501 filed by Casey Dresser for Mayor today. Uploaded to the City of Eureka website around 3:57 p.m today. I did post previously twice that a candidate would run for Eureka Mayor as an independent.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/anil-dwivedi-of-dwivedi-llc-with-4.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/first-week-when-city-of-eureka.html?m=1
Posted this on Facebook about 18 minutes ago.
Walked up to see EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance, EPD Commander Rabang and two police officers place someone in a patrol vehicle outside the Humboldt Public Defender's Office. I saw Deputy Public Defender David Celli thank EPD.
Commander LaFrance confirmed it was an arrest for public intoxication. Based on the repeat offenders who hang out there, I can guess who was taken into custody.
On July 19, 2026, at approximately 8:33 p.m., 37-year-old Levi McElroy was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility by the Eureka Police Department on charges of felony resisting/obstructing a peace officer and misdemeanor disorderly conduct in public.
On July 21, 2026, at approximately 10:56 pm., officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to 1800 block of Broadway for the report of an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers located the involved vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian had major injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
As standard protocol, personnel from EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit and Major Injury
Team responded to conduct the investigation. During the investigation, a witness was contacted.
The following are the current known facts about the collision:
• The 41-year-old, male pedestrian had been involved in altercation with another male on Fairfield and called Eureka Police Dispatch Center.
• While speaking with the Dispatcher, and despite instructed not to do so, the pedestrian stated he was walking into the roadway.
• The pedestrian walked westbound across Broadway, south of the W.Wabash intersection.
• North and southbound traffic on Broadway had a green light at W.Wabash.
• While crossing in the #2 lane (right-hand) southbound lane of Broadway, the pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
• DUI was determined not to be a factor in this collision.
• Alcohol or impairment for the pedestrian is not known at this time.
This incident remains under active investigation.
Just three of the several posts on this lawsuit.
Another win for local law firm Janssen Malloy and another loss for arrogant County of Humboldt.
With the Humboldt Superior Court online portal, people have the choice to look up a lot of information. It does not replace courtroom coverage, exclusives.
I also did a post on July 15 and June 21 so I am not going into details.
The attorneys are listed in the court minutes. I was the first one to report and have been the only one regularly covering this lawsuit .
Here are links to two recent posts.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/want-to-know-what-happened-with.html?m=1
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/06/redwood-oil-files-civil-contempt-motion.html?m=1
I am still checking the ability of what documents are available if you are checking on your phone and how they are displayed so I have included court minutes for 7/13 which were finally available on 7/20.
Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning granted Redwood Oil civil contempt motion which stated County of Humboldt violated the preliminary injunction issued by him. It will cost the County of Humboldt $3,000 as well as a "rescinding" of May 1 denials.
There was a demurrer filed by County on 7/6 finally in e court as of 7/16. The hearing for that is 8/14 and still listed in e court.
Former Eureka City Councilmember and potential Ward 5 2026 candidate Jeff Leonard finally turned in his 501 form today.
People have pulled nomination papers but have not returned them so unless it is someone like Leonard and the three Ward 1 candidates who have made announcements, their identities cannot be confirmed; yet by Eureka City Assistant Manager Pam Powell.
I have previously reported that Anil Dwivedi of Dwivedi LLC told me he plans to run for Mayor of Eureka. This was a year ago.
The same Anil Dwivedi whose 4 tenant lawsuits I have been reporting on regularly.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/it-isnt-over-until-judge-canning-says.html?m=1
I heard that since my last post from other sources. Whether Dwivedi is the independent candidate. He also owns Eureka Central Residence where the woman was hanging out on the roof this Sunday. That incident is not his fault. The four lawsuits are his doing.
Kim Bergel's team will not even have to pay for oppo research on Dwivedi.
I also heard there maybe a second potential candidate for Mayor or Ward 5. Who knows with these challengers who cannot even get enough nomination signatures with two weeks left.
Eureka Councilmembers Mario Fernandez and Kati Moulton are not here.
Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel just gave a shout out to EPD Officer Jayme Clark, CARE team members, CNT Assistant Team Leader and all responsible for the positive outcome with the incident with the lady experiencing mental health crisis.
Eureka Police Chief Brian Stephens, EPD Commander Leonard LaFrance and EPD Commander Wayne Rabang were at today's Eureka City Council meeting.
Three Humboldt Superior Court judges are out this week. Judge Steven Steward, Judge Kaleb Cockrum and Judge April Van Dyke. Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson is in Courtroom 3 which is Judge Steward's courtroom.
I couldn't tell if Courtroom 6, Judge Van Dyke's courtroom was in session today. Courtroom 1 was closed this afternoon. Humboldt Superior Court Commissioner Sarah Kaber was in Courtroom 2 this afternoon. That courtroom has Retired and Visiting judges filling in regularly. Sometimes, no other judge is available.
They are also short staffed with clerks so those who are here are doing double, sometimes triple calendars.
It is summer and vacations are part of the reason.
California Governor Gavin Newsom would just appoint Commissioner Kaber instead of delaying filling that position. She has earned it, she fills in wherever neccesary and she has the support from other Humboldt judges, attorneys and court staff and is their number one choice as well as mine from current applicants.
Appointing Commissioner Kaber will not fix the shortage due to summer vacation but with a permanent judge in Courtroom 2, Visiting and Retired judges will not be required as often.
Humboldt Superior Court portal went online an hour ago. I created an account and checked it and there is a lot more information available than I expected. It is very user friendly compared to other California Superior Court sites in the mobile version.
Soft opening complete. Grand opening was yesterday for Surfside Burger Shack 5th street in Eureka. The business reopened as Surfside Burgers and More.
I did the New York classic toppings on the hot dog. Like the sea salt on the fries. Stop by and say hi to Shamiir, Gil and Katlyn.
I did this post in May about the new owners and opening.
HCSO cars parked near the Courthouse is normal. Saw two EPD cars, one with lights, walked around the corner to see EPD Officer Don Arminio and Jack Cole in front of the clerk's office talking to someone, about violation of protective order.
This is the clarification of sentence today for Russell Albers which is now 130 years and 8 months and information on the protective order. I have included court minutes with details.
This is the July 16 post when Albers was originally sentenced.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/when-i-left-community-members-were.html?m=1
It isn't over until the papers are signed, the settlement is filed and then a dismissal is signed by Humboldt Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Timothy Canning.
Will Anil Dwivedi keep his word or back out again?
I have been the only one still reporting on the original lawsuit filed against Dwivedi, owner of Hillsdale Apartments in Eureka and the only one to report on the three lawsuits.
On 7/17/26, CV2502045 Amber Kirst vs Dwivedi Tower LLC, CV2502322 Cayman McFarland vs Dwivedi Tower LLC, CV2502425 Chris Kirsch vs Dwivedi LLC were all scheduled for a dismissal hearing.
Mr. Patrik Griego, senior partner at Janssen Malloy, represents all the plaintiffs in this case and the original lawsuit filed by Hillsdale Apartment residents Don Swall, Vanessa Vachon. Rachel Nankervis was added later as a plaintiff to the original lawsuit.
He requested that the dismissal hearings in the three cases be continued since they are part of a class action and will need court approval. Mr. Griego's request was granted by Judge Canning. Next court date is 11/13/26.
The 9/17 and 9/20 dates in CV2500398 Don Swall Vanessa Vachon and Rachel Nankervis vs Dwivedi were vacated. There is still no ruling in the contempt motion filed against Dwivedi in that case which was taken under submission. Settlement in that case and the three other cases are awaiting signatures. A Case Management Conference is scheduled for 10/12/26.
It is very rare for attorneys; especially Humboldt attorneys to take on cases representing fixed income and working but struggling tenants against landlords. Janssen Malloy needs to be commended for taking that risk. They were threatened by defamation by Dhillon Law Group.
Mr. Shawn Coles of the Dhillon Law Firm represents Dwivedi and Dwivedi LLC.
I have included screenshots of two recent posts. I am not going to link all the posts on all the 4 lawsuits I have covered for months and over two years.
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Questioning of individual jurors was completed and yesterday jury selection started for the 30 year old Christopher Griffin's 2025 case. There were motions in limine filed by defense regarding pornography found on Griffin's computer and Jane Doe's statement.
Griffin is charged with two felonies and each count has a special allegation. He is in custody.
Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson has been assigned to this trial. Senior Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm is the prosecutor. Former Humboldt County DA and defense attorney Paul Gallegos is Griffin's attorney. Defense investigator is Adam Jager.
This is a case I looked into once I saw Ms. Timm was in trial. I also had an off record conversation with a friend of the family who I just happened to see on an errand and the case came up.
I have included the list of motions in limine filed by Mr. Gallegos which are telling. Ms. Timm just filed a response. I have included the information which are charges for the jury trial.
40 year old Alexander Blair Hecht was arrested by Arcata Police Department yesterday for PC 287(a) oral copulation with a minor and PC 261(a)(2) forcible rape, PC 314 (1) indecent exposure, PC 368 (b)(1) elder abuse, PC 273.5(a) domestic violence and PC 220(a) assault with intent to commit a felony. He posted bond.
He has a conviction in a 2017 traffic case.
I have been adding updates to this post on alleged molestor Seamus Clancy's case.
https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2025/11/20-year-old-seamus-clancy-arrested-by.html?m=1#more
Today, his jury trial was scheduled to start. Instead Clancy entered a plea taken by Humboldt Superior Court Judge Lawrence Killoran. He has to register as a sex offender, he waived his right to appeal and pre sentence credits.
Clancy pleaded guilty to Count 4 PC 288.3 (a) contacting a minor to commit a felony, Count 5 PC 288.4 (b) arrange to meet a minor for lewd conduct and Count 6 PC 261 5(c) statutory rape. This is a conditional plea with a stipulation of upper term of 6 years, 2 months in prison and aggravating terms. The other counts were dismissed.
Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer is the prosecutor. Ms. Andrea Sullivan is Clancy's attorney.
Sentencing is on 8/13/26.
Yesterday, Taylor Farms posted this update. This is a farm in California. The company voluntarily recalled the product. Taco Bell got roasted online.
The FDA's oopsie had consequences for the business. An apology won't fix the damage done.
The Humboldt County Crisis Negotiating Team who are responsible for saving the woman's life today in Old Town included Cal Poly Humboldt Lt. and Assistant CNT team leader Janelle Jackson, CNT Assistant team leader and HCSO Det. Julian Aguilera, EPD MIST Officer Jayme Clark, CNT negotiator Sydney Arnold and several CARE team members. Officer Clark and a CARE team member came in on their days off.
I included this in my earlier post but I want to recognize all of them in this separate post as well as EPD Commander Wayne Rabang, EPD Sgt. Raymond Nunez and every single EPD officer on scene.
Our law enforcement does not get the recognition they deserve. This is just one of many positive outcomes in the field daily. I have known many of the law enforcement members for years.
Eureka Police Department issued a press release on 7/20/26 at 12:26 p.m. which I have added to this post.
HCSO statement lists 18 year old Damian Bradfield.
The booking log has a Dameon Mason Bradfield booked on a Ramey warrant for PC 664/187 (a) attempted murder, PC 245 (a) (2) PC 25850(a), PC 29800(a)(1) and PC 25800 at that time. He was booked on a no bail status unless that changes at arraignment.
People have aliases. I have sent an inquiry to HCSO PIO Erin Inskip.
Thank you HCSO for this statement on Facebook.
I corrected two typos in the HCSO statement below because unlike the ungrateful keyboard warriors berating HCSO on Facebook, I understand what it is like getting information out live and multi tasking. There will always be those in Humboldt ingrates lashing out because they are stuck behind a keyboard, drunk, hopped up on pills or miserable for various other reasons. They contribute nothing to society except getting angry and criticizing law enforcement and media for their poor choices instead of fixing their problems.
Today at 11:52 AM, the Humboldt County sheriffs office emergency communication center received a 911 call reporting a shooting had just occurred on Reasor Road in Mckinleyville. It was reported that a male subject had been shot. Deputies arrived on scene and located a 25-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. The suspect was observed getting into a white vehicle and fled the scene. Several witnesses were contacted, and the suspect was identified as Damian Bradfield, 18 years old. At 1547 hours The suspect was subsequently located in the 1700 block of Stromberg, Arcata. Bradfield surrendered without incident at that location. Bradfield was subsequently transported and booked into Humboldt County Jail. More information will be released on 7/20/26.
7/21/26 HCSO press release:
On July 19, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area of Reasor Road in McKinleyville for the report of a shooting.
While deputies were en route, they received updated information indicating the shooting had occurred behind McKinleyville High School and that a victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Deputies located the 24-year-old victim and immediately began rendering medical aid by applying a tourniquet until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation revealed that, following a verbal altercation, 18-year-old Dameon Bradfield brandished a firearm and fired approximately four to five rounds at the victim, striking the victim once in the leg before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.
Deputies conducted an extensive investigation that included collecting numerous witness statements and reviewing video surveillance, including footage from Flock Safety cameras. Through the course of the investigation, Bradfield was identified as the suspect.
At the time of the incident, Bradfield was on formal juvenile probation and was monitored with a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. Deputies contacted a Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Officer who advised that the GPS monitor was actively pinging at a residence located in the 1700 block of Stromberg Avenue in Arcata.
Based on the investigation, deputies obtained a search warrant and arrest warrant for Bradfield for the following charges:
PC 664/187(a)-Attempted murder
PC 245(a)(2)-Assault with a firearm
PC 25800(a)-Carry a loaded firearm w/ intent to commit a felony
PC 25850(a)-Carry a loaded firearm in public under specific circumstances
PC 29800(a)(1)-Felon/addict possess firearm
With the assistance of the Arcata Police Department and Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department, deputies responded to the Stromberg Ave residence and a surround-and-call-out was conducted, and Bradfield exited the residence, where he was taken into custody without incident.
Bradfield was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked on the above listed charges.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the California Highway Patrol, Arcata Police Department, Cal Poly Humboldt University Police Department and the Humboldt County Juvenile Probation Department for their assistance in this case.
I just did a post on Jorden Sterling on July 14 and those interested in him are familiar with the cases and the ongoing dressing down he has already received from two judges: Retired Humboldt Superior Court Judge Christopher Wilson and Colusa Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Thompson. He didn't learn his lesson. Add a third judge who had to clue in pro per Jordo whose pretend lawyer tantrums are annoying asf.
Add a third judge who had to explain the law to Jordo. This happens at every hearing because Jordo and his sidekick, Courtney have no clue but are under the delusion they know "the law."
One of Jordo's cases, CR2602497, which was one for preliminary hearing on 7/17.
Mama Melissa Sterling, Jordo and his boo Courtney showed up at 8:30 for a 10:15 hearing. Of course Courtney had to address me. "Here is my best friend." I told her to keep walking. Thankfully, she left me alone without he usual theatrics. As usual, Jordo filed a last minute motion to disqualify Judge Kaleb Cockrum. Why he would do that when Judge Cockrum refused to remand him is something only Jordo's pea sized brain knows.
The preliminary hearing was continued to 7/20 by Deputy DA Jessica Watson due to officer unavailability.
There is no Humboldt County Board of Supervisors meeting this Tuesday, July 21. NACo conference was the reason when I searched online.
The 2026 National Association of Counties Annual Conference & Exposition is taking place from July 17 to July 20, 2026 in Orleans Parish/New Orleans, Louisiana.
The BOS is not meeting the following Tuesday, July 28 because the Board is on break. That is the reason online.
I guess the BOS need another week off from a paid taxpayer vacation stuffing their faces with beignets, jambalaya, gumbo and "working" so hard schmoozing. Nice perks along with a $100,000 salary.
When they finally return to work, maybe they could do something about this eyesore on 5th street across from the Courthouse. If they expect property owners to do maintainence; they can start by cleaning up their own backyard, front yard and across the yard. Maybe one of Rex's good ole buddies could send employees to power wash the disgusting steps of the Humboldt Courthouse. Money wouldn't be an issue if the BOS had their priorities in order.
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CSET and EPD and crime scene tapes on E between 4th and 5th. Humboldt Bay Fire parked on Charlie Moon Alley between North Coast Dance with the trunk of that white vehicle closer to E.
EPD Sgt. Raymond Nunez and Commander Wayne Rabang on scene. Eureka City Manager Miles Slattery just using ATM walked by me at 10:20. This is being updated live. HCSO on scene.
10:28 City Ambulance is on scene now. There are two white cars they are searching.
10:42 Sgt. Nunez just walked by. He is going to let Commander Rabang know I am here.
10:54 Times Standard Robert Schaulis just walked up. Sgt. Nunez said EPD called at 9.a.m. welfare check turned into suicidal, crisis team negotiating, trying to talk her down. The two vehicles are not associated.
Person on top of building 4th and E.
Eureka Police did not identify the person or the building but you can see her on the top of the building on Eureka Central Residence.
While Sgt. Nunez was telling what he could, he had just told a guy not to walk in the alley. The guy turns around and attempts to go through minutes later.
11:45 This is not through official sources but I was at Starbucks on 5th street and heard a neighbor said they called the police. The woman is known to employees of nearby businesses and there have been issues with her at these businesses.
People walking by are filming and photographing the woman in Old Town so her identity is known whether I or other media post it or not. This isn't a minor or sexual assault incident where identity needs to be protected.
Some of us are busy reporting live with facts that EPD can release. Unlike the peanut gallery and Humboldt commenters online on other sites which are regularly short on original, live content despite the resources and funds they have; who don't seem to have a job other than to virtue signal; some of us actually have been working for hours to provide information on scene and live. This minority online who complain all the time and have plenty to say about everyone else and Humboldt do absolutely nothing to change or improve anything but sit behind a keyboard. Most of them are anonymous with multiple email accounts.
What these self absorbed complainers, groupies and other local "media" do not realize is that there are family members who are concerned about who is on top the building because several people live there. They cannot get information from EPD but media can and this allays their fears. It may also help a family member or friend get in touch with EPD who can talk to this woman. I was the only one on F street when a couple frantically was trying to find out if this was their cousin.
12:20 The woman is sitting there and has not moved for the past 20 minutes. Keeps looking down at something in her hand.
1:10 The woman is standing up now and talking into a device/cell phone.
The owner of Eureka Central Residence where this Old Town incident is happening for over 4 hours is Anil Dwivedi of Dwivedi LLC. I have been regularly covering 4 lawsuits regarding another property he owns at 1140 E street, Hillsdale Apartments.
1:42 Exclusive.
EPD just took the woman into a patrol car. I confirmed with EPD Commander Wayne Rabang for evaluation. The Humboldt County Crisis Negotiating Team included Cal Poly Humboldt Lt. and Assistant CNT team leader Janelle Jackson, CNET Assistant team leader and HCSO Det. Julian Aguilera, EPD MIST Officer Clark, Sydney Arnold and several CARE team members. Officer Jayme Clark and the CARE team member came in on their days off. The woman was a tenant who had access to the roof which was not locked. EPD Police Analyst Rachell Sollom will issue a press release once Commander Rabang briefs her.
