Michael Kreider arrested for alleged "possession of "over 600 images of child or youth pornography"

 

Michael James Kreider was arrested by HCSO on an arrest warrant issued yesterday for PC 311.11(c)(1), posession of child pornography. Bail was $25,000 and Kreider posted bond through Aladdin. 

Mr. Coley is profoundly mentally ill"

 

This morning at pre-trial for murder suspect Jasen Coley, defense has had discussions with the DA that they wish to waive preliminary hearing. DA will not waive their right to a preliminary hearing.

Coley entered an additional plea of not guilty by reason of insanity today. He responded, " yes" to Judge Kaleb Cockrum when asked, "Do you believe you were insane at the time you committed the alleged crime?"

Mr. Michael Robinson is Coley's attorney. Mr. Robinson told Judge Cockrum he has asked for "a judge to be assigned to this case for continuity." Judge Cockrum said he would email Humboldt Superior Court Presiding Judge Gregory Kreis and Assistant Presiding Judge Kelly Neel regarding this request.

"This case involves a video of the shooting of his longtime family friend with ashotgun in the face, " said Mr. Robinson. "The weapon was in my client's possession. There are many witnesses. There is no ID issue. I have offered to expedite. Mr. Coley is profoundly mentally ill."

Convicted sex offender Joseph Titus released again on O.R.

 

Convicted sex offender Joseph Arthur Titus was arrested by HCSO on July 1 for PC 290.018(a), failure to register as a sex offender. He has been arrested several times on this charge. 

You can read details about his previous arrests for battery and drugs  as well as his cases in Humboldt in previous coverage.

Widmark brothers' status remains unchanged

 

(Jesse Widmark)

(Brandon Widmark)

I emailed HCSO PIO this morning to check if there is any update on Brandon and Jesse Widmark  the two suspects arrested after the OIS near Harris and Dolbeer. She responded, "Their status is unchanged."

The Widmark brothers were taken into custody at the scene on April 18. After first aid was rendered on the scene, both were transported to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition.

Prospective juror in alleged molestation trial for former CALFire employee admonished and excused after comments to prosecutor

Opening statements started this morning in alleged molestor Miles Neiva'sjury trial. Prior to jury selection, Neiva rejected the People's offer to resolve the case. In December 2022, defense motion to dismiss Count 1 was denied.

I just confirmed  that Miles Neiva is no longer employed with CALFire.

Will convicted sex offender's sentencing bring closure to Bear River homicide victims' families?

 

Convicted sex offender Von Keener entered a conditional plea on November 10 in his 2021 sex offender case. Sentencing in that case and his 2021 parole case took place this morning.

People make an offer to alleged child molestor but he needs to accept it before the preliminary hearing

Yesterday alleged child molestor Bryan Sian's preliminary hearing was continued to 6/14 for setting of preliminary hearing/change of plea.

"Roger did not protect the victims...The DA and Roger really do not care..."

Setting of preliminary hearing is scheduled for Bear River homicide suspect Mauricio Johnson tomorrow.

Convicted sex offender's arraignment and bond status to be addressed at next court date

 

Convicted sex offender Von Keener was scheduled to be arraigned on information on September 8. His arraignment was continued to 9/22 and his bond status will be addressed at the same hearing. Keener waived time for his arraignment.

Family members, supporters in court for second suspect in Bear River homicide

(Keener)

Convicted sex offender Von Eric Keener was apprehended in February on a parole warrant. He was arrested  with Bear River homicide suspect, Mauricio Johnson in Utah. 

Today, the Court found sufficient evidence to hold Keener to answer to PC 290. 011 (a) and PC 290.012 which are both charges for failure to register as a sex offender and the special allegation of a violent felony strike. Arraignment on information is on September 8.

So far, there has been more time spent with Mr. Rees "asking to approach" and some irrelevant questions than on voir dire

 

Individual questioning of jurors started last week in murder suspect Brandon Watson's case. Selection from the entire pool started late on June 7 and today.

Timothy Miller-Roberts for rape scheduled for August

 

Timothy Miller-Roberts was arraigned on information this morning. Miller-Roberts is charged  with PC 261 (a) (3), rape of an intoxicated victim and PC 288 (c) (1) lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14. 

The day to day rescheduling of the Jason Smith case is achieving bupkis

The Jason Smith trial is on hiatus. The day to day rescheduling of the case is achieving bupkis and wasting time. Yet, another example of the mismanagement by Humboldt Superior Court.

"We can't move forward today," said Judge Kaleb Cockrum.

Convicted molestor Jonathan Marcks sentenced to 22 years in state prison

36 year old convicted molestor and Arcata resident Jonathan Marcks was sentenced by Judge Kelly Neel to 22 years in state prison after Marcks pleaded guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child and lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14.  

EPD Officer Pat Bishop fired few days after Sacramento Bee article?

I was told EPD Officer Pat Bishop got fired "two or three days after the Sacramento Bee story came out."  I have reached out to EPD Chief Steve Watson.

Everyone else is present for court with the current technology options so what was different in this case?

 

Humboldt Superior Court offers the option to appear via Zoom or phone for hearings. The second floor of the Courthouse and courts are closed to the public due to COVID 19 safety concerns.

Convicted sex offenders know they have the upper hand when defense and Humboldt Judges make light of repeated arrests and parole violations

 

Convicted sex offender had a parole revocation hearing scheduled this morning with four other cases. It was continued to February 22 on the "court's own motion" by Judge Kaleb Cockrum. Knopf had arraignment for another parole violation this afternoon.

His attorney out sick, no re-evaluation report on Starritt leads to continuance

 

Confirmation of transport and receipt of reevaluation scheduled for Wesley Starritt today was continued to February 22. 

Witness issues lead to rescheduling of Gary Cudney trial

Trial confirmation for Gary Cudney was scheduled this morning. Jury trial scheduled for March 1 was vacated. Dates were reset after Mr. Manny Daskal made an oral motion to continue. 

Another Yang in Humboldt arrested and booked for violent crimes

Houa Yang was arrested yesterday by the Eureka Police Department for possession of firearm by a felon, receiving stolen property, carrying a loaded firearm in public or a vehicle and criminal threats yesterday. 

Any relation to Seng Yang or Joua Yang?