Jul 3, 2019

If you are having issues uploading images on Facebook, it is not your wifi


This crew works hard every day to make a difference in Eureka, they are an example of selfless giving


From time to time, I have done posts on the Eureka Mission crew cleanups and community service in Eureka. The crew also regularly volunteers in Old Town and works with Eureka Main Street before and after events. As a thank you, they are being treated to lunch today by Eureka Main Street Director Charlotte McDonald.

EPD arrests and takes another child molestor off the streets


Convicted child molestor Randy Knopf was arrested again yesterday for possession of a controlled substance.

Jul 2, 2019

Cory Fisher moved again, this time to Salinas Valley State Prison


Former Humboldt County Correctional Deputy and convicted molestor Cory Fisher is currently housed at Salinas Valley State Prison. Before this, he was at the California Medical Facility in Vacaville and at the California Healthcare Facility in Stockton.

 For $ 18,800 and free shipping, you can get a tiny home from Amazon


Amazon description: "Allwood Cabin Lillevilla Getaway is a high quality multi purpose solid wood cabin. With 292 Sqf inside floor area plus a sleeping Loft (which is not part of the 292 Sqf due to limited height), Getaway is large enough to function as summer house, home office or even a stand-alone retail building."

Check out a sampling of Jonathan Boone's prior criminal history


Jonathan Boone will be arraigned tomorrow. Listed below is his prior history.

Claims of being drugged by meth being blown in his face and neighbor drama come out during Matthew Ramsey preliminary hearing


Preliminary hearing for attempted murder suspect Matthew Ramsey was continued to today. Alleged victim is Joshua Spaulding.

Matthew Ramsey was held to answer on all charges. Arraignment on July 26.

Franklin Molina charged with one less count for jury trial


Kidnapping, robbery and assault suspect Franklin Molina was arraigned on information today on 7 counts. Alleged victims are Adam Habib Owen and Emmalaya Jaleel Owen.

Jul 1, 2019

Man broke into restaurant, fired the grill and cooked a hamburger before stealing the safe

(MCSO)

"The burglar captured on video making himself a late night snack before rolling out with the restaurant safe, has been identified and arrested."

Besides being a convicted molestor, Everett Spillard's appeal makes him a two time loser


Everett Spillard was sentenced 15 years to life for molestation in 2018. Like his last claim, he lost his recent appeal.

Samantha Luna's other case was on calendar today



In addition to her criminal case, Samantha Luna has three traffic/infraction cases. Two were dismissed after a court hearing. In one of those cases, the officer did not show up. Word was that Luna was "pleased" at the outcome.

The third traffic/infraction case was on calendar today in early resolution court. That matter was also dismissed because the officer did not show up.

Ryder Stapp prior record includes conviction for hit and run and repeated issue with speed


Ryder Stapp's Humboldt Superior Court shows an issue with speed and a nolo plea for a hit and run with property damage.

James Merrick pleads guilty, sentencing on August 13



Murder, hit and run and DUI suspect James Merrick pleaded guilty this morning. Sentencing is on August 13. Merrick pleaded guilty to Count 2 gross vehicular manslaughter and amended special allegation of fleeing the crime scene. Rest of the counts were dismissed.

This is a conditional plea for a 15 year prison sentence with Merrick agreeing to waive all credits up to sentencing.

Ryder Stapp's bail was $175,000, he is out of custody, arraignment possibly in August



Ryder Stapp posted bail on Saturday. It was $175,000. No complaint has been filed yet, bond status on August 7.

Come see what Sheriff Honsal and HDSO have to say about Supervisor Bohn






12:15 front of the Courthouse today.

People are still arriving. Sheriff William Honsal, Undersheriff J.D. Braud here and HDSO President Jamie Barney are going to speak. About 20 people here, including former Eureka City Council person Marian Brady, Connie Stewart, Take Back Eureka's Michelle Costantine and MCSD Dennis Mayo.

HDSO President Jamie Barney releases statement supporting First District Supervisor Rex Bohn


"I'm proud to support Rex Bohn as a county supervisor who has stood up for quality law enforcement and public safety in Humboldt County. By backing experienced and adequate deputies serving our community, Rex has shown that he understands the needs of the citizens in our county."

About time Officer Brian Ross got this shout out


I have done a few posts on Officer Brian Ross, including a post on the last Old Town walk When I first moved here,  the Old Town Officer was Officer Quigley, before Officer Ross, it was Sgt. Crinch. They all give a 100 %

Jonathon Boone finally booked into Humboldt County jail yesterday



Checked with the jail at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jonathan Boone was not in custody. Followed up with HCSO PIO Samantha Karges. Boone was still at the hospital. He was finally booked into the jail yesterday. Bail is $500,000.