◼ a routine DUI arrest in Ferndale and ends almost two years later with a California court of appeal tossing the case after finding that DA Investigator Wayne Cox and Deputy DAs Ben McLaughlin and Randy Mailman committed prosecutorial misconduct and violated the defendant’s constitutional rights. the Humboldt Mirror **
(** Note that the State Bar dismissed the referral for prosecutorial misconduct as unfounded.)
"Brady List?": DA Investigator Wayne Cox, Deputy DAs Ben McLaughlin and Randy Mailman DA Investigator Wayne Cox, Deputy DAs Ben McLaughlin and Randy Mailman
◼ Interesting case about to hit the fan? - THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. ROCKY CROWL, Defendant and Appellant. - watchpaul 3/31
Other DA staffers who belong on the "Brady List":
◼ Allan Lee Dollison, rumored to be on the brink of becoming the next Assistant District Attorney to Paul Gallegos.
"Brady List?": Deputy DA Allan Lee Dollison
From the comments at the Mirror: Arnie Klien. The Judge Watson admonished him in the Davis trial and the court of appeal stated that he committed prosecutorial misconduct. The case was saved by Judge Watson. THE PEOPLE, v. MATTHEW C. DAVIS, Defendant A121549
"Brady List?": Deputy DA Arnie Klein
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ADDED: Allan Dollison served Humboldt County's DA's office for 6 years and 4 months. He details his record, and his reasons for leaving here - ◼ My record at the DA's Office - Allan Dollison/for the Times-Standard
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NOTATION: 7/13/2013 - It's an interesting aspect of this blog that other people often get caught in the net, based on their entrance into the Gallegos saga. And so their names live online, to be unearthed whenever they apply for a job. Sometimes the searches that lead people here are for other reasons, but it usually has to do with a job search.
And, so it is that Allan Dollison appears here. His time with the DA's office has come and gone, he rose through Gallegos' ranks, and was slated, some said, to become Assistant DA. He was a loyal player, and, I believe, a true believer.
Through my work here, I am often kept informed about cases, how they're handled, how the various Deputy DA's do their job, interact with victims, and so forth.
And I feel it necessary to say this. I have come to the conclusion, that, for all his past mistake, Allan Dollison turned out to be one of the best and most honest of the bunch, far surpassing his boss, Paul Gallegos.
He has since left the DA's office, and, as is often the case when people leave, I get the chance to talk to them. I have talked with Allan Dollison. And, to his credit, he never once asked me to remove any of this info, as damaging as it is to him. I respect that, and I think it's noteworthy.
If you're looking to hire him, it's worthy of consideration.
I'm not pulling anything down, as that would be a disservice to the facts as they have unfolded, but I am adding this, to mitigate that online-lives-forever reality.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
You do understand don't you - that it was NOT providing POTENTIALLY EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE that got Gallegos' Douglas and Zanotti case in trouble, don't you?
Providing the defense with ALL the evidence in any case is NOTHING NEW.
"Brady List" Pfffffffffftttttttttt.
"Brady List" Pfffffffffftttttttttt.
Gallegos - and trusting the "Brady list"
If Greenson can't read between the lines on this one, there's no hope.
◼ Kalis arrest shines spotlight on DA's Brady policy; DA's office has written policy for dealing with officers with character issues
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Not directly related, but interesting:
◼ What changes have been implemented under four-plus years of new leadership at the Eureka Police Department
◼ Kalis arrest shines spotlight on DA's Brady policy; DA's office has written policy for dealing with officers with character issues
While most local officials -- like Chapman -- said they fully support the concept of the Brady ruling and Gallegos' policy, some also confessed to having a bit of anxiety about a policy that leaves a tremendous amount of power and discretion in the district attorney's hands.And this is WHY it matters who is in the DA's office.
Gallegos declined to disclose the names on his office's Brady list -- which is not public, with access limited even within the DA's office.Like Gallegos has such a sterling record in this regard. Not.
In Arcata, Chapman said he agrees with the DA's policy “100 percent,” noting that an officer's integrity and credibility should be “uncompromisable.” Chapman said the key to the policy, however, is that it be implemented fairly and appropriately when determining what is “material” evidence.
Similarly, Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Downey said he supports the policy but hopes it will be used judiciously.
”I heard the statement that (Gallegos) would rather err on the side of caution as to whether an officer is a Brady officer or not,” Downey said. “I do have some concerns about that. I want to make sure erring on the side of caution doesn't ruin someone's career by naming them a Brady officer when there's no cause to do so.”
Downey said he appreciates the protections Gallegos has put in place, but also has concerns that, in a small community like Humboldt, even raising a question of Brady issues surrounding an officer might be enough to harm an officer's career. However, Downey said, he's thoroughly reviewed the policy along with an attorney for the state sheriff's agency and supports it.
”We're in agreement that it's a good policy, as long as it's being adhered to,” he said.
In Eureka, Chief Garr Nielsen said he doesn't want the DA's office going on “fishing expeditions” looking for Brady issues with officers, but he said he doesn't have any issues with Gallegos' written policy.
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Not directly related, but interesting:
◼ What changes have been implemented under four-plus years of new leadership at the Eureka Police Department
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
◼ Kalis arrested: Former Eureka Police Department officer booked, released Monday
Former Eureka police Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis was brought into custody Monday, some six months after a misdemeanor warrant was issued for his arrest.
Kalis -- who was charged last week with drug possession, theft and other charges -- was named in the September 2010 warrant after failing to appear at a court hearing in which he was to be arraigned on four misdemeanor Department of Fish and Game violations.
Humboldt County District Attorney Chief Investigator Mike Hislop said he called Kalis on Monday and he agreed to turn himself in.
”We met him down at the Bayshore Mall and he surrendered there,” Hislop said. “He was completely cooperative.”
Hislop said Kalis was booked into jail on Monday and was released after promising to appear May 16 for an arraignment on both the old and new charges.
Kalis was placed on administrative leave by the EPD on March 7, the same day the department launched an internal affairs investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. He resigned from the force on April 1.
The DA's Office announced last week that it was charging Kalis with nine criminal counts -- including heroin and marijuana possession, petty theft, false imprisonment, vandalism and accessing DMV records without authorization -- on the heels of an investigation it launched in January.
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
What?
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
”I think that, as the head of an organization, I should be notified when one of my personnel is under investigation unless that investigation directly involves me,” Nielsen said. “First of all, I think it's common courtesy. But it would also ensure that I don't have someone out there that is potentially a threat to the public that I'm not aware of, or somebody who is potentially compromising confidential information that I'm not aware of.”
Hislop said Nielsen had contacted him and expressed his views.
The investigator said it was a difficult decision not to inform Nielsen -- a decision ultimately made by District Attorney Paul Gallegos.
”We really mulled it over for a long time,” Hislop said....
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
◼ Kalis arrested: Former Eureka Police Department officer booked, released Monday
◼ Former EPD officer arrested on outstanding warrant, released
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
Former Eureka police Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis was brought into custody Monday, some six months after a misdemeanor warrant was issued for his arrest.
Kalis -- who was charged last week with drug possession, theft and other charges -- was named in the September 2010 warrant after failing to appear at a court hearing in which he was to be arraigned on four misdemeanor Department of Fish and Game violations.
Humboldt County District Attorney Chief Investigator Mike Hislop said he called Kalis on Monday and he agreed to turn himself in.
”We met him down at the Bayshore Mall and he surrendered there,” Hislop said. “He was completely cooperative.”
Hislop said Kalis was booked into jail on Monday and was released after promising to appear May 16 for an arraignment on both the old and new charges.
Kalis was placed on administrative leave by the EPD on March 7, the same day the department launched an internal affairs investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. He resigned from the force on April 1.
The DA's Office announced last week that it was charging Kalis with nine criminal counts -- including heroin and marijuana possession, petty theft, false imprisonment, vandalism and accessing DMV records without authorization -- on the heels of an investigation it launched in January.
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
What?
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
”I think that, as the head of an organization, I should be notified when one of my personnel is under investigation unless that investigation directly involves me,” Nielsen said. “First of all, I think it's common courtesy. But it would also ensure that I don't have someone out there that is potentially a threat to the public that I'm not aware of, or somebody who is potentially compromising confidential information that I'm not aware of.”
Hislop said Nielsen had contacted him and expressed his views.
The investigator said it was a difficult decision not to inform Nielsen -- a decision ultimately made by District Attorney Paul Gallegos.
”We really mulled it over for a long time,” Hislop said....
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
◼ Kalis arrested: Former Eureka Police Department officer booked, released Monday
◼ Former EPD officer arrested on outstanding warrant, released
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Criminal Charges Filed Against Eureka Police Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis - Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
DA Press Release:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 14, 2011
Contact: District Attorney Paul Gallegos
Phone: (707) 268-2571, (707) 267-4400
Criminal Charges Filed Against Eureka Police Officer
In January 2011, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office (HCDA) Investigations Bureau began receiving reports of alleged criminal conduct on the part of Eureka Police Department (EPD) Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis. Between January and March 2011, HCDA investigators began gathering information to either substantiate or disprove the claims of misconduct.
In March, Officer Kalis became the subject of a formal Internal Affairs Investigation initiated by the Eureka Police Department and Kalis was placed on Administrative Leave on March 7, 2011. The Internal Affairs Investigation uncovered evidence of potential criminal conduct and the Eureka Police Department sought assistance from the HCDA Investigations Bureau. On March 16, 2011, representatives of the Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office met to discuss the status of their individual investigations to that point. It was then decided to initiate a joint EPD/HCDA investigation to examine Officer Kalis’ potential criminal conduct while he was a member of the Eureka Police Department.
As a result of that extensive investigation, the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office has filed the following criminal charges against Officer Daniel Kalis:
H&S11350(a) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)
PC4570 Unauthorized Communication with a Prisoner
H&S11357(c) Possession of more than 1 ounce of Marijuana
PC236 False Imprisonment
B&P4060 Possession of Controlled Substances without a Prescription
CVC1808.45 Unauthorized Disclosure of DMV Records
PC502(c)(7) Unauthorized Access to Computer Network
PC488 Petty Theft
PC594 Vandalism
The matters are scheduled for arraignment in Humboldt County Superior Court on May 16, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. The investigation continues and additional criminal charges may be filed.
Relating to this investigation, District Attorney Paul Gallegos stated, “State and local law enforcement’s first obligation is to enforce California laws and I know it is a sad day for all law enforcement when we must prosecute an officer that has failed to do that. Hopefully Humboldt County citizens will see this joint investigative effort as evidence that their law enforcement agencies
are committed to providing the highest caliber of law enforcement and putting the community’s interests above all others.”
HCDA Chief Investigator Mike Hislop added, “Although it is unfortunate when law enforcement is forced to investigate one of their own, this investigation demonstrates our common position that abuse of authority by police officers will not be tolerated. I commend the Eureka Police Department for seeking assistance with this sensitive matter and commend the EPD/HCDA investigative team for quickly and efficiently completing the complex investigation.”
According to Eureka Police Chief Nielsen, effective April 1, 2011, Officer Kalis is no longer employed with the Eureka Police Department. “Such allegations, if proven, cast a pall upon a noble profession which derives its legitimacy from the public trust,” Nielsen said. “The violation of that trust impacts the profession, our organization and the dedicated men and women who place themselves in harms way to ensure the safety of our communities.” Nielsen stressed that complaints or allegations received by his office are taken seriously and investigated objectively and thoroughly. “We are an organization which holds the public trust above all else and will not permit anyone to violate that which so many work so diligently to earn and maintain,” he added.
Members of the community with information regarding potential criminal actions conducted by Officer Kalis are urged to contact Eureka Police Department Senior Detective Todd Wilcox at (707) 441-4315 or HCDA Investigator Wayne Cox at (707) 268-2591.
◼ Kalis arrested: Former Eureka Police Department officer booked, released Monday
Former Eureka police Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis was brought into custody Monday, some six months after a misdemeanor warrant was issued for his arrest.
Kalis -- who was charged last week with drug possession, theft and other charges -- was named in the September 2010 warrant after failing to appear at a court hearing in which he was to be arraigned on four misdemeanor Department of Fish and Game violations.
Humboldt County District Attorney Chief Investigator Mike Hislop said he called Kalis on Monday and he agreed to turn himself in.
”We met him down at the Bayshore Mall and he surrendered there,” Hislop said. “He was completely cooperative.”
Hislop said Kalis was booked into jail on Monday and was released after promising to appear May 16 for an arraignment on both the old and new charges.
Kalis was placed on administrative leave by the EPD on March 7, the same day the department launched an internal affairs investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. He resigned from the force on April 1.
The DA's Office announced last week that it was charging Kalis with nine criminal counts -- including heroin and marijuana possession, petty theft, false imprisonment, vandalism and accessing DMV records without authorization -- on the heels of an investigation it launched in January.
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
”I think that, as the head of an organization, I should be notified when one of my personnel is under investigation unless that investigation directly involves me,” Nielsen said. “First of all, I think it's common courtesy. But it would also ensure that I don't have someone out there that is potentially a threat to the public that I'm not aware of, or somebody who is potentially compromising confidential information that I'm not aware of.”
Hislop said Nielsen had contacted him and expressed his views.
The investigator said it was a difficult decision not to inform Nielsen -- a decision ultimately made by District Attorney Paul Gallegos.
”We really mulled it over for a long time,” Hislop said....
◼ Former EPD officer arrested on outstanding warrant, released
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
DA Press Release:
To: humboldtherald@gmail.com, indie@asis.com, mskymkemp@gmail.com, politol@sou.edu, ryanburns@northcoastjournal.com, asherman@times-standard.com, Arcata Eye news@arcataeye.com, cynthia \(k-Mud cynthia@kmud.org, dtam dtam@times-standard.com, Duncan, Jeannie JDuncan@co.humboldt.ca.us, Ferndale Enterprise editor@ferndaleenterprise.us, Hislop, Michael MHislop@co.humboldt.ca.us, Humboldt Beacon news@humboldt.com, Jessie Faulkner editor@tricityweekly.com, John Ford john@kbae955.com, Keat, Wesley WKeat@co.humboldt.ca.us, Keith Easthouse keitheasthouse@hotmail.com, KHSU mjcrawdad@yahoo.com, KHUM mike@khum.com, KIEM - TV kiem-tv@humboldt1.com, KIEM Channel 3 kiemnews@hotmail.com, "KINS" kinsnews@yahoo.com, news@kmud.org, thejack@humboldt.edu, "Matt Drange" mdrange@times-standard.com, matthewwmendes@hotmail.com, "McCulley, Vicki" VMcCulley@co.humboldt.ca.us, melissa.hutsell@gmail.com, "Moser, Joyce" JMoser@co.humboldt.ca.us, "Mullen, Lynette" LMullen@co.humboldt.ca.us, "northcoast journal - newsroom" newsroom@northcoastjournal.com, "Pinto, Tom TPinto@co.humboldt.ca.us, Shoshani, Michele MShoshani@co.humboldt.ca.us, Steve Wolf - Rio Dell Times steve@riodelltimes.com, terri \(K-MUD\) terri@kmud.org, Thad Greenson tgreenson@times-standard.com, "Times-Standard - Editor" editor@times-standard.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 14, 2011
Contact: District Attorney Paul Gallegos
Phone: (707) 268-2571, (707) 267-4400
Criminal Charges Filed Against Eureka Police Officer
In January 2011, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office (HCDA) Investigations Bureau began receiving reports of alleged criminal conduct on the part of Eureka Police Department (EPD) Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis. Between January and March 2011, HCDA investigators began gathering information to either substantiate or disprove the claims of misconduct.
In March, Officer Kalis became the subject of a formal Internal Affairs Investigation initiated by the Eureka Police Department and Kalis was placed on Administrative Leave on March 7, 2011. The Internal Affairs Investigation uncovered evidence of potential criminal conduct and the Eureka Police Department sought assistance from the HCDA Investigations Bureau. On March 16, 2011, representatives of the Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office met to discuss the status of their individual investigations to that point. It was then decided to initiate a joint EPD/HCDA investigation to examine Officer Kalis’ potential criminal conduct while he was a member of the Eureka Police Department.
As a result of that extensive investigation, the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office has filed the following criminal charges against Officer Daniel Kalis:
H&S11350(a) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin)
PC4570 Unauthorized Communication with a Prisoner
H&S11357(c) Possession of more than 1 ounce of Marijuana
PC236 False Imprisonment
B&P4060 Possession of Controlled Substances without a Prescription
CVC1808.45 Unauthorized Disclosure of DMV Records
PC502(c)(7) Unauthorized Access to Computer Network
PC488 Petty Theft
PC594 Vandalism
The matters are scheduled for arraignment in Humboldt County Superior Court on May 16, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. The investigation continues and additional criminal charges may be filed.
Relating to this investigation, District Attorney Paul Gallegos stated, “State and local law enforcement’s first obligation is to enforce California laws and I know it is a sad day for all law enforcement when we must prosecute an officer that has failed to do that. Hopefully Humboldt County citizens will see this joint investigative effort as evidence that their law enforcement agencies
are committed to providing the highest caliber of law enforcement and putting the community’s interests above all others.”
HCDA Chief Investigator Mike Hislop added, “Although it is unfortunate when law enforcement is forced to investigate one of their own, this investigation demonstrates our common position that abuse of authority by police officers will not be tolerated. I commend the Eureka Police Department for seeking assistance with this sensitive matter and commend the EPD/HCDA investigative team for quickly and efficiently completing the complex investigation.”
According to Eureka Police Chief Nielsen, effective April 1, 2011, Officer Kalis is no longer employed with the Eureka Police Department. “Such allegations, if proven, cast a pall upon a noble profession which derives its legitimacy from the public trust,” Nielsen said. “The violation of that trust impacts the profession, our organization and the dedicated men and women who place themselves in harms way to ensure the safety of our communities.” Nielsen stressed that complaints or allegations received by his office are taken seriously and investigated objectively and thoroughly. “We are an organization which holds the public trust above all else and will not permit anyone to violate that which so many work so diligently to earn and maintain,” he added.
Members of the community with information regarding potential criminal actions conducted by Officer Kalis are urged to contact Eureka Police Department Senior Detective Todd Wilcox at (707) 441-4315 or HCDA Investigator Wayne Cox at (707) 268-2591.
◼ Kalis arrested: Former Eureka Police Department officer booked, released Monday
Former Eureka police Officer Daniel “Danny” Kalis was brought into custody Monday, some six months after a misdemeanor warrant was issued for his arrest.
Kalis -- who was charged last week with drug possession, theft and other charges -- was named in the September 2010 warrant after failing to appear at a court hearing in which he was to be arraigned on four misdemeanor Department of Fish and Game violations.
Humboldt County District Attorney Chief Investigator Mike Hislop said he called Kalis on Monday and he agreed to turn himself in.
”We met him down at the Bayshore Mall and he surrendered there,” Hislop said. “He was completely cooperative.”
Hislop said Kalis was booked into jail on Monday and was released after promising to appear May 16 for an arraignment on both the old and new charges.
Kalis was placed on administrative leave by the EPD on March 7, the same day the department launched an internal affairs investigation into allegations surrounding his conduct. He resigned from the force on April 1.
The DA's Office announced last week that it was charging Kalis with nine criminal counts -- including heroin and marijuana possession, petty theft, false imprisonment, vandalism and accessing DMV records without authorization -- on the heels of an investigation it launched in January.
EPD Chief Garr Nielsen said Monday that he only learned of the DA's investigation last week and expressed disappointment that he wasn't notified of a criminal investigation targeting one of his officers.
”I think that, as the head of an organization, I should be notified when one of my personnel is under investigation unless that investigation directly involves me,” Nielsen said. “First of all, I think it's common courtesy. But it would also ensure that I don't have someone out there that is potentially a threat to the public that I'm not aware of, or somebody who is potentially compromising confidential information that I'm not aware of.”
Hislop said Nielsen had contacted him and expressed his views.
The investigator said it was a difficult decision not to inform Nielsen -- a decision ultimately made by District Attorney Paul Gallegos.
”We really mulled it over for a long time,” Hislop said....
◼ Former EPD officer arrested on outstanding warrant, released
◼ Accused officer on the job with warrant out; officer faced misdemeanor charges in 2010; ex-wife files for restraining order
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