Home-Invasion Robbery
Subject: Home-Invasion Robbery Case: 201106339
On Monday, November 28, 2011 at about 1148 hours, Deputies from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hussain Munassar Obad (04-04-1987) for the early morning home-invasion robbery of a Benbow area residence. Obad was taken into custody without incident in the parking lot of the Garberville Motel. Detectives from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office began interviewing witnesses early this morning that led to the possible location of Obad.
Obad was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on the following violations: Home-invasion robbery, attempted homicide and burglary. Additional charges may be sought as the investigation continues.
Obad is a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. Obad told investigators he was born in the Country of Yemen, immigrated to the United States at the age of 4 and is now a United States Citizen.
At the time of this release, the investigation continues. Evidence technicians are processing the Benbow residence, vehicle(s) and other locations in the Garberville area in an attempt to gain further evidence of this crime.
As the prior news release mentioned, there were additional suspects. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has identified two additional male suspects associated with this investigation. Both of those suspects are juveniles and their names are being withheld from this release.
The Superior Court of Humboldt County ...
Contact: Paul Lampe, 707-476-2387 November 18, 2011
The Superior Court of Humboldt County together with Humboldt County Revenue Recovery announce their participation in the 2012 Statewide Court Fine Amnesty Program authorized by the State of California. This program will allow people the opportunity to settle their qualifying court fines for 50% of their balance between January 3, 2012 and June 29, 2012.
The intent of the one-time amnesty program is to assist individuals who have found themselves in violation of a court ordered obligation due to a lack of ability to pay for a specified misdemeanor fine or infraction.
Individuals who qualify for the 50% discount must meet all of the following criteria:
Currently have an outstanding traffic violation that was due on or before January 1, 2009
The last payment was made on or before January 1, 2009
Don’t owe victim restitution on any case within the County
No outstanding misdemeanor or felony warrants within the County
“This is the first time since 1996 the State has authorized the trial courts to offer an amnesty program. It is a great opportunity for people to clear up outstanding fines and fees at a reduced rate,” said Judge W. Bruce Watson, Presiding Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. “Since the last amnesty program was fifteen years ago, who knows when this will come around again? The Court and the County are encouraging people who have old citations to participate in this amnesty program to get rid of old debts.”
In addition to the State mandated amnesty program the County of Humboldt and the Superior Court of Humboldt County are participating in the optional amnesty program which includes some misdemeanor violations. The amnesty program does not apply to parking violations and violations of California Vehicle Code pertaining to reckless driving or driving under the influence.
The amnesty program provides a win-win opportunity for State and local governments to generate much needed revenue while granting individuals the opportunity to clear their record of long standing debt at a reduced rate.
Open House Appreciation
(707) 840-9132
Subject: Open House Appreciation
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter would like to thank everyone who attended our 7th annual Open House on October 20th, 2011. We received many generous donations to help the shelter animals!
We would also like to acknowledge the following businesses, citizens and employees of the shelter who donated raffle items for the event, and thank all of the staff and volunteers who continue to make this event possible year after year. Proceeds from the raffle were donated to the emergency medical fund through Friends for Life Animal Rescue. Donations can be made to this fund year-round at the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Animal Shelter, 960 Lycoming Ave., Mckinleyville, mailed to FFL-EMF, P.O. Box 962, Eureka CA, 95501, or via their website HYPERLINK "http://www.dogrescuers.org" www.dogrescuers.org.
Ray's Food Place Pet Studio
Connie Wolf Doug Blair
Shear Designs Arcata Animal Hospital
Debbie Crawley Sue Morrison/Kathy Keleher
Kathy Pavlich Almquist Lumber
Jean Durbin Kathy Vogel
Cathy Deyo Healing Spirit
Linda Wahlund Pepsi Co.
Penny Tipton Myrtle Avenue Pet Center
Georgia Smits Eureka Veterinary Hospital
Fire and Light Patty West
Traci & Barney Barnwell Jeanne Fleek
Tomo’s Staci Jensen
Pet Portraits Gary& Sharon Chadwick
Jim Marlatt Rustic West Trading
Smokin' Moses Barbecue Cindy Anderson
Mckinleyville Animal Care Kerry McCauley
Silver Lining North Bank Kennels
The Shelter still has lots of pets looking for good homes. You can see all of the animals that are currently available for adoption by visiting the shelter, or by visiting www.petharbor.com.