Nov 14, 2022

Mistrial declared in middle of alleged molestor's jury selection

On 11/10, a mistrial was declared in alleged molestor Sergio Reynoso-Lozano's jury trial.

Deputy Public Defender David Celli requested a continuance in the middle of jury selection. Judge Kelly Neel granted the defense motion over the objection of Deputy District Attorney Whitney Timm.

Trial setting is on 12/13/22. Lozano is charged with 9 felonies and faces 50 years to life, if convicted.

Convicted sex offender arrested for grand theft and parole violation

 


Stanley Shawn Adams was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday 

PC 3000.08 (c) parole violation, two counts of PC 3000.08 (f) parole violation, PC 487 (a) grand theft and PC 290.011(a) failure to register as a sex offender who is transient.


Nov 13, 2022

Faustino Bravotapia arrested for calling 911 with intent to annoy or harass

 


Faustino Bravotapia was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 653 x (a) contacting 911 with the intent to annoy and harass someone.

11/14: Arrested again by EPD  for PC 602(o) trespassing and PC 653 x (a) contacting 911 with the intent to annoy and harass someone.

11/22: Arrested today by Arcata Police Department for PC 602 (m) trespassing.

Nov 12, 2022

Fortuna man's body found on Old Briceland Road determined to be apparent suicide

On November 11th, 2022, at approximately 3:40 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 5400 block of Old Briceland Road for the report of a male gunshot victim. Southern Humboldt Deputies responded, along with fire and medical personnel. The subject, a 45 year old Fortuna man, was declared deceased at the scene. 

Nov 11, 2022

Redwood Teen Challenge bookstore is closing

The location at 2212 2nd street is closing. They have a Facebook announcement but this news has been out in the community for a couple of weeks. Everything in the store is for sale with 25% off.


Nov 10, 2022

Convicted sex offender pleads right before jury trial

Today, convicted sex offender Von Keener entered a conditional plea in his 2021 sex offender case. The jury trial for 11/14 was vacated. 

Sentencing in the sex offender case and his 2021 parole case is on 11/28. 

20, 175 ballots still left to process, latest report still has same candidates leading

 


The Humboldt County Office of Elections will continue to post the results of the Nov. 8 General Election every Friday starting Friday, Nov. 18 and leading up to the certification of the election prior to Thursday, Dec. 8.

Guy runs in traffic, then jumps into someone else's truck to flee from EPD




I was walking on 4th street. See a shirtless guy running in the middle of traffic on 4th street in Eureka. I see two EPD vehicles pull up. He doesn't listen to Officer Soltow, runs around the Simple Visions truck and then jumps into the bed of someone's grey RAM 1500 truck.

He is now being taken to the hospital and then probably to jail. Sgt. Leonard LaFrance, Sgt. Eddie Wilson and few other offices responded. Check out the charges he was booked for and if it had not been for EPD, there could have been several tragedies.

Nov 9, 2022

Megan Smith arrested for probation violation and drug charges

(EPD booking photo)


Megan Ann Smith was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday on a bench warrant for two counts of probation violation, VC 12500(a) driving without a license, possession of a controlled substance, PC 22210, HS 11351 and HS11352(a).

There are 22 cases in the Humboldt Superior Court search. The bench warrant was issued on 7/26/22  in a 2020 case.

Nov 8, 2022

Cervantes, G. Mario and DeLoach lead in first election report

Second, Third, Fourth Election and Final election nights report updates were added to this post as they were published.


First election night report was just published.

County Clerk, Recorder Registrar candidates:

Juan Pablo Cervantes

Tiffany Hunt Nielsen

Cafe on third floor of Courthouse finally open

Last week, I heard cardboard boxes being opened and some movement. The cafe open is today with full menu. Cash only until they set up other options.

The look of convicted felon when he knows the ribbing he will get for his shirt

On Nov. 5, 2022, at about 12:14 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Elk Camp Fire Station near Orick for the report of a gunshot victim.

Nov 7, 2022

Two EPD officers near future Mother Bernard House


I just saw EPD Officer Andrew Endsley on the phone near the alley where construction for the future Mother Bernard House construction is taking place. Second vehicle is near 5th and M. Third EPD vehicle just drove by on 5th and L.

EPD Crime Analyst Brittany Powell told me, "The call was for an unknown medical problem/possible deceased person.  It was confirmed to be an unattended death and the Coroner was requested to respond.  Foul play is not suspected. "

Broadway collision results in death of 32 year old from Fortuna

On November 3, 2022, at about 12:55 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 2800 block of Broadway for the report of a collision involving two vehicles.  

Nov 6, 2022

No one stopping while stalled car occupants yell "Stop"

 



It doesn't help that the woman in the brown sweatshirt is standing in the middle of the road while cars are trying to avoid her. This has been going on for at least 20 minutes. 

"Jane Doe said she was frozen, scared and watching TV and trying to ignore it."

 


On November 2, there was a preliminary hearing for alleged molester Christian Bautista-Ramirez. It was a lengthy preliminary hearing. 

Benjamin Sorensen arrested by National Park Service for violation of court order

 


Benjamin Scott Sorensen was arrested yesterday by the National Park Service for PC 273.6 (a) violating a restraining or protective order.



Nov 5, 2022

Alleged molestor charged with 9 felonies will regret turning down People's offer

Alleged molestor Sergio Reynoso-Lozano is charged with 9 felonies involving a minor. Eights counts of PC 288 (a) lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. Count 8 has a special allegation of PC 667.61 (j) (2) California's one strike sex crimes enhancement that can add  15  years, 25 years, or life to a sentence. Count 9 is PC 288 (c) (1) lewd and lascivious acts with a minor aged 14 or 15.