Will the Humboldt County District Attorney still use information from the federal raid in their case against Ray Christie after today's federal filings and the ruling on the federal motions scheduled for December 16. That date is before the December 27 evidentiary hearing on motion to supress and other motions in limine in Christie's Humboldt Superior Court case.
On November 22, a status conference to determine record was scheduled in a lawsuit filed by North Coast Journal vs County of Humboldt. I reported on this on October 1.
If there isn't a motion for new trial, then convicted murderer Demetrius Coleman will be sentenced on December 14.
Coleman and Alma Ahumadamendoza have been charged in a new case with charges of fraud, conspiracy and grand theft. Charges are slightly different for each of them.
Alleged molestor Patrick Marshall got a great plea deal. He delayed the plea, finally resolved his case and then today, he failed to appear for sentencing. A bench warrant was issued for $45,000 and will be held until 12/15/21.
Ray Christie had a hearing scheduled this morning. It was on two defense motions noticed for this date.
I was going to include Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery's response in yesterday's post about the burglary at Eureka City Hall as I did with EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell's response.
On Nov. 29, 2021, at about 6:22 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a gas station on the 200 block of Main Street in Trinidad for the report of an armed robbery.
On November 29, 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to a market on the 3100 block of K Street for the report that an employee had been shot in the arm during an armed robbery.
Eureka City Hall address is 531 K street.
On Nov. 28, 2021, at about 11:51 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of the North Jetty for the report of a possible domestic violence situation.
The City just issued this press release. See related posts linked below. I mentioned EPD Captain Brian Stephens being interim chief months ago and was the first to report about Todd Jarvis being considered a possibility for Eureka Police Chief on November 11. In a text to me on November 12, retiring Chief Steve Watson claimed he didnt know the identity until after the fact and did not know Jarvis' name until after my November 11 post.
City of Eureka can say acting vs interim all they want. As I pointed out in previous posts, Captain Stephens has been the face of EPD for the past several months.
On Nov. 28, 2021, at about 8:30 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol near Loleta conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration.
On Nov. 29, 2021, at about 1:50 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol near Samoa observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the area of Highway 255 and Vance Avenue.
The Procter & Gamble Company is voluntarily recalling all lots with expiry through September 2023 of specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products sold in the United States, and listed in the table below, to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene detected.
Stephanie Nash comes from a fourth-generation dairy family. A business that started with just 30 cows.
Robert Cota, 31, of Pensacola, was arrested and charged with 600 counts of sexual assault on a victim between the ages of 12 and 18 and 600 counts of incest that allegedly took place over the last six years and since 2015.
Cota was booked at the Escambia County Jail. His bond is $3,000,000. Cota was reported to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office by a local pastor.
In October 2021,I reported that the Fifth District Supervisor Race might have more than one challenger to the incumbent Steve Madrone. I did not mention that the challenger was a HCSO deputy in that post.
Sgt. Greg Allen is now Lt. Greg Allen. There was a celebration early November. I didn't see an official announcement but you can congratulate him in person.
On November 30, there is a hearing scheduled on motions in Ray Christie's Humboldt Superior Court criminal case. I am very curious to see what move the District Attorney's office will make next.
Christie's cell phone which was seized during the federal raid was returned to him after the federal prosecutor read the defense motion to suppress. That motion was a separate filing in federal court.
Remember, after the federal raid, HCSO PIO Samantha Karges answered my questions. The only one not to answer my questions since then has been Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming and Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward.
The City of Arcata is seeking opportunities to provide housing to community members experiencing homelessness.
**The photo from EPD depicts officers speaking to a man who had just walked out of a store without paying for the container and contents inside. All items were returned to the store in new condition.**
In response to rising retail theft reports, The Eureka Police Department (EPD) has coordinated undercover operations with the assistance of EPD patrol officers, the Community Safety and Engagement Team (CSET), the Problem Oriented Policing team (POP), non-sworn personnel, and an Agent from Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC).
The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors made it seem the sky is falling. Many of you watched the special meeting on Monday regarding the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors and the vote on Humboldt Auditor-Controller Karen Paz Dominguez. An entire day was wasted.
I contacted the State Controller's Press Secretary yesterday regarding certain references made this during this special meeting.
The California Coastal Commission just sent out a notice of the public hearing. I have included the staff report in the post.
If you did not know that Jannsen Malloy took anti SLAAP cases; you do now. Mr. Jeff Slack, a partner in the firm, recently got a big award from Jeff Slack just got a big award from an anti-SLAPP case.
This just sent out by City of Eureka's Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Pam Powell.
Since publication, the post has been updated with remarks from City Attorney Bob Black, Assistant City Manager Pam Powell and Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery.
I am not a fan of Humboldt County Auditor Controller Karen Paz Dominguez. I am just pointing out the flaws of the Board of Supervisors and their idiocy.
Today must be celebrate my favorite attorneys' day.
Ben probably forgot I took this photo.
Sorry Laurence, but Ben is a lot higher on my top 10 local list. I have watched him in action many times and do know him better.
There is still no press release from Fortuna Police Department. I already have his booking photo. My previous post has more information on him. Since FPD has not released any information, difficult to tell if the victim from the November 2021 arrest is the same as the one with the previous temporary restraining order.
Three EPD cars and officers. The woman is not detained or arrested, they are trying to help her and talking with her.
11 a.m. I just left the store and Sgt. Leonard LaFrance is still talking to her and her partner and writing down information for her. She said, thank you.
On Nov. 19, 2021, at about 10:19 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the Redway area attempted a traffic stop on a green Subaru hatchback for a vehicle code violation. The driver of the vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued.
For those of you Humboldt privileged, including the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, who have no idea what it is to live paycheck to paycheck or have to deal with the anxiety caused by banks and their ridiculous rules ; the fallout of several county employees not getting paid on Friday continues.
After DUIS, domestic violence and assault are the most common charges for arrest in Humboldt.
Two businesses, each across the street from Eureka City Hall, were vandalized. The cost of fixing it is not borne by the miscreants causing the damage.
