Mar 19, 2026

Attempted murder, aggravated mayhem Shawn Kolpak's testimony starts with APD officer testifying, LOCO media request denied



Preliminary hearing for Shawn Kolpak who is charged with attempted murder, aggravated mayhem and great bodily injury inflicted on elderly victim started today and will continue tomorrow. 

A media request for still photography was denied by  Humboldt Superior Court Judge Kaleb Cockrum. Court minutes for today don't say which media, the order is not in the system but the proof of service says it is Lost Coast Outpost.

The only two reporters I saw in that area were Sage Alexander from LOCO and Robert Schaulis from the Times Standard. Arcata Police Department Officer Cameron Neff testified today. 

Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is  the prosecutor for the case. Deputy Public Defender David Celli is Kolpak's attorney. Kolpak is on a no bail status.

I will add 3/20 court minutes to the post. The hearing could continue beyond two days. Kolpak waived his right to a continuous preliminary hearing.

3/19/26 court minutes:

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