Sep 24, 2021

Thomas Lee Singleton booked on child molestation charges



Thomas Lee Singleton was arrested yesterday by HCSO and booked on four counts of PC 288 (a) and PC 288.7 (b),according to the jail log. A declaration for his arrest warrant was issued on September 10.  The arrest warrant was filed today. Bail at booking is $750,000. The original complaint was filed August 17,2021.

Singleton was arraigned this afternoon. Bail was increased to 1.2 million at Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer's request. According to the bail schedule, $750,000 is the amount for Count 1; the rest if for the remaining counts.

Conflict Counsel's office was appointed. Time was not waived. Preliminary hearing is on October 6.

The charges in the complaint are 7 counts. Count 1 is PC 288.7 (b), oral copulation with a child under 10. Counts 2 to 7 are PC 288 (a) lewd or lascivious act with a minor under the age of 14.

Singleton allegedly molested Jane Doe at a beach in Arcata and his apartment in Eureka. Most of the alleged incidents were in his apartment in Eureka.









10/6:  Public Defender declared a conflict. Mr. Zach Curtis was appointed. He requested the preliminary hearing be continued to 11/18.

11/18:  Preliminary hearing continued by defense due to outstanding discovery. Setting of preliminary hearing scheduled for 12/13/21.

12/13/21: Setting of preliminary hearing  for Thomas continued by stipulation to 1/11/22.

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