On February 22, intervention was held in hit and run suspect Demmeri Carr's case. A plea offer was discussed.
The plea offer was conditioned on grant of probation unless the pre-sentence report contained information then that could change the Court's ruling on sentencing. If that happens, Carr would get her plea back. Preliminary hearing remains set for March 8.
On February 22, 2022, at about 7:35 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the area of Harris Street and O'Neil Lane, in the county’s jurisdiction of Eureka, for the report of a disturbance between a man and a woman.
Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward just officially kicked off his campaign for Judge Christopher Wilson's seat this afternoon outside the Courthouse.
Austin Charles Newman was arrested by UPD (HSU police) on an arrest warrant for PC 451 (d), arson of property of another. This is a felony charge and he was released on O.R.
On February 21, 2022, at about 4:25 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on the 1800 block of 27th Street, in the county’s jurisdiction of Arcata, for the report of shots fired.
Housing is a struggle in Humboldt whether you are on the street, low income and even harder if you are working but still face the challenge of affordable housing. There are options out there and the County does what it can with the programs, funds and specifications about who they can serve.
Setting of preliminary and status of discovery was scheduled this morning for Alderpoint homicide suspect Jake Combs was continued by defense to 3/8.
Deputy District Attorney Steven Steward will officially kick off his campaign for Judge Christopher Wilson's seat this Wednesday. Mr. Steward also has a Facebook page.
Judge Wilson is retiring. The other candidate for that position is Deputy Public Defender Ben McLaughlin.
I am adding related and previous posts right now.
Kimberly Michelle Baird was arrested by Eureka Police Department on a bench warrant for VC 23578 enhanced DUI penalties for excessive blood alcohol count, VC 23152 (b) driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% Or more and VC 23152 (a). Baird was released on OR.
Felon Vincent Michael Olivo was booked into jail yesterday on warrants from two existing court cases. One from 2021 and one from 2020. He is on a no bond status. Olivo was transported to Humboldt from prison and is expected to be returned to custody in prison.
Charles Lloyd Gay was arrested by Eureka Police Department yesterday for PC 243(E)(1) domestic battery. Gay's bail was $25,000. He was released on O.R and he is out of custody.
Eureka Police Department arrested Loren Michael Lenhart yesterday for PC 597 (a), animal cruelty. Lenhart posted bail and is out of custody.
I just received this email from Jennifer. I am not printing her last name for privacy. She did not request that but it is for safety.
"Good morning! Hoping you can put this individual on blast on your blogspot. Yesterday a co-worker of mine came in to work in tears and shaking. She had just witnessed a heinous crime of an individual severely beating a dog and then stuffing it in the trunk of their car."
Intervention was held in GOP vandalism suspect Michael Valls's case on February 17.
Jury trial scheduled for 2/22 vacated. Attorneys stipulated to continue motion in limine hearing to 3/11/22. Diversion and trial setting is also scheduled on the same day.
Aaron Arlotta was arrested on February 16 by the Fortuna Police Department on a bench warrant. I did a post on him in 2017 about his failure to appear, bench warrants and criminal history.
He was in court today for arraignment in a wheelchair. Arlotta looks quite different than he did in 2017. He no longer has long hair.
