 6.The charges are not the same as booking charges. There are co-defendants based on the case number.
Aguirre is charged with PC 182 (a) (1), criminal conspiracy to commit a crime; PC 664/4573 (a), with a special allegation, and two counts of PC 30600 (a).
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https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/03/those-in-know-are-not-shocked-by-todays.html?m=1
The Jeff Tsarnas hit and run jury trial did not start until 10:30 this morning. Jurors were called at 9:15, told the trial would most likely start at 9:30 a.m.
Before the jurors were brought in, Judge Timothy Canning asked the attorneys if there was anything that needed to be addressed.
