Rex, Gary Landergen and the Humboldt good ole boys and gals who enable their inappropriate behavior

 

(Rex at the BOS meetimg today)

If you want to watch the video of today's Board of Supervisor's meeting including the part where First District Supervisor Rex Bohn gave what should be known as the "Bongio apology" for yet another inappropriate remark as well watch for yourself Fourth District Supervisor Natalie Arroyo complete remarks and a letter from a constituent about what led to this half baked effort from Rex, here is the link.

https://humboldt.granicus.com/player/clip/1827?view_id=5&redirect=true&h=d95598f5b508ed52b6d0ac6ca653bdfc

Will this change anything or Rex's behavior? Not even when pigs fly. Rex wasn't his boisterous self for the entire BOS meeting today. All that mea culpa and a few hours later, Rex is back among his people blathering on Facebook with his disingenuous signature phrase that plays to the Humboldt in denial crowd.

Logan Brewer-Hearst released today

On January 24, I reported 19 year old Logan Brewer-Hearst was booked into the Humboldt Court jail yesterday for his juvenile 2019 case. According to the jail it is for a juvenile arrest warrant. HCSO PIO Samantha Karges confirmed Hearst was booked for violation of probation W&I 777A.

Testimony referring to female students butts as "badonkadonk", making jokes about wet dreams and telling one of the students I love you at Landergen preliminary

 

Referring to female students butts as "badonkadonk", making jokes about wet dreams and telling one of the students I love you are allegations made by three of Gary Landergen's female sudents.

Retired Judge John Feeney did not hold Landergen to answer on the 4 felony counts of PC 288 (c)  (1) lewd and lascivious acts with a minor aged 14 or 15 where defendant is at least 10 years older than the minor.

Landergen was held to answer on four remaining counts: Count 5 and 6 PC 243.4 sexual battery; Counts 7 and 8 PC 667.61 child molestation.

Convicted felon fails to appear for sentencing twice

 

Convicted felon Joshua Harris faces 14 years in prison.

Pease and Hutson resolve cases right before jury trial

 

(Hutson)

(Pease)

Ian Pease and Travontae Hutson resolved the co-defendant case for homicide at trial assignment on 1/27.  Pease had three other open cases trailing the homicide case. 

Today's jury trial was vacated. Sentencing is on March 3.

People to call only one witness for alleged molestor Gary Landergen's preliminary hearing

 

As of 10:15, we are still waiting to see if alleged molester Gary Landergen's preliminary hearing will proceed today. Cases with precedence are still being called.

10:52: It has been assigned to Courtroom 5. At 1:30 we find out more. It has been assigned to Retired Judge John Feeney. If defense may files a disqualification, the other options are Judge Joyce Hinrichs or Judge Gregory Elvine-Kreis.

Thomas Gowing arrested for statutory rape

Former Eureka High School employee and volunteer Thomas Harlan Gowing was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday for PC 261.5 (c) statutory rape. After my post, EHS and APD issued  press releases.

Connor Whited sentenced 15 years to life for Opera Alley murder

Connor Whited finally sentenced today for the Opera Alley homicide. 15 years to life with 1200 days in custody credits.; special allegation stricken.

David, Tammy, Joshua Criswell arrested for battery and assault

(David Criswell)

(Facebook)

David Criswell was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday at midnight for PC 242 battery and PC 240 assault.

Tavin Evans arrested again two months later for similar charges

Tavin Dee Evans was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 667(b)-(i) three strikes enhancement, PC273.5 (a) corporal injury to a spouse/cohabitant, PC 236 false imprisonment , PC 211 robbery and HS11377(a) possession of a controlled substance.

In November 2022, I covered Evan's arrest live by Eureka Police Department. That arrest was an assist for Arcata Police Department. Evans was booked in November for PC 236, PC 273.5 (a) and PC 211. Evans posted bail after that arrest.

Ray Christie too sick for trial but well enough to do business?

 

(Words Worth)

(Words Worth)

(Words Worth)

Timothy Miller-Roberts arrested again for alleged sexual acts with a minor less than a year after being sentenced for similar charges

 

Less than a year after he pleaded guilty to rape of an intoxicated minor and was sentenced to prison, Timothy Miller Roberts was arrested again on a warrant by HCSO yesterday and booked on 9 counts alleging sexual acts with a minor. 

Suspect on 5th yesterday has a gun violence restraining order and two open cases from December and this month

 

(January 26 arrest)

(January 7  arrest)

On January 26, there was a large Eureka Police Department presence on 5th Street in Eureka for a warrant suspect who was eventually taken into custody. That was James Albert Leach Jr. in the standoff with EPD. Request has been made for January 13 booking photo.

The jail log shows Leach was booked by EPD on an arrest warrant at 4:45 p.m. for two counts of PC 30605 possession of an assault weapon, PC 12022.5 (a) personal use of a firearm during a felony and PC 459/461(a) burglary. Bail is $55,000. 

The jail log references one of Leach's current 2023 cases which I reported on earlier this month. EPD Assistant Police Chief Brian Stephens confirmed the warrant is for one of the current cases already filed in Humboldt Superior Court.

On January 13, I reported on Leach who currently has a gun restraining violence order requested by EPD and granted for two years. Leach is not allowed to have any firearms.

Want to give feedback the CA Coastal Commission about Humboldt ADUs, then clear your calendar for February 10

Listed below is information on a public hearing by the California Coastal Commission on an amedment regarding Humboldt County Accessory Dwelling Units just sent out by the Arcata office.

Convicted felon found with meth and unsecured, loaded firearm

On Jan. 25, 2023, at about 11:18 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies on patrol in the Willow Creek area conducted a suspicious vehicle investigation on an occupied vehicle parked in a pullout on Highway 299.

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender arraigned on case #52 yesterday

 

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender Charles Flinn, the second suspect in the smash and grab Freshwater incident was arraigned yesterday. 

Smash and grab suspect preliminary hasn't even started and there are plenty of twists and turns

 

19 out of 43 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system for smash and grab suspect Nathan Ruptak were on calendar today including his latest 2023 case. His preliminary was sent to Courtroom 2 after the preliminary calendar was called in Courtroom 5. He has 4 open cases. 19 counts for the 2023 case, according to Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal.

Jury trial for murder suspect Daniella Moore confirmed

 

Murder suspect Daniella Moore's jury trial scheduled for 2/27 was confirmed this morning. An intervention before trial assignment willbe held to address scheduling and witness availability.

Dozens of attorneys offered to defend Officer Ice pro- 🦴- o! No evidence, no video, no charges!

 

(Wyandotte Officer Ice)

I'd rather report on viral "crime news" like this than the same repeat offenders in Humboldt. EPD and HCSO, this is your cue to come up with a funnier and more creative Facebook post or video.

Pho Thien Long 2 to re-open soon with new owners

Sunny day, good food, great staff and local owners investing in the community

 

I did a post on Harbour Coffee and Wine located at 1651 Myrtle Avenue last July. Harbour is a year old and with the New Year there are some changes. New hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and they now offer selections from Los Bagels.

Logan Brewer-Hearst booked into jail on a juvenile warrant

 

19 year old Logan Brewer-Hearst was booked into the Humboldt Court jail yesterday for his juvenile 2019 case. According to the jail it is for a juvenile arrest warrant. HCSO PIO Samantha Karges confirmed Hearst was booked for violation of probation W&I 777A.

On December 3, 2020, Judge John T. Feeney sentenced Logan Rain Brewer-Hearst to 15 years in the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. 

The best criminal defense attorney in Northern California is still Jason Miller's attorney

 

Murder suspect Jason Miller's wanted to represent himself for his jury trial. Trial confirmation and a final decision on his petition for propria persona was continued until today by the Court so Miller could decide if that’s what he really wants.

Co-owner of Northern California Pet Supply and Grooming charged with filing a false document and grand theft

(Facebook)

A regular and loyal reader of mine since I started Words Worth sent me a message late afternoon. It was a social media Facebook post about Jennifer Wrask circulating that someone sent to this person.

I am not going to post the screenshot sent because I have no way of tracing the original person who posted it and there were unsubstantiated opinions and claims in that Facebook post about  Wrask's business.

The message from my reader was "Hi John, do you know anything about this? Jennifer Wrask owns Nor Cal Pets in McK." 

Wrask is the co-owner of Northern California Pet Supply and Grooming in McKinleyville. I did check if there was a court case or any charges filed against Wrask.

I checked with HCSO and there is no booking photo in the system. Wrask was arraigned last October. The charges are PC 115 (a) procuring or offering a false or forged instrument and PC 503  grand theft embezzlement.

Under penalty of perjury, Brett Watson declares he has no firearms in his posession, custody or control of firearms

 

Brett Watson filed a declaration regarding firearms on January 13. This is in the case filed by the City of Arcata for a workplace harassment restraining order against Watson.

Under penalty of jury, Brett Watson declares he has no firearms in his posession, custody or control.

Feds here meeting with Sheriff Honsal

I just saw Sheriff William Honsal near the 4th street security entrance at the Courthouse talking with a federal officer. Heard Humboldt OES Ryan Derby's name mentioned. Then Sheriff Honsal and the federal officer headed to his office. 

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender keeps violating parole, getting arrested, why is he on the streets and not prison?

High risk parolee, peeping Tom and convicted sex offender Charles Steven Flinn was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 459/461(b), PC 3000.08(c) parole revocation, PC 3000.08(f), PC 594(b)(1) vandalism, HS 11377 (a) possession of controlled substance and  PC182(a)(1) conspiracy to commit a crime.

This arrest for Flinn is because he is the second suspect with the smash-and-grab burglary near Freshwater.

Charles Steven Flinn aka Steven Henderon aka Steven Eric Henderson aka Charles Steven Flynn aka Charlie Flinn aka Charles S. Fline already has 51 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system.

State Parks arrested Delmar-James Key for criminal threats, domestic violence and brandishing a weapon

Delmar-James Key was arrested yesterday by State Parks and Recreation for PC 417(a)(1) brandishing a weapon or firearm, PC 422 criminal threats and PC 273.5(a) corporal injury on spouse or cohabitant.

Another check cashing business in Eureka closes on February 15

(Image: Argonaut Investments)

A 1 Check cashing in Eureka is closing. I just spoke with Angela at the 3220 Broadway Street location and she said the last day of business is February 15.

Just 2 items on BOS agenda show elections do have consequences

 

On the January 24, Humboldt County Board of Supervisors agenda, you can see that elections do have consequences.

Interested in what kind of police complaints are investigated by the City of Eureka independent auditor?

(Attachment from COPP agenda)

At City of Eureka's  Citizen's Oversight on Police Practices meeting on January 24, under new business, is this Open Complaints and Investigation Log  report.

Paul Gallegos is the attorney for smash and grab suspect who has 43 cases in Humboldt system

 

Smash and grab suspect Nathan Ruptak was arraigned on 1/19. A criminal protective order was served in court. Ruptak has 43 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court system. His attorney is Paul Gallegos.

43 after they merged HCSO and APD cases for his latest case in 2023. I left that on top the first page of the complaint and did not crop.

City of Arcata issues statement against all forms of hate speech and vandalism and reiterates support of Centro del Pueblo and the Sanctuary Garden

Fatality after collision on private property in Alderpoint

 

On January 19, 2023 at approximately 1320 hours, the driver was operating his 2013 Polaris Ranger on private property north of Alderpoint Road just west of Alderpoint. 

DHHS relects Allman's mental health plan leading to another continuance

Receipt of treatment plan for mental health diversion scheduled on 1/18 for Sean Allman was continued to 3/1. 

Jury trial for alleged molestor Kevin Dikes delayed

Trial confirmation for alleged molestor Kevin Dikes scheduled on 1/18 was continued by defense to 2/2 for trial setting. Alleged victims are John Doe 1 and 2.

Jury trial date of 1/30 was vacated.

LOCO put the wrong name in an obituary headline

 

They make errors like this all the time but on an obit? Sloppy, careless and disrespectful to Cudney's family.

Didn't take long after this post for LOCO to fix the headline.

"As someone who has been wrongfully accused, arrested, and the subsequent target of workplace slander due to LOCO turds, I appreciate your acknowledgement of this fact as well as your update."

"I am happy to read your update. I had considered reaching out, but decided to wait. We have a nasty workplace at times… especially when management Has it out for you.

I have worked with Matt for over a decade and this was a huge surprise. I am glad I reserved judgement and I am happy to hear he has been vindicated.

Kym has class, LOCO do I even need to state the obvious?

 

1/20 update: Carmen England did show up this morning and there is a booking photo and this information added to my post yesterday. 

Those who only go to LOCO for information and go to LOCO first deserve the crap they read. LOCO could get a photo if they want. They are just lazy, despite the tons of $ shoveled their way from their good ole boy advertisers. 

If Carmen England shows up for her commit to jail date, there will finally be a booking photo

Update on 1/20: England came in for her commit to jail date on 1/20 at 7 a.m and was booked and released at 8:10.

Central Office yet another side hustle for Desirae Hadley

 

Central Office Copy Center, located at 326 I Street, has a new owner. When people started asking me who this private investigator was that had bought the business from Teri, I knew it was Desirae Hadley. Saw Hadley there behind the counter a while ago.

4 years probation and he wont serve any more time in jail

 

August Real pleaded guilty earlier this month to child abuse/endangerment. Since his plea did not involve other charges of molestation but since Real did not plead to those, he does not have to register as a sex offender.

Real was sentenced to 4 years of formal probation. 301 days jail time was imposed but Real's custody credits were applied. Real was ordered released from custody.

Sentencing for convicted felon in Carlson Park incident continued for a week

Convicted felon Joshua Lee Harris was scheduled to be sentenced today. Last month a jury convicted him of 245(a)(2) assault with a firearm and special allegation PC 12022.5 (a)  personal use of a firearm in the commission of the crime. The jury found him guilty on both charges.

Former CALFire employee found guilty of molesting former best friend's daughter

Closing arguments yesterday morning. Verdict few minutes ago. Convicted molestor and former CALFire employee Miles Neiva found guilty on all charges. 

After the verdict, Neiva's status was changed to cannot post bail. Neiva has been in custody all this time. Prior to the verdict,  there was a bail amount set but Neiva could not come up with the money required.