A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Maxx Robison on August 30. His Public Defender has filed for a motion to continue that hearing which will be heard on August 24 at 2 p.m.
Aug 23, 2016
Tulley Fire now at 440 acres; two of three fires contained; latest report from CAL FIRE
http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/1397
CAL Fire Tweet:
The #TulleyFire is now at 440 acres. Two of the three fires are contained. Largest fire is into the Cappel Creek drainage. 0% contained.
As of 4:30 p.m.
| Containment: | 440 acres - 5% contained | |
Traffic collision at Fifth and K in Eureka
Traffic collision at the corner of fifth and K. An observer said black truck was in the wrong. EPD, Humboldt Bay Fire and City Ambulance on the scene.
Photos by Steve Payton.
Photos by Steve Payton.
State audit requested by Senator McGuire states failure to track psychotropic medications for foster youth, putting health at risk
Autopsy results for massage therapist from Redway and cause of death for David Fulton should be released today; no new information on Brials McCutcheon
Autopsies were conducted yesterday on the 52 year old Redway woman, a massage therapist, whose case is being investigated as a homicide as well as an autopsy on David Fulton, from McKinleyville.
HCSO should be sending out press releases later today.
At this time, no further information is being released about the Brials McCutcheon homicide and the investigation is ongoing, said HCSO Undersheriff William Honsal.
HCSO assisting CAL FIRE with evacuations; Emergency Operations Center on stand by
Two men arrested for alleged carjacking, parole violations and conspiracy after notification from Round Valley Housing Security Personnel
Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a reported carjacking that occurred at an unknown location on Henderson Road in Covelo, California.
The Sheriff's Office dispatch center was notified of the incident by Round Valley Tribal Housing Security personnel, who were contacted by the victims after their vehicle was stolen by force or fear by two unknown suspects. Housing security informed dispatch that the stolen vehicle was a described as a silver Chevrolet Silverado 2 door single cab pickup.
One spot left to fill in the Humboldt DA's office; who will be the newest DDA?
There is one spot still open at the Humboldt County District Attorney's office.
DA Maggie Fleming conducted interviews recently. She confirmed today they are in the process of hiring someone.
Who will be the newest Deputy DA?
CHP clarifies collision on Sandpointe Drive yesterday, not a hit and run
CHP Officer May via email responded about the collision on Sandpointe Drive yesterday.
"We did take a collision on Sandpoint Drive at that time, however, it was not a hit and run and no one was injured. This was a single vehicle collision where a vehicle was backing slowly and accidentally collided into a building. The only damage that occurred was to a rain gutter. "
Yesterday's post:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2016/08/no-injuries-in-alleged-hit-and-run-on.html?m=1
Aug 22, 2016
Senator Mike McGuire and others in touch with Yurok Tribe regarding Tulley Fire
Photos from Cal Fire earlier this evening.
State Senator Mike McGuire and others in touch with Yurok Tribe.
From CalFire:
Senator Mike McGuire:
State Senator Mike McGuire and others in touch with Yurok Tribe.
From CalFire:
| Evacuations on Lower Capell Rd and Capell Rd off of Hwy 169 | ||
Senator Mike McGuire:
The American Red Cross is heading to Hoopa now to help those who have been evacuated from the #TulleyFire. Approx 16 residents awaiting assistance. #Humboldt
HumCoDispatch:
The Tulley Fire has closed Hwy 169 N of Weitchpec. The Red Cross shelter for evacuees is at the Hoopa Neighborhood Facility 11900 Hwy 96
HumCoDispatch:
The Tulley Fire has closed Hwy 169 N of Weitchpec. The Red Cross shelter for evacuees is at the Hoopa Neighborhood Facility 11900 Hwy 96
Tulley Fire now spread to 300 acres; evacuations in progress
Calfire tweet (as of 7:40):
#TulleyFire [update] off of Hwy 169 & Martin's Ferry Rd, NW of Weitchpec (Humboldt Co) is now 300 acres. Evacs in progress.
August 23 update (9:45 a.m.):
| An evacuation order is in place for Gibbens Road, Peters Lane, Jack Ranch Lane, and McKinnen Hill Road. There is an evacuation warning in place for Lower Cappell Road. |
What does the local gang "Crazy White Boys" have to do with the attempted murder on David Seigl?
On August 16, Benjamin Heidmann and Konnor Wright were held to answer on all charges in the attempted murder of David Seigl after a preliminary hearing.
Arcata Police Department's Officer Don Arminio was the only witness to testify.
During the preliminary hearing, according to statements made by Wright to Officer Arminio, Wright claimed that Heidmann told him "that he wanted to exact revenge" on Seigl. Wright told Officer Arminio that Heidmann said, "he wanted to kill Siegl and any family members at the residence" and "named individuals that would be at the residence". One name was Shane Hamsi.
Arminio said that Wright also told him that Heidmann told him that Siegl and he were members of a gang called "White Crazy Boys" and that Siegl and other members tried to rob Heidmann.
Heidmann was doing this "to exact revenge."
Arcata Police Department's Officer Don Arminio was the only witness to testify.
During the preliminary hearing, according to statements made by Wright to Officer Arminio, Wright claimed that Heidmann told him "that he wanted to exact revenge" on Seigl. Wright told Officer Arminio that Heidmann said, "he wanted to kill Siegl and any family members at the residence" and "named individuals that would be at the residence". One name was Shane Hamsi.
Arminio said that Wright also told him that Heidmann told him that Siegl and he were members of a gang called "White Crazy Boys" and that Siegl and other members tried to rob Heidmann.
Heidmann was doing this "to exact revenge."
No injuries in alleged hit and run on Sandpointe drive in Mckinleyville
Alleged hit and run in Mckinleyville on sandpointe drive? According to scanner traffic, this happened in the 2900 block of Sandpointe Drive.
No injuries, according to one commenter on Mckinleyville Community Watch and initial scanner report.
However, last comment by another person, who was listening on the scanner was, "AMRA enroute to MRCH with a patient, code 2."
Will update with information from CHP when I hear back from them.
No injuries, according to one commenter on Mckinleyville Community Watch and initial scanner report.
However, last comment by another person, who was listening on the scanner was, "AMRA enroute to MRCH with a patient, code 2."
Will update with information from CHP when I hear back from them.
Jaison Chand receives excellence award from California Ambulance Association for his work on State EMS Commission
On August 18, at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, City Cab's Jaison Chand was acknowledged by the California Ambulance Association with the Chairman's Excellence Award for his work on the State EMS Commission.
Just spoke with Mr. Chand.
Just spoke with Mr. Chand.
"It was an unexpected honor," he said." We've been working really hard on legislation over the last couple years to improve EMS throughout the state. A lot of my focus in Sacramento has been on rural EMS. We've been successful in some legislation, and we are still working hard on AB1300, an assembly bill that would aid our local Mental Health Department immensely. We lost some of the language we needed for rural areas, but we are working to get it back in for the next legislative session".
"This is a part of my work both for the California Ambulance Association and the State EMS Commission. I am one of the 15 commission members. We meet throughout the year and throughout the state."
The award didn't come from the Commission but was given to Mr. Chand "for a lot of the work I'm doing with the commission and legislation."
Mr. Chand was apointed to the state EMS commission by the speaker of the assembly, Tony Atkins .
Mr. Chand was apointed to the state EMS commission by the speaker of the assembly, Tony Atkins .
Eyewitness on 7th and I tells EPD officer what she witnessed and which car hit the other "full on"
Eyewitness Cate Halliday claims grey car on 7th and I hit the driver, first name Brenda, of the black car "full on".
The black car, a Mercedes, was almost out of the intersection when the alleged collision occurred, said Halliday.
Halliday also said that a woman standing the dentist's office almost missed being hit.
EPD Officer Nantz who is on scene is talking to her. EPD cannot comment on the investigation yet.
Officer Nantz asked Brenda if she had a way home. Both cars towed about 5 minutes ago.
The black car, a Mercedes, was almost out of the intersection when the alleged collision occurred, said Halliday.
Halliday also said that a woman standing the dentist's office almost missed being hit.
EPD Officer Nantz who is on scene is talking to her. EPD cannot comment on the investigation yet.
Officer Nantz asked Brenda if she had a way home. Both cars towed about 5 minutes ago.
David Fulton autospy scheduled for this afternoon; HCSO hopes to release cause of death tomorrow
Just spoke with HCSO Undersheriff William Honsal. The autopsy for David Fulton is scheduled for this afternoon.
HCSO hopes to have a press release tomorrow on cause of death and preliminary results.
As first reported here last November, the Humboldt County Office is moving
As I had reported in November 2015, the County is moving.
Nov 13, 2015
The County sent sent out a press release today:
The Humboldt County Office of Elections is moving. Beginning August 29 the Office of Elections will be located at the Humboldt Business Plaza, located at 2426 6th Street, Suite A, in Eureka.
Located off Hwy 101, Elections’ new location provides several benefits for Elections’ staff and the community alike.
The new office layout allows all Elections’ office spaces to be located on one level and in one congruent area, creating increased efficiency and safety. Elections equipment pick-up and drop-off will be located off the building’s equipment room, accessible by a roll-up garage door, eliminating risk exposure to oncoming traffic at one of Eureka’s most chaotic intersections. Elections’ new lobby provides increased comfortability and shorter wait times for customers and the general public. The building’s single-level design and sizable parking lot with Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible parking enables customers and the general public to access Elections services with ease, eliminating difficult to navigate parking lot surfaces and steep access ramps.
The Office of Elections would like to thank all of the county departments and partner agencies that helped to make this move possible.
Aug 21, 2016
DOJ wants poor people who cannot afford bail to not be jailed; similar effort failed in California
The DOJ wants to change people being held in jail before sentencing, if they cannot afford bail.
http://bluelivesmatter.blue/doj-poor-people-cant-afford-bail/
This effort failed in California.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/01/27/federal-judge-sends-bail-reform-effort-back-to-the-drawing-board/
While it is true that people who can afford bail get to remain out of custody, just releasing every one who cannot afford bail will not have good consequences for public safety.
We have seen the consequences of Prop 47, plea deals and probation fail for repeat offenders. They cannot afford their own attorneys, in almost every case, now if they can avoid paying bail, what is their incentive to reform and follow the law?
http://bluelivesmatter.blue/doj-poor-people-cant-afford-bail/
This effort failed in California.
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/01/27/federal-judge-sends-bail-reform-effort-back-to-the-drawing-board/
While it is true that people who can afford bail get to remain out of custody, just releasing every one who cannot afford bail will not have good consequences for public safety.
We have seen the consequences of Prop 47, plea deals and probation fail for repeat offenders. They cannot afford their own attorneys, in almost every case, now if they can avoid paying bail, what is their incentive to reform and follow the law?
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