Update on possible kidnapping from EPD

On October 5, 2014, at approximately 7:40 AM, Eureka Police Department officers responded to a citizen’s report of a kidnapping of a 13-year-old female at 6th and J Streets, Eureka.

After conducting an exhaustive follow-up investigation, EPD detectives have determined the witness is unreliable.

As of the time of this update, no other witnesses have come forward, no missing persons reports have been received, and there is no evidence to suggest this crime took place.
The Eureka Police Department would like to take this opportunity, however, to share the following child abduction prevention tips offered by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Instruct your   to always take a friend when going places and stay with a group while attending school outings and/or standing at the bus stop. If your child walks to school, practice walking the route with them. Always supervise younger children or make sure there is another trusted adult present to supervise them if you cannot. Teach your children to always stay in well-lit areas, never take shortcuts and never go into isolated areas.

Teach your children the appropriate steps to take if approached or followed. If anyone tries to grab your children, tell them to draw attention to themselves and loudly yell, “This person is trying to take me,” or “This person is not my father/mother.” Instruct your child to make every effort to escape by walking, running, or pulling away; yelling; kicking; attracting attention; and/or otherwise resisting.

Teach your children it is more important to get out of a threatening situation than it is to be polite. Children should be taught just because someone tries to engage them in conversation doesn’t mean they should talk to that person or forget their safety rules. Tell them, if anyone bothers them or makes them feel sad, scared or confused, to trust their feelings and immediately get away from that person. Remind them it is OK to be impolite and say no.

Remember to never leave children unattended in a vehicle, whether it is running or not. A child should never be left alone in a vehicle. Remind children to never approach a vehicle or engage in a conversation with anyone in a vehicle who they do not know and trust and without first getting your permission.

Know where your children are and whom they are with at all times. Tell your children they should never go anywhere with anyone without first getting your permission. Remind your children not to accept a ride from anyone unless you have said it is OK. Teach your children to never leave school with anyone unless they check first with you or another trusted adult, even if someone tells them it is an emergency.
For more information, refer to the abduction and harm prevention tips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at the following website:
http://www.missingkids.com/en_US/publications/NC60.pdf

Previous Press release:

On Sunday, 10/05/14, at about 7:37 AM, the Eureka Police Department was contacted by a concerned citizen who reported having just witnessed a possible kidnapping.  The caller stated that 3-4 minutes ago, he saw what appeared to be an approximately 13-14 year-old female juvenile walking in the vicinity of 6th and J Streets, Eureka.  A large black van (like a Ford Econoline or similar) pulled up next to the juvenile and an adult male passenger got out, grabbed her, and put her in the van.  The juvenile was seen kicking and heard yelling, “No, don’t” while being put into the vehicle.  The van was last seen leaving westbound on 6th Street from the vicinity of J Street.

The witness provided a partial license plate number for the suspects’ vehicle of “36E4” which he further described as possibly being an early 2000s model.

The passenger-suspect was described as being a black male adult in his late 30s or early 40s, approximately 6’4” tall, with short black hair and last seen wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and blue jeans.  There was no description of the van’s driver.

The victim was described as being a white female juvenile, approximately 14-years-old, with long blonde hair and wearing a pink skirt, black top and a pink backpack.


A county and region wide suspicious circumstances/possible kidnapping broadcast was issued to all law enforcement agencies requesting a welfare check on the juvenile and vehicle if located.  It is unknown at this time whether or not the juvenile is the victim of an actual kidnapping and/or other malevolent act.  As of the time of this release, EPD has received no reports of a missing child matching this suspicious incident.  However, this is an active investigation and all available leads are being currently being pursued.

Meth, hash and one suspect on the loose, two arrested

On 10-06-2014, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Deputies drove to an address in the 1200 block of Vista Drive, Eureka to look for Dustin Whitten,. Whitten is wanted on two “No Bail” felony arrest warrants for possession of a controlled substance. When deputies arrived at the address where Whitten is residing, they saw a Red 2002 Volkswagen Jetta parked in front of the home occupied by a man and a woman. As the deputies approached the Jetta they saw the male passenger attempt to conceal something from their view. The male was identified Austin Edward Neuroth, 36 years old, from Eureka who is on felony probation with a search clause. The female driver was identified as Kayla Marie Tidwell, 23 years old. Both Tidwell and Neuroth were detained.

A Eureka Police Department narcotics detection dog was called to the scene to assist in searching the Volkswagen Jetta.  The dog located approximately 5 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 6 grams of suspected hash concealed behind the gas pedal of the vehicle. A search of a purse on the driver’s side floorboard contained six prescription sleeping pills in a prescription bottle with the label removed. Tidwell’s identification was located in the purse. Tidwell was questioned about the pills and she admitted to not having a prescription, and told the deputies a friend gave them to her.

Tidwell was arrested for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of a controlled substance. Neuroth was arrested for violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance. Both were transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where they were booked. Tidwell bail was set at $25,000.00 and Neuroth is being held without bail.

Deputies did not located Dustin Matthew Whitten at the residence and are still attempting to locate him.

Whitten is described as: White male adult, 26 years old, 5’11” tall, 160 lbs, short brown hair and hazel eyes.

"I never gave much thought about going from student to working for marijuana cultivation. Now I know I should have never gone that route."

"I never gave much thought about going from student to working for marijuana cultivation. Now, I know I should have never gone that route."

These are the words spoken by Eddie Lee when he took the stand last week. He is still testifying. A young man in his early 20s who stands accused of murder alongwith co-defendant Limmie Curry. Each is being tried separately.

The posts below are only two of the many I have written about this trial. There is no other media coverage of this case.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/09/father-son-like-relationship-triumphed.html?m=1

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2014/09/eddie-lee-fell-in-love-with-this-area.html?m=1

Eddie has waited 4 and a half years in custody in Humboldt to tell his story. Throughout all the delays, Eddie has been polite, cooperative and well-mannered. Not what you expect from a typical Humboldt defendant.

In the other posts linked above, Eddie's attorney, Darryl Stallworth, summed up Eddie's testimony.  In this post is one day's testimony which describes in a bit more detail how Eddie went from student to working for someone cultivating marijuana.

It is the tale of a young kid from Oakland who got awards from Bill Clinton, dreamed of being a doctor, helped his girlfriend give up cocaine, ended up homeless, still took care of his responsibilities. It is the tale of a first time marijuana cultivator, a father figure to Eddie, who Eddie cared for, who ended up being murdered by someone Eddie wanted to help better his life.

Even though Eddie grew up in a rough neighborhood in Oakland, his biracial parents sent him and his siblings to private Catholic school because they prized education. Eddie was one of the third graders chosen for "I have a dream program" that financially contributed to part of his school and initial college education. He won several awards, including the Bill Clinton award in 1996.

Eddie and siblings were sheltered. Their parents were very careful who they associated with and they instilled work ethic and moral values in their children. Even in high school, he worked at the Berkley Lumber yard.

He promised his grandmother he would become a doctor. "I liked to help people." When she passed away, this promise became even more important. Eddie chose HSU over other. California State Universities. "When I came here, it was so peaceful, the opposite of Humboldt."

The first year, he lived in the dorms, his grades were good. Then he got an apartment near HSU the following year, failed a Botany class, his roomate couldn't cut it here and moved back to Oakland leaving Eddie to pay all the rent. He ended up couch surfing, his grades suffeted as a result. He was able to move into a house in Arcata. That house got broken into, his roomates moved back to LA and once again he was stuck with paying all the rent and lost that living situation. His grades further worsened, he was smoking marijuana at that time, did not feel then it impacted his grades. Now, he feels it had a negative impacton everything in his life.

He got arrested for possesion of marijuana he was trying to sell in Oregon to make money. He stopped going to school, was on probation and was academically disqualified from HSU.

This was in 2009 when he met his girlfrien Moriah Foster. She was using cocaine. They dated, moved in together, he ended up getting her to quit cocaine. They were both smoking marijuana. In 2009, he also met Curry, his sister's boyfriend.

Moriah and Eddie financially struggled. They were homeless, stayed in his car, briefly with her parents.Eddie was working at Pierson's and Moriah at Bayshore Inn. Through a friend of Moriah's, Jack Lamb, they met Billy Reid.

They were invited to trim. Billy instantly took a liking to Eddie. Very quickly seeing how hard Eddie worked and how grateful he was for the job, Billy grew to trust Eddie. He invited them to live and take care of the property and help him with his grow. He trusted Eddie so much that Eddie knew where Billy stashed his cash and put the money there.

Compared to making $400 every two weeks, Eddie started making $400 to $600 a week and eventually an extra $1,000 driving Billy Reid around. The following year, Billy was going to have a larger grow and split profits with Eddie and Moriah.

This all changed the night Eddie said Limmie unexpectedly shot Billy. Eddie had taken Limmie to the property to introduce him to Billy with th hopes of Limmie working and splitting the larger grow. He did this to help his sister's boyfriend and instead ended up in jail.

Your honor, I could not see that I was committing a theft! I did not know it was crack I was smoking!

The prison eye plan must be good. In the last few months, several inmates end up with brand new eyeglasses while in custody. Some of these are repeat offenders.

You would think they would have used some of the money from the crimes they committed to get an eye exam and glasses.

While they are not getting designer eyewear, the glasses they get are better than from the discount rack.

There are a few creative excuses in the courtroom every day. The title of this post is not something actually heard in the courtroom so far but who knows, maybe soon?

Repeat offenders run out of excuses.

Disposition reached for Stoiber, all decisions delayed another 2 weeks in Ferrer case

Judge John Feeney was hearing cases for Courtroom 4 today as Judge Reinholtsen is unavailable today. This is in addition to the cases for his own courtroom.

Before court, District Attorney Paul Gallegos talked with Sophie Rocheleau's attorney Benjamin Okin and Nicholas Stoiber's attorney Jennifer Dixon.

A disposition was reached in Stoiber's case but was continued for two weeks because Judge Feeney did not have any of the files.

Mr. Okin requested that the motion he filed to dismiss the case against Rocheleau be continued for two weeks since Judge Reinholtsen is familiar with the history of what has transpired so far. Juan Ferrer's attorney, Marek Reavis was not present today, so Mr. Kaleb Cockrum  represented Ferrer today instead of Mr. Reavis and also requested a two week continuance.

Once again, xrays crucial to the case have not been provided for the defense. Mr. Gallegos did his usual, "I thought they had been provided." Mr. Okin clarified, photos had been provided, but the x-rays were still not provided.

The saga of another continuance goes on. The next court date is October 22 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 4.

Measure R will additionally cost $7,717 per employee, for employers that have 20 people cost is over $154,000, says local CPA

Local CPA John Fullerton provided the following information:

"Employers must pay payroll taxes & worker's compensation insurance and that drives up the cost on every employee. Social Security, Medicare, federal & state unemployment insurance adds up to 15.65%. Worker's comp can be anywhere from 4% to 100% and sometimes more depending on type of work. Most employers pay around 8%. That makes Measure R's additional cost to employers of $7,717 per employee. If an employer has 20 of them it would cost over $154,000. Employers will have no choice but to lay off employees & raise prices if they want their business to survive."

My pointing out some facts about Measure R as well as others trying to shed light on how it will affect local businesses, social services programs does not matter to some people.

Most Measure R proponents continue to be in denial on the blogs and on the Facebook page opposing Measure R and reveal that the entire motivation is "well those large companies and employers can afford to pay more."

So, it seems many people are supporting Measure R out of a random hatred for people who have more, envy about those who risk creating and developing a business, and punishing even good employers.

As usual, some voters have no math to back their facts, they refuse to hear any opposing discussion and demonize anyone opposing it.

Only one way to have livable wages, reward and support good employers and support job creation. Criticizing is easy. For those lecturing other businesses, start your own business, hire over 25 employees and pay your employees a starting wage of $12.

Talk is cheap, when you have no clue what it takes to do business, and business in California.

Quentin Williams history of lewd act with a minor, choking his girlfriend and false imprisonment revealed on the stand

If you believe Quentin Williams, he is an informant for the Humboldt County DA's office trying to help fellow inmates he befriends and get justice for victims of heinous crimes with his connections. In a courtroom, he performs and is very entertaining.

The defense in the Eddie Lee trial painted him as a dangerous predator who rapes and hurts women.

Today he exited stage left, maybe his swan song as an informant, after Eddie Lee's attorney, Mr. Darryl Stallworth, was done examining him on cross. Williams testified yesterday that Lee confessed to aiding in the murder of William Reid and that "he bbqed" Reid's body.

Mr. Stallworth asked Williams where and how he was raised. Williams answered by a single mother, his grandmother and "aunties and uncles." Williams said he had some physical impairments fron when he worked at Schmidbauer in response to Mr. Stallworth's questions. He balked at Mr. Stallworth's question regarding mental health evaluation while incarcerated and said he had no drug use in his past. He is 41 years old.

Then Mr. Stallworth mentioned his having to register as a lifetime sex offender. That was the start of William's defensive responses to no avail and Mr. Stallworth painted a picture of Williams that had the jury's attention.

Williams reluctantly admitted he was charged with a lewd act with a female minor under the age of 14 when he was 15 or 16. He claimed he was never convicted and gave aninteresrung answer to why he served time in the California Youth authority. Mr. Stallworth said the charge was penetration with a foreign object. Williams said "it was his hand" and the accusation came from the girl's mother and the victim and he continued to date even while he was servingtime.

Then he explained away apossession of cocaine charge and a felony conviction by claiming he was visiting a crack house but had no idea of the nature of what washapening until the police showed up.

Then he claimed another girlfriend who accused him of killing her and battery. Was bi polar; the mother of his son who he was charged with stalking and choking, was doing drugs and he violated the court rrstraining orders to protect his son.  With each incident, Williams blamed someone else.
"So these are all misunderstandings?" asked Mr. Stallworth. "So you are not going to take responsibility for that either?" said Mr. Stallworth when yet another incident was mentioned.

When he brought up a fraud charge and later said that Williams lost his son because of meth use, stalking and domestic violence, Williams lost hist temper at Mr. Stallworth.

Pacific Seafood and other businesses future in Eureka will be impacted by Measure R

I would like to thank Rick Harris, general manager of Pacific Seafood in Eureka, for agreeing to comment on Measure R. Many businesses feel the same way but to date very few have spoken out.

The rumors about Pacfic Seafood closing doors and moving north are not true, said Mr. Harris. "Are we concerned about Meaure R? Yes. Will we reassess a move in the future? Yes. What business wouldn't?"

"We are not for Measure R. We are for a minimum wage increase as long as it is equally applied across the board and across the towns, not one city."

Pacific Seafood is a local as well as regional, global business. Those for Measure R do not realize the impact on a local business because they fail to see it's effect on the average Joe or Jane.

Other local businesses depend on a thriving local economy. Losing local businesses like Pacific Seafood affects local workers, affects small businesses like me that make a living that depends on a thriving local business environment.

Another local business, a food/retail that employs more than 25 workers cut hours for employees already with the California minimum wage increase. Further cuts will occur with the passage of Measure R. "At least I was getting 40 hours when I was making $8 an hour," an employee told me.

In the second case, this is the kind of employer we do not need. Yet that kind of person will stay. A good employer like Pacific Seafood will leave.

This is what happens when people who do not work, have never owned a business plan a Measure that backfires.

You want more empty storefronts, listen to the Fair Wage folks and candidates they support. Then be forced to depend and fight for resources from the government dole and barely get by.

Elect a pro business candidate and you create an environment for businesses to stay. Jobs do not get created overnight. California regulations are exhausting and expensive and unreasonable.

So who is stiffing the working class? Those who claim Measure R will put more money in your pocket from the unlimited pot of gold they seem to think businesses have.

"People in the African American community believe I am a snitch who sold out niggers..."

"...for these peckerwoods."  Quentin Williams rattled by Eddie Lee's defense attorney on cross responded with this statement when Mr. Stallworth presented him with evidence from Melvin Matthews and Williams own interview with a HCSO deputy which confirmed Lee's account and what he has been saying consistently since he was arrested.

Towards the end of the day after Mr. Stallworth had shaken Williams on the stand and had him on the defensive, Mr. Stallworth read a statement which was a conversation between Lee and Williams wearing a wire.

Williams claims he tried to help Lee who he befriended in jail when they were in general population together. "I didn't want to see this innocent kid spend time in jail."

Williams confirmed that Lee told him he had no idea Limmie Curry was going to kill Reid, that he heard "bop bop bop", the shots when Curry killed Reid, who was a father figure to Lee. Williams confirmed that "Eddie was afraid Limmie would kill his sister and his family if he told law enforcement what happened.

Williams asked Lee why he did not run when he heard the gunshots. Lee's response was, "Where would I go, he had a gun."

Williams is African-American, so is Lee's attorney and Lee is biracial. When Williams was talking about Curry threatening Lee's sister who Curry was dating, a family member, I think Lee's dad teared up. He had just walked in moments before into court.

Plea reached in human trafficking case before third trial

After the case being scheduled for the third trial,  David Anderson agreed to a plea deal in the human trafficking case. 9 years 4 months. He plead to human trafficking, statutory rape and false imprisonment.

The case was prosecuted by DDA Luke Brownfield. The first two cases were presided over by Judge John Feeney. The third trial was scheduled before Judge Dale Reinholtsen. The first case was dismissed due to failure by People to provide discovery, in the second trial, a People's witness violated a motion regarding evidence being prohibited.

Anderson had a private attorney appointed and Mr. Ben McLaughlin represented him each time the case was tried.

Mr. McLaughlin's comment today was: "I am satisfied with the outcome. I've never been
involved in a case that was as thoroughly litigated and investigated as this.  Mr. Brownfield and Investigator Baxley did a great job preparing and presenting the People's case. The defense investigation was equally as thorough, and cast into doubt some of the allegations.  This disposition is fair and comports with what I believe the facts support."

Eddie Lee's defense attorney accuses Quentin Williams of lies and lying in Tree case

The fireworks in the Eddie Lee trial for the murder of William Reid this morning were during cross of prosecution witness Quentin Williams, an inmate who claimed Eddie Lee confessed to him.

Lee's attorney Darryl Stallworth ripped Williams credibility and as we broke for recess he accused Williams of paying Melvin Matthews another inmate for information to lie in the Tree trial.

Allard Avenue incident not quite as portrayed in comment sections of blogs

I did not go to the EPD press conference because I had a previously scheduled appointment. Chief Mills gave this statement and answered questions from the press.

Lost Coast Outpost has a audio, Times-Standard has an article up on the website.

There was a gun, there were commands given , and more to the story than what was alleged in LOCO comments. In a situation like this, eyewitnesses that are not objective or held to any accountability commenting and fueling the emotions in LOCO or any other blog do a disservice to the victim and the police.

Thank you Chief Mills for sharing what you can while an investigation is ongoing. It is not easy to be law enforcement in this county. For people who constantly criticize and second guess the police, do their job for 1 day, I guarantee you will not be as calm and professional as they are.

Chief Mills statement:

The events that took place in the early morning hours of September 17 are tragic. I have spoken to Thomas’ mother and I feel for her; my sympathies are with her.  These events will have a life time of impact for the family, our officers and the community.  Decisions made in seconds have a lifelong impact.  Such is the nature of policing.

Society places our young men and women in dangerous situations, and expects them to make difficult decisions and be right each time. I have the same expectation. Then we evaluate their decisions in the bright light of day and inspect their actions with time, a controlled environment and the calm of a controlled setting.  As police officers we expect scrutiny.  In fact we welcome it, because that is what a just society does.  It is part of policing in a free society.

There are those who would seek to disparage Tommy McClain or vilify the police for their own selfish purposes.  This is unacceptable.
Reasonable people seek to build civility, improve government service and advance the quality of life in Eureka.

The purpose of this briefing is to provide you with information that is transparent and open. This Investigation is conducted for two purposes: to provide a report for the DA to review and for the community to make a sound, rational judgment based on facts, not speculation.

As Chief, I want the community to have confidence that this investigation by the Multi-Agency, Critical Investigative Response Team (CIRT) is being handled thoroughly, objectively and professionally.  I am confident the ongoing investigation is reaching each of those goals.  I am also confident the facts of this case support the actions of Eureka Police officers in this incident.

Humboldt's lovey dovey crime duo are getting married and request sentencing be postponed

If you have been following the tale of Lance Borgner and Christina Higgins on this blog, breaking rules, blowing kisses in court and ignoring admonitions from the bailiff is par for the course.

Higgins managed to get out of custody but Borgner is still in custody. Today when Higgins came to see her man, she was all dressed up for him and while they were subtle about kisses, loving, lingering glances were exchanged and they mouthed their undying love silently.

After being admonished and asked to leave the courtroom to which she complied with for once, Higgins stepped back into the courtroom.

Borgner was to be sentenced today for one of his many cases but before sentencing, his attorney Kaleb Cockrum asked Judge John Feeney that sentencing be postponed for 30 days because Borgner and Higgins want to get married.

Not wanting to stand in the way of blossoming love, both Judge Feeney and DDA Roger Rees agreed to the sentencing being postponed.

At least Higgins stands by her man. This unlike Borgner and Higgin's crime cohort William Hillegeist, who was dumped while in prison by his ex Sara Balke.

The couple that does crime together, stands together.

Fr. Eric Freed's trial rescheduled for January 26

 The defense motion to continue the jury trial for Gary Lee Bullock, who is charged with the murder of F. Eric Freed was granted by Judge John Feeney. New trial date is January 26, 2015. Defense attorney Kaleb Cockrum is in another high profile trial in November 2014 and once again "investigation" was the reason given.

Dressed in an orange jumpsuit, Bullock has gained weight since he has been in custody and looks healthier. Before each trial, Mr. Cockrum goes and talks with him and since he has been in custody, Bullock seems to be very involved in his defense and completely coherent. He kept nodding at what Mr. Cockrum was conveying to him, saying, "sure", "okay" and "allright."

Why is a guy making $65,000 + complaining about minimum wage?

The following is 1 comment on Matthew Owen's latest column in LOCO. The comment section has many responses with opinions all over the place and good discussion.

So why single this comment out?

Kris Wibbenhorst • a day ago

A cost of living increase every year?! Wow wouldn't that be nice. I work for the county of humboldt and when we asked for raises this year we were told by the board to "live within our means!" We declined the contract for many other reasons and are working with an arbitrator. The arbitrator didn't even offer a raise, I haven't got a raise since 2008. Let me tell you, gas, food, and other amenities have increased every year and we get told to live within our means?! But wait, the people working for minimum wage want a cost of living increase every year? Why not ask for a company car while your at it?! Lmao

According to his facebook page and the transparent california site: Kris is a Correctional Officer employed by Humboldt County. He got a pay raise last year, and he is complaining about minimum wage workers?

Kristopher M Wibbenhorst
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II

Regular pay: $64,713.05

Overtime pay: $21,374.33

Other pay: $714.92

Total pay: $86,802.30

Total benefits: $22,385.86

Total pay & benefits: $109,188.16

Here is the problem with Measure R, Measure Q, Measure Z. Same group of people paying taxes, no compromise or pay cuts from unions, department heads, and no guarantees that the funds will go to "boots on the streets" or more job creation.

The minimum wage Measure is well-intended but poorly thought out. The same energy certain people put out creating a hostile climate for businesses to invest would be better used encouraging job creation.

We need more jobs so more people are working and can chose to work one or more job. Taxing the same group of people will result in benefitting no one.

Crazy chick who stalked me in Tree case disrupts proceedings in Eddie Lee case

For months this crazy chick followed me around and harassed me in the Bodhi Tree case. She does not know me except from my blog. I avoided her, did not engage her, the bailiffs were aware of her behavior and it was obvious she had mental health issues.

Not wanting the jury to see anything, I kept away from her and the bailiffs were very patient with her despite her crazy behavior daily in court which eventually escalated into her disrupting and stomping during closing arguments for the Tree case.

The media and other members of the public were aware of her behavior and every one was patient with her.

Despite her daily antics, she was allowed to be in court. After the Bodhi Tree trial concluded, she threatened me, I considered filing a harassment order against her. I had enough documentation and witnesses. I chose not to do that because she clearly needs help.

She left and I thought maybe her obsession with the criminal justice system and her conspiracy theories were being addressed professionally, Through some attorneys she approached, I found out she has family.

I saw her at the Eddie Lee trial yesterday and the familiar feeling, "oh no, here we go again." Yesterday, while the jury was listening to a transcript, she approached the bailiff mid proceedings and demanded a transcript. The baliff tried to calm her down and said he would help her later. That was not good enough for her so she lunged at the attorney table and had to be led out and was put on a 5150 hold.

She was out two hours later. She has filed a complaint and will continue her persecution theory until she gets the help she needs. This woman is obsessed and has paranoid theories but is intelligent enough to take copious notes and drives a car! Does she need to run someone down before she is held accountable for her actions?

This is just one example of what law enforcement and the public deal with on a daily basis. This woman will not listen and will confront no matter what is said to her, even nicely.

Rights and help for the mentally ill and well-meaning intent has crossed the line. We have many delusional people out there with potential for violence. At some point, if you are a danger to yourself and the public, you need to take your meds and be compelled because you are not sane enough to make that decision when you are not healthy.

 At what point does the public's right to be safe and places of business and court proceedings deserve to be free of behavior that could impact someone's life.

Where is her family in all this? Attorneys who know her family have tried to get her help. We, the public, strangers have been more compassionate.

The fault lies with those who refuse to invest money into much needed mental health services, easy access to those who provide drugs to the mentally ill which worsens their trauma and liberal advocates and lawyers who cry out for rights be protected but their concern does not help people like this woman.

Shooting on McClellan Mountain in Bridgeville being investigated

On 10-01-2014, at approximately 4:45 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a shooting that just occurred on McClellan Mountain, Bridgeville. The reporting party told the 911 dispatcher someone just shot his friend. The reporting party said he believed there were two suspects, both with long hair, both armed, who were still in the area. Deputies and medical personnel were dispatched to the scene. While deputies were responding to the scene, the reporting party left the scene and drove the victim to a local hospital.

Deputies and detectives are currently at the crime scene on McClellan Mountain. They are being assisted in the search for the suspects by a California Highway Patrol Helicopter. Detectives met with the victim and the reporting party at the hospital and are taking statements.

Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Deputies are currently investigating the crime. Further information will be released as available and appropriate.

Bodhi Tree motion for new trial will be heard October 8

The October 6 date has been vacated and it will be heard on October 8 at 3 p.m.