Mar 8, 2026

Joy Hostler arrested for the 5th time; keeps getting released and was granted diversion despite multiple violations of court orders and other serious crimes

 



Joy Hostler was arrested on April 12, 2025 by HCSO for elder abuse. While out of custody, she was arrested again by Hoopa Tribal Police for violation of a court order. 

8/4/25: Two days before court hearings in her current elder abuse case and violation of court order case, Hostler was arrested again by HCSO for  PC368(c) elder abuse PC273.6(a) violation of a protective order, PC594(b)(2)(a) vandalism and PC 243 (e) (1) domestic battery.

Despite three arrests, she was given treatment and tribal diversion. Not even a month later, she was arrested again.

11/20/25: Another case of a repeat offender who failed diversion. Back in custody in less than a month.

Hostler was arrested by HCSO for PC 273.6(a) violating a protective order.

This morning, March 8, Hostler was arrested again by HCSO for two violations of protective orders.

Her attorney is Gregory Kreis.

3/13/26: Hostler granted O.R.

It is bad enough that Humboldt Superior Court keep releasing criminals despite multiple arrests; the judges further endanger the community by giving diversion to criminals who violate protective orders.

This is not the first time I have written about such an example. Defendants with more arrests and violations have been granted diversion.


https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/02/of-course-california-public-defenders.html?m=1

I reported about this legislation which is a step in the right direction but will not prevent all the misuse or adequately protect the public.

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