◼ Former Eureka police officer mulling plea deal; terms of DA's office not disclosed in felony case - TS
A former Eureka police officer facing drug and theft charges is considering accepting a plea agreement, the details of which have not been made public.
Appearing in Humboldt County Superior Court Thursday, Daniel “Danny” Kalis asked that future court dates in his case be pushed back a couple of weeks so he and his attorney will have time to review a plea offer from the District Attorney's Office.
”I anticipate we do have a resolution, I just request a bit more time to review the offer,” Kalis' attorney Marek Reavis told the court. Reavis and Deputy District Attorney Nicole Bockleman were not immediately available to comment for this story Thursday.
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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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