Felon Anthony David Maillelle was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for criminal threats. He was arrested in 2017 by HCSO for obstructing/resisting a police officer, violation of probation.. In 2012, he was arrested by EPD for for reckless evading, resisting arrest, DUI, vehicle theft, and parole violation.
Previous post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/12/resisting-arrest-vehicle-theft-parole.html?m=1
Jury just found true on the petition to declare Scott Eden a sexually violent predator. I have covered the case and the jury trial.
Alleged rapist Darrius Upshaw trial had ended early on May 25 so defense investigator Cisco Lassiter could talk with witness William Blohm.
The California Attorney General (AG) and the Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) jointly submitted a request Thursday to the Humboldt County Superior Court to enter into a proposed stipulated supplemental judgment that intends to fully resolve all outstanding compliance issues relating to the prior 2018 stipulated judgment over DHHS’s Child Welfare Services Division (CWS).
I write this letter needing anonymity, as I am a current Eureka Police employee and do not desire to have my life upended in the manner that other officers have had recently.
I - and pretty much every other Eureka officer - am grossly disappointed in the Sac Bee's several recent articles impugning the integrity of the department and the integrity of the officers involved in the (Bee's self-proclaimed) "texting scandal". More upsetting to me though, is the fact that Bee clearly did zero due diligence in investigating the claims reported to them by this so called "anonymous source", who was using the Bee to generate publicity to distract from his own grievous and criminal wrongdoings. That source, incidentally, is Eureka Police Officer Matthew White - this is known to everyone here, and it's no surprise given his history.
Livestreams in the two problem courtrooms started on time today, the Judges running and attorneys running late were on time. Calendars were consolidated in courtrooms that had trials scheduled.
Attorneys found out this morning that "no defendants were being brought down in the Zoom room for the 8:30 calendar" this morning.
Only one defendant is being brought down at a time. While this slightly delayed the court calendars for a while, things went smoothly.
Gee, wonder why these changes were instituted?
On May 26, 2021 at 11:11 P.M. a single engine from Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire, several trees burning, on the 400 Block of Ole Hansen Road, between the Freshwater and Indianola areas.
CLDC attorneys released a statement about a resolution of a federal civil lawsuit in which they represent Mike Gamms.
I have contacted the County and District Attorney Maggie Fleming for a response. It is after business hours and I will add any response to the post. County referred me to HCSO on May 27. I contacted them.
Opening statements were scheduled in alleged rapist and former HSU student Darrius Upshaw's court trial. John Doe #1 and John Doe #2 were expected to testify. Instead there was a delay after motions in limine and an additional witness.
On May 25, 2021, Detectives with the Eureka Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing Team (POP), with assistance from the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (DTF), served a search warrant on 42-year-old Michael Wade Thielen at a hotel on the 200 block of 5th Street in Eureka.
Preliminary hearing for murder suspect Connor Whited was rescheduled for May 26. It has been continued several times due to lack of courtrooms.
On May 25, 2021, at about 9:46 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the area of Central Avenue and School Road, in McKinleyville, observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway.
Trial setting was scheduled on May 26 for former Humboldt County Building and Planning Department employee Patrick McTigue.
Convicted felon Robert Cullen's attorney Michael Acosta was a no show. Clerk in Courtroom 3 emailed Mr. Acosta. 45 minutes later, Retired Judge John Feeney continued the hearing to tomorrow.
Convicted spousal rapist Scott Eden trial on the petition to declare him a sexually violent predator is being heard by a jury.
This is testimony from the 402 hearing in alleged rapist Darrius Upshaw's court trial this morning.
Seven new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Humboldt County today out of 73 total tests run.
Court trial for Darrius Upshaw started today. It did this morning with motions in limine. 1108 evidence will be allowed. Upshaw is ineligible for probation.
Upshaw, the two alleged victims and two potential witnesses were all members of the Chi Phi Fraternity at HSU. Another unofficial event at an off campus house with alcohol, an alleged crime that ends up in court. Chi Phi was suspended in 2015.
For some reason, Humboldt is getting a lot of attention and funds from Governor Gavin Newsom.
Environmental Health, Open Door and Access Humboldt should get more funds and a shout out from Newsom for professionalism and excellence.
Kidnapping, robbery and assault suspect Franklin Molina was finally sentenced today according to the negotiated disposition.
Maybe your life isn't affected but your pocketbook is; the Judges and court administration get paid by you. Attorneys, victims, defendants matter. Their time matters. Transparency matters.
Alleged rapist Timothy Miller-Roberts' OR/bail hearing was continued to this morning and "put over" to tomorrow for additional information from Oregon. Bail is $75,000.
Update from May 25 has been added to this post.
Preliminary hearing for molestor Jorge Alcazar Vasquez was scheduled for May 24. It was rescheduled for July 21.
James Pawlyk refused to come to court; again and twice today. An entire day wasted until this afternoon when Judge Kaleb Cockrum did what is obvious. Criminal proceedings are suspended. Dr. Wilson has been appointed to evaluate Pawlyk. Will he agree and be seen by her?
Erik Keith Wood was arrested yesterday by the Fortuna Police Department for PC664/187(a) attempted murder.
The trial court Humboldt Superior Court. The ruling reversed. The key players include former City of Eureka Attorney Cyndy Day-Wilson, former City Manager Mike Knight and City of Eureka Public Works Director Brian Gerving.
There was another lawsuit that only I covered. The Jill Schoonmaker case. Those posts are linked below.
John,
In response to the recent letter sent to you from an EPD employee regarding misconduct of supervisors and sexual harassment, I too would like to offer a glimpse of what goes on there. I have to write to you with anonymity as well due to the inevitable repercussions that would follow from administrators.
Blair Angus retired and Natalie Duke is still employed with the County Counsel's office. Only I have covered that disciplinary charges have been filed against Angus and Deputy County Counsel Natalie Duke in State Bar Court. This is for the Magney lawsuit.
Congratulations Donnie! You are the role model every social worker and every government employee should aspire to in their career, you did your job under extremely challenging conditions, never complained, were always pleasant and I have inly positive memories of working with you at CWS.
I wish you well and hope you enjoy this well deserved retirement.
Robert Alexander Clouse was arrested by the Eureka Police Department on a Ramey warrant for PC 314 (1) indecent exposure and PC 288 (a) lewd or lascivious act on a child under 14.
Frequently arrested and convicted felon Markis Shirley's jury trial is scheduled for May 24. He had three cases on calendar today.
Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees during trial assignment made a remark, "I am optimistic that we are done with Zoom by September."
Judge Christopher Wilson responded, "You haven't spoken to the California Chief Justice."
Timothy Miller-Roberts had an OR/bail hearing scheduled this morning. It was continued to May 24 because the probation report was not received.
I received this letter today from someone who identifies as "a person in Eureka." It was post marked May 19.
The EPD letter above is very specific. These are very specific and detailed allegations. I have sent it to EPD Chief Steve Watson. If he replies, I will publish that response separately. I have also sent it to the City of Eureka and asked them for a second time the status of the EPD texts investigation. The first follow up was in April.
Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery responded, "Unfortunately John, nothing new to report as of yet."
I have linked the posts I did on the "EPD text investigation." Go back and read them and the questions I raise, specifically the March 18 and March 22 posts. Read this letter again.
James Pawlyk had his probable cause hearing scheduled today and parole revocation hearing on June 8. His probable cause hearing was continued by Judge Christopher Wilson to May 24 because he refused to come to court.
Jury selection for convicted spousal rapist Scott Eden's trial started today with the jurors being questioned by the Judge first and then the attorneys.
The Port of Humboldt Bay, managed by the Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and Conservation District, will be recipient of $11 million to be used as matching funds for a $55 million Port Infrastructure Development Program grant application which is due on July 30th.
Timothy David Miller-Roberts preliminary hearing did not conclude yesterday because he was in "medical distress." It was continued to this afternoon. Whatever his distress was, he seemed fine today. He threw up his hands up in the air during arguments. Apparently, Miller-Roberts thinks redness in the vagina of the 14 year old he is accused of raping is normal and he is the victim.
On 05/16/2021, at approximately 1945 hours, the CHP Humboldt Communication Center (HCC) received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision on Tish Tang Rd., near Airport Rd., in Hoopa.
Setting for any motions filed by convicted molestor Mark Dare's attorney, Mr. Russ Clanton, which could include a motion for a new trial and status/setting of sentencing was scheduled for this morning. Once again, it was continued for the same reasons and excuses we have heard from the defense for several hearings. At the last hearing, it had been 7 months since Dare's conviction.
Roger Samuel Barisdale was arrested by Rio Dell Police Department yesterday on a bench warrant for PC 290.013(a) failure to register as a sex offender and new arrest for PC 240 asault, PC 242 battery, PC 422 criminal threats and PC 243 (e) (1) domestic battery.
