The photo above shows Bodhi Tree being arrested by Arcata Police and Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies-see the video of the arrest at the bottom of the page.

Update-Thurs., May 23, 2013: According to a press release from the Eureka Police Department, double homicide suspect, Bodhi Tree, being held without bail for the murder in Arcata of Alan "Sunshine" Marcet, 27, and 18-year-old Christina Schwarz on May 18, 2013, is now a person of interest in a shooting that occurred three days earlier in Eureka. Detectives believe the homicides in Arcata and the shooting in Eureka are potentially related.  According to the press release the individual who was initially detained by the Eureka Police Department, in connection with the May 15 shooting, is not the focus of the investigation at this time. On Wed., May 22 in Humboldt County Superior Court, suspect Bohdi Tree pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder . The gun used in the Arcata double homicide has still not been found.

Police officials request that if you have any information about the Eureka shooting of Rhett August which occurred on Wed., May 15 on the 1900 block of J Street in Eureka, please contact Lead Detective Peter Cross at 707 441-4390, Senior Detective Ron Harpham at 707 441-4305 or the Eureka Police Dept. at 707 441-4606. If you have information specific to the homicides in Arcata contact Lt. Ryan Peterson at 707 822-2428.

Update- Tues., May 21, 2013: The Arcata Police Department is still actively investigating this double murder case with 28 year old Bodhi Tree of Arcata as the prime murder suspect. The victims, Alan "Sunshine" Marcet, 27, of Oak Park Michigan, and 18-year-old Christina Schwarz, a Eureka High student, were shot and killed on Sat., May 18 at a residence at 2457 Eye Street, Arcata. Police continue their search for a handgun that was possibly discarded by the suspect in the Sunny Brae area, specifically in the area of Beverly Drive and Shirley Blvd. If anyone finds a gun they are asked to leave the gun in place and immediately contact the Arcata Police Department. Hear more on this update below.

Use the player below to hear an audio update on this case, including an exclusive interview with the resident of the home in which the murders took place. This news piece was aired by KMUD News Correspondent, Christina Aanestad, on the KMUD Local News, Tues., May 21, 2013.

Murder suspect, Bodhi Tree, is shown in the photo below.

Read the original post on this story below.

On Sat., May 18 Arcata Police Officers were alerted to a reported shooting in Arcata, with one victim dead at the scene and a second pronounced dead after being transported to the Mad River Community Hospital. The suspected shooter, Bodhi Tree, 28 years old of Arcata, was later apprehended and booked in the Humboldt County Jail on two counts of Murder. The press release on this incident appears below.

On May 18, 2013, at about 2:00am, the Arcata Police Department responded to the 2400 block of Eye Street on the report of gunshot victims inside the residence.  A female victim was pronounced dead at the scene, the male victim was pronounced dead at Mad River Community Hospital.

The Arcata Police Department conducted an extensive investigation with a suspect being developed.  The investigation led officers to a residence located in the 200 block of Marilyn Avenue, located in the Sunny Brae area of Arcata.  Upon initial contact with the occupants of the residence, the suspect was not located.  A short time later, citizens in the area notified police of a suspicious subject in the 1700 block of Shirley Blvd, a short distance away from the Marilyn Avenue residence.  Officers responded and located  Bodhi Tree, 28 years old of Arcata.  Tree was the homicide suspect sought by the police department and he was arrested. Tree was transported to the Humboldt County Jail and booked for two counts of PC 187--Murder.
 
The homicide investigation continues and anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Arcata Police Department at 822-2424.

View a You Tube video below of Bodhi Tree being arrested by Arcata Police and Humboldt County Sheriff Deputies-You Tube video uploaded by "AndrewEliGoff."

Using a bolt cutter to cut a lock, one or more suspects broke into the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD) facility on Letz Avenue, McKinleyville, cut the fuel line to a diesel tank and removed around 132 gallons of red dye diesel leaving a large amount of diesel fuel spilled on the ground.  This fuel was found leaking into a drainage ditch adjacent to Widow White Creek.

It was estimated that the break-in occurred during the late night or early morning hours between Sat., May 4th and Sun., May 5th. See the full press release below for more information.

On Sunday, May 5, 2013, at approximately 7:00 am, MCSD staff was contacted by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office regarding a theft and vandalism.  When a Sheriff Deputy arrived on site at the end of Letz Avenue, he was met by MCSD staff, where it was discovered that a lock on the gate was cut using bolt cutters, which were found at the scene along with other miscellaneous tools.  

The suspect(s) then cut the diesel tank intake fuel line and attached a garden hose to it.  Once the hose was attached the suspects removed approximately 132 gallons of red dye diesel from the tank.  MCSD staff believes the crime occurred during the late night or early morning hours between May 4th and May 5th, 2013

When MCSD staff arrived on the scene, there was a large amount of diesel fuel spilled on the ground, which was leaking into a drainage ditch that is adjacent to Widow White Creek.  Due to MCSD staff’s immediate response to contain the spilled diesel, they were successful in trapping the fuel before it entered the stream.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Humboldt County Environmental Health were notified and also responded to the scene.  They both commended MCSD staff for their excellent response to the incident and preventing further potential environmental damage.

MCSD staff hired a local environmental contractor to assess the status of the incident.  The contractor is also taking over the cleanup and will continue to monitor the site for the next seven (7) days.

Because of a previous incident in December 2012 at that location, MCSD had placed a camera on top of the building, which was also stolen by the thieves.  The total loss to MCSD at this time is estimated at $6,300.00.

The photo below is of two 15-gallon containers. A total of 15 containers were found at the site.  These containers were used to transport the diesel.  It is possible that these 15 containers were being transported by vehicle Saturday night or early Sunday morning.  If you have any information about these containers, please contact the MCSD General Manager at 839-3251 or the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.

A study published this month in the Open Journal of Pediatrics indicated that just days after the meltdowns in the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima-Dai-ichi plant in Japan in March, 2011, Iodine-131 concentrations in US precipitation was measured up to 211 times above normal, and that the highest levels of I-131 were found in the five US pacific coastal states. The number of congenital hypothyroid cases in these five states from March 17-December 31, 2011 was found to be 16% greater than for the same period in 2010, compared to a 3% decline in 36 other US States. The authors' noted that In the Pacific/West Coast, the largest changes were in the California city of Eureka.

Joseph Mangan and Janette Sherman, the authors of the study, suggest that, "Further analysis, in the US and in other nations, is needed to better understand any association between iodine exposure from Fukushima-Dai-ichi and congenital hypothyroidism risk."

Click here for a pdf copy of the article.

A search warrant for a residence in Eureka resulted in the arrest of 19 year old  Matthew Mildbrandt for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana, conspiracy to commit a felony, being armed in commission of a felony and unlawful sexual relations with a minor. In the same case a search warrant for a residence in Fortuna and another property at the 2500 block of Burr Valley Road, Dinsmore, led to the arrest of Mark Mildbrandt 56 years old, and his wife Denise Mildbrandt, 54 years old, the parents of Matthew Mildbrandt. Mark Mildbrandt was arrested for cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony, and Denise Mildbrandt was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession for sale of marijuana, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony. The searches also turned up cash, silver, numerous weapons and suspected evidence of environmental damage.The full press release and photos may be viewed below.

HCSO press release, March 26,2013:

The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Community Response Unit (C.R.U.) obtained a Humboldt County Superior Court Search warrant for two residences after an approximate month long investigation which began with a crime tip. The warrant authorized the deputies to search a residence in the 2100 block of Law Blvd, Eureka and a residence in the 1900 block of Scenic Drive, Fortuna. Deputies assisted by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force (H.C.D.T.F) served the warrant at Law Blvd first at approximately 7:30 a.m. on 03-25-2013.  When deputies arrived they located Matthew Mildbrandt, 19 years old and a 17 year old juvenile female. When deputies searched the residence they located ten one pound packages of marijuana bud, an assault weapon, 65 growing marijuana plants, approximately 10 pounds of processed marijuana, a US Postal Box containing approximately two pounds of sealed marijuana ready to be shipped via US Postal Service, paperwork indicating sales of marijuana, approximately $6000.00 in US Currency and evidence of Matthew Mildbrandt having unlawful sexual relations with a minor. Matthew was arrested for cultivation and possession for sale of marijuana, conspiracy to commit a felony, being armed in commission of a felony and unlawful sexual relations with a minor. He was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where his bail was set at $50,000.00. The juvenile female was released to her mother who responded to the residence and took custody of her. Mark Mildbrandt was arrested for cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony, and Denise Mildbrandt was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession for sale of marijuana, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony.

Deputies then served the search warrant at the Scenic Drive residence. When they arrived at the residence no one was home. The residence belonged to Mark Mildbrandt 56 years old, and his wife Denise Mildbrandt, 54 years old, the parents of Matthew Mildbrandt. They searched the residence and located two assault style weapons and nineteen other rifles and handguns. They also located paperwork indicating sales of marijuana and over 400 ounces of silver along withother precious metals and approximately 13,000.00 in cash. While at the home Mark showed up in his employer's truck. Deputies searched the truck Mark arrived in and found approximately 10 pounds of harvested marijuana in the truck. Mark Mildbrandt was arrested for cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony. He was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where his bail was set at $50,000.00. Denise Mildbrandt showed up at the residence after Mark, and she too was arrested for cultivation of marijuana, possession for sale of marijuana, conspiracy and armed in commission of a felony. Her bail was set at $50,000.00.

Deputies were able to obtain information during their search which indicated Mark and Denise Mildbrandt had property in the 2500 block of Burr Valley Road, Dinsmore along with Mark David Mildbrandt. Deputies obtained a search warrant for that property and drove to Burr Valley
Road to serve the warrant on 3-25-2013, approximately 4:00 p.m. When the deputies drove up Burr Valley Road, they came across four fir trees that had been recently fallen across the road. The fir trees were approximately two feet in diameter and completely blocked the road. This not only blocked the deputies from accessing the search warrant location to be searched, but it also blocked other non involved residents from accessing or leaving their homes. Deputies were able to clear the road enough to pass after about thirty minutes using chainsaws.

Once at the search warrant site, deputies located a cabin that had been converted for cultivation of marijuana. There was a small living space, along with a drying and manicuring room. Deputies located a diesel powered greenhouse on the property that had leaked several gallons of diesel and oil onto the ground. In the greenhouse structure deputies approximately 300 growing marijuana plants approximately one foot high. They also located approximately 364 pounds of dried marijuana and three firearms including a shotgun. No one was at the structure when they arrived.

The Humboldt County Code Enforcement Unit and Environmental Health are being notified of the environmental damage that the deputies witnessed at the scene. This is an ongoing investigations with more arrests anticipated.

Photos below were provided by HCSO.

   

Suspects Arrested, left to right: Mark Mildbrandt, Denise Mildbrandt, and Matthew Mildbrandt,