Indecent exposure suspect Kevin Astry failed to appear in court, defense claimed he is having a mental health breakdown, defense request for doubt denied until Astry shows up in court, bench warrant issued for $60,000 and held until next week

On December 9, indecent exposure suspect Kevin Astry was arrested by HCSO near Pine Hill elementary.

The DA charged him with PC 69 obstruct/resist executive officer; PC 243 (c) (2) battery with injury on a peace officer and PC  314 (1) indecent exposure. Alleged victim for Count 1 and 2 is HCSO Deputy Tristan Smith.

Astry's bail was $60,000. He was granted supervised release. On 1/30/26, Astry failed to appear for his preliminary hearing. Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada said Astry is currently having a mental health breakdown and has an appointment with a mental health provider on 2/11/26.

Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer requested a bench warrant be issued. Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb granted that request; it is for $60,000 but will be held until 2/4 which is the next court date. 

Defense request to declare doubt regarding competency was denied by Judge Cockrum until Astry appears in court.

2/4/26: Astry failed to appear in court. Have no idea what other matter Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada is talking about. I checked the previous case before this arrest.

2/13/26: Arraigned in indecent exposure case; Public Defender appointed, bail $60,000. OR bail on 2/17; preliminary hearing on 3/27.

2/17/26: OR & supervised release denied by Humboldt Retired Judge John Feeney. At defense request, preliminary hearing advanced to 3/11. 

3/11/25: Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum had previously denied a defense request to declare doubt in indecent exposure suspect Kevin Astry who was arrested by HCSO near Pine Hill elementary. Today, instead of a preliminary hearing,  criminal proceedings were suspended by Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson. 

Dr. Loya's report due 4/10/26. Deputy DA Candace Myers is the prosecutor for this case. Deputy Public Defender Adrian Kamada is Astry's attorney.

The next doctor's report date is meaningless as these can drag on for months. There is no reason for me right now to continue following this case until criminal proceedings are reinstated.

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