Another MD calls Dr. Connie Basch the next California government target and says this is a carbon copy of what happened to her

Linda Cheek, M.D. wrote an interesting op-ed about what is happening to Dr. Connie Basch that is worth reading.
https://doctorsofcourage.org/connie-basch-md-takes-fight-to-state-medical-board/

Being a firefighter means ready to go at any moment, no matter where you are

Around 8:47 this morning, Humboldt Bay Firefighters got a call. They had just sat down and ordered breakfast.  Yesterday, same thing happened. They got to come back yesterday to pick up their food.

How many DUIs in Humboldt are too many? Two, three, five?

If you pay attention to the jail booking log, there are lot of arrests for DUIs in Humboldt.

No to Joshua Cooley being placed in Tehama County, no to transient release in Humboldt, future options being explored are Sacramento and Humboldt

Placement review hearing for sexually violent predator Joshua Cooley took place this morning. Out of county placements have been explored and so have Humboldt County placements and that continues to be the case after today's hearing.

Stayn posted bail, Skunk is still in custody

Stayn aka Nicholas Damien Hedrick was booked yesterday on PC 594 (b), posted bail and was released.

Thanks to a citizen tip, EPD has "Skunk" in custody, "Stayn" is staying at the jail too

"Thanks to a citizen tip as a result of this video, "Skunk" has been skunked.  She is now in custody as of a few minutes ago."

DA charges Patrick McTigue with 15 counts

The District Attorney has added 5 more counts in the complaint filed for Patrick McTigue's jury trial. The former Building and Planning Department is now charged with 15 counts.

State seized Rita's liquor license?

(will be adding a better image when I get it)

According to local CPA John Fullerton, Rita's is
"more than $300,000 behind in their sales tax payments to the state of California.  The state has seized their liquor license and are selling it at auction.  Minimum bid is $82,000."

There was this comment on John Fullerton's post.

I have added a statement from Mr. Fregoso. His statement was also verified by Eureka ABC.

Registered sex offender Ryan Landowski sentenced to prison

Instead of having a second jury trial, registered sex offender Ryan Landowski entered a guilty plea to Count 4, failure to return to jail after a conviction and two special allegations regarding priors in his most recent case yesterday.

After a hung jury and a mistrial, defendant immediately enters a plea

A Mendocino County Superior Court jury returned from all day deliberations late Wednesday afternoon to declare that it was hopefully deadlocked.

Katherine Zacevich bounced into court laughing, even jail time didn't faze her

Katherine Zacevich had an OR/Bail hearing scheduled on July 17. This is an alleged violation of parole as a result of her most recent arrest.  The OR/Bail hearing being on calendar had it's own story from yesterday. End result was Zacevich was being held on no bail, a status reaffirmed by Visiting Judge Marjorie Carter.

Today,  Zacevich admitted to the parole violation but not before some theatrics. She bounced into the courtroom laughing. Ironically, she was escorted by HCSO Sgt. Greg Allen, who found her on the PG and E property and had to arrest her after a struggle.

Community member hears cries of help leading to extrication of man from logging equipment

What originally was reported as an unknown injury traffic collision turned into a full extrication response for a heavy equipment operator after being ejected from and rolled over by a piece of logging equipment.

No bail for homicide suspect Jason Barnes

Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees requested no bail for homicide suspect Jason Barnes and it was granted by Visiting Judge Marjorie Carter.

Barnes got a haircut and a shave and looks different than his booking photo. Ben Bertain's parents were in court. His father stared at Barnes, pointing him out to his wife. Ben Bertain's mother wiped tears.

Jason Barnes charged with murder and assault; two victims listed in complaint

Update today is that Jason Barnes will be arraigned at 3 p.m. Coutroom to be determined. Charges listed below.

No charges will be filed against Glenn Goldan

Glenn Gilbert Goldan was arrested on May 16,2019 by Eureka Police Department for PC 273.5, corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant.

Goldan is the CEO of ReProp Financial.

District Attorney Maggie Fleming told me, "No charges will be filed in that case.  The victim was contacted about the case and is aware of this decision."

If you have not read the last two posts, I suggest you do so to get some context for this post.

DA has to yet receive CHP reports on Ryder Stapp, "investigation is ongoing"

If you read my last post on Ryder Stapp, I wrote that bond status was on August 7 and that he was out of custody.

I contacted District Attorney Maggie Fleming for an update on the case. "Stapp bonded out and has an arraignment date of Aug. 7.  We have not received the CHP investigation reports-the investigation is ongoing."

Jeff Tsarnas' preliminary hearing continued again due to no courtroom availability

Preliminary for Jeff Tsarnas' hit and run case was continued last time because no courtroom was available. It was continued again to August 14 for the same reason.

Eureka City Manager Greg Sparks bids adieu