"Thank you to the Humboldt Deputy Sheriff’s Organization for hosting a meet-the-candidates event tonight. It was a pleasure to be able to speak with you all. Will post some of the questions asked any my answers shortly. "
Ben has a Facebook page, a website. I will add his answers to another post.
The cafe at the courthouse which has been closed for months is finally up for sale. The county has waived rent for the current owner since March 2020.
This sign was posted on the third floor where the cafe is located.
For any potential owner, the County had some work to complete so check on that as well do your research on the place.
Closing arguments are scheduled to start any minute in the Delano Malang jury trial. The incident took place near the Arcata Plaza.
On 2/28, there was a probable cause hearing in sex offender Ryan Landowski's parole revocation case.
Defense submitted on the report and did not present any evidence. Parole hearing is scheduled for March 28.
Just ran into local attorney Ken Bareilles at the Courthouse. I have known Ken,his wife and family members for several years.
Ken and his wife Linda live on a property with several acres and it isn't in a populated area.You have to drive or walk up to the main house.
California Governor just issued a press release few minutes agoon the updated guidance regarding masks.
On Feb. 27, 2022, at about 3 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies served an arrest warrant on a man wanted by the Arcata Police Department in connection to an attempted homicide investigation.
I just received this email. The subject line looked suspicious but I opened it. As suspected, it is a scam or phishing. Obviously, I know the correct email address belonging to EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell.
Askari Overall-Withers was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 273.5 (a) corporal injury on spouse/cohabitant, PC 245 (a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and PC 591.5 damaging/obstructing wireless communication device being used to notify law enforcement of a crime. Bail at booking is $50,000.
Quincy James McBride was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for possession of controlled substance, PC 1203.2(a) (2) probation violation and public intoxication. These were all misdemeanor charges and McBride was booked and released on O.R.
EPD is familiar with McBride. I covered an incident with McBride in 2016 when he was arrested for robbery.
On 02-16-2022, a Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to make contact with a concerned parent regarding sexual abuse of their (9) nine year-old child which reportedly occurred over the previous year in the 45000 block of Meadow Lane in Laytonville, California.
Besides the California Attorney General's final demand letter to Humboldt Auditor Controller Karen Paz Dominguez, other items of interest at the March 1 Board of Supervisors meeting is the potential appointment of John Fullerton to the Audit commitee and more litigation in closed session.
The Humboldt Amateur Radio Club is offering a class to prepare students for the Amateur Radio Technician Class license examination.
I have reached out to DHHS media for more information and three specific questions.
John Michael Nicklas was arrested by HCSO for alleged violation of PC 273.5(a), corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant in an act of domestic violence last night. Bail at booking was $50,000.
Today, dates were scheduled in two cases for Little Eagle Moon. His parole hearing and preliminary hearing for the arrest near Red Lion are both scheduled for April 18. Time estimate is two days.
Jury in convicted sex offender David Dues case started deliberations today and came back with a verdict.
I contacted Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery and Assistant City Manager Pam Powell and congratulated the City of Eureka. Mr. Slattery responded right away with how the funds will be used and how the money was obtained. The City of Eureka was one of 19 communities in California chosen by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Convicted sex offender David Dues' jury will resume deliberations after lunch. Closing arguments were given this morning. Final jury instructions were given by Judge Christopher Wilson starting 11:45 and at 11:56, HCSO Deputy Jen Taylor (Turner) who was the court bailiff escorted the jury into the deliberation room.
In convicted sex offender David Dues trial today, two witnesses testified about his fetish. Closing arguments are expected to start tomorrow.
Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin, the other candidate running for Judge Christopher Wilson was expected to make his formal announcement next Monday. That kickoff had to be postponed because of his trial schedule.
I will add more details about the event when the campaign sends out information.
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced 7 appointments to the Committee to Review the Operations and Structure of the Commission on Judicial Performance.
Today was Day 7 of the jury trial for Delano Malang.
On February 22, intervention was held in hit and run suspect Demmeri Carr's case. A plea offer was discussed.
The plea offer was conditioned on grant of probation unless the pre-sentence report contained information then that could change the Court's ruling on sentencing. If that happens, Carr would get her plea back. Preliminary hearing remains set for March 8.
On February 22, 2022, at about 7:35 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Harris Street and O'Neil Lane, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a disturbance between a man and a woman.
Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward just officially kicked off his campaign for Judge Christopher Wilson's seat this afternoon outside the Courthouse.
Austin Charles Newman was arrested by UPD (HSU police) on an arrest warrant for PC 451 (d), arson of property of another. This is a felony charge and he was released on O.R.
On February 21, 2022, at about 4:25 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of 27th Street, in the county’s jurisdiction of Arcata, for the report of shots fired.
Housing is a struggle in Humboldt whether you are on the street, low income and even harder if you are working but still face the challenge of affordable housing. There are options out there and the County does what it can with the programs, funds and specifications about who they can serve.
Setting of preliminary and status of discovery was scheduled this morning for Alderpoint homicide suspect Jake Combs was continued by defense to 3/8.
Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward will officially kick off his campaign for Judge Christopher Wilson's seat this Wednesday. Mr. Steward also has a Facebook page.
Judge Wilson is retiring. The other candidate for that position is Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin.
I am adding related and previous posts right now.
Kimberly Michelle Baird was arrested by Eureka Police Department on a bench warrant for VC 23578 enhanced DUI penalties for excessive blood alcohol count, VC 23152 (b) driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% Or more and VC 23152 (a). Baird was released on OR.
Felon Vincent Michael Olivo was booked into jail yesterday on warrants from two existing court cases. One from 2021 and one from 2020. He is on a no bond status. Olivo was transported to Humboldt from prison and is expected to be returned to custody in prison.
Charles Lloyd Gay was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 243(E)(1) domestic battery. Gay's bail was $25,000. He was released on O.R and he is out of custody.
Eureka Police Department arrested Loren Michael Lenhart yesterday for PC 597 (a), animal cruelty. Lenhart posted bail and is out of custody.
I just received this email from Jennifer. I am not printing her last name for privacy. She did not request that but it is for safety.
"Good morning! Hoping you can put this individual on blast on your blogspot. Yesterday a co-worker of mine came in to work in tears and shaking. She had just witnessed a heinous crime of an individual severely beating a dog and then stuffing it in the trunk of their car."
Intervention was held in GOP vandalism suspect Michael Valls's case on February 17.
Jury trial scheduled for 2/22 vacated. Attorneys stipulated to continue motion in limine hearing to 3/11/22. Diversion and trial setting is also scheduled on the same day.
Aaron Arlotta was arrested on February 16 by the Fortuna Police Department on a bench warrant. I did a post on him in 2017 about his failure to appear, bench warrants and criminal history.
He was in court today for arraignment in a wheelchair. Arlotta looks quite different than he did in 2017. He no longer has long hair.
