Defense attorney Richard Middlebrook said the case fell apart after UPD Sgt. Ron Donohue and Officer Eric Rodello “pleaded the Fifth,” during his client’s preliminary hearing.
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Probation hearing ordered for Gina Rae Bean after arrest by Fort Bragg Police
FBPD officers responding to a report of a reckless driver near Mendocino College conducted a probation search and allegedly found a meth pipe.
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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.
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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.
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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.