Joanne Marian Segovia, executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association has been placed on leave after federal charges were filed against for importing drugs including fentanyl and using her office to distribute the controlled substances. Segovia turned herself in, no bail was set at her first court appearance. Next court date is April 28.
Convicted felon Jared Aubrey pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted murder of a police officer and two counts of shooting at an occupied motor vehicle. Aubrey also admitted that he discharged a firearm related to the attempted murder charges.
Sebastion Hockett was arrested on a Ramey warrant. I checked with the jail staff, Hockett is on a no bail status and expect arraignment to be delayed since he is in quarantine and will be for 5 to 7 days. Since additional charges are expected to be filed, that gives HCSO time to get the report to the DA. Hopefully, it also gives the prosecutor filing charges more time and information to file a complaint instead of having to amend it later.
Remember the 9 year old boy who was found unresponsive in the Ingomar Club pool in 2021? Humboldt Bay Fire, Eureka Police Department and HCSO Chaplain responded to the medical emergency. The boy was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Smash and grab suspect Nathan Ruptak was sentenced to prison today to the stipulated term of 3 years for all his cases. He has 146 days of custody credits.
Frequently arrested Halli Lee Pole was arrested yesterday by HCSO. This time for attempting to smuggle fentanyl into the jail. On Nov. 29, 2022, HCSO arrested Pole on various charges including possession of meth and bringing drugs into the correctional facility.
Convicted sex offender Bartholomew Clarence Hickman was arrested for the fourth time in less than 4 months. Yesterday Fortuna Police Department arrested for two counts of PC 290.011(a) failure to register by a transient sex offender, PC 290.012(a) failure to registee as a sex offender, PC 148 (a) (1) resisting arrest and two counts of PC 853.7 violating a written promise to appear in court.
Convicted sex offender Shawn Sterling Porter was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 148 (a) (1) resisting arrest and PC 290.018(b) failure to register as a sex offender . Once again, he was released on O.R.
Little Eagle Moon's preliminary hearing and several other hearings including a motion for return of property kept being continued over and over.
Almost a year and half since his arrest, all that live media coverage, multiple law enforcement agencies at the scene, chase in Eureka, Moon resolved his two cases today. Moon admitted violation in his parole case. He entered a time waiver for sentencing. Moon entered a conditional plea in his attempted murder case.
We’re excited to share that Cal Poly Humboldt is continuing to expand its off-campus housing options for continuing and transfer students for Fall 2023.
Finally, after months of checking regularly and often daily, charges have been filed by the DA against former Humboldt Superior court mediator and former CWS employee Joe Hale. He was arrested on June 29, 2022.
Four misdemeanor counts of PC 647 (j) (2) known as criminal invasion of privacy or disorderly conduct by secretly videotaping or photographing the body or undergarments of another person. There are four alleged victims, all women.
For a first time offender, the sentence is six months in jail and a fine of $1,000. California law makes this charge a misdemeanor.
Cal Poly Humboldt just issued a statement with resources and how to file a Title X complaint. This is response to the investigation of alleged misconduct in the men's college basketball program.
Rob Arkley said he is moving his company's money to either JP Morgan or Wells Fargo under the theory that "these banks are too big to fail." He added, "I wouldn't have a dime over the insured limit in smaller banks" such as credit unions or Redwood Capital. "Why would you take the risk? Money is too hard to make."
This is in the beginning of the KINS interview today around 4:19 for a couple of minutes.
Kyle William Dillon was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 503 embezzlement. HCSO PIO Samantha Karges said Dillon was "arrested at a residence on the 2400 block of Aster Place in Eureka."
Dillon was released on O.R.
Last night no agenda or even listing for 3/28/23 Board of Supervisors meeting online. This morning at 10:53 a.m. I went to to the 5th street entrance where the agendas are usually posted and walked right past Rex Bohn who was leaving the Courthouse.
Palavi Junior Vainuku was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday on a bench warrant for PC 148 (a) resisting arrest and and PC 647 (h) loitering to commit a crime from a 2022 case and new charges of HS 11364 possession of drug paraphernalia and HS 11350 possession of a controlled substancd from this 2023 arrest.
Vainuku was released on O.R. Listed below are two court cases Vainuku was associated with, one in Humboldt Superior Court and one in Butte Superior Court.
Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF) is pleased to announce that ISO (Insurance Services Office) has classified Humboldt Bay Fire as a Class 2 Public Protection Classification fire agency following a comprehensive analysis of our community structural fire suppression delivery system in 2022.
An arrest has been made in the 2018 homicide of Anthony Joseph Calderone.
On March 22, 2023, 38-year-old Matthew Gabriel Susmilch was arrested on a Ramey Warrant at the Mendocino County Jail, where he was also booked on unrelated warrant charges out of Mendocino County.
Checked on the Shadowlight Ranch LLC lawsuit yesterday. On 7/28. no settlement.Another settlement conference on 3/21. Again no settlement but three days later, there was a joint notice of conditional settlement. Since then, mostly all that keeps happening is dates being vacated and reset.
Hillary Deskins had a bench warrant out for her second failure to appear in one 2023 case. Yesterday, she was arrested by the Yurok Tribal Police on that warrant and was booked at midnight for HS11364 (a) possession of drug paraphernalia, HS11377(a) possession of a controlled substance, PC 487 (a) grand theft and PC 594 (b) (1) vandalism.
This is the third time she has been arrested and despite failures to appear in court, once again released on O.R.
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Megan Rocha, of McKinleyville, to the Ocean Protection Council. Rocha is the Executive Director of Resighini Rancheria.
The Sequoia Park Zoo & Foundation are offering an exclusive first look at the new American black bear and coyote habitat.
Crystal Jane Sanchez was arrested yesterday by Arcata Police Department for PC 273.5 (a) domestic violence. She posted bond.
With the injuries to her face, let's see what the investigation uncovers and if any charges are filed.
Since the post was published, it has has been updated with a response from Mad River Hospital Human Resources. Sanchez is not currently employed with MRH and hasn't been for a while.
Judge Abby Abinanti, a dynamic and effective leader for equal access to the justice system and expanded resources and programs for Native American residents across California, has been selected by Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire as the 2023 North Coast Woman of the Year.
Yesterday, Eureka Police Department arrested Marion Automirth Miller for PC 242 battery, PC 240 assault, PC 594(b) (2) (a) vandalism, PC 647 (f) public intoxication. Miller was released on O.R.
Since my last post on local attorney Victor Campos and his co-defendant, Kyle Cross, there has been weekly developments, mostly for Campos.
Former baseball coach and alleged molestor Benjamin Pesch was held to answer to PC 288 (c) (1) lewd act upon a child. The alleged victim John Doe was 15 years old at the time. Pesch was arraigned on information today on the same charge. Trial confirmation scheduled for 6/15; jury trial on 6/26.
I am the only one who posted about Pesch's arrest, reported on the case and covered the preliminary hearing. This is yet another case like the Kailan Meserve rape case and trial and several others with well connected families ignored by other local media.
Judge Timothy Canning does not mince words in his ruling against former Arcata City Councilmember Brett Watson.
KRCR General Manager John Manzi responded to my email and March 18 post. If you read that post, only FTV.live reported what my reader asked me about Eureka. I did additional research, read what Sinclair redponded about changes and contacted KRCR. The KAEF change has yet to be reported by other local media two days later.
On March 16, 2023, at about 7:35 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a multi-residence property on Ole Hanson Road near Eureka for the report of an assault.
The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria just issued the following statement regarding a small oil spill incident in the Trinidad Harbor parking lot. Trinidad Rancheria staff were notified this morning. There was an immediate response from the staff which included Trinidad Rancheria executives and Trinidad Mayor.
24 year old David Junior Cruz was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 273.5 (a) corporal injury to a spouse/cohabitant, PC 245 (a) (1) assault with a deadly weapon, PC 236 false imprisonment, PC 211 robbery, PC 207(a) kidnapping and VC 10851(a) driving or taking a vehicle without consent.
A reader reached out to me. The reader specifically asked me to follow up and mentioned that this had not been covered by any other local media.
"Did you know about the Sinclair pink slip express wiping out KAEF except for two reporters?"
The Sinclair specific reference is posted below from the original media source that reported it but the Sinclair layoffs were covered by various media outlets.
I initially reached out to KRCR General Manager Teansie Garfield. She has retired. I contacted KRCR Assistant New Director Nazy Javid who directed me to the new KRCR General Manager John Manzi. KRCR oversees KAEF North Coast News operations and staff in Humboldt.
On the March 21, Board of Supervisors meeting, the County Administrative office is asking that a "Memorandum of Understanding with the Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt for the Appointment and Oversight of the Chief Probation Officer" be approved and authorized this item and all subsequent amendments to the MOU.
Rapist Patrick Michael Marshall was arrested yesterday by Fortuna Police Department on a bench warrant for parole violation. I reported on his arrest in December 2022.
Marshall resolved his alleged molestation case with a plea for statutory rape.
Voluntary manslaughter suspect Pamela Millsap's 2020 case has had continuance after continuance. The victim was her 17 year old son.
Eureka Assistant Police Chief issued the following information to warn public and businesses of a current scam.
Three days after the Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy to settle sexual abuse litigation, the Diocese of Oakland said it is is facing approximately 330 sexual abuse lawsuits.
Bishop Michael C. Barber made the same announcement in a letter about the possibility of filing for bankruptcy as San Diego Diocese and Diocese of Sacramento.
Chance Bennett was arrested by Fortuna Police Department yesterday on an arrest warrant for PC 1551(a), fugitive from justice.
Lifehouse Church Senior Pastor Willy Bowles:
"Nobody should ever freeze to death in Humboldt County. That is simply not acceptable. If this isn't the work of Jesus, then I don't know anything that is.
Kudos to Eureka Police Chief Todd Jarvis and EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance for their leadership and efforts. Kudos to Lifehouse Church for opening their doors and actually practicing Jesus' teachings.
There is a need in the Myrtletown area for such a shelter. Other megachurches in Eureka and the Myrtletown area respond by locking their doors and looking down on those less unfortunate on a regular basis.
In December 2022, I reported that convicted rapist Kailan Meserve's habeas corpus hearing started but after the first day, it was interrupted and continued by stipulation due to the earthquake emergency.
The three day hearing resumed on March 13 but is already on Day 4. Closing arguments continued to 5/26.
Clayton Lloyd Miller was arrested at 3 a.m. today by Eureka Police Department on a Ramey warrant for PC664/187(a) attempted murder and PC 246 shooting at inhabited dwelling or occupied vehicle.
This outstanding warrant is from February when HCSO responded to an incident in Bridgeville. In 2022, Miller was arrested for domestic violence and false imprisonment and arrested in Hydesville in 2020 on multiple warrants.
There was a press release Friday. Today, the Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for bankruptcy. Humboldt Catholic churches are a part of this diocese. Bishop Robert F. Vasa had announced the possibility of filing bankruptcy in December 2022.
On March 6, 2023 there was a hearing in an ongoing dispute between Kyla Tripodi Nored vs Andrew Barnett and Nazanin Namazi. There is another case management conference on 6/9/23.
Namazi contacted me in 2021. I did not post her allegations at that time. The screenshots are from that 2021 contact. Now there is this court filing with the allegations of mold and it also mentions the defamation lawsuit..
This morning, there was trial setting, status of discovery, a case management conferennce and demurrer from former Deputy Public Defender Rory Kalin's third amended complaint from former Public Defender Marek Reavis, current Public Defender Luke Brownfield and County of Humboldt. The other defendant in the lawsuit is Humboldt Judge Gregory J. Kreis.