Sep 15, 2021

Convicted sex offender's arraignment and bond status to be addressed at next court date

 


Convicted sex offender Von Keener was scheduled to be arraigned on information on September 8. His arraignment was continued to 9/22 and his bond status will be addressed at the same hearing. Keener waived time for his arraignment.

Former correctional deputy's jail contraband preliminary hearing continued again


On September 15, former correctional deputy Ricardo Aguirre Perez's jail contraband case was continued by all defense attorneys to 11/9/21. This is the second continuance requested by defense.

Defense asks DA to recuse office due to donation in local GOP vandalism case

 


Trial confirmation is scheduled for GOP vandalism suspect Michael Valls on September 21. A motion to recuse the Humboldt County District Attorney's office from the case also is scheduled  on the same day.

Sep 14, 2021

"Why don't you call the cops and tell them you are an asshole?"


(Daily verbal harassment and attacks bought to you by the Council of incompetence)

Location: A block from the jail. Two blocks from Eureka City Hall.

Who says call the police: Skank casing the door to an office downtown.  Needs her fix.

Why: The person working in their office opens the door to go home. Asks her, "What are you doing?"

Skank: Who are you?

Response: "I work here. This is my office."

Skank:  "Why don't you call the cops and tell them you are an asshole?"

Preliminary hearing for alleged child molestor who admitted sending lewd texts to 12 year old continued to address discovery issues

 


Alleged child molestor's preliminary hearing was rescheduled for September 7. Deputy Public Defender Wade Orbelian made an oral motion to continue . Deputy District Attorney Carolyn Schaffer did not object so motion was granted.

Alice in Wonderland or Humboldt Superior Court

Humboldt Superior Court is chaotic. There are currently two jury trials going on and the usual jammed court calendar with a lot of continuances and as usual, last minute rescheduling and changes.

Shortage of staff. Supervisors filing in. No one at the information room in payments/information on the second floor for two days and not even a sign or note.

The frontline staff and mid level supervisors still showing up to work are holding the place together but will never get the accolades they deserve.

One woman kept threatening people. The woman is a "regular" around town. 

Alleged molestor Dean Brown held to answer on 5 counts 


Alleged molestor Dean Brown finally had his preliminary hearing. Brown was held to answer to all charges  except Count 6. Arraignment on information is on 9/21.

EPD investigating leads on boat filled with garbage dumped near Humboldt Bay


EPD notified that this boat was filled with garbage and dumped on Hilfiker near Humboldt Bay. EPD’s Community Safety Engagement Team (CSET) is pursuing leads on those responsible.  This is being investigated under Fish and Game Code (FGC) 5652 which is a felony.



Convicted felon SWAT arrested gets 7 years in prison

 


Convicted felon Kyle Muhaw made the headlines with SWAT having to take him into custody.

Muhaw was finally sentenced on September 9 to 7 years in prison.

No jail time, no consequences for leaving her infant child unattended in a car to have a drink


On the day of her preliminary hearing which was scheduled on September 7, child abuse suspect Jasmine Sadie Aileen Sheets, entered a conditional plea for deferred entry of judgement.

In July, Sheets was arrested after she left her infant unattended inside a vehicle to drink alcohol.

Former HSU student and convicted rapist off to prison

 


After victim impact statements, Judge Kelly Neel sentenced former HSU student, Chi Phi fraternity member and convicted rapist Darrius Upshaw to 10 years in prison. Upshaw has to register as a sex offender.

Maybe the BOS should listen to me more often

 


I mentioned vending machines in my September 11 post about the poor decision by the Humboldt Board of Supervisors waiving rent for the Smokestack cafe on the third floor.

Arcata Mayor Brett Watson hires Patrik Griego


Arcata Mayor Brett Watson has hired Mr. Patrik Griego to represent him. Of course a plea deal was involved. Watson got the " Humboldt connection/Janssen Malloy special" Watson was sentenced today. 

15 year old juvenile arrested for attempted murder in Mckinleyville


On Sept. 13, 2021, at about 8 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1300 block of Underhill Avenue in McKinleyville for the report of a physical assault.

Sep 13, 2021

Maybe Natalie and Leslie can do another photo op near the Eureka Fallen Firefighter Memorial vandalism and pretend "they care" instead of doing something about the insolent bums that plague Old Town and downtown Eureka

(statue that was vandalized)

Maybe Natalie and Leslie can do another photo op near the Eureka Fallen Firefighter Memorial vandalism and pretend "they care" instead of doing something about the insolent bums that plague Old Town and downtown Eureka.

"This is the fourth transgression of which we are aware directed toward a local fire department in the last month. "





On the morning of September 13, 2021, just two days after concluding a September 11 tribute at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Eureka, Humboldt Bay Firefighters discovered the site had been vandalized.   

Outstanding warrants, probation violations and a stolen vehicle


(McCovey)

(Olson)

Attack on Newsom recall supporters ignored by most media

 


ABC 7 Bay Area was the first to report that yesterday afternoon,  a group of people who support recalling California Governor Gavin Newsom were suddenly approached by a man holding a knife.