Convicted human trafficker David Anderson jury trial was rescheduled for February 8. At trial assignment today, during the first call, Anderson's attorney, Mr Michael Acosta said there was no resolution and the jury trial was "a go." Defense had made another offer.
HCSO Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team is investigating after a possible military-grade mortar was reportedly located inside a garage in the area of 2nd & 3rd Streets in Scotia.
FBI raided the house of Rachel Powell aka "the bullhorn lady", according to KDKA.
Cal/OSHA has cited multiple employers for not protecting workers from COVID-19 during inspections in various industries throughout the state.
On February 4, 2021, at about 2:45 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department were on an unrelated detail near 1st and Commercial Streets when they heard 7-8 gunshots coming from an unknown location to the south.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has made headlines in the last day with several regional and national media commenting on the seriousness of this recent recall effort and the chances whether this one will succeed.
Humboldt County Joint Information Center PIO Meriah Miracle sent the following PDF and information.
"The county’s website went down prior to distribution of the daily lab results. Attached is a PDF of today’s results. They will be posted to the webpage after service is restored."
Markis Shirley had three cases on yesterday. He is represented by Mr. Zack Curtis. One of those cases has two codefendants. They are represented by Mr. Russ Clanton and Mr. Joe Judge. That case was scheduled for preliminary hearing.
Still cuffed, Chong Her clasped his hands together in gratitude twice right after Judge Timothy Canning's ruling.
Kidnapping and domestic violence suspect Chong Her's preliminary hearing is still going on. Her has an interpreter. The alleged victim also needs a Hmong interpreter. The request for the victim was someone who is also familiar with the Thai dialect.
Richard French's mental health diversion hearing today was continued to February 8 "due to courtroom unavailability." Three hour estimate.
On Feb. 2, 2021, at about 10 a.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 800 block of S. Westhaven Drive in Westhaven for the report of a domestic disturbance with shots fired.
On February 1, 2021, Judge Christopher Wilson sentenced 68-year-old Peggy Esterley to 364 days in jail and two years of probation for her conviction on six counts of theft of an elder/dependent adult with the special allegation of embezzlement over $500,000.
At 1:10 pm Suspect located and arrested on 5200 block of Dows Prairie Road.
Trial setting confirmation was scheduled for voluntary manslaughter suspect Brian Leiteritz this morning. Jury trial scheduled for March 1 was vacated. There was an oral to continue by defense.
Convicted felon and frequently arrested Jeramiah Scott Fletcher arrested by HCSO yesterday for PC1203.2(a)(2) and PC29800(a).
I reported this weekend on a DOJ lawsuit against Humboldt County DHHS and it specifically named DHHS Director Connie Beck and Sheriff William Honsal in the lawsuit and proposed settlement.
HCSO issued a press release this morning. I saw Sheriff Honsal after this post. After the December DOJ press release, HCSO filed an opposition. Based on that DOJ is no longer seeking to extend the monitoring period for HCSO.
