Suspect in OIS shooting had loaded firearm, there is body cam footage

 

(Photo: John Chiv)

EPD released more details about this morning's OIS shooting.

EPD and Humboldt Fire near Humboldt library to shots fired call

 

(Photo: John Chiv)

(Photo: John Chiv)

Eureka Police Department and Humboldt Bay Fire are near the Humboldt Library. A few readers have contacted me for more details. This is an active scene and I will let EPD do their job first and update more later as official information is released.

It was law enforcement responding to a shots fired call. As for other details including initial accounts of potential suspects or any associatedvehicle, I am going to wait because the investigation is ongoing.

This is an officer involved shooting and crime scene area is closed to the public for the remainder of the day.

11 a.m: A HCSO vehicle with HCSO Deputy Frankie Rojas is at the library. Crime scene tape around the library. Public should stay away from the secured area.

11:14a.m : EPD Assistant Chief Brian Stephens told me, "No information will be released at the scene. All releases at this time will be through social media. Thanks for your understanding."

EPD arrests two people for grand theft

(Severns)

The arrests were at two different times by two different officers. EPD Crime Analyst Katie Hill confirmed the two arrests are not connected to the same incident/complaint.

Edmund Eugene Severns is a name you may recognize if you check the Humboldt booking log. Severns was arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 487 (a) grand theft.

(Murry)

Dalia Denise Murry was arrested on a warrant for  PC 487(a) grand theft today. This was a felony charge and she was released on O.R. 

Janell January booked and released on money laundering and welfare fraud charges

Janell Joyce January was booked into the Humboldt County jail yesterday on an arrest warrant for PC 186.10(a) money laundering and WI 10980(c)(2) welfare fraud. January was released; the jail log lists case closed as a reason. January was ordered released by the court.

AT & T outage disrupting HCSO and other emergency phone lines

I put in the courthouse address and a couple of addresses in Eureka and the same message displays on AT & T site.

AT & T site confirms outage. HCSO just issued a press release. The same information is on HCSO Facebook and Twitter account. EPD Dispatch Center also provided a cell phone number to call and number to text. Our local agencies got this out quickly. Our dispatchers are the best every day.

At 4:34 p.m. EPD updated service had been restoref. At 5:46 HCSO issued an update that service had been restored.

Floyd's by the Sea promoting select menus while waiting for their food trailer

(Taco burger and fried avocado wedges)

The owner of Floyd's by the Sea food truck is going door to door to area hotels and local businesses promoting their Door Dash delivery and menu with select items.

At one place, had they been open today, the door to door marketing would have resulted in instant orders.

https://www.floydsbts.com/

Former court bailiff arrested for DUI resolves case for reckless driving, with BAC charge dismissed and one year probation

 

Former court bailiff Jared Collings was arrested by CHP in July. He resolved his DUI case on 11/17 by pleading pleaded guilty to lesser charge of  VC23103 reckless driving, The blood alcohol count was dismissed by the People.

Collings was sentenced by Judge Lawrence Killoran to 1 year probation and 4 days in jail but with custody credit will not serve any additional time in jail.

HCSO releases details on attempted murder suspect I posted about this weekend

 

Another ex boyfriend arrested for allegedly pouring accelerant and attempting to ignite the substance before fleeing.

Eureka Housing For All sponsors sent a letter saying the Eureka City Attorney gave "incorrect guidance" to.the Council about the March ballot

A letter sent today to the Eureka Mayor Kim Bergel and City Council from the sponsors of the Housing for All and Downtown Vitality Initiative requesting the initiative be put on the March 5, 2024 ballot. 

The letter claims the Eureka City Attorney provided "inaccurate guidance" to the Eureka City Council when asked if the measure could be put on the March ballot and recently issued a correction.

Former Subway and Harbour Coffee location on Myrtle being renovated by new owners

 

(temporary logo, I will update with a new sign)

I had reported in September and October that Harbour Coffee was closing and new owners were taking over. This is the old Subway location on 1651 Myrtle. The new owners are renovating  Aroma's Coffee and as I reported previously, they are two local women.

I spoke with co-owner Marisol who is from McKinleyville and her business partner is from Hydesville. She has been in Humboldt for 20 years and has extensive experience in coffee and the restaurant business. Right now, the cafe is expected to open in two to three weeks. They will feature locally roasted coffee, chai from local business and the food will include several grab and go items and Mexican items such as tacos, burritos, chilaquiles and tamales. After speaking with Marisol and the vision for the business, I have a better understanding of why the business is starting out with a fresh concept and new staff. I am saving some details I learned today for their opening.

Ms. Johnson, you should ask the casinos, the County and the good ole boys this question

 

I received this email a few minutes ago. It was forwarded to me, Kym Kemp and Hank Sims of Lost Coast Outpost. The original email was sent at 7:25 a.m. to Ryan Burns and other LOCO staffers. Even though media email addresses are on all our sites, Ms. Johnson's email is not and I am printing the text of her email.

Ms. Johnson, you should ask the casinos, the County and the good ole boys who fund LOCO, KINS, North Coast Journal, Times Standard this question next time they want your money, your business or your vote. These sources exist and ignore the people because they can. 

PG&E awards grants to two Humboldt County organizations and one grant to Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California in Lake County

PG&E recently awarded major grants to three North Coast organizations – two in Humboldt County and one in Lake County.

Collision near Laytonville results in car engulfed in flames and fatality

 

On November 18, 2023, at approximately 0115 hours, a 2020 Cadillac Escalade, was traveling northbound on US-101 north of Steele Lane, in the vicinity of Laytonville, CA.  

Mendocino County Supervisor Ted Williams also filed papers for Assemblymember District 2

 

(Ted Williams)

(Chris Rogers)

In addition to 22 year old Arcata Margarita Fedorova, last week Healdsburg Mayor Ariel Kelley, Mendocino County Supervisor Ted Williams and Santa Rosa Council member Chris Rogers filed paperwork to run for Assemblymember, District 2. Today Rusty Hicks, chair of the California Democratic Party joined the growing list of candidates. 

Statement from Councilmember Chris Roger's campaign is included in the post.

Defense files 995 motion to dismiss "lying in wait" special circumstance in homicide case

 

Tomorrow morning, there is trial confirmation  scheduled in murder suspect Jasen Coley's case. Jury trial is currently scheduled for 12/11. With Coley's additional NGI plea and doctor evaluations, I doubt the hearing will proceed in December.

Another factor that will impact the trial is that defense has filed a 995 motion on 11/14 and a copy was served that day and provided to the DA's office.

Hearing for the 995 motion is scheduled for 11/29 so Deputy District Attorney Candace Myers has ample time to file a wriiten response before the hearing. In my last post, I wrote about the new charge filed by the DA after the preliminary hearing. That additional special allegation is PC 190.2 (a) murder by "intentionally killing the victim by means of lying in wait". This is a special circumstance murder charge that can result in life in prison or no possibility of parole or the death penalty if Coley is convicted.

Mr. Michael Robinson is asking to strike the special circumstance. I covered the preliminary hearing and that post is very detailed. 

I can see why the DA added that charge after the preliminary hearing; even if a Judge does not grant the 995 motion, can it be proved beyond a reasonable doubt at trial? The doctors haven't even done their evaluations and even if those reports are ready next week, they have to be presented at trial.

If you have information about gunshots this morning near 10th and G, contact APD

On 11/19/2023 at about 0115 hours, Officers with the Arcata Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of G Street on the report of numerous gunshots heard in the area.

Nicole Stockhoff arrested for conspiracy, carjacking and robbery

Nicole Jean Stockhoff arrested by HCSO today for PC 182(a)(1) conspiracy, PC 215(a) carjacking and PC 211 robbery.

Ryan Smith booked for attempted murder and criminal threats

 

Ryan Thomas Smith was arrested yesterday on a Ramey warrant by Fortuna Police Department for PC664/187(a) attempted murder and PC 422(a) criminal threats.