In Humboldt, sex offenders who fail to register know there are no consequences

Daniel Frederick Matthews was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 290.011(a) failure to register as a sex offender.

I have seen so many arrests by EPD or HCSO and they are released on O.R. or by the court.

Two Republicans from Crescent City appointed to Del Norte Fair Board

 

(Meagan Curtis)

In a press release issued by California Gavin Newsom just now, he appointed two Republicans from Crescent City.

21 year old arrested for assault and domestic violence

On July 28, 2022, at about 2:52 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a Hoopa residence for the report of a domestic violence victim with serious injuries.

Humboldt Smokehouse damage estimated at $30,000

On 7/28/2022 @ 1219hrs, Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a Commercial Structure Fire at 310 Fifth St in downtown Eureka. 2 Engines, 1 Truck and 1 Battalion Chief responded and smoke was visible from Humboldt Bay Fire Station 1, which is one block away. 

Convicted felon grabs Sgt's firearm during arrest for child endangerment and violating a court order

Remember the camper van post, CSET and Humboldt Towing are here

 

Almost a month later and the DA does not have the report for Joe Hale's arrest?

 

Humboldt Superior Court's family mediator Joseph Hale was arrested on June 29 for PC 647(j) (2) criminal invasion of privacy. 

Hale previously worked for CWS. Humboldt Superior Court CEO Kim Bartleson responded "no comment" at the time of the previous post. I was told by other sources he is on administrative leave. The position is being advertised.

Two booked and released for welfare fraud

 

Rachel Elizabeth Smith-Slaughter was booked and released yesterday for time served for PC 118 (a) perjury and WI10980 (c) (2) welfare fraud.

Leila Ruth Baird was booked and released yesterday for time served for WI10980 (c) (2) welfare fraud.

"I have said before that I hold my office in trust until it is time for the next leaders to protect and expand access to justice—that time is now.”

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye today announced that she will not seek re-election as Chief Justice of California in the November 2022 general election. She will conclude her current term of office on January 1, 2023, after 32 years of service at every level of the state courts.

Codi Owens is well known to HCSO and local law enforcement

 

I had reported on Codi Owens arrest on July 20. HCSO issued a press release today with details about the arrest.

HCSO arrested him in 2021 for probation violation as well as drugs and firearms charges. He was also arrested in 2015 by the Fortuna Police Department on drug charges and stolen property.

Mike Anderson arrested for false imprisonment and domestic battery

 

Mike Eugene Anderson was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 243 (e) (1) domestic battery and PC 236 false imprisonment.

Dacota Huzzen arrested for burglary

 

Dacota Krysten Huzzen was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 459/461(a) burglary.

A google and Facebook search for Dacota Huzzen matches the information from thehumboldtlandman website . The booking photo seems to be covering the word Landman.

Second 4th of July suspect in custody

 

Second 4th of July suspect in custody. 

Burglary suspect does not want a Public Defender and wants to be his own attorney

 

Burglary suspect Todd Cravens who was arrested for breaking into the Kaber Law offices does not want the Public Defender's office to represent him. Instead, he wants to be his own attorney. That issue was put over to the next hearing.

Tory Mamea pleads guilty to attempted murder and great bodily injury

 

Last week, on second day of jury trial Tory Mamea  took a plea. Pleaded guilty to attempted murder and both special allegations. Mamea pleaded guilty as charged except the People agreed to strike premeditation.

The stipulated term is 13 years in prison but it is with a waiver of custody credits. Deputy District Attorney Trent Timm told me that Mamea has almost two years of custody credits. Mamea waiving those credits was crucial to the People accepting resolution because Mamea will not be able to get good conduct credits in prison. This means he serves more time in prison.

Defense intially made a 8 year offer with no custody waiver; then a 13 year offer with no custody waiver and finally a 13 year offer with a custody waiver.  Sentencing on August 10.

Former Humboldt correctional officer and Central Station shooting perpetrator to withdraw plea

 

This is the fourth continuance for former Humboldt correctional officer and Central Station shooting perpetrator Sean Timothy O'Brien. 

Bathroom at Starbucks on 5th vandalized

 

Starbucks on 5th has resolved staffing issues. The lobby is open again. Two weeks ago, someone ripped off the paper towel dispenser and did some damage. Replacement has been ordered.

Billy Schmitt arrested for violating a restraining order, domestic violence and vandalism

Billy Joe Schmitt arrested by HCSO yesterday for two counts of PC 273.6 (a) violation of restraining order, PC 273.5 (a) corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant and PC 594(b) (2)(a) vandalism

EPD interviews residents of trailer park then goes to Pacific Towing

 

7:45 p.m. EPD vehilcle pulls up and talks to one resident in trailer park on 3rd Street near Eureka Brake and Pacific Towing. Officer took notes. Then officer spoke with another resident right in front of the camper van in the trailer park where earlier there was an incident between a man picked up and was banging a rock and screaming at a woman in a U haul. She was causing a disturbance but violence isn't the answer. Then he walked away to the trailer park.

EPD and ambulance with sirens headed down 3rd street

(Image: City Ambulance site)

A minute ago. Headed in the direction of Target. 2:06 Ambulance at 3rd and V headed back to town.Must have been a medical call. Eureka Police vehicle not anywhere in sight between 3rd and V or at Target. 

EPD, Humboldt Bay Fire and Eureka City Ambulance should be thanked every day for their prompt response and professionalism in challenging and stressful circumstances. 

Sean Devries is suing M60 Inc registered in Garberville

 

(Devries in a KAEF interview)

Sean Devries, a former candidate for  Second District Humboldt Supervisor, is suing M60 Inc., Parker Berling, Ian Habernicht and Peter Huson.

Convicted felon's trailers contained LSD, heroin, meth,weed and fentanyl hidden in a fake soda can

 

Is the City of Eureka waiting for another incident like the Little Eagle Moon one to address issues in this area?

 

It started out a week ago with one camper. Now it has grown to an average of two, three different cars in less than 24 hours.

No coverage this time from other local media about the same 4th street property?

 

The same property made headlines years ago. In 2019, Humboldt County was "moving on" from this

acquisition.

Convicted felon arrested 3 times in two months released on O.R.

Convicted felon William Carl Moon was arrested early a.m. today by HCSO for PC 166(a) (4) violating a court order. He was released on O.R.

Moon was arrested on May 23, arrested again on July 9 and this is his third arrest in two months.

Christian Bautista-Ramirez arrested for lewd acts with a child

  

(HCSO)

Christian Bautista-Ramirez was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday on a warrant. He was booked on four felony charges of PC 288 (a) lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

Bautista-Ramirez posted bail which at booking was $135,000. The arrest warrant was issued on 7/15. Arraignment is scheduled for 8/26.

5 years in prison for multiple felonies committed by Mark Wright in Fortuna

Over several years, several arrests and convictions including a plea for damage to Leonardo Logging in 2018  and the latest was vandalism at Double D's Steakhouse in 2021. 

Yurok and Hoopa Tribal Court Judges speakers at Northern California event

 

State Controller report includes same points Karen Paz Dominguez made for months

The California State Controller issued a review of Humboldt County’s internal financial controls. In the  conclusion the State Controller lists the same points that former Auditor Controller Karen Paz Dominguez made for months. 

Oral argument scheduled in lawsuit by Public Defender against Humboldt Superior Court

 

(Leohner)

The latest development in Deputy Conflict Counsel R.J. Leohner lawsuit against Humboldt Superior Court is oral argument on September 1, 2022.

The litigation is after Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory-Elvine-Kreis issued six counts of direct contempt and sanctions against Leohner. 

After the Apellate court was considering their own sanctions against Leohner because he made statements under penalty of perjury that were untrue, he is now being represented by a Roseville law firm.

Three weeks later she is arrested for the same charges

 

(June 2022)

(July 2022)

Convicted felon is the primary suspect in yesterday's OIS

 

(Aubrey)

I posted about convicted felon Jared Aubrey's arrest this morning. He is the primary suspect in the July 20 OIS incident. Aubrey already has 17 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system.

HCSO just issued more details about the incident and other suspects. The driver of the vehicle had a warrant for parole violation and has a conviction for vehicular manslaughter.

After two bench warrants in his DUI case, Corbett Petersen finally appeared in court

 

After two bench warrants were issued in his DUI case, Corbett Petersen finally appeared for his arraignment on the warrant via Zoom today.

Visiting Judge Ksenia Tsenin was in early resolution court today. Trial confirmation is on 8/9; jury trial on 8/15. 

Another repeat offender charged with bringing drugs into the jail

 

Kaber Law Firm burglary suspect Todd Cravens was arraigned yesterday on three charges: PC 459 burglary, PC 496 (a) receiving stolen property and PC 4573 (a) bringing drugs into jail and prison.

Convicted sex offender arrested for failure to register and drug charges

Tyler Ryan VanLeir was arrested by HCSO yesterday evening on a bench warrant for PC 290.011(a) failure to register as a sex offender, PC 290.012(a), PC290.015(a) and possession of controlled substance.

He has a 2020 case for failure to register as a sex offender which was dismissed. Vanlier also has a 2019 probation revocation case. Probation was terminated and he got some jail time.

Convicted felon arrested for attempted murder

Jared Eli Aubrey was arrested by HCSO shortly after midnight today for PC664/187 (a) attempted murder and PC 29800 (a) (1) felon in possession of a firearm.

Peter Marks arrested for evading police and resisting arrest

 

Peter Ian Marks was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 148 (a) (1) resisting arrest, VC 2800.1 (a) evading police in a vehicle, PC 69 resisting an executive officer.

Suspect fires at law enforcement, OIS investigation activated

 

On July 20, 2022, at about 7:20 p.m., a Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol in the area of Fairway Drive in Eureka located a vehicle wanted by the Eureka Police Department following a pursuit within their jurisdiction earlier in the evening. Deputies attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued through the Pine Hill community.