Jul 20, 2022

HCSO's Greg Allen will be the new Rio Dell Police Chief



Rio Dell Special meeting tomorrow to approve Employment Agreement for Chief of Police Greg Allen and authorized City Manager the agreement.

Rio Dell City Manager Kyle Knopp confirmed it is HCSO's Lt. Greg Allen. Lt. Allen retires from HCSO on August 8 and will be the new Rio Dell Police Chief. Jeff Conner is retiring.

Got $10,500,000 to buy the Eureka Inn?

 


I previously reported about Hotel Carter and Benbow Inn. It has been months since those listings. In July, Eureka Inn is now available for sale for $10,500,000.

Deal or no deal?

 

(Carroll)

(Acosta)

At trial setting  for Sarah Carroll and Michael Acosta's case this morning, Trial confirmation was scheduled for February  6; jury trial for February 27.  Time Estimate is 2 weeks.

I already posted about an offer previously. Talks about a resolution have been ongoing.  As of yesterday, no defense motion to continue filed and no change of plea. Today in court; no deal.

Convicted felon arrested for attempted murder, assault and several other charges


Codi Ronald Owens was arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC 245(a)(2) assault with a firearm, PC 664/187(a) attempted murder, PC 246 shooting at an inhabited dwelling or occupied car, two counts of PC 29800 (a)(1) felon in possession of a firearm,  PC 148.9(a) providing false identification to an officer , PC25850(a), two counts of PC30305(a) felon in possession of ammunition, HS11370.1 (a) possession of a controlled substance while being armed, HS11352(a) transportation or sale of controlled substances and HS 11351 possession for sale of a controlled substance.

HCSO arrested him in 2021 for probation violation as well as drugs and firearms charges. He was also arrested in 2015 by the Fortuna Police Department on drug charges and stolen property.

Roderick Rightmire arrested at HSU for illegal squatting

 


Roderick Richard Rightmire was arrested yesterday by Cal Poly HSU Police Department for PC 647(e) illegal squatting.

In April 2022, Rightmire was arrested by Eureka Police Department for criminal threats. Rightmire was arrested by EPD in 2012 on a federal warrant.

Jul 19, 2022

Brandi Manjarrez arrested for bringing fentanyl to jail




On July 18th, 2022, the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) served a search warrant on a residence on Cannibal Island Rd. in Loleta for suspected fentanyl sales. The HCDTF had been investigating the resident, Brandi Manjarrez (55 years old), for several weeks for transportation and sales of fentanyl. 

Defense files motion to continue Gary Landergen's preliminary hearing

 


Alleged molestor Gary Landergen's preliminary hearing was on calendar today. Landergen is charged with 8 counts. Three alleged victims.

Conflict Counsel filed a last minute motion to continue with an order shortening time. Motion was granted. Preliminary hearing rescheduled for October 4.

Dakota Lebrik arrested for false imprisonment and domestic violence

 

Dakota Lebrik was arrested yesterday by Rio Dell Police Department for PC 236 false imprisonment and PC 273.5(a) corporal injury to spouse/cohabitant.

Jerri Cardelli arrested for reckless driving in a vehicle she took unlawfully

 

(HCSO)


Jerri Rebekah Cardelli was arrested by HCSO early a.m. for VC 23103, reckless driving and VC 10851(a) driving or taking a vehicle without consent.

HCSO issued a press release at 9:11 with more details.

Jul 18, 2022

California cannabis lender sues Emerald Family Farms and Humboldt Health Care, LLC

 


The Pelorus Fund Reit LLC, a California cannabis lending company is suing Emerald Family Farms and Humboldt Health Care, LLC.

There was a hearing today. There have been a few lengthy filings. I am only including excerpts from two documents to give an idea about some of the issues.

Emerald Family Farms and Humboldt Health Care LLC may not be happy with the rulings but one party in litigation usually isn't. 

Third lawyer appointed, OR hearing continued 6 times and he has been in quarantine


I did a post last week on convicted felon Cody Christiansen. His OR/bail hearing had been continued 5 times. The Public Defender declared conflict. The Court appointed Mr. Joe Judge. 

Christiansen's 7/15 OR/bail hearing was vacated because he was medically unable to appear. It was continued to today. His preliminary hearing was originally scheduled for today but Mr. Judge had a conflict so Ms. Andrea Sullivan was appointed today and the preliminary hearing was continued to 7/20 by the Court.

I knew the guy arrested yesterday outside the Courthouse looked familiar

 

(EPD)

Yesterday, I posted about an arrest after probation search in front of the Courthouse. The guy looked familiar. Google him.

EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell confirmed  his identity this morning. "This incident resulted in 24 year old Tavin Evans being arrested for driving while unlicensed and parole violation. "

EPD nabs " peeping Tom" who broke into Kaber Law office

 

(EPD booking photo)


"I am committed to serving the people of Humboldt County with fairness and impartiality."

 

(Photo I took at his campaign announcement)

Deputy District Attorney Steve Steward who was elected as the newest Humboldt Superior Court Judge took some time off from the campaign. He is back in the office. 

Criminal threat suspect alleged victim was his father

 


Julian C BrownSundberg was arrested on June 24 on a Ramey warrant for PC 273(a) (b) child endangerment and PC 422 criminal threats. 

The District Attorney only charged him with criminal threats. The alleged victim is his father.

Jul 17, 2022

One 4th of July suspect booked, released and given August court date

 

(EPD booking photo)


Eureka Police Department took 4th of July suspect Dylan Cody Olivas into custody today on his warrants. He was at the jail for an hour, booked and released on O.R. Olivas was given a court date of August 25.

I checked on the other suspect Joseph Boxell. He has yet to be brought into custody on his warrant for the 4th of July assault. 

Previous posts have exclusive information on their past records and social media. Will add better booking photo tomorrow from EPD.

"Nosy Nancy" felt entitled to interrupt EPD doing their job and mine




Her pose says it all. EPD Officers are in the middle of a probation search with two chatty, beligerent people. I am standing far away, letting the officers do their job. Trying to contact EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell, posting live and had just started a video so you could see some of the search.

Car search, one detained on the sidewalk near the Courthouse