FBPD officers responding to a report of a reckless driver near Mendocino College conducted a probation search and allegedly found a meth pipe.
Tag: Superior Court of Mendocino County
Posted inPolitics & Government
Latest suit against Ukiah police alleges civil rights violations and assault under color of law in violent 2021 arrest
One in three Ukiah police were accused of official misconduct or criminal activity in court records over an 18-month period from December 2020 to May 2022. There may be additional unidentified cases.
Posted inPolice & Courts
Former UPD Sgt. Kevin Murray facing 16 months in sweetheart plea deal that skirts trial on sex charges
Murray is now a felon prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, but will not be required to register as a sex-offender — despite accusations of sexual assault from three different women, including a former detective.
Posted inPolice & Courts
Woman suing UPD Chief Noble Waidelich for domestic violence still wants jury trial (updated 5/27)
The defense is moving to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that the case is inactive, but plaintiff Amanda Carley’s layers countered with a motion to bring the matter before a jury.
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
Lawsuit challenges timber plan that allegedly includes thousands of old growth trees
MRC has a corporate policy prohibiting old-growth harvest, but plaintiffs argue “large old trees” will be cut; MRC acknowledges that they intend to use “hack and squirt” treatment on tanoak trees in violation of Measure V, but contend that state law supersedes county code.