John Chiv: August 2022

Aug 31, 2022

Rolling Meadows Ranch wants thousands for just one motion, sanctions against NEC, Redwood Region Audobon Society and Citizens for Sustainable Humboldt

Convicted sex offender Robert Munts was arraigned yesterday in his case resulting from his most recent arrest on August 26 by Eureka Police Department. The Public Defender's office was appointed. Munts arraignment was continued by the Court to this afternoon for confirmation of counsel. Munts was unable to attend court yesterday. Bail set at $55,000.

I reported about Bao Her's arrest on August 26. DA has charged Her with three felonies and one misdemeanor. She was arraigned on her 2021 case and 2022 case yesterday. Charges for the 2021 are included in previous post.

Convicted felon Cody Christiansen waived his preliminary hearing yesterday. People made an offer of 9 years in prison if Christiansen pleads guilty to Ct 1 , Ct 4 and special allegation PC 12022.5 (a).

Caleb Paul Kaufman was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 422 criminal threats and PC 368(b)(1) elder abuse. He already has 18 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system.

While out on bail, man arrested for cruelty to three canines

On 08-25-2022 at 7:14 A.M. Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies received a report of three canines having been shot and killed at a residence located in the 15000 block of Poonkinney Road in Dos Rios, California.

On August 28, 2022, at about 6:27 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka observed a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway on the 2900 block of O’Neil Lane. Deputies contacted two women standing in the roadway near the vehicle.

The cafe on the third floor has been closed for months. The County finally sealed off the door into the kitchen area to put a work prep sink in which was supposed to be done months ago. The for sale sign is still up on the door.

(2021 booking photo)

Timothy James Crowley, Jr was arrested yesterday at SWAP on a new charge of HS 11351 possession of a controlled substance. He loses the two weeks of time he put in SWAP so far, according to the jail.

He was arrested in 2021 case with drug charges as well as Fish and Game code violations.

Previous post:

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/04/two-arrested-for-drugs-body-armor.html?m=1#more

Aug 29, 2022

Lactation rooms at the Humboldt County Courthouse after Newsom signs bill ?

Are there currently lactation rooms at the Humboldt County Courthouse? Have not seenany of these signs.

Like AB 1576 and SB 1268. AB 2961 can and will be abused by those with more money and power against pro per parties.

Las Michoacanas located on 5th Street in Eureka has been open for a year. The new owners are related to Rita who restaurant operated at that location for years. I knew months ago the business partners Perla Osorio and Socorro Osorio aka Socorro Sanchez had parted ways.

Now, they are suing each other over the contract and agreement. Today, there was a hearing for motion to strike portions of cross complaint + demurrer to first amended cross complaint.

I recently received a tip that word on the street is that Matt Tomlin is being investigated for allegations of sexual harrasment. If it is true, the public should know given Tomlin's position and connections in the community. If it is gossip and rumor, the best way to quell it to look into it and get official information and stop the misinformation from spreading.

Dusty Wayne Titus was arrested yesterday by Ferndale Police for PC 242 battery, PC 240 assault, and PC647 (f) public intoxication.

He has five cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system. A DUI case filed in May 2022. A conviction 2017 in a drug offense case; a 2013 conviction in a drug offense case, one 2012 sex offense case with a conviction and plea for unlawful sex intercourse with a minor and a 2012 conviction in a drug offense case.

I am glad you guys fired him. He went to my Rabbi and said he was going to sue you guys. I am willing to be a witness for you guys."

( Rory Kalin who is suing Humboldt Judge Elvine-Kreis, the current Public Defender and former Public Defender )

I first saw this guy reeking of booze in the in the room where the public computers are located. He was ranting and arguing with the court clerk. In addition to his anger issues, cluelessness about the law, he was a nuisance and it was hard to focus and check on cases with a lunatic screaming. This kind of verbal abuse happens all the time to court staff and on the second floor.

After I covered the Rory Kalin v Gregory Elvine-Kreis, Luke Brownfield, Marek Reavis hearing in Courtroom 4, I was headed to Courtroom 3. The jerk was still there and made a beeline to Luke who was on his way to some courtroom but the selfish jerk didn't care.

The guy told Luke he had been represented by former Public Defender Rory Kalin. "I am glad you guys fired him. He went to my Rabbi and said he was going to sue you guys. I am willing to be a witness for you guys."

(Elvine-Kreis partying with public defenders and others)

(Kalin)

On 8/25, there was a hearing in the lawsuit filed by former Deputy Public Rory Kalin against Humboldt Superior Court Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis, Public Defender Luke Brownfield and former Public Defender Marek Reavis.

Missing in the days old coverage of the last Planning Commission meeting by Lost Coast Outpost and North Coast Journal are three facts. Is it ignorance, selective coverage or laziness or all of the above?

There is a lawsuit between Schneider's Pacific Affiliates and Cher-Ae Heights Casino that I covered on this blog. Both are suing each other.

Bao Her was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 243.1 domestic battery, PC 273 a(a) child endangerment, PC 417(a)(1) brandishing a weapon or firearm, PC 22210 possession of a baton, PC 207(a) kidnapping and PC 422 criminal threats.

Her already has a 2021 assault and battery case with three failures to appear and a 9/6/22 arraignment date. She has 13 other cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system. Her is also known as Bao Marrocco, Bao HerMarrocco and Kiki Her.

Convicted sex offender Robert Munts who I just posted about on August 17, who was arrested on August 15, was arrested again yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 422 criminal threats, PC 290.011(a) failure to register as a sex offender, HS 11377(a) possession of meth and HS 11364 (a) possession of drug paraphernalia.

Machete wielding pizza delivery van driver resentenced today

Saw a name I covered in 2015 and 2016 on the court calendar today. Charles Albert Kesserling IV had a conviction in a jury trial in 2016. Today, his case was on for resentencing. I also covered his wife's case.

On Aug. 26, 2022, at about 2:14 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a suspicious vehicle investigation on a vehicle that had parked in the HCSO Eureka Main Station paved lot, blocking a patrol vehicle from exiting.

I sat all morning for half an hour in Courtroom 4 waiting for Judge Timothy Canning to call this case.

No other media was present. Why should they? Humboldt County needs no spin against Karen Paz Dominguez now that the June 7 election is over and there is no election ad revenue to be gained for "lifelong local 'media'."

Journalism and news in Humboldt not dictated by the Humboldt cabal? Covering a case of public interest from a perspective not benefitting the Humboldt Connected ? We can't have that; not in Humboldt!

Yet another continuance in this case.

I reported yesterday that Judge Kelly Neel had set up intervention in Daniella Moore's homicide case. As of today, Moore has 1149 days in custody.

Moore certainly does not seem insane. She was very clearheaded and responded decisively to Judge Neel's questions. If there is a jury trial, it will be interesting to see how jurors view Moore's additional plea of not guilty by insanity.

Christopher James Diven was arrested by HCSO yesterday on a Ramey warrant for PC 182(a)(1), criminal conspiracy PC476, PC459/461(b) burglary.

He has 10 cases in Humboldt Superior Court.

August Real charged with 4 felonies including aggravated sexual assault of a minor

Alleged molestor August William J Real III was arraigned on 8/24 on four felony counts. Bail at arraignment was set at $945,000. Public Defender's office was appointed.

OR/bail is scheduled for 8/26. Preliminary hearing is on 9/6.

After 4 days, the preliminary hearing for convicted felon Javier Ruiz-Keyes finally concluded.

On 8/19, after Daniella Moore's homicide case was assigned for trial to Courtroom One which means the trial Judge should be Judge Kelly Neel, there was an order by the Judge setting intervention for tomorrow.

Aaron Arlotta's trial for one case resulted in a hung jury. Today, he entered a plea in two cases. In one case, he entered a guilty plea to resisting an executive officer. Deputy District Attorney Jessica Acosta said the People are striking the special allegation of a serious felony conviction in that case.

Saw 4th of July suspect Dylan Olivas strutting about the 2nd floor like he is some badass before court today. After court, he walked away like a deflated balloon.

Judge Kaleb Cockrum denied the People's motion for remand but no 977 appearances allowed for Olivas.

Arthur Scott Bryson was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday for PC 422 criminal threats and PC 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon.

There is one case in the Humboldt Superior Court and it is confidential because access is denied and no information is available.

Aug 24, 2022

Juan Cervantes gets two crucial endorsements

(Olivas)

(Boxell)

I did a post on August 15 about charges and arraignment for 4th of July suspects 4th of Dylan Cody Olivas and Joseph Boxell.

Olivas is still scheduled for arraignment tomorrow. I will add an update from his arraignment to this post. Since that post, there have been a few changes for Boxell.

Ciarah Marquez was arrested on August 19. She was released on 8/23/ per PC 825.

California Penal Code 825 PC requires courts to arraign criminal defendants within 48 hours of the arrest unless they bail out first. Marquez was not arraigned within the required time and therefore released.

Marquez is under the misconception her release from jail means she was found not guilty.

I checked with the Humboldt District Attorney's office. A report was received; it is being reviewed. I also heard back from Assistant Deputy District Attorney Stacey Eads. "A report was received and reviewed by the assigned DDA. Filing of charges is pending further investigation & review."

Preliminary hearing for convicted felon Javier Ruiz-Keyes has been going on since Monday. Exhibits with website skipthegames.eu" and username "sexyass CALI" and "Fuck Me Good Daddy" are evidence in the preliminary hearing.

As a former Humboldt correctional officer, Central Station shooting perpetrator Sean Timothy O'Brien knows how to work the system. I had already reported on July 25 that he was going to withdraw his plea.

His tactic may backfire him. He has two days; actually less; for defense to file any motion by the deadline set by Judge Kelly Neel.

Matthew Edward Dickerson was arraigned today on 6 felony counts . The DA has charged him with three counts of PC 288(c)(1) lewd or lascivious acts with a minor age 14 or 15 and three counts of PC 261.5(d) unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

Two Humboldt criminals who made headlines were transferred to Wasco State Prison on Monday to start serving their sentences.

Convicted murderer Demetrius Coleman was sentenced to life without parole in his homicide case. His time in the unemployment insurance fraud case is to be served concurrently.

Convicted sex offender Joseph Arthur Titus was arrested last night by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force yesterday for possession of a controlled substance and PC 290(a)(1)(a ) failure to register as a sex offender.

Kirby Bay requests his 2016 case be dismissed and record expunged

(2016 photo)

I covered Kirby Bay in 2016 and 2017. Bay resolved his case in 2018 with a conviction and guilty plea.

When I saw his name on the calendar recently, I was pretty sure it would be to modify something or dismiss. I was correct.

August William J Real III was arrested by Fortuna Police Department yesterday. He was booked with a no bail status.

PC 289(a)(1)(a) forcible sexual penetration with a foreign object, PC 288.5(a) continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age, PC 287(c)(1) oral copulation with a minor, PC 261.5(d) unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, and PC 288 (a) lewd or lascivious acts with a minor under the age of 14.