Humboldt County Court Docket and Arrests for March 13th, 2024

Court Docket


February 27

In the case of Angel Thomas Fernandez, charged with Drive w/o Valid Driver’s License. Pursuant to negotiations, the defendant entered a Guilty plea. 

The court canvassed his plea and accepted the same. After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Fined $195, which was suspended for 6 months on the condition of no new like violations.


February 28

In the case of Peter Jeffrey Perides, charged with Injury to or Destruction of Property. Pursuant to deferred agreement and defendant’s compliance, DDA Steve Girardot dismissed this case.


February 29

In the case of 

Estrella Alvarado, charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle w/out a Valid Driver’s License. Defendant entered a Guilty plea, which the court canvassed and accepted. 

After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Fined $195, which was converted to jail time and given credit for time served. Defendant is to be released from custody on this charge.


In the case of Estuardo Enrique Estrada Mejia, charged with, 1: Duty to Stop at Scene or Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle or Property, 2: Driver or Passenger Fail to Report Accident Involving Unattended Vehicle of Property to Law Enforcement Agency. DDA Steve Girardot informed the court that a letter was not sent to the victim in this matter. 

The court stated that sentencing with proceed and the victim may handle restitution civilly. 

After hearing from all parties, the court ruled as follows: Count 2 – Fined $640, which was converted to jail time and given credit for time served.


Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

February 22

Santino Cervantes, age 26, was arrested for, 1: Drive w/ Revoked Driver’s License, 2: Operate Vehicle w/out Court Ordered Breath Interlock Device. Bail $995.


February 24

Male Juvenile, age 14, was arrested for Domestic Battery, Simple – 1st Offense. No Bail.


February 26

Marcus Phipps, age 29, was arrested for, 1: Driving w/ Suspended Driver’s License, 2: No Proof of Insurance. Bail $1,095.


February 28

Juan Mojica, age 41, was arrested for Preventing or Dissuading Victim, Person Acting on Behalf of Victim, or Witness from Reporting Crime, Commencing Prosecution, or Causing arrest. Bail $5,000.


Chayce Schwab, age 28, was arrested for Battery by Prisoner, Probationer, or Parolee – Simple Assault. Bail $20,000.


Ryan Murrah, age 31, was arrested for Battery by Prisoner, Probationer, or Parolee – Simple Assault. Bail $20,000.


February 29

Estrella Alvarado, age 33, was arrested for Fugitive From Justice in Another State Upon Complaint and Warrant. No Bail.


March 1

Brandy Trappen, age 47, was arrested for Traffic Violations. Bail $1,210.


March 3

Miguel Acevedo-Hotz, age 23, was arrested for, 1: DUI, 2: Drive w/ Revoked License for DUI. Bail $2,280.


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