Attempted murder, rape, domestic violence suspect Charles Endich arrested by EPD yesterday on outstanding warrant

 

Eureka Police Department arrested Charles Joseph Endich yesterday on a warrant for PC664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 236 false imprisonmemt, PC 422 criminal threats PC273.5(a) domestic violence and PC 289(a)(1)(a) forcible sexual penetration with a foreign object.

This a 2024 case. Warrant was issued on 7/3/24. Endich was arraigned on 4/2/25. He has several aliases listed in the complaint filed by the DA. Conflict Counsel's office was appointed; defense waived bail/OR without prejudice, bail is $750,000 and preliminary hearing is scheduled for 4/10.

4/10: OR bail hearing on 4/14. Preliminary hearing scheduled today continued to 4/15 to discuss possible resolution; people need to contact alleged victim.

4/14: Supervised release denied by Judge Lawrence Killoran.

4/15: Guilty plea to Count 4 and 5. Counts 1, 2 and 3 dismissed. Sentencing on 5/7.

5/7/25: As a part of the plea deal negotiated by Deputy District Candace Myers and Deputy Conflict Counsel Owen Tipps, Endich was placed on formal probation for three years and custody credits covered time imposed by Judge Steven Steward.