Laurie Potts arrested on charges of violation of probation and possession of heroin for sale

On 05-23-17 at around 10:00 A.M. Special Agents with the Humboldt County Drug Task Force, with assistance from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office served a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Boone Street in the city of Fortuna.

Heidmann and Wright headed to prison; we will never know if the crazy white boy allegation is true

Benjamin Heidmann and Konnor Wright headed to prison. Heidmann got 13 years; Wright 7 years.

(Wright)

Preliminary for Eric Lively, charged with the death of Jesse Simpson started this morning

The preliminary hearing for Eric Lively, the suspect charged with the death of Jesse Simpson started this morning.

Lively is charged with one count; murder.

Both father and son, Olivio Jr and Olivio III rack up other charges while in jail

(Olivio III)

Joe Olivio III, one of the four suspects in the Jesus Garcia, and the youngest, has his 2016 case along scheduled along with a 2017 case this morning at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 2.

Seattle beats California in coddling suspects and inmates; at least for now

Excerpt:

"I wish this was a joke, but it’s not. In Seattle, police can no longer use the term “suspect” for use of force reports. Instead, they have to write “community member.” 

Forget that Public Defender gig ; Judge Elvine-Kreis starts June 2

Deputy Conflict Counsel Greg Elvine-Kreis, who had applied for Humboldt County Public Defender, did not get that position. He has moved on to greener pastures.

He will be a Humboldt County Superior Court Judge, effective June 2.

Patrik Griego v Humboldt County on David Marcus hiring square off

(Patrik Griego)

County counsel has filed a demurrer to the first amended petition for writ of mandate, which will be heard on June 30th at 8:30 am. This is in response to the lawsuit filed by Mr. Patrik Griego about the hiring of Humboldt County Public Defender, Mr. David Marcus.

"To put it in perspective, we had staff on the scene within 15 seconds of the incident." Suprintendent Van Vleck tells what Zane did so far in response to Friday incident

"I have seen the video and candidly, I am appalled by this type of behavior.  This is not behavior Eureka City Schools or Zane Middle School will tolerate. 

We were immediately aware of the situation on Friday afternoon.  If you listen to the audio on the video, you can hear our Campus Supervisor giving stern directives to the students as he rushed to the incident to break it up.  Our Assistant Principal was there seconds later.  To put it in perspective, we had staff on the scene within 15 seconds of the incident.

This is not the first time I have had to reach out to Suprintendent Van Vleck and EPD about a Eureka school issue

This is not the first time I had to contact Suprintendent Van Vleck or EPD about a Eureka School issue.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/03/why-is-del-norte-parking-lot-fenced-off.html?m=1

"Violence and the glorification of it is never acceptable in our schools. "

About half an hour ago, Matt Dimmick informed me an EPD officer had stopped by to get a copy of the video.

I had emailed Suprintendent Fred Van Vleck and EPD Chief Andy Mills. A parent had also tagged Chief Mills on Facebook.

So while asking for more "inclusive language", it is okay to diss people from Mckinleyville?

Centro del Pueblo's Daniela Vargas told Arcata City Council that she feels uneasy when people from Mckinleyville come to Arcata. (Hear her exact words in the video linked below)

According to a Times article in April, "Centro del Pueblo leader and immigrant right's activist Renee Saucedo" spoke at an Arcata City Council meeting asking for Arcata to create an ordinance about being a sanctuary city, not a resolution. 

Fight near Opera Alley, suspect in custody; victim being taken to hospital

Suspect in custody for assault. Victim is being taken to hospital. Fight between two males near Opera Alley.

Concerned citizen wants to know why EPD hasn't called him back; claims Zane is doing nothing either

"This is at Zane .  My niece (ME) or
(MH) is the girl yanked to the ground on her head and neck. The thing that yanked her to the ground is named (HA) .  The school so far is doing nothing about it and it really infuriates me.  EPD has yet to see this video as they have not returned any calls yet!!!   If your child goes to Zane Middle School this might open your eyes a bit.  This girl needs to be punished!!!!"

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10202590471879750&id=1735404453

A Prius driver from Arcata with no sense of humor complaining about this Caltrans sign

https://www.ncscooper.com/caltrans-under-fire-for-controversial-sign/

Blue Lake standoff over, road open, public not in any danger

Just spoke briefly with the HCSO Patrol Sgt. The standoff in Blue Lake is over. The road is open. Public not in any danger.

Previous post:
http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2017/05/hcso-still-in-standoff-with-subject-on.html?m=1

Huge loss for Humboldt County DA's office; Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett left; now a Deputy Public Defender

Deputy District Attorney Brie Bennett, who was very successful in prosecuting many cases at the Humboldt County District office, including the Kailan Meserve case has left the DA's office and will start as a Deputy Public Defender,this Monday.

While I always wish Ms. Bennett the best, this is a huge loss for the DA's office.

HCSO still in standoff with subject on the 2400 block of Glendale Drive

According to North Coast News, "Major police presence on the 2400 block of Glendale Drive, near Blue Lake. Neighbors tell us deputies have been dealing with some sort of standoff for at least five hours."

Fire department hosed off blood on 3rd street and the alleged stabbing did not happen at the rear of Lost Coast Brewery

Could not reach anyone at EPD yet but found out more about the incident at 3rd and I last night from people who witnessed some of what happened.