Like most people in Humboldt, I have a few go to coffee places I frequent on a regular basis. It is rare that employees would recommend another coffee shop to me. One name comes up consistently.
When I also see local business owners I have known for years go out of their daily route for a cup of joe; I knew it was time to check out Stu's Brews.
I covered convicted molestor Steve Boudreaux's first trial. It was a hung jury for five counts. Boudreaux was convicted for Count 6. This week, there were motions in limine for his retrial for Counts 1 to 5.
I was in court on 1/28/25 for a very important motion. Defense was trying to keep out Boudreaux's prior conviction.
Even a white dress shirt and black suit did not change Boudreaux's creepy appearance. He did not even bother to shave. He could have since jury selection was expected to begin after motions that day. The jury trial started on 1/27/25 and already a female juror requested to be excused for hardship due to unexpected development.
Before arguments, defense witnesses Shaylene Williams, Darian Ridley, Kamber Tiernam Stein and Jessica Sovereign were ordered back to court on 1/31/25.
The court still needs to approve the settlement. Details in the press release issued by California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office.
I emailed the FBI spokesperson Cameron Pollan in San Francisco. I have contacted Ms. Pollan before and heard back from her last September. While I have included the City of Fortuna press release, I am not adding any other information about the investigation or allegations unless it is released from the FBI.
"John,
Thank you for contacting our media office. I can confirm the FBI has an ongoing investigation. We are unable to provide any additional details at this time.
Best,
Cameron Polan FBI San Francisco"
Kris Mobley's photo and bio is no longer on the City of Fortuna website.
We don't even have anywhere to get press credentials in Humboldt and I made suggestions to Sheriff William Honsal and former Eureka Police Chief Steve Watson.
For partisan extremists who cannot give the Trump administration credit for this important move; you are petty. Like him or not; agree with him or not; those of you who say you appreciate my independent reporting should appreciate this inclusion.
Gavin Newsom and California could have been leaders.
On January 27, 2025 at about 4:25 p.m. Eureka Police Department officers were dispatched to First and W Streets in Eureka on a report of a stabbing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted this two hours ago.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta just issued a press release about a plea agreement which resulted in the felony convictions of "David Robert Daleiden and Sandra Merritt for criminally recording confidential communications with women’s healthcare providers."
On 1/23/25, at the Readiness Conference, trial was confirmed for child abduction suspect Peter Thompson. Yurok Tribe Wellness representatives Pepper Lopez and Courtney Card appeared via Zoom.
Thompson has been on no bail status since October 2024 when Visiting Judge Richard Kalustian denied OR and supervised release.
Another OR bail hearing was scheduled for 1/24/25. Retired Judge Marilyn Miles granted Thompson supervised release. Criminal protective order filed and served. I have included court minutes and conditions of supervised release which have information regarding guardianship of the minor.
Jury trial is scheduled for 2/3/25. Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor for this case. Deputy Public Defender David Celli is Thompson's attorney.
This is the appeal that Citizens for a Better Eureka filed in one of their lawsuits against City of Eureka. The appeal case number is A170214.
This is the lawsuit about the 5th and D parking lot. The last post I did on this appeal:
.https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/01/city-of-eurekas-response-in-appeal.html?m=1
I just received this notification. This is a brief update.
Tomorrow morning, there is a press conference to announce a new task force to combat human trafficking in the Sacramento region.
I am not linking every single post on Gregory Kreis and Brenda Elvine's family law case.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/09/gregory-kreis-ordered-to-information.html?m=1
The last post I did was on September 27, 2024. I added an October update to that post as I do with other court cases.
On 1/24/25, there was a hearing for status conference and request for order hearing-Sanctions in this case. Humboldt e court lists orders made but no details. There is a trial setting on 1/31/25. These are the court minutes from 1/24/25.
Later, when I checked the case on 2/4/25 more detailed minutes were added. Kreis has hired Humboldt attorney Kelly Walsh who requested a continuance. Trial setting regarding spousal support is scheduled for 4/4/25. Walsh endorsed Kreis in the last election which Kreis lost with an overwhelming defeat. His opponent, now Humboldt Superior Court Judge April Van Dyke got over 60% of the vote.
The City of Rio Dell is proud to announce the appointment of Joshua Phinney as the new Chief of Police. With more than 16 years of distinguished law enforcement experience and a proven track record of leadership and community-focused policing, Chief Phinney is set to lead the department into an exciting new chapter.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, together with the Madera County Sheriff's Office and California Highway Patrol, today announced the results of operation “To Catch a Predator” which targeted sexual predators who use the internet to seek out potential underage victims.
Others can read this blog regularly, call the DA or go look up court cases themselves. Monica Pereira, that is for you and anyone else who feels entitled to my time without any investment or support and email me when the information is already on my blog; for free.
Larue could have posted bail months ago in the 2024 case when it was set. Retired Judge Ksenia Tsenin set bail amounts on 11/6/24. That was at the first court hearing after he was booked in jail. And that is when his status from having a bail hold changed.
The fact that he did and was released on 1/23/25 is not breaking news. The confusion could have been cleared if case numbers or complete information is provided. The local jail log is very simple to understand. In Humboldt, there is access to public computers.
My comment is directed at people who don't read or look for information on more than their go to source. We have a lot of local media who cover different news. I often see questions in comment sections which would not be necessary if people did a simple google search.
1/27/25: As I suspected, there was a 2025 case filed by the DA on 1/21/25. Charges are fugitive from justice. He was arraigned on that 2025 case. Bail in that case was set at 85,000 by Retired Judge Christopher Wilson and that is the bail LaRue posted. Setting of identity hearing on 2/19/25.
Thanks to Kym for giving permission to link on her site and to provide information in the comment section.
I was not going to write anything about this court case because it is one of the many bs cases filed and a misuse of the court system. I sat in court on December 13, 2024 and listened to some of the evidence and testimony from Chrisjenna Francis Moore. I watched Commissioner Sarah Kaber ask questions. I watched Ms. Allison Jackson respond. Like many people in the community, I know Shannon Miranda as an acquaintance and from social events.
I looked at the court documents filed. Even before Commissioner Kaber's ruling filed 1/14/25, I knew Moore would lose.
Reader Jesse Smith took this photo at 10:54 a.m.. "Multi car accident at Broadway and Wabash. Traffic being detoured. "
EPD PIO Laura Montagna told me, "There were no major injuries to my knowledge, but an ambulance was called."
These are the posts I have done on Ryan Thomas Smith. In April, I reported on these lawsuits. The habeas corpus petition was filed by Smith in February 2024.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/04/humboldt-county-inmate-habeas-petition.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/11/ryan-smith-booked-for-attempted-murder.html?m=1
The Smith lawsuits are on the Board of Supervisor's January 28 agenda under closed session.
A search for Smith shows he is not in custody anymore at the Humboldt County jail. A search in the CDCR inmate search locator does not bring up any results.
On this this Tuesday's Board of Supervisor's meeting, there is a resolution by Board Chair and Second District Supervisor Michelle Bushnell naming the Alderpoint Bridge in memory of Trevor John Earley.
Regular readers of my blog are familiar with my coverage of the Jake Combs case and jury trial. Combs was convicted of Earley's murder. 25 people from the Alderpoint community showed up for the jury trial including Supervisor Bushnell. If she was not in court on a particular day, Supervisor Bushnell checked in with her constituents and Earley's family members at the courthouse.
Earlier this month, I mentioned a conversation I had with Supervisor Bushnell. After that post, a few people told me how responsive she was to them and helpful when they reached out to her. These are not funders or people politically involved; just grateful constiuents.
Last July, I reported on the arrest of 64 year old Ernest Paul Gruetzmacher for PC 664/287(c)(2) attempted forcible oral copulation and PC 243.4(d) aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/07/64-year-old-arrested-by-epd-for.html?m=1
The victim in this case was "institutionalized for medical treatment and was seriously disabled and medically incapacitated."
On 12/12/24, Gruetzmacher resolved his case with a plea to sexual battery. Count 1 was dismissed. On 1/23/25, Judge Lawrence Killoran sentenced Gruetzmacher to 60 hours community service, 90 days in jail with credit for 1 day served and two years of probation. A protective order was filed and served on him in court and his bail bond was exonerated. Commit to jail date is on 2/22/25.
Eureka Police Department issued a press release today about the traffic collision yesterday on Broadway that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
The City of Eureka celebrates the Grand Opening of its much anticipated Uplift Eureka Community Resource Center with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Kim Bergel, City Manager Miles Slattery and Special Projects Manager, Jeff Davis will be in attendance.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement regarding President Trump’s recent executive order "that targets the LGBTQ+ community". The press releases has information on California law and resources.
Two weeks and three days later since his last article Mr. Allan Dollison is published again in print and online in the Daily Journal and California Lawyer.
He is becoming a regular contributor. This latest legal analysis was by invitation from the Daily Journal's legal editor. Here is a screenshot from a commuication Mr. Dollison shared with me which also summarizes today's article.
Just walked up to the courthouse to see glass all over the sidewalk on 5th and I, then saw the EPD officer speaking to these two people and this vehicle.
Courthouse security at the 5th street entrance heard a loud noise but did not see what happened.
1/27: Three days later, there is still glass all over the sidewalk and crosswalk.
Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm and Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer are specially assigned to CAST cases. That is an intense caseload. In addition to that, they also handle other major cases. Both of them and Deputy DA Roger Rees prosecute serious, violent and life crimes and all three are among the few, experienced long term prosecutors currently at the Humboldt District Attorney's office. With Ms. Timm and Mr. Rees out sick; Ms. Schaffer held down the fort by herself this week. She appeared on her cases; their cases which include a current jury trial.
Eureka Police Department Sgt. Dustin Nantz was designated as lead investigating officer for Logan Brewer Hearst's preliminary hearing today in his 2024 criminal case. The hearing did not start until this afternoon. 7 women were in court, 6 with Victim Witness. One was there for Brewer Hearst.
Since my last post on the Nylander vs Nylander saga, there was a proof of service summons filed on 1/2/25 for service of a summons on Marleen "Mama" Nylander on 1/1/25.
A case management conference statement was filed by the plaintiffs on 1/10/25. There is a case management conference scheduled for 1/27/25.
Convicted molestor Steve Boudreaux's retrial for Counts 1 to 5 and setting for sentencing was continued twice since 1/22/24 because Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is ill. I added those updates to the previous post. Deputy DA Carolyn Schaffer has appeared on the case for Ms. Timm this week.
California Attorney Rob Bonta and members of the States Negotiating Committee: the attorneys general of New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia reached a $7.4 billion with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family "for fueling the opioid crisis."
It has to be approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.
I did a post in December 2021 about Judy Lynn Green and Victor Raymond Green both being arrested at the same time by HCSO for PC273.5(a), corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2021/12/arrested-for-domestic-violence-at-same.html?m=1
19 year old Dauwin Poe is one of the suspects who was arrested on charges for multiple shooting incidents in December 2014 including Toni's restaurant.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/01/hcso-arrested-two-suspects-involved-in.html?m=1
The DA's office has charged him in two 2025 cases. He has one 2024 case. Poe was arraigned on 1/13/25 and Conflict Counsel's office was appointed. At defense's request, OR bail hearing was vacated. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for 1/24.
Edmund Moon is the alleged victim in one 2025 case. Panther Colegrove is the alleged victim in another 2025 case.
Charges, court minutes and court records are posted below if you want more details. Murder and criminal threats are just two of the charges Poe, Jr is facing.
I have covered quite a few court cases involving different members of the Moon and Colegrove family. This will be another Humboldt drama filled court case and there are is always more to the story if there is a preliminary hearing and trial.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed charges. In addition, 500 price gouging warning letters have been sent to hotels and landlords. If you want to read the entire complaint, go to the California Attorney General website.
Yesterday, there was a hearing on a motion filed by the DA in Ashley Pearce-Pifferini's case. The DA's office subpoenaed records from DHHS & health records from Oakland. The motion was granted. Preliminary hearing still scheduled for 2/6/25.
In my November post, I brought up the possibility of a mental health evaluation.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2024/11/will-ashley-pearces-case-have-same.html?m=1
Nothing had been mentioned in court or by any attorney at that time.
2/6/25: Defense motion to continue preliminary hearing granted. Defense wants to discuss discovery issues with People related to review of medical documents by expert witness. Setting on 4/10.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police and Fraternal Order of Police issued a joint statement an hour ago on the recent presidential pardons.
Yesterday, Lambda Legal issued a statement on the executive orders by the Trump administration impacting the LGBTQ community.
Just saw an EPD officer walk into Days Inn on 5th and D. And another EPD officer pull up at 11:01.
Officers just cleared the scene at Days Inn. I see another officer 11:03 near IHOP. They are obviously looking for someone.
EPD PIO Laura Montagna told me, "Someone broke the placard near our Officer Memorial in front of the department and they were looking for that person."
EPD is having a busy morning. Sgt. Omey was at both scenes. EPD, CSET and Animal Control on 4th and D. I saw a bunch of animals exiting from the the camper van. This is one of the vehicles EPD has received numerous complaints about as part of the EPD vehicle abatement program. It was towed.
Jennifer Lynn Facer aka Jennifer Romero was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 290.011(a) failure to register as a sex offender. She is still in custody this morning. Let's see what happens at her next court hearing.
In Humboldt courts, there are no consequences for such arrests. Female offenders in Humboldt are rare; at least in the 11 years of coverage I have done on local courts and arrests.
10: 22 a.m.: She has a 2025 case fugitive from justice warrant. The DA dismissed the Humboldt case on 1/17/25. Facer's warrant is from Florida. You can read more details from court records and court minutes provided.