Leon Bigleggins arraigned; due back in court next month

◼ Man suspected of murdering child in Blue Lake arraigned; due back in court next month
Leon Alyious Bigleggins was arraigned in Humboldt County Court Wednesday, less than one week after the death of Dylan Blount-Chambers.

Bigleggins, 25, faces charges of first degree murder, assault on a child and felony child abuse, all stemming from the death of four-year-old Dylan, the oldest son of a mother of three....

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Bigleggins on August 10. His bail was set at $1 million.

◼ Donations requested for boy's funeral
The family of Dylan Blount-Chambers is asking for donations to help with funeral costs for the 4-year-old boy who was killed last weekend. A bank account has been set up at Redwood Capital Bank. If you would like to contribute, simply stop by any branch of Redwood Capital Bank and the tellers will ensure the funds are put into the correct account.

The funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2, at Paul's Chapel in Arcata, but the date could change depending on when the coroner releases the body. ◼ http://www.redwoodcapitalbank.com/