July 3 tip given to only me re Tree makes sense after today's testimony

This morning we were given a list of additional witnesses in the Bodhi Tree case who may testify. Correctional officers and two witnesses who were housed in maximum security last June with Tree.

A reader of my blog who is connected with one of these witnesses emailed me on July 3. I did not print that information because I had no way of verifying it. Today a correctional officer testified about two inmates conversing with Tree. The tip given to me now makes sense and may be be beneficial to the prosecution. This reader said that according to her, Tree may have given incriminating evidence in this case to other inmates housed under max security.

Humboldt County Correctional Officer Gilbert Resendez who testified today was questioned by DDA Elan Firpo at length about the Humboldt County jail layout and housing units and procedures. Officer Resendez said while he observed Bodhi Tree conversing with other inmates, he could not hear the specifics of the conversation. Some of the factors influencing that were noise from the showers and other activity such as the TV on the lower level.

Quentin Williams and Jason Losey are two inmates who were housed with Bodhi Tree last June in unit 339. Other witnesses who may testify are Hans Vedborg, a nurse at tve Humboldt County jail, Humboldt County Correctional  Officer Duane Christian, DA investigators Wayne Cox and Marvin Kirkpatrick.

Bodhi Tree trial estimated to conclude this Friday or by July 28

The Bodhi Tree trial resumed this morning at 9:30 a.m. That is the best estimate Judge Reinholtsen could give. Closing arguments expected July 30 or 31st.

Currently the Judge is speaking to two jurors that may be excused. The hearing is expected to resume shortly.

Two jurors were excused and two alternates appointed in their place.

Tip to wanted fugitives; breaking and entering may lead to your arrest

On 07-19-2014, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding three suspects observed trying to break into a neighbor’s cabin in the Burr Valley area. The citizen told the dispatcher there were two males and a female involved, and they were in a black BMW.  The citizen believed one of the suspects may be Ronald Snider Sanchez, 26 years old, who was wanted on an escape from custody charge, and violation of parole. Sheriff’s dispatch  ran a DMV registration check and determined the black BMW was registered to Sanchez.

As the deputies were responding, the citizens in the area began calling neighbors and alerting them as to what was occurring. Another citizen called 911, and reported he heard the suspects may have been at his cabin trying to break in. At approximately 10:30 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a third 911 call, with the caller advising a citizen had the suspects black 2001 BMW blocked in with vehicles and stopped. A neighbor was now holding the suspects at gunpoint.

Deputies responded and met with the citizens at approximately 12:00 noon. When the deputies interviewed the witnesses, they told the deputies they had been warned by other neighbors about a black BMW driving in the area acting suspicious. When a 48 year old female witness saw the BMW near the Four Corners area of Burr Valley Road, she watched it. She saw the BMW drive to her neighbor’s cabin which was not occupied.  She watched the two male occupants of the BMW, one being Sanchez, exit the BMW, cover their heads with Hoodies and walk towards the cabin. When they saw she was watching them from a hill top nearby, they immediately left the area. As they were driving down Buck Mountain Road, she called the Sheriff’s Office and notified other neighbors, including the unoccupied cabin owner who resides in McKinleyville. She followed the BMW until she and another neighbor met up with it in the roadway and blocked it in with their cars. The other neighbor, a 30 year old male, then brandished a firearm at the suspects and told them he was holding them until law enforcement arrived.

The citizens told the deputy one of the suspects fled after being held at gunpoint for about twenty minutes. The suspect who fled told the citizen with the gun, he was Ronald Sanchez, and was wanted by law enforcement. He told the citizen would have to shoot him in the back if he was going to hold him any longer, because Sanchez did not want to return to jail. Sanchez ran off on foot.

Deputies determined the cabin the suspects approached was not broken into; however the same cabin had been burglarized in the recent past. The cabin owner showed up at the scene and told the deputies he wanted to pursue trespassing charges against the two suspects that were detained by his neighbors. Deputies arrested Mallory Tatum Lagace, 27 years old and Damen Rey Carlson, 19 years old, both from Eureka. They were both transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where they were booked and released on their own recognizance.

Deputies checked the area for Sanchez, but could not locate him.

On 07-21-2014, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the United States Marshals Service , California Department of Corrections and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies located and arrested Ronald Sanchez at 2505 Garland Street, Eureka. He was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked on arrest warrants. He is being held without bail.

On 07-21-2014, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the United States Marshals Service, California Department of Corrections and Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies drove to the 3300 block of E Street, Eureka and arrested Ronald Sanchez, Sr. 55 years old, on an outstanding arrest warrant for brandishing a weapon and terrorist threats. He was booked into the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility where his bail was set at $30,000.00.

Vincent Sanchez preliminary continued at request of DA; new date Aug 13

Harris street double murder suspect Vincent Sanchez's preliminary hearing was continued until August 13 at the request of the People. DDA Zach Curtis requested the continuanxe because ADA Kelly Neel who is prosecuting the case has been out sick and "needs time to prepare.

The next hearing is August 11 at 2 p.m. Benjamin Okin, attorney for Rocheleau requested these transcripts be submitted under seal. Jennifer Dixon who represents Nicholas Stoiber and David Lee, who subbed in for Marek Reavis today, attorney for Ferrer joined in with Mr. Okin's request.

Jennifer Dixon who is representing Sanchez did not object because she just received discovery last Friday. Ms. Dixon was also given medical records from Metropolitan State Hospital from the Court today.

Sanchez who has once previously argued with his attorney in court was very cooperative with her and listened to her as she explained to him what the People were asking and said to him that the continuance "would be good for us."

Intervention is on August 11 at 3 p.m. and Preliminary hearing is scheduled on August 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Paul requests two more weeks in Ferrer because all transcripts not ready

The hearing to decide whether the three defendant's cases would be severed in the Juan Ferrer was continued today because District Attorney Paul Gallegos said he only had one modified transcript ready for the Court. That transcript was for Sophie Rocheleau.

In the last hearing, Mr. Gallegos said that he would submit modified transcripts where each defendant's statements  would be presented in such a way that it would not be necessary for the cases to be severed.

The motion to sever has been continued to August 11 at 2 p.m.

Previous posts:

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/07/gallegos-gets-dress-down-in-defenses.html

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/07/motion-to-sever-ferrer-stoiber-and.html

Suspect identified in Alderpoint shooting

The victim in the homicide has been identified as Neil Eugene Decker age 49 from Alderpoint. The suspect has been identified as Matthew Aaron Brown age 30. Brown is described as a white, male adult, 5’-11” in height, weight 200 pounds, with a shaved head and blue eyes.

The homicide occurred in the 2000 block of Rancho Sequoia near Alderpoint. The victim and suspect were acquainted with each other. They got into a verbal argument over personal property on Friday night before the shooting. Shortly after the argument the suspect shot the victim in the chest with a shotgun. The suspect then fled the area on a green motorcycle.

The Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert to other local law enforcement agencies to arrest Brown for homicide. The Sheriff’s Office considers Brown to be armed and dangerous. The Sheriff’s Office is advising the public is they see Matthew Brown to call 9-1-1 and do not approach him.

This homicide is the third homicide in the Rancho Sequoia area of Alderpoint in the last 24 months.

Previous Press Release:

On 07/18/2014 at approximately 10:51 PM, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a male subject in his fifties that was shot in the chest. The shooting occurred in the Alderpoint area of Southern Humboldt. Deputies responded with assistance from the California Highway Patrol and the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office. Medical personnel arrived on scene and began life saving efforts. The victim was transported to a landing zone to be flown out by helicopter. The victim succumbed to his injury prior to being transported by helicopter.

The whereabouts of the suspect involved in the shooting is unknown at this time. This incident is currently being investigated by Detectives with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Department of Justice.

Two out of three suspects arrested due to citizen's tips to HCSO

On 07-18-2014, after receiving citizen tips the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was able to identify the three suspects in the photographs that were released to the press. The investigating deputy arrested Mary Elizabeth Cruz, 51 years old of Eureka at her residence. She was booked into the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility on a charge of burglary and forgery. She was booked and released on her own recognizance.

The deputy located the second suspect, Philip Ashley Wormington, 45 years old, at a local hospital emergency room. Wormington was issued a notice to appear in court for forgery and burglary, and released at the emergency room to be treated for health issues he was having.

The third suspect has been identified as Nicholas Paul Boswell, 34 years old. Boswell is wanted for burglary and forgery. He is further described as a white male adult, 5’ 6’’ tall, 145 lbs, has a shaved head and blue eyes. He has a tattoo on his neck of brass knuckles and the words “Hola”.  A “Be-on-the-Lookout” has been broadcast to all local law enforcement agencies for Boswell.

Common sense tip reminder from our own EPD's Suzie Owsley

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE remind your readers that one should never leave your purse, wallet, credit cards, check book, expensive computer equipment, GPS, IPADS, cell phones, father's ashes, etc. in your CAR..locked or unlocked.. These are all items I have taken burglary reports on for citizens.

Local thieves troll areas where cars are left for long periods of time (trail heads, Headwater parking lot, movie theater parking lots, gymn parking lots, etc. looking for these items.  They find them everyday here in Eureka and they dont mind thrashing your car to get in to it!

Plan ahead. Be responsible... Don't become a VICTIM!

Another marijuana bust, more out of towners, more environmental violations

On 07-17-2014, at approximately 8 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office assisted by Cal Fire Law Enforcement served several search warrants in the Burr Valley area. The following is a summary of what deputies located at different locations:

Location Number 1: 113 growing marijuana plants ranging in height from 1’ to 7’ tall, along with a loaded 20 gauge shotgun. One male suspect was identified, who is on formal probation. Deputies will be seeking criminal charges for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana, violation of probation, possession of a loaded firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Location Number 2:  881 growing marijuana plants being grown in 13 green houses. The plants ranged in size from 2’ to 6’ tall and approximately 58 lbs of drying marijuana. Deputies located a 250 gallon diesel tank within thirty feet of a stream, with no spill protections. Cal Fire also located two areas of land conversion with unpermitted take of Oak and Douglas Fir. Six suspects, one female and five males, all from Florida have been identified. All the suspects were from Florida and told the deputies they spend the summer in Humboldt County on the parcel and winter in Florida. Deputies will be seeking criminal charges for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana. Cal- Fire will be seeking criminal charges for criminal violations of the Public Resource Code.  Additionally the case is being forwarded to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for potential violations of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.

Location Number 3:  891 growing marijuana plants were located ranging in height from 5’ to 6’, along with 393 pounds of drying marijuana and 8 pounds of marijuana bud packaged in one pound bags. Seven suspects, three males and four females have been identified and criminal charges are being sought for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana. Officers also located an unpermitted road built into a stream bed. Cal Fire will be seeking criminal charges for violations of the Public Resource Code.


Location Number 4: 890 growing marijuana plants ranging in size from 5’ to 6’. The marijuana was being grown in several greenhouses. Deputies also located a large pond dug into the ground and stream diversion.  One male suspect from Las Vegas has been identified and charges are being sought for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana. The case is being forwarded to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board for potential violations of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.

Location Number 5: 150 growing marijuana plants ranging in size from 5’ to 6’ tall were located, all growing outdoors, approximately 120 pounds of processed marijuana, a butane hash lab and hash was also located. Two suspects have been identified, a male and a female. Arrest warrants are being sought for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana.

Location Number 6:  1237 growing marijuana plants ranging in size from 2’ to 5’ tall, all located in five greenhouses. No suspects have been identified at this location at this time, the investigation is continuing.

Woman returns from beach run and discovers purse stolen

 On 07-9-2014, at approximately 10:50 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a 33 year old Eureka woman, who reported her vehicle was broken into and her purse was stolen. The victim told the investigating deputy she had parked her 2008 Chevy Suburban on New Navy Base Road, at Samoa Beach, on 7-8-2014, at approximately 6:00 p.m. and went for a run on the beach. When the victim returned to her vehicle she saw her window was smashed and her purse was gone. She told the deputy she left her purse on the back seat. The victim did not report the theft at that time.

On the morning of 7-9-2014 she checked her checking account. When she did, she discovered her debit card had been used four times since the burglary. The victim had written the pin number for her debit card down on a piece of paper and kept the piece of paper in her purse. The card had been used at Walgreens, Winco, DK Market and Safeway, all in Eureka.  The card was used at all four stores between 8:00 p.m. on 7-8-2014 and 7:30 a.m. on 7-9-2014.

The investigating deputy was able to obtain store security videos from two of the stores. The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.

My KINS Community Comment on prayer, Eureka City Council and religious liberty

My KINS community comment today:

The U.S. Supreme Court this May ruled that the Constitution allows towns to start their sessions with sectarian prayers . Justice Kennedy said that “offense does not equate to coercion”. What he wrote in his ruling was “ Adults often encounter speech they find disagreeable. Legislative bodies do not engage in impermissible coercion merely by exposing constituents to prayer they would rather not hear and in which they need not participate.”

All Eureka City Council members, this Tuesday, voted to update the city’s prayer policy to be consistent with this Supreme Court  ruling.

Locally, no one has been required to participate in prayer at City Council meetings. The brief invocation is done at the beginning of the meeting. People who object are free to sit out or come a couple minutes late and they would not miss any part of the actual meeting.

This policy change is one I support.  It is not just because the country’s highest court says so. It is about the Eureka City Council representing all it’s citizens, not just a vocal group of people who sue when they do not get their way. It is also not about whose numbers are larger or who can shout the loudest.

Under threats of lawsuits, the Eureka City Council agreed to non-sectarian prayer. That was not good enough for some people. They still sued.  Judge Bruce Watson in a ruling said non-sectarian prayers are lawful.

Faith is a daily part of many people’s lives including mine. So is tradition.  Unlike some people who feel accountable to no one or think intellectual knowledge answers everything, some of us believe in a power greater than any human. We believe a God, who wants the best for all people, even atheists.

I would rather trust a politician who is humble to know that he or she may not make the best decision for all, but can attempt to by asking for guidance from a higher power than someone who thinks they know best.

Many of us agree that locally poverty, mental illness and addictions need to be addressed and people need help.  As an individual in a subjective, narcisissistic society, I feel discouraged. As a believer in God, I feel hope and the strength to make a difference in small ways I can as an individual.

The Eureka City Council is a compromise to both sides. One wants to compromise, the other sue. One is thinking of all interests. The other only theirs.

It is ironic that the ACLU that claims to protect civil liberties has assisted some groups of people to trample on the rights of others.

The recent Hobby Lobby decision is another example where the Courts are standing up for all citizens of America and religious liberty.

EPD information on Winco stabbing and Ten Window Williams so far

Regarding the Winco incident:

On 07/18/14 at about 1:16 a.m. we received a call reporting a male had been stabbed in front of Winco.  Officers responded and found the male victim with an abdominal stab wound near the Winco exit doors.  Based on evidence at the scene it appears the stabbing may have occurred just west of the Winco entrance doors.  The victim was transported by ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital.  His condition is unknown at this time.  There is no suspect description at this time.  This incident is currently under investigation.

Regarding Ten Window Williams:

On 07/18/14 at about 1:18 a.m. we received an alarm call for glass break and multiple calls reporting broken glass and subjects fleeing from Ten Window Williams with boxes.  Officers quickly responded but were unable to locate any suspects.  It appears the suspect(s) broke the window, made entrance into the business, and took numerous items from display cases.  Officers are following any leads provided by the witnesses.

Kudos to LOCO readers and LOCO for the I sy camera, Winco stabbing and Ten Window Williams break-in posts

Except for the alert reader who notified LOCO about the cameras, and LOCO following up, we would have been clueless.

Getting the information out of the stabbing near Winco and the break-in outside Ten Window Williams could make a huge difference in suspect apprehension and public safety. WTG LOCO!

McCovey three co defendant case continued; Sept 15 preliminary scheduled

Intervention is on August 7 at 3 p.m. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 15 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2.

Previous post on this case with background:

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/04/well-known-and-loved-hoopa-community.html

On April 17,  in Judge Mariyln Miles Courtroom 2, at 1:30 p.m., in addition to Marian Earl McCovey, Sr, two other defendants were arraigned. The co-defendants are Marion Earl McCovey, Jr and  Romeo Blue McCovey.

Mr. McCovey, Sr is well-known in the Hoopa community for his work with the Hoopa Youth Center, Hoopa Tribe Recreation Department, he coached youth in basketball,baseball and was formerly employed with the Klamath United Trinity School District.

The charges for each defendant include both felonies and misdemeanors. Jackie Pizzo is prosecuting this case for the People.

All three defendants were present in the courtroom, they are not in custody. Mr. McCovey, Sr is being represented by Jeffrey Schwartz. Judge Miles appointed the Public Defender Casey Russo  to represent Mr.McCovey, Jr and the Conflict Counsel supervising attorney Mr. Greg Elvine-Kreis to represent Mr. Romeo Blue McCovey.

The charges against each defendant were read by Judge Miles with the appropriate code and then  stated as following: for Mr. McCovey, Sr. are Count 1 marijuana cultivation, Count 2, marijuana for sale, Count 3 child abuse and Count 4 contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

For Mr. McCovey, Jr and Romeo Blue McCovey the charges are the same. Count 1 is cultivation of marijuana, Count 2 marijuana for sale and Count 3 contributing to the deliquency of a minor.

Each defendant entered a not guilty plea and a general time waiver. Each defendant was allowed to remain out of custody on their own recognizance. Intervention is scheduled for June 17 at 3 p.m. and Preliminary Hearing on June 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Before the arraignment, the defendants were in the hallway and they sat quietly. Their demeanor was very respectful and polite to people around them. In court, their behavior was the same.

Background on case from Hoopa Tribal Police Department press release:

On 12/11/2013 the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police Department ended a five month long marijuana investigation after serving a search warrant at a residence located on Mill Creek Road In Hoopa CA.

At the Hoopa residence Officers located approximately 11 lbs of marijuana and several firearms. One suspect was arrested at the residence identified as Marion McCovey Sr age 56. McCovey was transported and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for H&S 11358 Cultivation of marijuana, H&S 11359 Possession of marijuana for sale, H&S 11357 c Possession of marijuana over an ounce, PC 182(a)(1) Conspiracy, PC 273a(a) Child Endangerment and PC 272 Contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two juveniles who were at the residence at the time of the search warrant were placed with a family member. This is an ongoing investigation and more arrests are anticipated.

William Lloyd Nelson trial continued to October 6

William Lloyd Nelson's attorney Greg Elvine-Kreis requested continuance to schedule experts and get discovery from DOJ. Judge Marilyn Miles granted defense's request. A time waiver was also entered in court today and the August 11 date vacated.

Judge Miles asked Nelson if this was okay with him. He responded, "For a proper defense, yes m'am."

 Nelson is the Shelter Cove suspect who shot two Sheriff Deputy Suspects when they tried to serve him a civil eviction.

Deputy Bang Cao was shot in the chest and survived was recently honored with a purple heart by Sheriff Mike Downey. The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Jackie Pizzo.

Trial conformation is on September 18;  Jury trial is scheduled for October 6 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2.

Brian Fiore verdict affirmed on appeal

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/disposition.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2021417&doc_no=A136116

Allan Dollison who prosecuted the case locally said the verdict was affirmed on appeal. Mr. Fiore's murder and attempted murder convictions were upheld. He will serve 3 life terms and 66 years and 8 months. A robbery count as to 1 of 2 victims was overturned. He only received 2 additional years for that conviction, so a reduction of only 2 years was the net result of the Court of Appeals decision.

"The decision was an important  published decision and mainly centered around claims of jury instruction error, which were rejected which was why the Murder and Attempted Murder convictions were affirmed." stated Dollison. "I have always said this was a profoundly sad case. A young man is dead, and another man who was 19 will spend the rest of his life in prison, but the violence and in particular the attempted Murder counts on law enforcement had to be accounted for. A jury, a Superior Court Judge and now a 3-Member Court of Appeal have said what that punishment should be. The community will be protected from Mr. Fiore. Hopefully there is some deterrent for future crimes of violence where robbery of Marijuana were at the core of the crime."

How a defense attorney and prosecutor worked together to get justice with a human touch

 A woman who has been in custody for a case from 2011 was finally held accountable but it was one of those cases where the humanity behind the resolution often goes unreported.

Elan Firpo who prosecuted the case for the People and Virginia Doolittle's attorney, Kathleen Bryson, told Judge John Feeney that they had arrived at a resolution in the case. Initially, Kaleb Cockrum from Conflict Counsel represented Doolittle. Ms. Bryson took over her case on January 14, 2013 .

Ms. Firpo said that before resolution, she contacted the victim's girlfriend and family. She explained the evidence in the case supported the disposition of the case . The sentencing will occur on August 11 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1. Ms. Firpo requested that sentencing be continued to that date so that representatives on behalf of the victim or the girlfriend can be present and if they wish, Ms. Firpo told them they could address the Court.

Doolittle was initially charged with murder.  On 7/14/14, she plead to a lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter for 6 years with a 1 year added for the special allegation of the use of deadly weapon; in this case a knife.

Doolittle will not get probation. She will have to serve the jail time and Judge Feeney informed her that she has to serve at least 85% of that time, and the good time credits cannot be applied to reduce jail time. I asked Ms. Bryson about this and she clarified , "She will have to serve the remaining time in prison.  She has already served almost 3 years in jail.  She will get credit for that time and receive additional credits at 15% because voluntary manslaughter is a strike, and therefore, 85% of the sentence must be served.

Ms. Firpo told me factors that influenced her decision were that  Ms. Doolittle had been custody since 2011 without the case moving forward and that Ms. Bryson provided a lot of information to her and worked very hard on behalf of Ms. Doolittle to show mitigating circumstances.

Ms. Bryson also spoke with me. "I thanked Elan and told her that she did the right thing in Virginia Doolittle's case," said Ms. Bryson. "I appreciated that she kept an open mind and carefully considered the evidence. I especially brought her the psych evaluation by Dr Soper. I came on the case late, as it was previously Kaleb Cockrum's case, but I worked very hard to get Elan as much information as possible to help resolve the case.  The largest obstacle I faced was that Ms. Doolittle would not open up to either her counsel or to Dr. Soper.  Understandably, she has a huge distrust of men.  So, I went with Dr. Soper when he met with her. This proved to be invaluable as she finally began to open up."

"Ms. Doolittle had no real criminal record, served her country in the Army and was honorably discharged. She suffers from both PTSD and DisAssociative Disorder. She had been molested from the ages of 6 to 17 by her uncle and then was raped in the military."

"She loved her brother, Frank, very much.  On the night of the incident her brother was very drunk (BAC .24%) and his probation reports showed that when he drinks he tends to act very aggressively.  She was trying to leave the house that they shared.  In order to open the lock on her bedroom, she needed a knife. Virginia did not get along with Frank's girlfriend and they argued about it a lot.  Frank stepped in to stand up for his girlfriend and ended up with one stab wound that was unfortunately fatal. Virginia never meant to harm Frank. The case is a tragedy."

Another win for the people from Janssen Malloy LLP

You can do a search just on this blog and Google this law firm. They have won many victories for the people.

The CalTrans post below is just one example. Mr. Griego and Ms. Burroughs, thank you. 

It is cases and victories like this that often get lost in the crime headlines. We are very lucky to have award winning talent and lawyers in this town that often go unrecognized.