$275,000 bail for suspects arrested in Ukiah home invasion robbery

On 07-09-2019 at about 9:05 pm, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a person reporting they had just been robbed at gunpoint at their residence located in the 17000 block of Low Gap Road in Ukiah, California.

Preliminary hearing for Aaron Parker, who allegedly exposed himself near EHS, confirmed for now

Intervention was scheduled on July 10 for Aaron Albert Parker. Preliminary hearing scheduled for August 5 was confirmed, for now, with another intervention on 7/24.

When Mr. Leohner returns, lock the door and don't let any attorneys leave."

Retired Judge Timothy Cissna was very strict about attorneys being in court on time and he did not tolerate the chit chat while cases were being called on record. Retired Judge Marilyn Miles also kept the courtroom calendar moving.

Reports of a "shaggy cow" near Jacoby Creek turned out to be a yak

Yak duty is just one of those ""extra perks of working for HCSO. Deputy Stallworth had just ordered breakfast at the Smokestack Cafe in the courthouse when he got the call.  Hope the reporting party at least offered him coffee.

DA's amended complaint on Daniella Moore has one change

Date corrected for Count 2. Just spoke with District Attorney Maggie Fleming. The decision hasn't been made yet but she may be handling this case herself.

Local attorney Ken Bareilles' resolves his misdemeanor case

Change of plea was scheduled this morning for local attorney Ken Bareilles' misdemeanor case.

Sean Allman preliminary hearing rescheduled to August 14

Defense motion to compel discovery and District Attorney's motion to continue Sean Allman's preliminary hearing was scheduled this morning. He threatened members of Episcopal Diocese of Northern California.

Motion granted. Status of discovery to July 14. Preliminary hearing rescheduled to August 14.

Patrick McTigue preliminary hearing continued to tomorrow

Former Building and Planning Department Patrick McTigue's preliminary hearing was scheduled for July 10. Due to no courtroom availability, it was continued to tomorrow in Courtroom 1. Time estimate is an entire day.

Local therapist Edward Pena charges include a DUI, fleeing the scene and allegations from three female victims

Intervention was scheduled for Edward Pena on July 9. Preliminary hearing on July 11 "remains set." . State Attorney General motion to restrict Pena's license as a therapist, pending criminal proceedings on July 17.

With a full day estimate, will Patrick McTigue's preliminary proceed as scheduled tomorrow?

Intervention was scheduled July 9 for former Building and Planning Department employee Patrick McTigue. Preliminary hearing scheduled for July 10 "remains set.". Time estimate is an entire day.

No bail for Daniella Moore

No bail for Daniella Moore was requested by District Attorney Maggie Fleming. Visiting Judge Marjorie Carter agreed that was appropriate in this case.

14 witnesses, 10 day time estimate for murder suspect Christopher Craft's jurisdictional hearing

No other media was in court today for the pre trial hearing for Christopher Craft charged with the murder of Brandon Brocious.

This is a confidential case in the system and so it is important to attend court to get information firsthand.

Daniella Moore to be arraigned today on murder and torture

Daniella Moore is charged with murder and torture and two special allegations. The alleged weapon in this case is shears.

So far, what I have told you about the word on the street" has been accurate. What I have heard is this is similar to the Fr. Eric Freed case.

With 21 cases, multiple parole violations and drug charges, he better not get probation

Instead of his preliminary hearing today, Xandus Edgington entered a guilty plea to Count 2 possession of meth for sale. The plea to Count 2 is an open plea. He is required to register as a drug offender.

Will alleged molestor James Hearn's case resolve before jury trial?

Trial confirmation was continued this morning to July 15 for alleged molestor James Hearn. Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin appeared on behalf of his colleague, Mr. David Celli who is Hearn's attorney.

DA requests continuance in alleged molestor Patricio Segura's case

At pre trial  for alleged molestor Patricio Segura on May 14, future dates were confirmed. Trial confirmation was this morning; it was continued to July 15 at the request of Deputy District Attorney Shelby Small. Jury trial is scheduled for August 12. Time estimate is 3 weeks.

Confirmation that Daniella Moore's children were taken away by CPS

In my first post on Daniella Moore today, I mentioned that her children had been taken away.

Fox News, Washington Examiner spin on ACR 99 short on facts

Contrary to the misinformation and spin by Fox News, Washington Examiner and biased groups, California Bill ACR 99 does not admonish, mandate, dictate what any religious person should believe. It does encourage compassion and to be educated and to treat all human beings with basic respect.