On the day of his probation revocation hearing, repeat offender Trampus Danhauer resolved his case with a plea. Danhauer admitted failure to report and use of meth. He has to complete a 30 day residential program.
Another lucky break for Danhauer. His domestic violence was dismissed because the alleged victim would not cooperate with the prosecution.
On June 30, 2022, at about 1:45 p.m., an officer with the Eureka Police Department was conducting a traffic stop near Hodgson and Q Streets when the male passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
Humboldt Auditor Controller Karen Paz Dominguez just confirmed this news to me.
"I signed the settlement agreement today, " said Ms. Paz Dominguez." My resignation is effective as of tomorrow."
The County lawyer reached out to her " almost immediately after election day. " Ms. Paz Dominguez will be staying in Humboldt.
I also asked Ms. Paz Dominguez the following questions since there were no restrictions to what she could say or she would not have signed the agreement.
My questions:
3. If you are comfortable, what was the amount of the settlement since you are leaving early?
4. Is the County dropping the cross complaint against you?
5. Do you have to wait to comment on the State Auditor Report?
6. Who is your counsel?
7. Will you be suing Humboldt County?
8. Does this agreement allow you to share evidence you could not before?
Based on the location, this fire on the 1900 block is near the former Sizzler location. Both that block and the next one over where Burger King is located have transients. The photos above from Sizzler and near Burger King, McDonalds anf the former tatoo place don't have anyone around there today.
The City of Eureka has been notified of issues so this could have been prevented. This is what the Eureka City Council, the administration and Code Enforcement should be taking care of; not EPD or Humboldt Bay Fire. How much did this cost taxpayers?
Joseph Michael Hale was arrested yesterday for PC 647(j) (2) criminal invasion of privacy. I worked with Joe at CWS and he is a family law mediator for Humboldt Superior Court. Hale was released on O.R. The arresting agency is Humboldt County District Attorney. I checked with the jail and he was arrested for PC 647 j (2).
Today at trial confirmation for Pamela Millsap, found out that Deputy Conflict Counsel April Van Dyke is moving.
This is a loss to Conflict Counsel but more so for Humboldt County. I wish Ms. Van Dyke the best.
Trial confirmation is scheduled this morning for murder suspect Pamela Millsap. The District Attorney filed a motion to continue the July 11 jury trial. There was no objection by the defense.
Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for the case. Deputy Conflict Counsel April Van Dyke is Millsap's attorney, however the case will be reassigned as Ms. Van Dyke is moving.
Kathleen Ann Marcotulli was arrested yesterday by HCSO for resisting arrest and criminal threats.
Humboldt County wanting a settlement and wanting Karen Paz Dominguez gone is not a surprise.
Despite getting Cheryl Dillingham in as Auditor Controller, Rex Bohn and Michelle Bushnell seem just as cranky. I could barely watch two minutes of the meeting with Rex and John Ford fawning all over each other.
The BOS has money to give John Ford a 15% raise but the County wants a hiring freeze because. BOS does not care if County workers are overworked, DHHS Call Center is impossible to get through for people who are barely hanging in, roads and potholes need to be fixed because they can continue to squeeze taxpayers and flush money down the toilet.
Once again, First District Supervisor Rex Bohn, Lost Coast Outpost's chum in the last few months is fine announcing that Karen Paz Dominguez could go and predicting when to LOCO. Glenn Franco Simmons who ran the Arkley owned former Eureka Reporter is so obsequious towards Ryan Burns, it is nauseating. Hard to imagine that one point Simmons was a KINS supporter.
At 3:27 p.m. yesterday, there was this unconfirmed scanner information about a call about shots heard on 255/Jackson Ranch Road and unconfirmed information that HCSO responded.
HCSO PIO Samantha Karges told me,"We received a call regarding possible promiscuous shooting near a creek in the area of State Highway 255 and Jackson Ranch Road, associated with a 1990’s model red mustang. The mustang and occupants were gone upon deputy arrival."
Lucas Aurion Adams was arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 273.5 (a), domestic violence.
Meghan Christine Bliss was arrested by CHP yesterday for VC 23152 a DUI, VC 23152 (b) blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or hgher, and PC 273a (a) child endangerment.
I reported about the Grind Cafe being at the airport on June 4.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-grind-to-operate-humboldt-county.html?m=1
Today is June 28 and the County just issues a press release.
I just did a post on June 22 about former Deputy Public Defender Rory Kalin's lawsuit against Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis, former Public Defender Marek Reavis and current Public Defender Luke Brownfield.
In addition to corruption and gamemanship regarding discovery, the filing from Kalin's lawyer states Elvine-Kreis refused to speak with the investigative deputy and asserts that other parties spoke with law enforcement after this denial and they met to get their stories straight.
There are two alleged minor victims for the 9 felony counts filed against alleged molestor Sergio Reynoso-Lozano. He was arraigned today. Reynoso-Lozano was held to answer on all nine counts after the preliminary hearing on June 13.
Deputy District Attorneys Trent Timm and Ian Harris have taken over the Michael Acosta and Sarah Caroll case from Deputy DA Jane Mackie.
Depending on when the trial actually proceeds, Mr. Harris who is taking over Humboldt County Drug Task Force cases will be the prosecutor for the trial.
I had not seen Mackie for a while and wondered if she was still employed with the Humboldt County DA's office. Since that came up while covering today's hearing, I contacted DA Maggie Fleming and she confirmed Mackie resigned on May 31.
Trial confirmation for Michael Acosta and Sarah Carroll is scheduled this morning was continued by defense to 6/30. Jury trial is currently set to start on 7/11/22.
There may be a motion by Acosta's attorney to continue the jury trial since he recently received discovery. People believe all discovery has been given.
I am doing another post with exclusive information including why new prosecutors have been assigned. Former Deputy DA Jane Mackie resigned May 31.
John Thomas Davis was arrested yesterday by HCSO on new charges for FG 2000 unlawful possession of bird, mammal, fish, reptile, or amphibian and PC 1203.2 (a) (2) probation violation. Davis also had a bench warrant for a previous case for PC 594 (b)(2) (a) vandalism, PC 273.5(a) corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant and PC 273 a (b) child endangerment.
Davis has a few cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system.
7:15 p.m: Residence was clear of any suspects or victims. Police are clearing from the location but the investigation into what occurred is ongoing. This appears to have been a targeted incident. Additional information will be shared as available.
Julian C BrownSundberg was arrested yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 273(a) (b) child endangerment and PC 422 criminal threats.
Christian Thomas Murphy was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for VC 10851(a) unlawful taking or driving of a vehicle , PC 182(a)(4) criminal conspiracy and PC 496 d (a) receiving stolen property. Released on O.R.
At the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 28, the CAO's office is recommending that Eureka City Councilmember and Ink People Director Leslie Castellano be appointed to the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board. I am only posting one page of her application and resume. Her references include Gregg Foster and Connie Stewart.
Monika Luise Wissel was arrested by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force yesterday for PC182(a) (1) resisting arrest, HS 11351 possession of controlled substance for sale, HS 11366.5(a) operating or maintaining a drug house and HS11378 posession of methamphetamine. She posted bond.
Wissel is Kyle Zoellner's mother. I saw her at the courthouse within the last month checking on a potential case. She hesitated when she saw me. At that time, no charges had been filed.
I have covered her since 2016. Last April, she almost lost her plea when she interrupted the Judge and argued with her attorney.
Heather Renee Toland was arrested yesterday by HCSO. for PC 594 (b) (1), vandalism. She was released on O.R.
In February, she was arrested for domestic violence.
Third post election report increases Natalie Arroyo's lead to 53.95%. Other candidates maintain significant leads. The only runoff seems to be between Juan Cervantes and Tiffany Nielsen.
On June 22, I did a post saying alleged molestor Gary Landergen is having a hard time retaining a private lawyer. Conflict Counsel was appointed but there is yet another hearing for confirmation of counsel. This will be the 4th hearing for confirmation of counsel.
After a group of third graders at a local school inadvertently ate cannabis gummies last month, Public Health officials are reminding adults to help keep children safe from cannabis exposure and overdose by making sure it is inaccessible. A lockbox is recommended and available for free through Public Health.
Alex Luke Nickel was arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 4573.6 commonly known as bringing drugs into jail or prison.
In addition to also being known as Brian Falls and Brain Falls, Nickel already has 9 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system.
Sentencing for former Humboldt correctional officer and Central Station shooting perpetrator Sean Timothy O'Brien was continued last month and today, there was another motion to continue sentencing. It was granted since the People had no objection. New date is 7/14.
The State Bar was appealing Judge Phong Wang's ruling regarding the disciplinary charges filed against Humboldt Deputy County Counsel Natalie Duke and former Deputy County Counsel Blair Angus.
Last month, the State Bar withdrew their Request to Review. A few people which included members from the legal community in Humboldt and California, people in Humboldt who knew the Magneys and others who have personally experienced the California courts letting them down expressed their disappointment. I agree with the person who said, "The State Bar just gave up."
The suspect is Muddy aka Cody Benjamin Sides who is known to Humboldt law enforcement from prior arrests.
Tyler Thomas Rosefontaine was arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 422 criminal threats and PC 245 (a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon.
Lorenzo Jay Erickson was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 273.6(a) violation of a restraining order and PC 646.9 (c) (1) stalking.
Yet another motion to compel responses from those who should know better.
Writing down dates in former Deputy Public Defender Rory Kalin's lawsuit against Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis, former Public Defender Marek Reavis and current Public Defender Luke Brownfield is a waste of time.
Hearings keep getting rescheduled. If anything takes place, it is by Zoom. This Friday, there is a case management conference and a motion hearing to compel further responses to plaintiffs first set of form interrogatories.
