Sean Elmwood Lundy was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday. To get arrested repeatedly in Humboldt happens all the time. To get arrested while you are on ankle monitor is more than stupidity. Deputy District Whitney Timm tried to keep the public safe. Judge Kaleb Cockrum chose to release this violent, repeat offender. The jail log lists all these as fresh arrests but since Lundy has been arrested for PC 273.6(a) violating a restraining order before; I am pretty sure some of those are from previous arrests.
Seven counts of PC 273.6(a) violating a restraining order, PC166(a)(4) failure to pay child support, VC 23152 (a) DUI and VC 23152(b) blood alcohol over the legal limit.
Lundy is originally from Oregon. Something he shared with me himself. I have included his Humboldt Superior Court record and cases in the system which go back to 2013 and relevant court records. Lundy is a classic repeat offender, unremorseful, in denial and I have had direct experience of such behavior. I had to move for my safety.
According to Lundy, he has been previously been represented by Mr. Ben Okin. He was fortunate that Mr. Okin gave him a chance years ago which he screwed up. Lundy now has a public defender. Of course, his deputy public defender wants to see if Lundy can get mental health treatment. That seems to be the new standard tactic for repeat offenders,including those like Lundy who violate court orders. This does not help unless someone is willing and in denial and refuses to address other issues.
Lundy was arrested on 11/06/2024 by HCSO for PC 273.6(a) violation of a restraining order and posted bond. This was in CR2402909, his latest case. In that 2024 case, he was arraigned on 9/26. The Public Defender was appointed. Trial confirmation in that case was scheduled on 12/10 rescheduled for 12/31/24; jury trial scheduled for 12/16/24 for 1/6/25.
Unfortunately, my path briefly crossed Lundy's in 2024.
On 11/13/24, there was an incident with Lundy and I had to call Eureka Police Department. I filed a police report. EPD handled the situation well and went above and beyond to ensure my safety as well as others but there is only so much they can do given the laws. EPD was also fair to Lundy given his behavior and I appreciate Det. Johnathan Eckert's follow up. We are a small county and many local law enforcement often does not get credit for the deescalation, fairness and professionalism they display every day. I have other documentation that I have saved in case I need it in the future.
The DA filed another case on 12/4/24. Lundy was arraigned in CR2403682 on 12/18; on 12/19 supervised release granted by Judge Kaleb Cockrum. Trial confirmation on 12/31 and jury trial on 1/6/25.
On 12/31, defense asked for a continuance to look into mental health treatment. The 1/6/24 date was vacated. Motion to consolidate both of Lundy's cases and trial confirmation is scheduled for 3/17/25. Jury trial for 3/24/25.
When you look at the court minutes, Ms. Timm did her job to protect the community about pattern. Yet, Judge Cockrum ordered supervised release. A bond did not change his behavior and an ankle monitor does not deter or always work.
Unlike many people in Humboldt who have a criminal record and other issues, Lundy has given the finger to people who gave him a second chance to get back on his feet. He is ungrateful, disrespectful and this is based on my direct knowledge and contact with him more than once. He needs to grow up, man up and deal with his obvious alcohol and other issues instead of the constant chip on the shoulder.
Lundy has an open criminal case and a family law case. The DA in his criminal case, his ex in his family law case but most of all the judges who will hear his case need to be aware that Lundy is out on the streets and his actions are still affecting others. Given his past record, Lundy's word or an argument by an overworked and overzealous Public Defender is not enough.
I could not do this post earlier because I had to get myself to safety and in a place where I had no daily contact with Lundy because his behavior continued even after being arrested and EPD giving him a warning. Unfortunately, Lundy still knows where he can find me. That is a risk I take daily in the reporting I do.
Lundy's behavior with me was similar to what is documented in his family law case. Lundy is someone who told me himself, "I have done bad things in the past." 2024 is not the past.
Repeat offenders like Lundy need to look in the mirror instead of blaming every one else and having misdirected anger. Humboldt, especially the court system, is full of people like Lundy.
Humboldt has many people who have turned their lives around despite facing insurmountable challenges and being treated unfairly. Some pick themselves up and deal with life the best they can. Some do not do drugs or drink alcohol or use it as an excuse as a coping mechanism despite the unfairness, abuse and injustice. Sean Lundy and other repeat offenders who violate court orders need to face consequences instead of being coddled by the Humboldt Superior Court system.
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