A trial readiness was scheduled this afternoon for Jason Arreaga, for his second jury trial currently scheduled for January 11, 2016. That was confirmed by both parties.
Including jury selection with full day sessions, the trial estimate is 4 weeks.
The jury deadlocked, 9 guilty, 3 not guilty at the first trial in October 2015.
Arreaga is charged with the deaths of Harley Hammers and Angel Tully.
Jan 4, 2016
Former Miss Hoopa's conditional plea rejected, case to proceed to jury trial with original charges
Former Miss Hoopa, Kayla Brown was supposed to sentenced this afternoon. Judge John Feeney had accepted a conditional plea on December 4. The victim's family, particularly her mother, changed her mind. The People asked the plea be rejected.
After Judge Feeney announced his tentative decision to reject the plea deal, there were arguments presented by both attorneys, District Attorney Maggie Fleming for the People, Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett, who prosecuted the case, was present in court as well. Mr. Ben McLaughlin was present with his client. The final decision was that the conditional plea was rejected.
New jury trial date with original charges is scheduled for April 25, 2016. Trail confirmation is April 11 at 2 p.m.in Courtroom 1.
The People and the Court cited that the original plea deal did not reflect the conduct alleged in this case. The victim's family wanted to be present on December 4 but could not be there, they had a requested a special setting that had been denied, said Ms. Fleming.
Judge Feeney acknowledging the difficulty for both families, said that he had mentioned that the plea was conditional, he reminded defense that he had been hesitant to accept the plea last month, that he took two breaks and hesitantly accepted the plea deal because he understood the resolution was acceptable to both parties were in agreement. Judge Feeney said that a preliminary hearing had been waived in this case, so he did not have a transcript but since he accepted the conditional plea, he had time to review, reflect and learn more about the case through the probation report.
He said the charge of PC 236 of false imprisonment did not reflect the alleged criminal conduct in this case.
Judge Feeney referred to page 19 of the probation report which stated that the "charges to which Ms. Brown plead to do not reflect the alleged criminal conduct."
Mr. McLaughlin advocated passionately twice to Judge Feeney to get him to change his tentative decision. He told Judge Feeney that the negotiated disposition had been arrived after discussion over three to four months. The victim's family agreed to that resolution. "I don't know how the family's emotion affected the DA's office. I am blinsided by this"
"Homosexuality is a taboo issue in the society she lives," said Mr. McLaughlin. He said he was not insulting any culture and that is what he had been told. He said his client had suffered public humiliation, that due to sexual orientation she could no longer participate in tribal ceremonies.
Referring to his sentencing memorandum, Mr. McLaughlin mentioned that Brown was "a sexually immature person struggling with her sexuality, she found a person who accepted her.I am not saying that the conduct was okay."
Ms. Fleming told Judge Feeney that the People accepted the plea last month because it was the victim and her family chose that negotiated disposition at that time, instead of going through a jury trial.
"Plea bargains should ultimately reflect the conduct of the individual, this plea did not reflect the conduct in this case," said Ms. Fleming. "
"This is not about emotion, " said Ms. Fleming. "It is about the criminal justice system honestly reflecting on a decision. We only agreed to the plea due to the victim's desire not to have a trial."
Dec 4, 2015
Judge Feeney initially hesitant, accepts conditional plea from former Miss Hoopa Kayla Brown for false imprisonment and degrading, immoral conduct in the presence of a child with limited sex offender registration
Former Miss Hoopa, Kayla Brown, entered a change of plea this morning in Courtroom 1. After taking two breaks to review the declaration of the arrest warrant which the defense stipulated to as a factual basis and reviewing a psychiatrist's report on Brown, Judge Feeney said that he hesitantly accepted the plea deal.
"I am hesitant to accept the conditional plea," said Judge Feeney. Acknowledging that plea deals are a part of resolving some cases, Judge Feeney expressed concerns about the amended counts being supported by the declaration for the arrest warrant, the victim's feelings and the limited sex offender registration for just five years.
Deputy District Attorney Zachary Curtis was in court for his colleague DDA Brie Bennett today, who has been prosecuting this case. Mr. Ben McLaughlin was present with his client Brown.Judge Feeney asked if Mr. Curtis had seen Dr. Jessica Ferrente's 288.1 report. Judge Feeney was also informed that DA Maggie Fleming was aware of the deal and Mr. Curtis told him that there had been extensive discussions with the victim and family members, "it is not the preferred disposition but my understanding is that they will go along with it."
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that according to Dr. Ferrente's report, Brown was at a very low risk to reoffend.
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge John Feeney that as a part of the agreed disposition and plea, "The People move to amend the information and add Counts 5 and 6." Brown agreed to plead to Count 5 PC 236 which is false imprisonment, without force, fear or coercion. Although she plead to this as a felony, it is a wobbler and can be charged as a misdemeanor. Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that charge "will be reduced and dismissed eventually."
Count 6 is PC 273 (g) which is Lewdness or Drunkness in the presence of a Child. Judge Feeney when taking the plea, said "Degrading, immoral conduct in the presence of a child."
"The People are not requesting additional jail time, " said Mr. McLaughlin. The plea deal is for five years probation, Brown has to register as a sex offender but Mr. McLaughlin said that the plea deal was that only for the duration of probation. He added that she may petition for early termination of probation. "Neither offense she is pleading to requires registration but we agreed due to the negotiated plea. The probation officer would be aware but she would not be required to register on Megan's law"
DDA Zach Curtis added that the People had requested a stay away order.
In October, 21 year old Kayla Brown, was arraigned and charged with four counts of alleged sexual abuse against a minor victim under the age of 16 years. Count 1 Abnormal Sexual Interest in Children and arranging a meeting for that purpose PC 288.4 (b); Meeting a Minor for lewd purposes.
The complaint alleges that, "a felony was committed by Kayla Muriel Brown, who did unlawfully and motivated by an unnatural and abnormal sexual interest in children, arrange a meeting with Jane Doe, a minor and a person defendant believed to be a minor, for the purpose of exposing the genitals and public and rectal area of Jane Doe and defendant and to engage in lewd and lascivious behavior and did go to the arranged meeting place at and about the arranged time."
Count 2 Sexual penetration with a foreign object; [289.(i) any person over the age of 21 years who participates in an act of sexual penetration with another person who is under 16 years of age shall be guilty of a felony]
Count 3 288.3 (a) [288.3. (a) Every person who contacts or communicates with a minor, or attempts to contact or communicate with a minor, who knows or reasonably should know that the person is a minor, with intent to commit an offense specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 288, 288a, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11 involving the minor shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for the term prescribed for an attempt to commit the intended offense]
Count 4 PC 647.6 (a) which is child molestation/annoying a child.
Counts 1 to 4 were dismissed by the People after Brown entered her pleas of guilty.
Brown waived her preliminary hearing in September 2015. Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that this was because "we were in the midst of negotiations."
Judge Feeney advised Brown that after the probation report, the plea could be rejected and this was just a conditional plea at this time.
Both the victim's family and friends as well as defendant's family members and friends were in court today, as they have been for every hearing. Sentencing is on January 4 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 1.
"I am hesitant to accept the conditional plea," said Judge Feeney. Acknowledging that plea deals are a part of resolving some cases, Judge Feeney expressed concerns about the amended counts being supported by the declaration for the arrest warrant, the victim's feelings and the limited sex offender registration for just five years.
Deputy District Attorney Zachary Curtis was in court for his colleague DDA Brie Bennett today, who has been prosecuting this case. Mr. Ben McLaughlin was present with his client Brown.Judge Feeney asked if Mr. Curtis had seen Dr. Jessica Ferrente's 288.1 report. Judge Feeney was also informed that DA Maggie Fleming was aware of the deal and Mr. Curtis told him that there had been extensive discussions with the victim and family members, "it is not the preferred disposition but my understanding is that they will go along with it."
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that according to Dr. Ferrente's report, Brown was at a very low risk to reoffend.
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge John Feeney that as a part of the agreed disposition and plea, "The People move to amend the information and add Counts 5 and 6." Brown agreed to plead to Count 5 PC 236 which is false imprisonment, without force, fear or coercion. Although she plead to this as a felony, it is a wobbler and can be charged as a misdemeanor. Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that charge "will be reduced and dismissed eventually."
Count 6 is PC 273 (g) which is Lewdness or Drunkness in the presence of a Child. Judge Feeney when taking the plea, said "Degrading, immoral conduct in the presence of a child."
"The People are not requesting additional jail time, " said Mr. McLaughlin. The plea deal is for five years probation, Brown has to register as a sex offender but Mr. McLaughlin said that the plea deal was that only for the duration of probation. He added that she may petition for early termination of probation. "Neither offense she is pleading to requires registration but we agreed due to the negotiated plea. The probation officer would be aware but she would not be required to register on Megan's law"
DDA Zach Curtis added that the People had requested a stay away order.
In October, 21 year old Kayla Brown, was arraigned and charged with four counts of alleged sexual abuse against a minor victim under the age of 16 years. Count 1 Abnormal Sexual Interest in Children and arranging a meeting for that purpose PC 288.4 (b); Meeting a Minor for lewd purposes.
The complaint alleges that, "a felony was committed by Kayla Muriel Brown, who did unlawfully and motivated by an unnatural and abnormal sexual interest in children, arrange a meeting with Jane Doe, a minor and a person defendant believed to be a minor, for the purpose of exposing the genitals and public and rectal area of Jane Doe and defendant and to engage in lewd and lascivious behavior and did go to the arranged meeting place at and about the arranged time."
Count 2 Sexual penetration with a foreign object; [289.(i) any person over the age of 21 years who participates in an act of sexual penetration with another person who is under 16 years of age shall be guilty of a felony]
Count 3 288.3 (a) [288.3. (a) Every person who contacts or communicates with a minor, or attempts to contact or communicate with a minor, who knows or reasonably should know that the person is a minor, with intent to commit an offense specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 288, 288a, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11 involving the minor shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for the term prescribed for an attempt to commit the intended offense]
Count 4 PC 647.6 (a) which is child molestation/annoying a child.
Counts 1 to 4 were dismissed by the People after Brown entered her pleas of guilty.
Brown waived her preliminary hearing in September 2015. Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Feeney that this was because "we were in the midst of negotiations."
Judge Feeney advised Brown that after the probation report, the plea could be rejected and this was just a conditional plea at this time.
Both the victim's family and friends as well as defendant's family members and friends were in court today, as they have been for every hearing. Sentencing is on January 4 at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 1.
Nov 18, 2015
Resolution expected in case for former Miss Hoopa charged with four counts of alleged abuse including abnormal sexual interest in children
This afternoon at 2 p.m. a hearing was scheduled to set a jury trial date for former Miss Hoopa, Kayla Brown, who is charged with four counts of alleged abuse against a minor female victim under the age of 16.
Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case. Mr. Ben McLaughlin is representing Brown.
Today, a jury trial date was supposed to be set. Brown has signed a 977 former, a waiver of personal appearance for certain hearings and was not in court. Her family was not present either. The victim's family was present.
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Joyce Hinrichs that "I am fairly certain there will be a resolution."
DDA Bennett agreed that there is an anticipated plea and said she had spoken with the victim and the victim's family last night.
"I will counsel my client to accept the offer," said Mr. McLaughlin.
Next court date is December 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case. Mr. Ben McLaughlin is representing Brown.
Today, a jury trial date was supposed to be set. Brown has signed a 977 former, a waiver of personal appearance for certain hearings and was not in court. Her family was not present either. The victim's family was present.
Mr. McLaughlin told Judge Joyce Hinrichs that "I am fairly certain there will be a resolution."
DDA Bennett agreed that there is an anticipated plea and said she had spoken with the victim and the victim's family last night.
"I will counsel my client to accept the offer," said Mr. McLaughlin.
Next court date is December 4 at 9:30 a.m.
Oct 28, 2015
Former Miss Hoopa arraigned for four counts of alleged abuse including abnormal sexual interest in children
21 year old Kayla Brown, former Miss Hoopa, charged with four counts of alleged sexual abuse against a minor victim under the age of 16 years was arraigned this afternoon. Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case. Mr. Ben McLaughlin is representing Brown. Today, Rebecca Linkous appeared on behalf of Mr. McLaughlin in court.
DDA Roger Rees appeared for his colleague, Ms. Bennett. Ms. Linkous said that the defense is "in active negotiations" with Ms. Bennett, case may resolve. Next court date is November 18 for setting.
Brown was arraigned on with four counts. Count 1 Abnormal Sexual Interest in Children and arranging a meeting for that purpose PC 288.4 (b); Meeting a Minor for lewd purposes.
The complaint alleges that, "a felony was committed by Kayla Muriel Brown, who did unlawfully and motivated by an unnatural and abnormal sexual interest in children, arrange a meeting with Jane Doe, a minor and a person defendant believed to be a minor, for the purpose of exposing the genitals and public and rectal area of Jane Doe and defendant and to engage in lewd and lascivious behavior and did go to the arranged meeting place at and about the arranged time."
Count 2 Sexual penetration with a foreign object; [289.(i) any person over the age of 21 years who participates in an act of sexual penetration with another person who is under 16 years of age shall be guilty of a felony]
Count 3 288.3 (a) [288.3. (a) Every person who contacts or communicates with a minor, or attempts to contact or communicate with a minor, who knows or reasonably should know that the person is a minor, with intent to commit an offense specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 288, 288a, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11 involving the minor shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for the term prescribed for an attempt to commit the intended offense]
Count 4 PC 647.6 (a) which is child molestation/annoying a child.
DDA Roger Rees appeared for his colleague, Ms. Bennett. Ms. Linkous said that the defense is "in active negotiations" with Ms. Bennett, case may resolve. Next court date is November 18 for setting.
Brown was arraigned on with four counts. Count 1 Abnormal Sexual Interest in Children and arranging a meeting for that purpose PC 288.4 (b); Meeting a Minor for lewd purposes.
The complaint alleges that, "a felony was committed by Kayla Muriel Brown, who did unlawfully and motivated by an unnatural and abnormal sexual interest in children, arrange a meeting with Jane Doe, a minor and a person defendant believed to be a minor, for the purpose of exposing the genitals and public and rectal area of Jane Doe and defendant and to engage in lewd and lascivious behavior and did go to the arranged meeting place at and about the arranged time."
Count 2 Sexual penetration with a foreign object; [289.(i) any person over the age of 21 years who participates in an act of sexual penetration with another person who is under 16 years of age shall be guilty of a felony]
Count 3 288.3 (a) [288.3. (a) Every person who contacts or communicates with a minor, or attempts to contact or communicate with a minor, who knows or reasonably should know that the person is a minor, with intent to commit an offense specified in Section 207, 209, 261, 264.1, 273a, 286, 288, 288a, 288.2, 289, 311.1, 311.2, 311.4 or 311.11 involving the minor shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for the term prescribed for an attempt to commit the intended offense]
Count 4 PC 647.6 (a) which is child molestation/annoying a child.
Sep 22, 2015
Former Miss Hoopa charged with alleged abuse of female minor waives preliminary hearing
Today, a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Kayla Brown, the former Miss Hoopa charged with alleged abuse of a minor female victim.
Brown was in court with her attorney, Mr. Ben McLaughlin and members of her family.
The victim and her family were not in court but present in the building.
Visiting Judge Thomas Breen was calling the calendar today in Courtroom 8.
DDA Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case.
Brown waived her right to a preliminary hearing today. She also waived time for arraignment.
Discussions about a possible resolution are occurring and the case may resolve before arraignment.
Arraignment on information is scheduled for October 28 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1.
No other media was in court this morning.
Brown was in court with her attorney, Mr. Ben McLaughlin and members of her family.
The victim and her family were not in court but present in the building.
Visiting Judge Thomas Breen was calling the calendar today in Courtroom 8.
DDA Brie Bennett is prosecuting the case.
Brown waived her right to a preliminary hearing today. She also waived time for arraignment.
Discussions about a possible resolution are occurring and the case may resolve before arraignment.
Arraignment on information is scheduled for October 28 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 1.
No other media was in court this morning.
Rodney and Vincent Ortiz federally indicted
Rodney Ortiz and Vincent Ortiz have been federally indicted. As soon as transfer orders are complete, DA Maggie Fleming will hand over jurisdiction to the feds.
The father and son are charged in a Hoopa shooting that resulted in the death of Daniel Colegrove, and attempted murder charges for Francis Colegrove and Roger Surber.
Rodney and Vincent Ortiz appear in federal court on January 7 at 9:30 a.m.
3:15-cr-00594-RS-1 - USA v. Rodney Vincent Ortiz (Custody)
Initial Appearance on Writ
3:15-cr-00594-RS-2 - USA v. Vincent Rudy Ortiz (Custody)
Initial Appearance on Writ
Select previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/12/motion-to-continue-granted-in-ortiz.html http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/rodney-and-vincent-ortiz-homicide-jury.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/05/attorney-general-files-to-prohibit.html
The father and son are charged in a Hoopa shooting that resulted in the death of Daniel Colegrove, and attempted murder charges for Francis Colegrove and Roger Surber.
Rodney and Vincent Ortiz appear in federal court on January 7 at 9:30 a.m.
3:15-cr-00594-RS-1 - USA v. Rodney Vincent Ortiz (Custody)
Initial Appearance on Writ
3:15-cr-00594-RS-2 - USA v. Vincent Rudy Ortiz (Custody)
Initial Appearance on Writ
Select previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/12/motion-to-continue-granted-in-ortiz.html http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/rodney-and-vincent-ortiz-homicide-jury.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/05/attorney-general-files-to-prohibit.html
U.S. Forest Service employee to be arraigned tomorrow on 2 alleged lewd acts on a minor male child
Roberto Beltran, who is employed locally by the U.S. Forest Service will be arraigned tomorrow afternoon on two felony counts, Count 1 forcible lewd act upon a child, John Doe and Count 2 Lewd or Lascivious Act on a Child under the age of 14. These acts allegedly occurred "on or about November 5, 2015."
He was arrested but released on bond.
He was arrested but released on bond.
Major developments in Rodney and Vincent Ortiz case, two weeks before jury trial date to be set
There is a major development in the Rodney and Vincent Ortiz case. The father and son are charged in a Hoopa shooting that resulted in the death of Daniel Colegrove, and attempted murder charges for Francis Colegrove and Roger Surber.
On January 19, there is a trial setting and now Vincent Otiz has filed a Marsden motion. He is being represented by Conflict Counsel's Mr. Greg Elvine Kreis. Rodney Ortiz is represented by Mr. Neal Sanders.
Select previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/12/motion-to-continue-granted-in-ortiz.html http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/rodney-and-vincent-ortiz-homicide-jury.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/05/attorney-general-files-to-prohibit.html
On January 19, there is a trial setting and now Vincent Otiz has filed a Marsden motion. He is being represented by Conflict Counsel's Mr. Greg Elvine Kreis. Rodney Ortiz is represented by Mr. Neal Sanders.
Select previous posts:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/12/motion-to-continue-granted-in-ortiz.html http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/07/rodney-and-vincent-ortiz-homicide-jury.html
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/05/attorney-general-files-to-prohibit.html
Senator Mike McGuire addresses inconsistencies in state support of homeless services in rural counties
Senator Mike McGuire will join a bipartisan coalition of State Senators, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon, on Monday morning to introduce the “No Place Like Home” initiative, which will assist communities across the state in tackling homelessness and providing desperately needed housing and programming.
“Homelessness, especially the lack of resources for housing and services, is a growing crisis across California. Whether it’s downtown LA on Skid Row, or downtown Eureka, local communities are lacking the funding they need to implement the housing programs and services local communities need and rely on,” Senator McGuire said.
More details about the “No Place Like Home” initiative will be released after this morning’s press conference which starts at 10 a.m..
Senator McGuire will be addressing the inconsistencies in state support of homeless services, especially for rural counties and small and suburban communities, including grant funding for transitional and emergency housing in communities along the North Bay and North Coast.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Senator Mike McGuire joined a bipartisan coalition of State Senators, including Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon, on Monday morning introducing the “No Place Like Home” initiative, which will greatly assist communities across the state in tackling homelessness.
“Homelessness, especially the lack of resources for housing and services, is a growing crisis across California. Whether it’s downtown LA on Skid Row, or downtown Eureka, local communities are lacking the funding they need to implement the housing programs and services local communities need and rely on,” Senator McGuire said. “In many of the communities of the North Coast, there is a crisis every day, with little or no resources to turn to.”
The multi-pronged initiative would provide both immediate and long-term resources for chronically homeless individuals and families. “No Place Like Home” is a budget proposal that will go through the legislative process for approval.
The $2 billion revenue bond would be paid partially from Prop. 63 Mental Health Services Account (MHSA) funds. Prop 63 would be amended to set aside just $135 million (only 7 percent of its annual revenue) to pay off the $2 billion revenue bond.
During press conferences announcing the innovative proposal, Senator McGuire addressed the inconsistencies in state support of homeless services, including grant funding for transitional and emergency housing in communities along the North Bay and North Coast.
“Mendocino County, as an example, has the second highest rate of homelessness in America, according to National Alliance to End Homelessness, yet over the last two years, no state dollars have been invested in Mendocino County, or any county north of Sonoma for that matter to help some of our state’s poorest communities provide desperately needed emergency shelter space to the thousands who live on the streets of the North Coast,” Senator McGuire said. “And to make matters worse, county jails and local emergency rooms have been the only resource many communities have to house those who are homeless and who struggle with mental illness and this is totally unacceptable.”
Senator McGuire also announced that he will host a Summit on Homeless Services in northern California this spring to coordinate with counties and local non-profits that serve the homeless community as “No Place Like Home” moves through the legislative process. More details on the summit will be available later this month.
“No Place Like Home” was officially outlined Monday morning by a bipartisan coalition of State Senators, led by Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon. The state leaders said, this year, the Senate is focused on policies that lift up all Californians, especially the least fortunate and most vulnerable among us. While housing and mental health services are governed by local governments, the State Legislature will directly focus on providing assistance to better manage existing resources and assist local governments through incentives for creating and maintaining permanent housing essential to reducing homelessness.
With this budget proposal, the state will now secure progress on tackling homelessness through an unprecedented amount of funding support and expansion of programs to make services more accessible on the ground.
Jan 3, 2016
Alleged drug possession and domestic violence leads to arrest of Jared Hawkins
On 01-02-2016 at about 7:46 AM Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Mendocino Coast District Hospital emergency room to contact a victim of a domestic violence incident.
Upon arrival, Deputies learned that a 25 year-old adult female was cohabitating and in a dating relationship with Jared Hawkins.
During the contact, Deputies learned Hawkins had awoken during the morning and started punching the adult female in the face and kicking her, causing injury to her forehead and left hand.
Deputies observed visible injuries to her forehead consisting of a small raised 1 inch diameter bruise to the left side of her forehead.
Deputies learned Hawkins was on probation out of Mendocino County and had been ordered to stay away from the adult female.
Deputies subsequently contacted Hawkins in the 32000 block of Simpson Lane in Fort Bragg, California.
Upon contact Hawkins was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hawkins was arrested for felony domestic violence battery, violation of probation, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hawkins was booked into the Mendocino County Jail for the listed charges and was to be held in lieu of $30,000.00 bail.
Upon arrival, Deputies learned that a 25 year-old adult female was cohabitating and in a dating relationship with Jared Hawkins.
During the contact, Deputies learned Hawkins had awoken during the morning and started punching the adult female in the face and kicking her, causing injury to her forehead and left hand.
Deputies observed visible injuries to her forehead consisting of a small raised 1 inch diameter bruise to the left side of her forehead.
Deputies learned Hawkins was on probation out of Mendocino County and had been ordered to stay away from the adult female.
Deputies subsequently contacted Hawkins in the 32000 block of Simpson Lane in Fort Bragg, California.
Upon contact Hawkins was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hawkins was arrested for felony domestic violence battery, violation of probation, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hawkins was booked into the Mendocino County Jail for the listed charges and was to be held in lieu of $30,000.00 bail.
Alcohol, two men, one woman and an alleged domestic violence arrest
On 01-01-2016 at approximately 12:33 AM, Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a reported incident of domestic violence at a residence in the 44000 block of Stump Road in Laytonville, California.
Deputies contacted a 31 year-old adult female and learned she intervened in an alcohol-fueled argument between her co-habitant boyfriend and a male guest.
Her boyfriend, Michael Travis, grabbed her by the biceps and shoved her violently against a wall. Travis pressed the adult female against the wall until she scratched his face, causing him to release her.
Michael Travis was arrested for corporal abuse of a spouse or cohabitant and was booked into the Mendocino County Jail.
Information regarding Travis’s bail amount was unavailable at the time of this press release.
$120,000 bail for Ben Brooks who fled from law enforcement and hid in a storage shed
On 12-23-2015 at approximately 11:00 PM, Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office observed a white Ford Ranger pickup with a partially obscured license plate on Branscomb Road near the intersection of Willis Avenue in Laytonville, California.
A traffic stop was attempted for the equipment violation but the driver accelerated dramatically and fled southbound on Highway 101.
The Deputies pursued the pickup truck through rainy weather at speeds between 80 and 90 miles per hour with emergency lights and sirens activated.
At approximately MPM 61.53 on Highway 101, the driver lost control of the pickup truck causing it to careened up a hillside, spin in several tight circles and finally flip over onto its roof in the center of Highway 101.
The driver, later identified as Ben Brooks, emerged from a window and fled on foot, resulting in an extensive search that failed to locate him.
Deputies subsequently discovered the pickup truck had been reported stolen from Lake County.
In addition to the open charges related to the stolen vehicle and the vehicle pursuit, Brooks was wanted on a Mendocino County arrest warrant.
The following morning at approximately 11:30 AM, a resident in the 35000
block of North Highway 101 discovered Brooks hiding in a storage shed and called law enforcement. Deputies responded and arrested Brooks on the listed charges.
Brooks suffered significant injuries in the traffic accident the previous night and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
On 12-27-2015 Brooks was medically cleared for incarceration and was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $120,000.00 bail.
A traffic stop was attempted for the equipment violation but the driver accelerated dramatically and fled southbound on Highway 101.
The Deputies pursued the pickup truck through rainy weather at speeds between 80 and 90 miles per hour with emergency lights and sirens activated.
At approximately MPM 61.53 on Highway 101, the driver lost control of the pickup truck causing it to careened up a hillside, spin in several tight circles and finally flip over onto its roof in the center of Highway 101.
The driver, later identified as Ben Brooks, emerged from a window and fled on foot, resulting in an extensive search that failed to locate him.
Deputies subsequently discovered the pickup truck had been reported stolen from Lake County.
In addition to the open charges related to the stolen vehicle and the vehicle pursuit, Brooks was wanted on a Mendocino County arrest warrant.
The following morning at approximately 11:30 AM, a resident in the 35000
block of North Highway 101 discovered Brooks hiding in a storage shed and called law enforcement. Deputies responded and arrested Brooks on the listed charges.
Brooks suffered significant injuries in the traffic accident the previous night and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
On 12-27-2015 Brooks was medically cleared for incarceration and was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $120,000.00 bail.
Arrest made after report of suspicious person at Tommy's Marine service
On 12-25-2015 at about 4:12 PM Mendocino County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to a reported suspicious person at Tommy’s Marine Service (19300 block of South Harbor Drive in Fort Bragg, California), which was closed for the Christmas holiday.
While en-route to the business, Deputies were advised that the suspicious person was observed checking doors and appeared to be manipulating the locks. The suspicious person was described as being a white male adult, wearing a dark brown jacket and pants.
Deputies contacted a person fitting the suspect description, east of the business and identified the person as being Roy Allen Underwood.
The owner of the business was contacted and responded to the location.
As Deputies further investigated the incident they discovered the business had been burglarized and Underwood was found to be in possession of items stolen from the business.
Underwood was placed under arrest for burglary and booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $15,000.00 bail.
While en-route to the business, Deputies were advised that the suspicious person was observed checking doors and appeared to be manipulating the locks. The suspicious person was described as being a white male adult, wearing a dark brown jacket and pants.
Deputies contacted a person fitting the suspect description, east of the business and identified the person as being Roy Allen Underwood.
The owner of the business was contacted and responded to the location.
As Deputies further investigated the incident they discovered the business had been burglarized and Underwood was found to be in possession of items stolen from the business.
Underwood was placed under arrest for burglary and booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $15,000.00 bail.
$45,000 bail in arrest for meth possession
On 12-29-2015 a Mendocino County Deputy Sheriff conducted as arrest warrant service at a residence located in the 22000 block of Henderson Road in Covelo, California.
Upon arrival the Deputy contacted Sammi Leggett and arrested her on two outstanding arrest warrants.
Leggett was found to be in possession of digital scales, packaging items that are commonly used to sell controlled substances and approximately 5.6 grams of methamphetamine.
Leggett was transported to the Mendocino County Jail where she was booked on the two outstanding arrest warrants, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and violation of probation.
Leggett was expected to be held at the Mendocino County Jail in lieu of $45,000.00 bail.
Upon arrival the Deputy contacted Sammi Leggett and arrested her on two outstanding arrest warrants.
Leggett was found to be in possession of digital scales, packaging items that are commonly used to sell controlled substances and approximately 5.6 grams of methamphetamine.
Leggett was transported to the Mendocino County Jail where she was booked on the two outstanding arrest warrants, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and violation of probation.
Leggett was expected to be held at the Mendocino County Jail in lieu of $45,000.00 bail.
Jan 2, 2016
Trevor Traphagen arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend
On 12-30-2015 at approximately 6:30 AM Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a possible domestic violence incident at a business located in the 44000 block of North Highway 101 in Laytonville, California.
Upon arrival Deputies located an adult female, hiding in the restroom of the business, who stated that she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend.
The adult female was provided medical aid at the scene and subsequently transported by Laytonville Ambulance to a local hospital where she received treatment for her injuries.
Deputies searched the area surrounding the business subsequently locating the adult female’s boyfriend, who was identified as being Trevor Traphagen.
The adult female was determined to have sustained a broken nose and a right eye orbital fracture during the physical assault. The adult female was later released from the hospital after receiving medical attention for her injuries.
Following the investigation of the incident, Traphagen was placed under arrest for infliction of corporal injury on a dating partner.
Traphagen was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.
Upon arrival Deputies located an adult female, hiding in the restroom of the business, who stated that she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend.
The adult female was provided medical aid at the scene and subsequently transported by Laytonville Ambulance to a local hospital where she received treatment for her injuries.
Deputies searched the area surrounding the business subsequently locating the adult female’s boyfriend, who was identified as being Trevor Traphagen.
The adult female was determined to have sustained a broken nose and a right eye orbital fracture during the physical assault. The adult female was later released from the hospital after receiving medical attention for her injuries.
Following the investigation of the incident, Traphagen was placed under arrest for infliction of corporal injury on a dating partner.
Traphagen was booked into the Mendocino County Jail where he was to be held in lieu of $25,000.00 bail.
Dogs, horses, tree planting and Wild dutch oven Dick's famous chili at Uri's campaign kickoff
Uri Driscoll had his official campaign kick- off for District Three Supervisor at the Manila Community Center playground this morning.
One of the featured events was helping to build a native dune forest. The Driscoll campaign had 100 native shore pine trees to plant in the neighboring dunes. People could pick a place to plant a small family grove or a tree for a favorite pet or loved one.
About 40 people attended the event from the start but people kept arriving between 11 and noon and the final number was closer to 60.
About 40 people attended the event from the start but people kept arriving between 11 and noon and the final number was closer to 60.
Tree planting started at 11:20 am and lunch at noon which was Wild Dutch Oven Dick’s” famous chill-killin’ chili and cornbread and hot mulled cider.
Mendocino Sherriff investigating death of two year old in a fire that may have started by a propane space heater
On 01-01-2016 at approximately 9:37 AM, Deputies from the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to conduct a coroner's investigation into the death of a two year-old male in the 22000 block of Eastside Road in Willits, California.
Fire and medical personnel were already at the location when the Deputies arrived. A total of three structures and two vehicles had been damaged by a fire at the location.
A recreational vehicle (RV) which had served as a family home was completely destroyed during the fire.
Deputies were told that the family’s mother stepped out of the RV briefly while her sons, ages two and fourteen months, slept inside the RV with their father.
The father exited the RV a short time later, telling the mother the inside of the RV was on fire.
Both parents entered the RV to retrieve their children and were able to rescue their youngest son but were driven back by the heat of the rapidly growing fire and were not able to rescue their two year-old son. The two year-old son was later found deceased inside the RV.
The fourteen month-old son suffered burns over approximately 40 percent of his body and was flown by air ambulance to UC Davis Medical Center.
Both parents suffered burn injuries in the rescue of the one child and the attempted rescue of the other child.
The father was treated for significant burn injuries at Frank Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits and the mother suffered less severe burn injuries.
The initial investigation suggests a propane space heater may have been the cause of the fire but the official determination is pending as the investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing at this time.
Names of the involved persons are not being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing and the Coroner as yet to positively confirm the identity of the two year-old child reported to have died during the fire.
Fire and medical personnel were already at the location when the Deputies arrived. A total of three structures and two vehicles had been damaged by a fire at the location.
A recreational vehicle (RV) which had served as a family home was completely destroyed during the fire.
Deputies were told that the family’s mother stepped out of the RV briefly while her sons, ages two and fourteen months, slept inside the RV with their father.
The father exited the RV a short time later, telling the mother the inside of the RV was on fire.
Both parents entered the RV to retrieve their children and were able to rescue their youngest son but were driven back by the heat of the rapidly growing fire and were not able to rescue their two year-old son. The two year-old son was later found deceased inside the RV.
The fourteen month-old son suffered burns over approximately 40 percent of his body and was flown by air ambulance to UC Davis Medical Center.
Both parents suffered burn injuries in the rescue of the one child and the attempted rescue of the other child.
The father was treated for significant burn injuries at Frank Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits and the mother suffered less severe burn injuries.
The initial investigation suggests a propane space heater may have been the cause of the fire but the official determination is pending as the investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing at this time.
Names of the involved persons are not being released at this time as the investigation is ongoing and the Coroner as yet to positively confirm the identity of the two year-old child reported to have died during the fire.
Jan 1, 2016
More photos from the scene of the Broadway standoff and arrest
These photos were taken at the EPD standoff and arrest by Steve Payton for this site.
Is this the Brett involved in the standoff with EPD on Broadway?
HCSO Most Wanted:
Multiple Warrants
Assault with Deadly Weapon
Multiple Warrants
Assault with Deadly Weapon
Brett Mehtrens
In 2011, he was listed as being from Hydesville in the TS for a DUI.
It is not the Brett Mehtrens (above) but Brett Hansen (below) and a female suspect yet to be identified. This just confirmed by a source who was at the scene.
On October 20, 2015 according to CHP watch and other media reports, Hansen allegedly led police on a high speed chase, then crashing his car on Kelly Avenue in McKinleyville and fleeing the scene.
Hansen has a lengthy rap sheet going back to 2000, been arrested at least 15 times.
According to EPD's Captain Steve Watson's twitter account, Hansen will face an additional charge of a felon in possession of a firearm. Under California law, this is a wobbler and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Criminal history is one factor taken into consideration. The car Hansen allegedly stole was an Acura.
On October 20, 2015 according to CHP watch and other media reports, Hansen allegedly led police on a high speed chase, then crashing his car on Kelly Avenue in McKinleyville and fleeing the scene.
Hansen has a lengthy rap sheet going back to 2000, been arrested at least 15 times.
According to EPD's Captain Steve Watson's twitter account, Hansen will face an additional charge of a felon in possession of a firearm. Under California law, this is a wobbler and can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Criminal history is one factor taken into consideration. The car Hansen allegedly stole was an Acura.
North Coast News just reported the 23 year old as Hali Pole.
On facebook, there is a woman with that name and the same age, 23, as reported in several media accounts, according to her facebook page, she is from Hoopa. And according to facebook, in a relationship with Canyon Hodge.
EPD Press Release:
On facebook, there is a woman with that name and the same age, 23, as reported in several media accounts, according to her facebook page, she is from Hoopa. And according to facebook, in a relationship with Canyon Hodge.
EPD Press Release:
On 2/24/13, at about 4:19 PM, officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) were dispatched to the 2800 block of ‘F’ Street on the report of a suspicious male in a vehicle. A witness reported a male subject had been sitting inside a parked vehicle for the past half hour. The male was reported to be “making strange movements” and he appeared to be falling asleep or passing out. Per the witness, a roll of cash was also visible in his lap.
An officer arrived on scene a short time later and approached the male, who was seated in the driver’s seat of a 4-door Nissan Maxima parked on the street in front of a business. The officer observed that the male, later identified as Canyon Hodge (no middle name), was slumped over and appeared to be asleep. The officer also saw what appeared to be a large baggy of tar heroin in Hodge’s lap and a big roll of cash next to him on the passenger seat. The officer recognized Hodge and knew he had a felony warrant for his arrest.
The officer roused Hodge with some difficulty and took him into custody on his warrant. During a subsequent search of Hodge and his vehicle, the officer located approximately 43 grams of tar heroin (1 ½ ounces), 3 1/2 grams of crystal methamphetamine (1/8th ounce), a small quantity of processed marijuana, a digital gram scale, written records indicating recent heroin sales activity, $3,042.00 cash, and drug use paraphernalia (hence “Mr. Sleepy,” who appeared to be heavily under the influence of heroin and nodding off due to his partaking liberally of his own product).
The cash was seized as suspected illicit drug sales proceeds to be turned over to the Humboldt County Drug Task Force for future asset forfeiture proceedings.
In addition to his warrant (alleging possession of a controlled substance), Hodge was arrested for possession and transportation of a controlled substance for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parole violation. He was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional facility for booking. Hodge’s vehicle was also towed from the scene.
An officer arrived on scene a short time later and approached the male, who was seated in the driver’s seat of a 4-door Nissan Maxima parked on the street in front of a business. The officer observed that the male, later identified as Canyon Hodge (no middle name), was slumped over and appeared to be asleep. The officer also saw what appeared to be a large baggy of tar heroin in Hodge’s lap and a big roll of cash next to him on the passenger seat. The officer recognized Hodge and knew he had a felony warrant for his arrest.
The officer roused Hodge with some difficulty and took him into custody on his warrant. During a subsequent search of Hodge and his vehicle, the officer located approximately 43 grams of tar heroin (1 ½ ounces), 3 1/2 grams of crystal methamphetamine (1/8th ounce), a small quantity of processed marijuana, a digital gram scale, written records indicating recent heroin sales activity, $3,042.00 cash, and drug use paraphernalia (hence “Mr. Sleepy,” who appeared to be heavily under the influence of heroin and nodding off due to his partaking liberally of his own product).
The cash was seized as suspected illicit drug sales proceeds to be turned over to the Humboldt County Drug Task Force for future asset forfeiture proceedings.
In addition to his warrant (alleging possession of a controlled substance), Hodge was arrested for possession and transportation of a controlled substance for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and parole violation. He was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional facility for booking. Hodge’s vehicle was also towed from the scene.
Medical marijuana ordinance in the afternoon BOS session; Maggie Fleming, Cyndi Day-wilson and Jeffrey Blanck to be appointed as Law Library Trustees
At the January 5 meeting of the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, there is a full day of an action packed agenda including:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A Certificate of Achievement for the 2015 St. Bernard's Crusaders Varsity Football Team will be presented (Supervisor Rex Bohn and Supervisor Virginia Bass).
County Administrative office:
Appointment of Law Library Trustees That the Board of Supervisors appoint Maggie Fleming and Cyndy Day-Wilson to the Board of Law Library Trustees; and appoint Jeffrey Blanck to serve as an ex-officio member of the Law Library Trustees at the request of the Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 it is the intention of the Board of Supervisors to meet in closed session to review the County's position and instruct its designated labor negotiator with respect to the various forms of compensation provided to the County's represented and unrepresented personnel. Negotiator: Dan Fulks. Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME local 1684), Humboldt County Attorneys Association, Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs' Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit), Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs' Organization (Law Enforcement Management Unit), Elected & Appointed County Officials, and Management & Confidential Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Threatened, Potential or Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subd. (b)(1)(3)(D) and (E) relating to the commercial cultivation marijuana ordinance.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 subd. (a); Humboldt Coalition for Property Rights v. County of Humboldt, et al; Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV120232.
The medical marijuana ordinance is in the afternoon session:
Public hearing for consideration of approval, modification or disapproval of Planning Commission recommendation on proposed Ordinance adding section 313-55.4 et seq. to Title III, Division I, Chapter 3, Section B, Part 1 (Coastal Zoning Regulations), and section 314-55.4 et seq. of Title III, Division 1, Chapter 4, Section B, Part I (Inland Zoning Regulations) to the Humboldt County Code relating to Phase IV of the Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance setting for regulations for cultivation, processing, manufacture and distribution operations and facilities
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A Certificate of Achievement for the 2015 St. Bernard's Crusaders Varsity Football Team will be presented (Supervisor Rex Bohn and Supervisor Virginia Bass).
County Administrative office:
Appointment of Law Library Trustees That the Board of Supervisors appoint Maggie Fleming and Cyndy Day-Wilson to the Board of Law Library Trustees; and appoint Jeffrey Blanck to serve as an ex-officio member of the Law Library Trustees at the request of the Chair of the Board of Supervisors.
CLOSED SESSION:
Conference with Labor Negotiator - Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 it is the intention of the Board of Supervisors to meet in closed session to review the County's position and instruct its designated labor negotiator with respect to the various forms of compensation provided to the County's represented and unrepresented personnel. Negotiator: Dan Fulks. Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME local 1684), Humboldt County Attorneys Association, Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs' Organization (Law Enforcement Non-Management Unit), Humboldt Deputy Sheriffs' Organization (Law Enforcement Management Unit), Elected & Appointed County Officials, and Management & Confidential Employees.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Threatened, Potential or Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, Subd. (b)(1)(3)(D) and (E) relating to the commercial cultivation marijuana ordinance.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 subd. (a); Humboldt Coalition for Property Rights v. County of Humboldt, et al; Humboldt County Superior Court Case No. CV120232.
The medical marijuana ordinance is in the afternoon session:
Public hearing for consideration of approval, modification or disapproval of Planning Commission recommendation on proposed Ordinance adding section 313-55.4 et seq. to Title III, Division I, Chapter 3, Section B, Part 1 (Coastal Zoning Regulations), and section 314-55.4 et seq. of Title III, Division 1, Chapter 4, Section B, Part I (Inland Zoning Regulations) to the Humboldt County Code relating to Phase IV of the Medical Marijuana Land Use Ordinance setting for regulations for cultivation, processing, manufacture and distribution operations and facilities
Fortuna motorcyclist arrested for alleged drug possession and reckless driving
On January 1, 2016 at about 12:45 am, an officer with the Ferndale Police Department assigned to Saturation Patrol for the Humboldt County Avoid the 10 DUI Task Force attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the area of Fernbridge Drive and Highway 101. The rider immediately fled Southbound onto Highway 101 where officers from the Fortuna Police Department began assisting in the pursuit. Reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour the motorcyclist continued on Highway 101 until exiting at Kenmar Road in Fortuna. Upon exiting onto Kenmar Road the motorcyclist turned onto Eel River Drive and then traveled up Drake Hill Road.
While traveling up Drake Hill Road, the rider allowed the motorcycle to drift off the roadway onto the soft grass shoulder. Upon leaving the roadway, the rider lost control of the motorcycle and was taken into custody without further incident.
After being examined by medical staff, the rider, 58 year old Robert Allen Lyons of Fortuna, was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following charges:
•California Vehicle Code §2800.2(a) – Evading with Willful or Wanton Disregard for the Safety of Persons
•California Vehicle Code §23152(e) – Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Drugs
•California Vehicle Code §22450(a) – Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
•California Vehicle Code §23103(a) – Reckless Driving
•California Vehicle Code §22348(a) – Operating a vehicle on a highway in Excess of 100 M.P.H.
•California Vehicle Code §14601.1(a) – Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License
•California Vehicle Code §12500(b) – Operating a Motorcycle without Motorcycle Endorsement
•Health & Safety Code §11364(a) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
•Health & Safety Code §11550 – Under the influence of a Controlled Substance
•Health & Safety Code §11377- Possession of a Controlled Substance
•California Vehicle Code §23152(e) – Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Drugs
•California Vehicle Code §22450(a) – Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign
•California Vehicle Code §23103(a) – Reckless Driving
•California Vehicle Code §22348(a) – Operating a vehicle on a highway in Excess of 100 M.P.H.
•California Vehicle Code §14601.1(a) – Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License
•California Vehicle Code §12500(b) – Operating a Motorcycle without Motorcycle Endorsement
•Health & Safety Code §11364(a) – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
•Health & Safety Code §11550 – Under the influence of a Controlled Substance
•Health & Safety Code §11377- Possession of a Controlled Substance
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