Alleged rapist Darrius Upshaw testified today During cross examination by Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer, he provided a few more details but there was no impeachment or inconsistency. Whether that will happen after rebuttal remains to be seen.
I reported that yesterday resolution was discussed during judicial intervention. This morning when jury trial was supposed to start, the case resolved.
Change of plea was scheduled this morning for convicted felon Horacio Miranda, Jr. He had two cases on calendar. Both are from 2021. It went through this morning. At least, one case resolved before the preliminary hearing.
Sherae O'Shaughnessy had a hearing scheduled on June 30 to see if she had successfully completed the conditions of her 12 month deferred entry of judgement and plea.
Case was dismissed on motion of the People.
Jesse Smith sent me this photo and message at 10:36 a.m. "Bad accident Buhne and I."
On June 30, there were three motions scheduled in murder suspect Pamela Millsap's case.
I have mentioned many times that Rhonda Parker who does the random court posts on Lost Coast Outpost is married to criminal defense attorney, Greg Rael. Certain hypocritical local media and community members have ignored that conflict of interest. They ignore many things, including what news they chose to cover.
I also was told by court CEO Kim Bartleson and others in court admin that there is no special treatment for anyone, including any media, several times.
The livestream broadcast via YouTube is no longer available for media and public now that the courts are open. Only attorneys and defendants can appear via remote appearance.
Even during the pandemic, there were two separate livestreams with clear instructions. So how long has Parker been on Zoom for attorneys and defendants?
I was wondering how Rhonda was covering courts since the You Tube feed ended because I had not seen her on the second floor. Today, I saw her name on the Zoom monitor in Courtroom 2.
After what seemed like the most exhausting and drawn out jury trial, a few minutes before 4 p.m. the Brandon Watson jury took a break and then around 4 p.m. started their deliberations.
There are three counts. Each count has a special allegation. The jury has an option of lesser included offenses.
Alleged rapist Darrius Upshaw's jury trial resumed today with a defense motion in limine regarding impeachment and a stipulation that the testimony provided at the 402 hearing by Julio Armenta Munoz and Raul Barbosa will be considered trial testimony.
Criminal proceedings were suspended for convicted felon Sean Avery. He was finally sentenced this morning by Judge Kelly Neel.
This afternoon there were reports that there was a search for an inmate who had escaped the Humboldt County Correctional Facility. Elevators are used to transport inmates from the jail to the Courthouse.
Murder suspect Ryan Tanner went from entering a dual plea of not guilty by reason of insanity to another change today. A change of plea is scheduled for Ryan Tanner on July 1.
Waterfront explosion suspect Darin Vitolo had one case on for jury trial. It was scheduled for further assignment on June 28. On June 29, judicial intervention was scheduled with Judge Lawrence Killoran. He has four other cases.
The Eureka COVID-19 testing site run by OptumServe is moving to a new facility and will be located at the Wharfinger Building starting Thursday, July 1. Operating hours will remain the same, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
I texted the number with a 520 area code. The person responded promptly saying the place was for rent. I sent my email with questions any landlord would be glad to answer such as amount of security deposit. No response for over 24 hours. I flagged the ad.
Funny, how that ad suddenly disappeared. Flag these ads and report them because they do a disservice, especially at a time, people are more desperate than ever.
Came to California from Illinois. Did not register for eight years and Mendocino jail releases him "on zero bail pursuant to COVID-19 bail schedule set forth by the State of California Judicial Council."
I did a double take when I saw the colors on a sign on the door of Advanced Security Systems in Eureka.
Knowing the family and their religious beliefs because I have seen them at church, are the colors smart marketing, a coincidence or genuine support during Pride month?
The NFL on Monday released a new Pride Month ad which includes “Football is gay. Football is lesbian. Football is beautiful. Football is queer. Football is life. Football is exciting. Football is culture. Football is transgender and ends with Football is for everyone."
Showing support for the LGBTQ community, the ad was released a week after Las Vegas Raider Carl Nassib came out as the first active openly gay NFL player.
Dawson Geanoules was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 182(a)(1) conspiracy, PC 29180(G) manufacturing or assembling a firearm, PC 422 criminal threats, PC 236 false imprisonment, PC 25850(a) carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle or public and PC 417(a)(2) brandising a weapon or firearm.
Facebook is reviewing the ruling and can appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court but that could open up a broader ruling on Section 230.
Defense had finished the evidence portion in Brandon Watson's case on June 24 with the testimony of Katherine Howden. The People filed a motion to amend information which was heard on June 25.
Restoration of competency was scheduled for kidnapping and assault suspect Chai Her on July 13.
It was continued by the Court to July 7 because Her has not been transported to the Humboldt County jail from the State Hospital.
7/7: It was continued by the defense today to July 19.
7/19: Competency restored. Criminal proceedings reinstated. Preliminary hearing scheduled for August 16.
8/16: Preliminary continued to 9/1 at defense request to allow time for further discussions on a possible resolution.
9/1: Preliminary continued to September 30.
9/30: Preliminary continued to October 7 for change of plea.
Previous post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2020/09/receipt-of-dr.html?m=1
Since my post about being threatened yesterday some people reached out to me. Some weren't a surprise; some were.
Thank you Kym. Thank you Luke.
Did it surprise me that Luke Brownfield emailed me? Yes and no. Considering what I wrote about him recently, that may surprise the haters but you have no clue about me or most people you talk smack about. What I wrote about Luke was accurate but he is a nice guy. Like me, Luke can separate the person from the job and I can do the same.
If anyone knows my passion, why I am vocal and what I do, it is the people in the courts. Luke knows where my frustration, my criticism comes from. I have not always been critical of him. It isn't personal. Luke had the decency to reach out. Luke has known me for years.
I will give Luke a chance at this job. I will take up his offer and ask questions.
To the thug who called and left me the threat on my voicemail this evening. You know who you are.
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors have racked up thousands of dollars in litigation expenses and settlements and continue to maintain their trend of screwing up the Public Defender's Office.
According to a family member, Rita's has found a new location on 5th street in Eureka. They used to be located near 5th and L. It sounds like they are moving to the old Bella Italia location near 5th and G.
The person told me that they were moving into the building that used to be the space for an Italian restaurant. I asked if it was 5th street because that is the former Bella Italia location. So far, there just seem to be soft drinks and cans of food at that location.
As I reported on June 15, the 5th and L location is has new owners.
Related post:
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/06/ritas-on-5th-to-get-new-owners.html?m=1
On June 24, 2021, at about 10:52 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Chapparal Drive in McKinleyville for the report of multiple shots fired and a possible gunshot victim.
Ryan Tanner entered a dual plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on June 21. Mr. Russ Clanton thought it had been done in both cases.
Humboldt Superior Court continues to enable the incompetent, unprofessional buffoon in Courtroom Six. The taxpayers, the community, the staff are all impacted but most of it is the people unfortunate enough to have their lives and livelihood destroyed because they had the misfortune of being assigned to Assistant Presiding Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis.
I have personally sat in that courtroom and watched on livestream the devastation this so called "Judge" has inflicted. I have seen his refusal to recuse himself when there is a clear bias.
Now, Judge Kelly Neel is stuck cleaning up the mess Elvine-Kreis created in the Ben Erickson and Gemma Erickson case.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices reported a likely association between the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines and “extremely rare” cases of myocarditis — inflammation of the heart muscle — and pericarditis — inflammation of the outer lining of the heart.
On June 23, 2021, at about 6 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Elk Camp CAL FIRE Station on Bald Hills Road near Orick for the report of a gunshot victim.
The State of California has retired the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy,” and Humboldt County has lifted the Shelter-in-Place and Facial Coverings orders, removing nearly all COVID-19 pandemic-related precautions.
Court started 15 minutes late today because an alternate juror was missing. She arrived and apologized profusely.
We don't need an extension of the eviction moratorium. We need people in charge who know how to uplift and make others prosper, opportunities to earn a decent living and be provided the basics which include a stable, peaceful, clean roof over without the price gouging or scam rentals.
A convicted molestor and rapist faces another prison sentence; this time 25 to life and pulls the motion for a new trial ploy to delay sentencing.
Last evening, on Tuesday, June 22 at 5:00 p.m., the City of Eureka hosted a virtual meeting to share a draft economic development strategic plan update, answer questions, and seek public input.
Arguments on Judge John Feeney's motion for reconsideration of release of sexually violent predator Joshua Cooley has been delayed by three weeks because the defense filed a motion to continue. It was reset for August 4.
