Hakim Jamal Porter, Jr was arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 422 criminal threats, HS 11377(a) possession of meth, PC 69 resisting an executive officer and PC 368(c) elder abuse and neglect. Porter posted bond and is out of custody.
I reported on voluntary manslaughter suspect Russell Holt in 2015. He was arrested by Arcata Police Department for burglary, false imprisonment of an elder, resisting/ obstructing or delaying the duties of an officer and trespassing. On February 2022, APD arrested him for murder.
Michael Acosta's 995 motion was denied. After reading the State Attorney General's opinion and response to Acosta's motion to disqualify the DA, it is likely that motion will also be denied. That motion and Acosta's motion for change of venue is also scheduled for 7/17. Acosta filed a Pitchess motion for former HCSO Deputy Matt Tomlin which was rejected but can be refiled. County Counsel filed an opposition to the Pitchess motion and even if it is granted, the County wants the information restricted so the public won't know. County Counsel's response is included in this post. Other documents are in prior coverage. Post has been updated with rulings and court minutes. Acosta gets another motion denied.
On July 12, 2023, a 43-year-old man was lit on fire near the 400 block of A Street in Eureka. The man received critical burns and was transported out of the area for treatment.
At trial assignment on 7/14, attempted murder suspect Daniel Fernandez Ralls' jury trial was vacated and dates were reset. There is no courtroom available. Trial confirmation is on 8/25; jury trial on 8/28.
(Second page)I reported previously about a Citizens for Eureka website as well as a mandatory settlement conference this afternoon for the second CEQA petition filed by Citizens for a Better Eureka against City of Eureka.
There has been a development regarding housing availability in Eureka. Two local citizens, Michelle Costantine and Mike Munson just filed A Notice of Intent to Circulate a Petition regarding a ballot initiative.
On October 5, 2022 I reported there was a settlement in the People of the State of California vs County of Humboldt and former auditor controller Karen Paz Dominguez . Today, on 7/14/23 a dismissal hearing was scheduled but plaintiffs are requesting additional time to complete the settlement and file a dismissal. They are requesting "upto August 15." That request was granted and the dismissal hearing is scheduled for 9/11/23.
According to KMUD, who was contacted by some Redway community members, Matthias Wilberger is a Redway transient. I followed up on the case due to the charges and also for KMUD.
On July 12, 2023, at about 3:30 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department responded to the 400 block of A Street for the report that a male had been lit on fire by an unknown male suspect.
A reader alerted me to this post last week and I checked out the comments. The comments on the post have some valid points. Maybe Humboldt County and former Fifth District Supervisor Ryan Sundberg can answer the questions. I am only posting a few.
Arraignment was completed today for murder suspect Jasen Coley. Mr. Michael Robinson has been retained by Coley's family. They were in court today as were members of Kenneth "Michael" Davis' family. Both families know each other.
Voluntary manslaughter suspect Jason Miller resolved his case in May for a stipulated prison term of 25 years. Miller's sentencing scheduled for 8/24 was advanced to this afternoon. Kiera Lynn Foley's loved ones are in court right now.
The preliminary hearing and arguments for voluntary manslaughter suspect Daniel Dozier concluded today.
Dozier was held to answer on all charges. People will be amending charges to murder and assault with a semi automatic for jury trial. Custodial status will be addressed at arraignment with People seeking an increase in bail. Dozier waived time for arraignment on information which is scheduled for August 10.
Voluntary manslaughter suspect Daniel Dozier's preliminary hearing started this afternoon and will continue tomorrow morning. Dozier's current girlfriend, Luccille Wetzel, with whom he broke up and got back together was the People's first witness. Wetzel met Dozier in Primal Decor in 2018 where they both worked.
The jury in alleged molestor Frederick Adams' case started deliberations late yesterday afternoon around 4:20, deliberated until 4:30. This morning started around 9 and had a verdict by 11. It took them almost two hours to find Adams guilty on all charges. This is Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal's first sex abuse trial. Deputy Conflict Counsel Zach Curtis is Adams' attorney. Sentencing is on 8/25.
One Jane Doe was Adam's daughter and the other Jane Doe his stepdaughter. Adams' status was changed to no bail pending sentencing.
