Oct 23, 2018

Jury trial for murder, hit and run and DU suspect James Merrick confirmed


Trial confirmation was scheduled for murder, hit and run and DUI suspect James Merrick on October 23. Jury trial scheduled for November 5 confirmed. Time estimate six weeks.

Goose's wings being clipped questioned, defense asks for Ray Christie's cell phone and guns to be returned


Ray Christie was in court this morning with his attorney, Ken Bareilles for a hearing on status of subpoenaed records.

Sexually violent predator Joshua Cooley could be out on transient release, defense requests gag order regarding location


On August 23 Retired Judge John Feeney denied the placement of sexually violent Joshua Cooley in the Freshwater area.

This morning there was a hearing was a hearing in Courtroom 3 that just concluded. No other media was in court, no community members were present, only Cooley's family.

Former correctional deputy Cory Fisher's jury trial reset to January 22 as defense needs more time to prepare


Trial confirmation was scheduled on October 23 for former correctional deputy Cory Fisher. Jury trial is scheduled for November 2018 vacated was vacated after defense requested a motion to continue. That was granted since the defense had communicated with the People over the weekend.

1108 evidence, no response from jail logs were some of the reasons stated on record by the defense. Jury trial now scheduled for January 22, 2019. Fisher entered a limited time waiver.

Trial Confirmation is on December 31. Pre trial to check status of subpoenaed documents in December 3.

Charges include alleged molestation of his stepsons and son as well as alleged forcible oral copulation and unlawful touching of intimate part of Humboldt County inmates.

Fisher is charged with 13 counts. The Six alleged victims are John Does 1, 2 and 3 and James Does 1, 2 and 3.

Fisher's wife was in court. They are currently in midst of divorce proceedings.

It was only a matter of time, Brad Houghton arrested for criminal threats yesterday


Brad Lee Houghton was arrested by Humboldt County Sheriff's office for criminal threats yesterday.

Oct 22, 2018

Sheriff Honsal met with Yurok Tribal Council and Tribal Police today



Humboldt County Sheriff William Honsal met with Yurok Tribal Council and Tribal Police today to discuss public safety and their law enforcement partnership.

Armed robbery attempt at illegal marijuana dispensary in LA, four suspects, 1 possible hostage



(Photos: ABC7 LA)

As expected, with Aaron Hooven out of custody, defense files motion to continue preliminary hearing


Intervention is scheduled for Aaron Hooven this afternoon.

Court minutes in Jon Goldberg case give some insight in questioning of jurors


L. A. Superior Court Judge orders Michael Avenatti to pay 4.85 million to former colleague


Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dennis Landin issued a ruling today ordering Michael Avenatti to pay $4.85 million to Jason Frank because Avenatti personally guaranteed a settlement with attorney Jason Frank in a lawsuit over back pay.

E. Bates road property did not have county permit or license to manufacture butane hash oil


The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit is continuing its investigation into a butane hash oil lab explosion occurring on the 1200 block of E. Bates Road in McKinleyville on Oct. 21, 2018.

Preliminary hearing for Gary Cudney, suspect in Dirty Dave's death, continued again


Intervention for Gary Cudney was scheduled for October 18;  the preliminary hearing scheduled for October 25 was vacated.

Preliminary hearing for murder suspect Antone Aubrey scheduled for November 20


Setting of preliminary hearing was scheduled for murder suspect Antone Aubrey this morning.

Carpathian's jury trial for alleged molestation of his former step daughter confirmed for November 5



Trial confirmation was scheduled for alleged molestor John Beideman on October 22. Jury trial scheduled for November 5 was confirmed.

Oct 21, 2018

Trans community and allies rally against Trump administration memo



HCSO responds to report of butane hash oil lab on E. Bates Road


On 10/21/18 at approximately 2:04 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Bates Rd. in McKinleyville for the report of Butane hash oil (BHO) extraction lab explosion.

Oct 19, 2018

"Fuck you Jon Goldberg, excuse my language"




Gigi Morris, Tim Smith's sister had not spoken about losing Tim Smith before today. Gigi Morris sobbed as she spoke today. Her husband Jacob Morris stood by her offering support,just as he did at the jury trial.

"We are all human beings, we all have frailties, we all make mistakes."

Judge Graham Cribbs announced his tentative decision regarding the motion for new trial in the Jon Goldberg case and the motion to dismiss the 25 to life firearm sentence. His tentative decision was his final decision.