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What is the deal on this, I would like to know also, anybody have anything on this deal?

What's this buzz about Jessica Henson? Did she do it? What / How much was embezzled? The Record-Bee article is very, very slight.
 

501 I have a 7 element beam antenna, a 1000 watt amplifier, and a 60 ft tower left over from the CB days.
 

Post 605 the good old CB days, well good buddy could you send us an e-mail at sheriffmitchellwatch@gmail.com, that is if you got your ears on!! Thanks...Anyone else with that type of potential equipment send us an e-mail, we have been bantering about this idea for a while, so let's see what the citizens can bring to the table..Thanks everyone!!!
 

I know of two affairs Mitchell has had for sure, Tucker and Bramlett, there was I believe one or two more confirmed, does anyone have those names? Thanks
 

Believing that capitalism is in its final days does not make one a socialist. I agree with Oliver and I am not a socialist, communist, or any of the other bull$hit labels that you throw around. I think for myself and form my own decisions.
 

Redc take a viagra and it will stay up . as for your posts not a chance .
 

LOL post 1017...
 

So communism was a great threat, and that's why we fought in Viet Nam and Korea...hmm. We lost in Viet Nam, and now we all get along fine, but we did lose over 90,000 men, countless wounded, and our country was politically fractured. So much for that war. And Korea. that was sad. We sacrificed our men...not to win, but to get an agreement with the north to end the fighting. The North is still there, and still Communist (albeit, a miserable society). We have lost too many wonderful young men in too many countries, who's cities names most of us can't even pronounce. We have extended ourselves all over the world, and are still spending billions 'over there'. And if you think we can achieve a military victory in Afghanistan....I have a bridge I'd like to sell you real cheap! We should think long, and hard before we send Americans into another war zone. We should demand proof that doing so, is to really protect the U-S, and not oil or other interests.
 

OMG Redcell is on to us. He has figured out that we are secretly a group of communists out to destoy the capitalist system. Oh noes run for the hills comrades the jig is up.
 

Once again Clark Kent nails it. Thanks for keeping it real!
 

Redcell and mitchell are lovers .
 

Redcell is kinda kinky I think they all take turns with him .
 

OH MY GOD!!!! Post 10:26pm you are on the mark. Yea, they are having an affair. whatever. And she suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound - let us see - the small hole (entry) is at the back of the arm/shoulder and the big hole (exit) is at the front of the arm/shoulder. Tough one to figure out. AND, she continued to hit herself in her eye and cheek area until she fractured her cheek bone. RIGHT!!!!!!
Nice try.
I think it is time to talk to Mark's other ex's. Word is out there that he beat on them too. And rumor has it that "K.L." walked in on him when he was with another man. Whatever. Some people just walk a different walk. People that won't accept that they are homosexual or bisexual, usually become very frustrated and angry. They tend to become violent and lash out.
As for beating on woman, it might be that Mark has a pattern of doing so. If he thinks he is so tough, maybe he should grow a sack and pick on a male. Maybe someone closer to his weight and age. I think he would get his bottom spanked.
 

The reason redcell is all worked up is because they won't give him a turn.
 

Is that your problem? Or is this your way of coming out? Some people just walk a different walk. People that won't accept that they are homosexual or bisexual, usually become very frustrated and angry. They tend to become violent and lash out.
 

1108 Now I know how you got out of the marines. Not that I believe you ever were a marine. A real marine has class, self respect and no need to pretend to be something he is not to fool others.
 

A real marine has class, self respect and no need to pretend to be something he is not to fool others.

Sounds alot like Sta Maine NOT!
 

Well if you don't believe I was ever a Marine, then why do you state that you now know how I got out of the Marines? You are confusing, at best.
 

I find it rather amusing that you would post on here Mark. Wasn't it you who stood by this woman all throughout the Dinius Trial. My husband and I had the opportunity to meet you and have lunch on more than one occassion remember? This is truly sad to see such a man we thought had intelligence and was well mannered to play the games your playing with Renee. Have you forgotten, on more than one occassion there was actually witnesses to your abuse? If I also recall, you sat there and backed her story to us about her being shot,so why are you turning the tables now? Let it go before you destroy yourself!
C & JS
 

Very interesting news coming out the Mitchell camp as they try to figure out what their approach, this comes from very close sources, and includes information that came out of the campaign meeting Mitchell held at Rob Brown's house. Here are the highlights that come from a very reliable source. 1. They are trying to keep any and all negative Mitchell news out of the publics ear-shot. They don't want any aspect of Mitchell's infidelities out and in the open. They have cautioned everyone from the silicone 7 to their hubby's not to bring up anyone else's issues in this area. This is why the recent information on a couple of Rivero supporters died such a quick death.

Next they are very worried about Rob Brown and his role in assisting Mitchell in his campaign, the talk centred around how much vote loss is happening because of Brown's over the top participation, Brown is now going to be reeled in big time. As you can tell of late you have not heard a thing from Brown, and his usual postings on the Blog have stopped.

Internally the Mitchell campaign is very worried, they are looking for some lever or some action that can pull them out of the bottom, but Mitchell is tense and hard to be around, as the Baxter situation really shot a hole in his plans.

kNext they talked about the prospect and their current attempt to recreate Mitchell in the publics eyes. However one of the topics they discussed at the meeting was how can they expose Mitchell in a positive light? The answers are seemingly hard to come by, so for the time being they are going with silence and hoping the negativity dies away before November, but their is internal arguing as some want to still go on the attack. But it was described that those attacks have been backfiring on Mitchell each time he tries something like Rhonda Rully, there was a short discussion on how that was a bad move on Mitchell's part, and that tactic is or cannot be used again.

Overall it appears the campaign is in big trouble, and for the most part they are just trying to rally the emotion....The biggest concern is they are hoping like hell that nothing more negative comes out concerning Mitchell, but the one thing they can't control is the information that is goig to come out in the start of the Dinuis trial, and their goal is to stall that as much as possible so the civil trial does not start before the November election. Currently the Dinius team hopes to get it going before the elections.

Last but not least it sounds like people are starting quietly jump ship on Mitchell, even according to this source some of Mitchells staunch supporters and GOB's are starting to think twice about outward support of Mitchell, as they are concerned it will put them on Rivero's radar for when he takes office. This according to my source is pissing Mitchell off big time. Who am I ohhhhh wouldn't you like to know!!!
 

Good morning Lake County, an interesting night last night of posting although it got way off point, we let the kids play a bit, looks like they got it out of their system after about an hour or so, or they passed out one of the two.

Post 924 that is great information, thanks for the inside insight!!! Very detailed, and from what we to have heard right on the mark. As the weeks go on, we are going to see some very interesting things happen. As we have always said and proven, there is more to come!!!!
 

What the silicone 7 and their hubbies can't come out to play no more. Bummer! They were a great form of intertainment lol
Hey, whatever happened to Goth Girl, now that one was very intertaining with her come backs!
 

Yup looks like daddy is putting the stops to the corruption boys and girls. The idea of the copy cat blog was a bad move also, as Mitchell hated the "shadowy" blog and then his boys and Jensen make one...LOL
 

Nooooooooooooo daddy shut the kids down, looks like we got's problems in the Mitchell camp, I am going to post that song we all like so much.

Na na na naaaaa......na na na naaaa........hey hey heyyyyy....gooooodbye

Love it!!
 

Does everyone remember the Derek Navarro case with the babysitter, well the case has yet to go to trial, visa various standard stall tactics etc. which can be employed in these situations. Navarro was a long time Mitchell GOB, and got himself in quite a bit of trouble with the "babysitter" and some of you know of this situation.

So this has kinda fallen off the radar, but should be actually going to trial here in the next month or so. We are going to "reopen" the communication on this one, and get some of the current details and pending litagation information, so that we can track the progress. Funny thing is most of what has been said concerning is so scathing it can't be put in your standard newspaper, as the details will make your ears burn to say the least. Soooooooooo just wanted to give an update on that one, and feel free to post the information and details as some of you may know them. We are going to work on the other end of things and try to find out what is up and where it is at.
 

I heard Bealnd filed a list harassment charges against Brown. Mitchell did nothing with it and had Brown give more IA's to Bealnd. Anyone know about this? I know one was just simply patting a deputy on the head? Funny when you got Mitchell's GOB lieutenants wrestling deputies and playing grab ass.
 

Had not heard that one 1237, but it sure sounds like exactly what Mitchell would do, uh that is nothing, the pat on the head thing was of course a weak scam on Mitchell's part. Just a lack of overall professionalism from Mitchell and his GOB's.
 

So trouble in the ranks, with the Mitchell boys, my my. This is going to be a great run up to the elections. I really wish it was about October so we could go ahead and get at it. I have a big party planned for November!!!!!
 

Just a brief reminder to everyone, we have new articles up on the Manifest they went up a couple days ago, and there are some good ones, the Rivero interview is up, the Rand corporation purposed study on pot prices if legalisation happens, and an excellent article submitted as a letter to the editor from Conrad. Take a read, and if you get the chance sign up as a member of the newspaper and help us change the system of corruption in our county. We have now exceeded 7500 views in the past 3 weeks, which we are very grateful for. Thanks to everyone for the support.
 

Maybe someone from Mitchell's camp can fill in some questions for me.

You seem to be against Rivero's substation plans. Just to let the people here know, almost all of those substations are already in place, just not properly manned. The north shore has the new Lucerne office, the south end has the Middletown office and room can be made at AWP. There is already plans to move the Lower Lake substation. Since I started with LCSO, no lieutenant or captain has ever been permanently stationed there. McMahon had an officefor only a few months, but he was mostly in Lakeport.

So, why can't a lieutenant be place in one or at least the LL substation? Mitchell promoted Hall but he went to Lucerne (well he was supposed to go there). All I see is a minor staffing problem.
 

Your right Jim, the logistics of implementing this is very plausible. It is a good question you ask and those supporting Mitchell can't see the reasons why these systems of operation were not put into place. It was in many ways the "status quo" being maintained, Mitchell maintaining his fiefdom. Why was the fair practice of discipline not upheld by Mitchell? You know why, you were exposed to it. Absolute power does indeed corrupt absolutely. Mitchell had the power unopposed for over 15 years, not only does that create the potential for a sort of dictatorship, but also creates a break down in the moral fibre of an individual and or organisation. This has shown itself over and over not only in Mitchell's own personal actions but in the operation of the department.
 

They can't fill in the answers Jim, they cannot see it, they can be pushed and they will cry foul. But really they cannot through the developed ignorance see what you are saying or answer the question.
 

And they ain't going to answer the question!
 

Jim you ask some very good question. Unfortunatly I doubt and mitchell supporters will answer them.
 

946 I'm afraid your right we will recieve no answers.
 

Mitchell ran out of voters that he was able to fool all the time. with the Dinius case. As I stated before. Those he met on his way up, he is meeting on his way down. He is truly a poor excuse as a male.
 

Sad day Piedmont looks as if it's getting ready to closed the doors, bare shelves and throwing a sale while rolling display counters out the door. Is it a Liquidation?
Remember Ted Mandrones Manager, at Piedmont? I think you'll see he endorsed Rod Mitchell for sheriff. They had a big Mitchell sign up at Piedmont, well he wants to run for City Council now.

A no on Ted
 

I have little good to say about most within this local government city or county. Ted Mandrones is a good person and Piedmont has always helped the vets out. I may feel his view about Mitchell is incorrect but his right. sorry their having problems, allot of nice people work there.
 

842 I go along with you James on that Piedmont has there right to vote for anyone of their choosing...I want a cleaner government than what we have now.. if it's my vote I want the least amount of Mitchell supporters as possible.
 

Good Morning Lake County, here is what information we have heard in regards to Piedmont Lumber. There was suppose to be a deal pending between Mendo Mill and Piedmont, the bank was going to supervise the sale of Piedmont to Mendo. The deal fell through do to a black powder injury that happened to the Mendo Mill owners son. This severe incident caused Mendo to pull out of the deal. The bank holding the paper on Piedmont then told Piedmont to sell everything they have down to zero. The Bank then indicated that they would re-stock the shelf's and re-launch Piedmont.

We do not know at this time if that final deal has held together. We will know if we then see Piedmont close for a short time then re-open, that is what will happen if the deal with the bank stayed together.
 

To those who think Mr. Rivero has this Win in the Bag....

Rivero made one of his stupidist moves yet... Putting Olga Steele as his Campaign Manager? What is this?, number 3 now Mr. Rivero? One left because of an "Integrity" Issue.

Rivero wanted to keep distance between himself and Donny Anderson, as he was affraid the Voters wouldn't like a Sheriff/DA Ticket on the Ballots.., But that was only after Donny rejected his "Team Offer" and wouldn't help out in the start of the Campaigns, so that was just Rivero's way of saying "Im not going to help Donny now as he didn't want to play in the Sandbox with me when we first met.

Just one MAJOR problem, guess who Donny's Campaign Manager??? The same Olga Steele!!! Now.... Seems to me thats too many Irons in the Fire..... Either Donny or Frank need to find a REAL Manager. As this snooty "manager" sitting in her fancy hilltop Clearlake Oak's home has already given Frank some of the worst advice ever. The kind that will come back to haunt you.

I know StaMarine got to hear all of this yesterday in person. This "issue" may or may not be revealed before November. We know its just Politics, but to "USE" People to get yourself to the top, and dispose of them, at some point, it gets noticed, even in Politics!. And I know the simplistict thought of.. Lets add Rivero's Numbers to Baxter's Numbers = A Win over Mitchell.

Sounds all Wonderful and Great. Let's say they do Win. (And even though Rivero is not on my Christmas Card List, I agree, MITCHELL must GO) But has anyone stopped to consider the next step?? The day Rivero takes over as Sheriff... No One seems to think ahead to the Huge Problem....Now you have No One with the knowledge of who is really on the New Team, and who are the Corrupt Moles left behind that Mitchell can still control with Puppet Strings. Just like driving in bad traffic... you better be looking ahead instead of just the bumper of the car in front of you, or you will CRASH & BURN. And for anyone who thinks Mitchell is going to be a gentleman and make the transisition an easy one, is doing way too many Bong Hits!

Donny, I hope you get a New Manager. As Ol Olga is putting more effort into Rivero than your Camp. You deserve better!

In closing, we all need to remember... Those who live in Glass Houses shouldn't throw Stones, and there are a few more Skeleton's hiding in both Mitchell's & Rivero's Closets that could fall out at anytime... And ask yourself this question... Why would a Canidate go through so many Managers? Rivero's Campaign has had no structure, direction, or organization. Is this a preview to future?

Hold On Folks, This is going to be Better than Mr. Toads wild ride.
At this point Pee Wee Herman would make a better Sheriff than Mitchell
but I see No True Happy Ending to this Story. Atleast Mitchell will be gone, and hopefully in 4 years we will have a qualified Sheriff on the Ballot.
 

9:45 Why are you concerned how many campaign managers Rivero uses? It seems that you don't care for him anyway. You think his campaign methods reflect on the way he would run the LCSO. First of all, it's politics when running, then it's the managing of a non-political department (unlike a Congressman or Senator). Rivero had a successful run in the S.F. Police Dept. with many awards. He apparently is a very good business man also. The combination to me is a win-win situation. You throw accusations out, demeaning Rivero, without real substance. I see your comments as just trying to stir up some sh**.
As for Piedmont. I don't like the owner's politics, but in this economy, I don't like to see local businesses fail, and I feel for a lot of good people that have worked there for years.
 

Post 954 is throwing rocks in a glass house. It is interesting to see guys like this try as much as they can to cause discouragement in the Rivero ranks. But that little ploy is not going to work. The campaign team Rivero has put together is very very strong, and Mitchell and his boys should be very very worried. And they are, which is why you see those kind of backhanded slap approaches. But we have seen that a thousand times and it simply does not fly. It does not pass the test of a qualified statement. The big news against Mitchell is still being held close to the vest no need to put out information this early in the game before November. Just stand by the fun is yet to begin!!!;-)
 

When Rivero takes over, he still has a command staff. He may not like their past issues, but he will lay out the law and watch to see if they fail to follow his rules. If they don't, they are gone.

There are several fine supervisors in LCSO like Capt. Howe, Sergeant's Ostini, Riveria and Samples who have been around long enough to fill in if a staff member can not do his job.

As far a campaign managers, she will not be working at LCSO once Rivero takes over, so who cares.

If you are a deputy and disagree with me, call me and try to change my mind. You know the hell I've been through and will in no way support Mitchell. I'm still in RIMS and my number hasn't changed.
 

9:45 I was following you just fine and you were holding my interest UNTIL you brought up "sta marine". That guy is a crack pot from the get. He has made threats against people and should be careful with that sh*t. You are just stirring the pot and I read you as a Mitchell supporter just trying a softer approach. I have seen your posts over on the Rivero hate blog too so who are you trying to fool? I think you, sta marine are all jj or buddies of his. Go back to your own site and blog away, I certainly don't want to read your crap!
 

You caught it 1247 exactly, it is just a little game of soft approach and the fact of the matter is it does not work. It is simply a weak attempt at discrediting Rivero from a different angle. Not to sure about Robbie Howe being listed as a top notch guy, from a police persepective he may be qualified by his record of activities does not set to well with me. But overall I do agree with Belands view. Ostini is going to have issues when the Dinius trial takes hold we will have to see how that one turns out.
From the prespective of which current officers are voting for Mitchell or not, it is a mute point they do not encompass enough voting power to change the tide one way or the other.

The part that really hurts Mitchell is the large number of people who are in Belands situation, in total when you consider Morshed, Wright, Beland, Perdock, Garzoli, and add up their famlies and friends who can vote in Lake County you have a large number of people who will not be voting for Mitchell.

Mitchell's current campaign game plan based on the last meeting at Rob Brown's also includes the attempt to lie low and stay out of the bullets range, by that I mean he does not and cannot afford more crap happening and coming out about him or his current GOB's. There is going to be a concerted effort by the Mitchell camp to keep everything quiet and under the radar. He is not going to be able to accomplish this, but that is going to be the attempt.

The reason Howe is a question mark, is it is Howe who took the pictures of Garzoli giving the kiddie rides and Robbie is far to close to Mitchell at this point in time. If someone can change that idea or reality it would be good to hear it.
 

Jim
I have always respected you. But answer me this, has Rivero made any promises to you to get you back on board if he is elected? You were a great Deputy, and I for one would love to see you back. Im just saying there have been promises made to others, that in my opinion had a knife put in your their back. So, just becareful guy. Mitchell is a Slime Ball and needs to go far, far away. But in my humble opinion, and I know, its just Politics, Rivero will say and do anything to get elected, including making promises he dosen't keep. Stay Safe.
 

Message from the Lovelace group concerning this site and our operations. We started this site almost one year ago. In its first week it had 6 comments. Following that it, as all of you know exploded. This site started without knowing who Rivero is, this site has not been nor will it be a Rivero campaigning site. However by virtue of our goal being the removal of Mitchell and Hopkins and the election of Anderson as DA we are a natural magnet for Rivero supporters. We will remain that way and we will continue with our investigations of Mitchell and work for his removal using all the means we have at our disposal. Without the starting of this site and its pronounced effect on the public in general and the huge support we have now garnered through this site it could be safely stated that the momentum and force Mr. Rivero has is partly due to the effort of the citizens using this site. That does not mean we are a Rivero campaign site, but again by virtue of our goals there is connection relative to achieving a common goal. Anyone who attempts to suggest this site has hurt anyone's campaign or efforts towards those ends is foolish. It can be safely said that those individuals running this site have easily brought at least a thousand votes to those who were against Hopkins and Mitchell. The force and will of the citizens via this stage was brought together in an effort and effect that Lake County has never seen before.

Be assured that as November draws closer this will be the information exchange in the county, this is the place the citizens will come to for voicing their support for Rivero and their actions against Mitchell. We will increase our focus on Mitchell and we will expose him for who he is as we have in the past. Following Rivero's win in November, we will move toward the issues in Clearlake city, the BOS, and other issues in the county, our approach for those areas will be the same, a call for transparency, and hard hitting exposure of what needs to be changed in our county.

The Manifest newspaper is the peoples paper and there for the community, through the publics involvement this site and the community newspaper, which now is approaching 8000 views in only a few weeks will be a force for justice and change in our county. We hope that clears up any questions anyone has about what we have accomplished where we are going and the fact that we, this site, and the newspaper are here for the long haul.
 

Post 158, from a perspective of understanding the moral and ethical values of Rivero you are way off the mark. I will tell you that for myself I have never met a more morally straight forward individual in my life. He is honest, direct, and when he enters office he will owe no body anything..Period. Your admonitions of Rivero doing and saying anything to get elected is ignorant and again a soft sell of trying to discredit Rivero, again that approach is not even remotely going to work. Either you do not know Rivero or you are casting stones in a rogue attempt to discredit him. Again it will not work. Now I can tell you Belands answer and you know as well what he will say. The answer is no, then the question is why ask the question? And what is your real motive?

Now answer this question what things would you say Rivero has promised during the campaign so far that he is not going to keep. My bet is you won't have a single thing that you can substantiate. You just pulled that out of your ass, and you know it. Nice try though, and feel free to answer.
 

Rivero has publicly stated he would review the termination of the many SO officers recently fired by Mitchell. In the videos he mentioned Beland by name and said his termination seemed wrong. Check his website and you will see several video where he states so. He has also stated that he will look at all the lawsuits pending against LCSO. Bringing back Beland or anyone else wrongfully terminated by Mitchell seems fair to me.
 

Promises like the undersheriff position which has now been promised to both Rigen and Baxter. Ringen the bridesmaid, never the bride.
 

1212 and 148 I must say Ostini should be fired he's not fit to hold a position within the department. How many reasons do you need in order to show a poor performer?
1. He told Beland not to PAS test Perdock the night of April 29th.
2. Ostini testified in the Dinius Case and was asked by Victor Haltom if he could name any boating laws. Ostini couldn't name one.
3. Ostini was asked why he didn't report that Perdock had accessed his boat along with Dinius's boat the following morning. Ostini replied he forgot too.
And don't forget Ostini has a mouth on him that someone complained about him using racial slurs. He's no 10 far from that maybe a -2.
We don't need forgetful minds training new officers.
 

Chuck Ostini
 

If Mitchell had been smart enough to come up with the idea of the under sheriff then it would be ok?
 

Depending upon who wins in Mendocino County
There is one candidate running in Mendocino County DA's race that will take Jon Hopkins in, if he wins. Hmmmm
 

This is your ignorance post 303 no position has been promised to anyone, none was ever promised to Ringen, and of course you know this, you have to put out better information, then this trivial rhetoric. We have asked you what was promised, and you continue to say why something can't be done. You cannot say a promise was not kept when he isn't even in office. Come on get a clue.
 

God I hope Mendo gets Hopkins for something. But they better up their liability insurance.
 

July 16, 2010 1:58 PM
Frank has been informed of my case, reviewed lots of statements and has had conversations with my lawyer so what do you think? Frank also testified in my case. Frank believes my termination was nothing more than a political stunt. The Sheriff, Capt. Bauman and Perdock know of my problems with Brown but did nothing. Does my reinstatement by Rivero mean you believe the charges set forth on me? If so, you really need to call me in person.
 

July 16, 2010 3:29 PM
I've worked for Dennis Ostini for several years and found him to be a great supervisor, a gentleman and very knowledgeable on current law. I can't think of one deputy who did not enjoy working for him. Ostini has written numerous policy's and even had the most polished patrol car I have ever seen (he even ArmorAll's the tires). The only cop to complain about him is not even a cop anymore.

Ostini was just recently transferred to Boats prior to the Dinius case. If Ostini made a mistake, you can bet it was just that, a mistake. There is no way in hell Ostini would ever cover for Perdock or Mitchell, or for that fact ANY cop. It's just not him.
 

Hey Bruce @ 2:24pm... I'm a Rivero supporter. YOU are an asshole.
 

5:35 That's an answer? How intelligent!
 

559 Yeah we get some real geniuses in here sometimes. Most of the time if you ignore them they get bored and go away. That does'nt apply to sta marine , redcell or what ever he's calling himself this week. He's a right wing nutjob on a mission to rid the world and this blog of socialism, communism and probably a few other isms we are'nt aware of yet.
 

Hey anybody out there, the deputies are on their boat at library park, drinking heavily and not following boater safety rules. If you know someone down there call them and tell them to take a picture.
Thanks.
 

Well 535 if you are a Rivero supporter you are a poor one, no normally we would take your post down as you forgot about the non-use of profanity, but since you made yourself look so stupid we will leave it up. As usual you guys don't answer questions nor do you like it when we call your bluff. As was already said, if you are a Rivero supporter we think it would be better if you were not, or learn a few basic tactics of support to which you seem to be lacking. Either way, we just ain't buying it.
 

Post 725

We tried to get someone to get those pictures last week as well. I tell you what those SO boys know how to chug the spirits, and to think these guys are covering the citizens back!! That dear friends is scary, and think about this some of those guys are going to be heading on shift for tonight!!! Yikes!!!

So if we do not get a picture this time we will have to set up an exact plan to do so next week. Which of course we will do. If anyone does get the picture, please let us know asap. We will arrange transfer of the photo's.
 

BREAKING NEWS: We will be posting on the Manifest tomorrow, wanted to get this out to the public ASAP

This just received by the Manifest this afternoon from the Fair Political Practices Commission in regards to our request for investigation of Rodney K. Mitchell. This is a re-print of the exact documentation we received from the Commission this afternoon after numerous communications that we engaged in prior to them agreeing to open the investigation. Rodney has been cc'd this exact document as witnessed at the bottom of the documentation. This will be one of many actions we are taking, including the DHS investigation, as well as other investigations which will be reveled at a later date to the public. Rob Brown is also a part of this investigation by the FPPC.



This letter is to inform you that the enforcement division of the Fair Political Practices Commission (the "FPPC") will investigate the allegations, under the jurisdiction of the FPPC, of the sworn complaint you submitted in the above-referenced matter. You will receive notification from us upon final disposition of the case. As always in these matters be advised that at this time we have not made any determination about the validity of the allegations you have made or about the culpability, if any, of the persons you identify in your complaint.

Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Roman G. Porter
Executive Director
RGP: ak

cc: Rodney K. Mitchell
 

Highland Springs Reservoir has been out of control for the past month. Anyone listening to the scanner can hear the numerous fights and drunken people there on a regular basis. Now, do you think Mitchell is aware of this? Do you think he would put some DAMM patrol out there? Do you think he gives a shit?? Only if there is an election audience…
 

Rodney currently has the SO's on none-stop 12 hour shifts, it is burning them out and again we have the management of Mitchell destroying moral and creating a dangerous atmosphere to work under. He has to go!!!
 

428 I have backed you from day one and cannot understand how you can even comment on Ostini. Ostini is far from the great supervisor you've made him to be. Ostini has been known to make rude disgussing remarks at the jail. He lied on the stand did he not? He is named in the Dinius lawsuit. And he covered for Perdock. Not someone you'd want to train new officers as I have said before. I don't make the calls Rod Mitchell does for now until Rivero takes over.
And I have news for you, Ostini did an interview way before the Dinius boat accident the article was copied and sent to Haltom before the trial. So he as a LEO should have known the boating laws just like everyone else was expected to know while boating. We don't need to hear the excuses now the case is over but the civil rights case is in the near future.
 

The Jury is sure out on Ostini, anyone else have input on it???
 

An interesting comment. I still stand behind my statement and with my name so you know who I am. I will be honest, I have not read what you are talking about. Now you may be worried about Mitchell's followers coming after you and that is a good reason not to leave your name. So, send the blog an email with a phone number and/or location to meet. They will forward it to me.

Unlike the GOB's, I (nor Rivero or Ringen) have no problem talking to anyone about what we stand for. But be prepared for my side of the story. Don't take this as any type of threat because it is not. I believe everyone has a right to talk and be free from reprisal. This holds especially true when speaking out against the government (in this case LCSO). But for the many years that I've been a cop, there is two sides to every story. You might be surprised on mine.
 

That is a fair statement by Jim and we will forward the information to him if received. No questions asked. We invite the individual to engage Jim he is very fair and has the great ability to look at all sides of the equation.
 

Love it Mitchell under another investigation, when will you GOB's see that they are not messing around with you. This is the people taking back our county, this is the first time you dirty corrupt people have been exposed like this and I for one am thankful to the Lovelace group for what they do.!!!!! Thanks Lovelace!!! Keep it up we are all with you guys and gals!!!!
 

Jim. you are right about Ostini, He is an upstanding man. Nothing would compromise his morals or values. Like everyone, mistakes can be made but Dennis would not intentionally do anything wrong. He told Perdock to stay away. Perdock used his own key,( the one Rodney should have taken away) to get into the boatyard, with the boat mechanic, Malcom, from Downunder Boatworks, to look at the boat the very next day. Where was Rodney when this was going on? Malcolm will tell you about all the beer cans and whiskey bottles that were still in the boat the next day, before it was cleaned out. Malcolm was not the only witness to this event. More on that later.
Perdock's main interest was how much it would cost to fix his boat!
The bottom line here is a massive coverup here by Rod Mitchell and his gang. Throw the bums out!
 

The only cop to complain about Ostini,you mean Gudmunson, the guy who has been fired from his last three jobs. Once for stealing public funds, under Chief Kevin Burke's watch. He recieved a nice chunk of dough for lying about Ostini. He belongs in jail.
 

Does anyone share the feeling that the beer cans on the sail boat were positioned?
 

Dennis Ostini took me under his wing as I started at the S.O., as a Reserve Deputy, about 30 years ago. He was one of my Field Training Officer’s when I went full time and a supervisor over the years. He has earned the title of an Honest and Fair person. I trust him 100 percent. He would never lie about ANYTHING! Were mistakes made in the Dinius case? Yes!
Retired Deputy Doug Hooper
 

Thanks Doug, I agree. And thanks for having the courage to use your name.
 

Perdock used his friendship with Mitchell to screw Ostini and others. Mitchell failed to take away Perdock keys, Mitchell failed to lock Perdock out of the Computer system, Mitchell failed to direct a fair investigation of the boating accident, Mitchell wanted to protect perdock at all cost. Yes mistakes were made, but the buck STOPS at Mitchell desk period. Mitchell failures as Sheriff is costing us Millions of Dollars. TWF
 

1204 Mistakes=Come on-this was an agenda to
focus on Dinius and not a mistake.
 

8:53: There is none that detest mitchell more than me. That said Mr.Mandrones view, is that, his. That view in itself would only raise my eyebrows but not change how I look at him or that I would walk across the street to avoid him. He sees Mitchell not with my view but his perspective.That is his relationship with Mitchell. You give your friends the doubt. I'm sure that's what he has done. 6:56 Right on, The error ended with their knowing,that is when they became aware of the errors and chose not to correct them.
 

We want to welcome another new member to the Manifest who has just signed up as a member, BM (black magic) has signed on with the Lake County Manifest. Thank you for signing up BM we appreciate your support. Everyone please when you get the opportunity sign up as a member on the Manifest, is easy to do takes just a few minutes, and requires very little effort and information. Just go to the right hand side of the paper scroll down and you will see the new sign up section. Thanks everyone for the support. We have also set up donation buttons through Pay-Pal and we have established a P.O. box if you do not like using the electronic method. These donations will help us expand the paper, and assist the community in growing and establishing their newspaper. Our next phase of expansion will be going to print so we can reach a wider audience in the county. To those that have donated thank you for your help and assistance.

Lake County Manifest
P.O. Box 154
Upper Lake, CA 95485
 

We would like to see more discussion on the Ostini situation, the conversation thus far has been eye-opening and the input from current and former officers is critical to getting a fair and clear overview of the situation. This is one of those conversations the officers can offer the most input and viable information as to this situation. Thanks to Jim Beland, Tim Farmer, Mr. Hooper, the neighbour, and others in the know who have been offering input on this. Once the trial begins it will be important to watch the trial unfold and get the SO's and the citizens opinions and ideas. Thanks to everyone contributing to this important conversation.
 

Jim, Tim, and Doug, Thanks for coming on. It's good to hear from ex-deputies. You have insight that the rest of us don't have. It will take people like you, the citizens, and the current deputies, working together to make law enforcement in Lake Co. work.
LE needs to be transparent, not just a club for the GOB's. LE needs to realize it works in conjunction with the citizens and visitors of Lake Co. to make this a better place to live. No more "Come on vacation, Leave on probation." No more "Personnel Matters." No more cover-ups.
One thing Mitchell did get right was when he said, "My ignorance is my own responsibility."

Time for change.
 

How many more ex-deputies are out there who would like to speak up? Can we start a list? Lande spoke out. What about Paul, from Cobb? How about Matt? If you know some, talk to them, tell them about this site. Encourage them to come on and tell their stories. Rod can't threaten them anymore.

Now is the time.
 

Don't forget Jimmy from Lakeport {grew up in Kelseyville} Sorry, don't know his last name. He quit because of the horrendous things the other deputies did.
 

As the power of Mitchell gets drained away, more and more will come forward. The time is approaching where the fear of reprisal is ending, and the exposure of what Mitchell has done over the years will come out. Those that continue to support Mitchell will be the odd men out and soon realise the reign of corruption has ended. More and more will be exposed as we get closer to November and the reality that Mitchell will be out sinks in. Those that are waiting in the wings to speak out will begin to come forward, the next few months will not be good for Mitchell and the GOB's. It has already been reported from the inside that many are beginning to approach Rivero and quietly tell him they are with him. Mitchell and his campaign are finding that more and more and quietly sliding away from him. This is understandable, as many have been waiting for a clear picture showing the end of days for Mitchell and as that becomes more and more clear many more will come out.
 

Some really great stuff has been posted over the last couple of days. Thanks Lovelace for giving people this forum to get the truth out. And thanks to all who have had the courage to speak out, I know it can't be easy.
 

Thanks Grateful Citizen, this is the peoples forum, Lovelace simply set up a stage, the credit goes to the people,the officers, and the citizens of this county. Indeed it is not easy for those who have been suppressed and hurt by the Mitchell regime. Grateful citizen please go to the Manifest newspaper and sign up with us as a member, we need all those who hold true to the cause of change and transparency in our county.
 

This just received by the Manifest this afternoon from the Fair Political Practices Commission in regards to our request for investigation of Rodney K. Mitchell. This is a re-print of the exact documentation we received from the Commission this afternoon after numerous communications that we engaged in prior to them agreeing to open the investigation. Rodney has been cc'd this exact document as witnessed at the bottom of the documentation. This will be one of many actions we are taking, including the DHS investigation, as well as other investigations which will be reveled at a later date to the public. Rob Brown is also a part of this investigation by the FPPC.



This letter is to inform you that the enforcement division of the Fair Political Practices Commission (the "FPPC") will investigate the allegations, under the jurisdiction of the FPPC, of the sworn complaint you submitted in the above-referenced matter. You will receive notification from us upon final disposition of the case. As always in these matters be advised that at this time we have not made any determination about the validity of the allegations you have made or about the culpability, if any, of the persons you identify in your complaint.

Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Roman G. Porter
Executive Director
RGP: ak

cc: Rodney K. Mitchell
 

Way to go Mitchell, you're supported by Garzoli and Perdock. Two people that are going to cost this county dearly. Two high ranking deputies who thinks they are above the law. Well what comes around, goes around.

What's wrong, does it upset you because people are so proud of Rivero that they keep their Rivero signs up? Does it hurt your little feelings to know that Rivero beat you in the Primary? Does it hurt you that Baxter and both candidates support Rivero? Oh don't cry, it will be over soon.
 

You should give that to Mitchell. Seems he can't follow that. Just like managing his staff.
 

Have just heard from someone who was actually at the Mitchell campaign meeting. Their comment: "Not a pretty picture, and they are trying to rally the troops but worry is on everyone's mind, and many are trying to figure out what to do as they see the writing on the wall. Mitchell is done. yahooooooooooooooooo
 

6:45AM Tim Farmer, sorry, I must correct you. Mitchell thinks the buck stops at his desk. I wrote Mitchell many years ago and told him that the buck will stop with the citizens and voters of Lake County, hopefully this coming November.
The Historian.
 

Mitchell thought the buck would stop at Hopkins desk. The primary let him know that it did and now it is headed his way.
 

Lady Liberty needs us all!

www.wellregulatedamericanmilitias.com/group/californiamilitia
 

the primary was just that all those Latinos he conjered up will long forget who he was and will not be back to vote again.
 

Seems if you want to see the LCSO Bad Boys & Girls in Action, these Friday Night Concerts in the Park are a true Riot!! And in the Boats right by the Park! You got one Deputy with his young child in a boat with no life jacket, boats getting rammed, McPhersons G-Friend Von in a knock down drunk Cat Fight. God I wish I had my camera with me. I could have submitted the footage to the Smoking Gun for their TV Show "The Worlds Stupidist Cops"
 

LOL post 1132
 

1258 Yeah, and the stupid 24 actions acknowledged in a petition only showed the upstanding 24 incidents of a few officers who would not have made it anywhere else except Lake County.

1258 Problem is your now being watched wherever you go because the people are watching and want to know who is good and who isn't.
 

the time is now...

www.teapartypatriots.org/state/california
 

Officer Rivero is head and shoulders above Mitchell. The jury with the Dinius case confirmed my view of Mitchell. I had met his dishonesty with its a personnel matter, long before.
 

I think you meant...

www.teabagginpatriots.org/state/california
 

the corrupt thugs will be in the unemployment line.
 

Rivero won't qualify for unemployment because he is quitting and leaving the department on his own once Sheriff Mitchell is re-elected. I don't see Sheriff Mitchell offering Rivero the Under Sheriff position.
 

...nor will Rivero be offering Mitchell a job at boat patrol when Rivero wins by a landslide. You boys only talk to yourselves. The people see the real (phony) Mitchell out there telling lies. How about his meet the real Mitchell posters in spanish in Middletown. Now he is going after the Hispanic vote? So they are not Joses or no speakee anymore. That just may hurt his support from Klint base. He can't win for losing and he know it. Good riddance!
 

Good Morning Lake county

We have got to get some camera's and or video's of these dumb asses at the park in their boats. This is the perfect example the problems with Mitchells GOB's. How do all of them drive home? Should let the CHP know so they can stage a car and see who they can pull over for DUI.

Just a quick not on the upcoming Dinius civil trial, we think the timing of this is going to be quite interesting and the trial is going to began prior to November, we suspect the Mitchell/County are going to try and delay it so the exposure does not bring Mitchell down prior to November. We will see what happens.

We have gotten significant information on the upcoming Navarro trial as well. It appears the trial is scheduled to start around September 8th. The scheduled first witness to be called is going to be the babysitter herself. We have her name but due to her being under age we cannot post it. As many of you know the details of what happened will make your ears burn, this is going to be quite interesting. As a special note the defence lawyer for Navarro is Mitchell Hauptman, and in a curious note he requested discovery from the county through Anita Grant...Hmmmmmm the court number for this case is CR 91269 should anyone want to look it up at the courthouse.

This is the Lovelace group
 

Post 823 only one comment on that one...ha ha ha ha ha ha ha lol your levity is really funny...Have you ever heard of the song beautiful dreamer? Well you should switch to this song;

Na na na na....na na na na.....hey hey hey......Goodbye!!

Post 856 as Baxter said Mitchell is trying to recreate himself, and it isn't going to work. Louis Acosta has the Hispanic and Indian vote wrapped up. Baxter also said Mitchell is the only one who doesn't feel the need for any changes, status quo, and it doesn't fly.
 

A very large party is being planned for November after the Rivero win, it is going to be a "free at last party", celebrating the achievement of the Lovelace groups to main initial goals the removal of Mitchell and Hopkins. It is going to be a beauty, put it on your calendar for November you won't want to miss it. We are hoping to get an effigy of Mitchell filled with goodies that we get to bust open!!!
 

Hey do you guys have the Video of Vonn in that Cat fight trying to break that other Chicks neck? Wonder what the fight was about? When Chicks fight its usually over a man... has little Donny McPherson been out trying new mattress's?? This one is too hard, this one is too soft Kinda like Goldilocks, except other women's beds?. Im telling ya all, this would make for some mighty fine Television Viewing as a Reality Show. Housewives of the LCSO...
 

I wish someone had the video, we have got to capture these dipsticks in their usual antics!!!
 

We have another new member signed on to the paper, and we want to welcome Chanda to the newspaper. Thank you for signing on to the paper Chanda, we and the citizens appreciate your support. Please everyone when you get the chance sign on to the paper as a member and help us bring change to the county....Thanks Chanda!!
 

To all. The buck stops at all that took the oath to office,knew all the errors and chose to do nothing but let it stand. knowing the dishonesty with local government and do nothing? It sounds like a personnel matter and as long as there is this 'its a personnel matter, the dishonesty will go on and the bureaucrats will justify their lack of ethics. To know and let all the dishonesty go on, is the real problem. As time has gone on the trust is eroding for them and we the citizen are the losers.
 

Wow what the heck was going on with the SO's on the boat, fighting women, cat fights, typical SO GOB chaos. Davidson, powering a boat up and knocking a little girl out of the boat. Mitchell would you please reel in your little brats, they are suppose to represent the trustworthy and respectable organisation you run. Come Mitchell reel them in, they are looking real bad right now. I am willing to bet one of them is going to cause you a great deal of grief before the elections.
 

Like Mitchell has ever had any Control of his Boys! They don't behave at work, so you know they sure as hell aint gonna behave off Duty. Just like a certain SO who took 2 Girlfriends up to Tahoe..Lets just say there was some illegal subtance being used in a certain manner while all 3 were.... well, you use your imagination. Gee, its getting warm today.. I better go lick on a Popcicle. Have I now painted the Picture in your minds?? There was an IA on it, but as usual,,, nothing happened. Too bad that wasn't one listed in the "Dirty 24"
 

Now 12:44 you have gone to publishing smut. You are doing your candidate serious harm. I don't know if you know Rivero or if he knows you but when I see this kind of smut on this blog I can only speculate that Rivero in not in the dark. What about standards people? Enough is enough!!
 

July 18, 2010 9:41 AM & July 18, 2010 12:32 PM Come on more details, when did this happen? Was the little girl who fell out of the boat ok? Who won the cat fight? Fill us in and for god's sake did anyone get a photo so Von's boss Hoppy can see what a shining employee he has?
 

Ostini is a lying little weasel and I hope it all comes out in the civil trial . He needs to get a backbone and come out from under Mitchell's desk .
 

Post 108 again you fail to recognize that this is not a Rivero campaign site, this is a site for the removal of Mitchell and his gang of corrupt GOB's. I think I know who is being referenced in post 1244. It happens to be SO Ward. I don't mind using his name as I have been around quite a while in shall we say contact with the sheriffs office. Know you may not like the post depicting the actions of an SO but I have know enough of them and heard enough of the stories to tell you this one sounds exactly like a story I heard. And was it a situation where it was a sweep right under the rug. Yes it was. The stories that have been circulating for years around Mitchell's regime never stop, and where there is smoke there is fire. No one has to worry about a connection to anyone else but Mitchell on this site, Lovelace has said this over and over. So buck up boys and girls as the next few months go by more and more is coming out on Mitchell and his boys and I don't see it stopping. Wait till I start adding my information.
 

The Grand Jury report is out and published on the Clearlake police watch forum on the Manifest it is a terrible report on the status of the council the PD and on Mcclain, and the direct information from employees and citizens is painting a terrible picture, we urge you to go to the Clearlake police forum and read the Grand Jury report. Even for as inept as the Grand Jury is this could not be soft peddled by them. Take a read of it and we will get it up on the blog as well. The Link below should take you there.

http://www.lakecountymanifest.com/content/clearlake-police-watch#comment-548
 

My my Clearlake taking a beating today and the report of Mitchell under investigation what a great day in the county. keep it up folks this is getting real interesting.


This just received by the Manifest this afternoon from the Fair Political Practices Commission in regards to our request for investigation of Rodney K. Mitchell. This is a re-print of the exact documentation we received from the Commission this afternoon after numerous communications that we engaged in prior to them agreeing to open the investigation. Rodney has been cc'd this exact document as witnessed at the bottom of the documentation. This will be one of many actions we are taking, including the DHS investigation, as well as other investigations which will be reveled at a later date to the public. Rob Brown is also a part of this investigation by the FPPC.



This letter is to inform you that the enforcement division of the Fair Political Practices Commission (the "FPPC") will investigate the allegations, under the jurisdiction of the FPPC, of the sworn complaint you submitted in the above-referenced matter. You will receive notification from us upon final disposition of the case. As always in these matters be advised that at this time we have not made any determination about the validity of the allegations you have made or about the culpability, if any, of the persons you identify in your complaint.

Thank you for taking the time to bring this matter to our attention.

Sincerely,

Roman G. Porter
Executive Director
RGP: ak

cc: Rodney K. Mitchell
 

LCSD Rich Ward got married yesterday in Lake Tahoe. He married Jessica Bennett daughter of the KHR manager Greg Bennett. They are in the family way : )
 

For those corruption supporters who are noticing that we will at times repeat posts of important information, you are correct very observant. One example is the FPPC investigation. There are a number of reasons for doing this, first is we know many people will not hit the blog for a few days and if important information is pushed to far up the thread then it will get lost and many won't see it. Second is that we always get the corruption supporters whining because we do so, that in and of itself is important enough. Third is we run the site not you GOB's and we are the place you are coming to so you can see what is happening on the citizen front. We just want to make sure you are getting all the information. Just think of it as us doing you a service.
 

Ahhhhhhhhhhh isn't that nice Ward gets married in the same place he was reported to be in his "ahem" other activities, my isn't that just peachy. Well Ward now that you are married and in a family way, you should be sure you maintain your job viability as you will have a big nut to crack every month, and you are supporting who for sheriff?
 

Wanna be a cop? Again? Memorize the code of ethics first. Here it is;

As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality, and justice.

I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn, or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever a secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.

I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.

I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement.

The promise of appointment from a political favor won't mean a thing!! Don't base a vote on a promise, unless it's in writing.
 

Holy smokes post 315 are you sure some of these Mitchell guys did not take the oath based on the exact opposite of what you posted. That is oil and water comparing the GOB's and that oath...LOL
 

They must have had their Fingers crossed behind their backs when they took the Oath!!
 

And to the Poster above who said that the Incident described with Deputy Ward was just A Rivero Mud Slinging Tactic.. You are so very wrong. Yes, that Incident did happen. Let's just say I deal with lots of paperwork with my job. Im sorry it's a little x-rated, but there is no other way to describe who was licking the cocaine off of him. It is not a Campaign Tactic, it is just one of the many off the wall activities that several of the LCSO Boys participate in. Granted, ones personal life is the descision of that person, but when you are in Law Enforcement, In a small Town, you are under a bigger microscope. From wife swapping Party's with the Gemini Club, to God knows what else... If you have that kind of life style, go work a different Job. Im sorry I can't reveal who I am, but I would say that 80% of the things brought up here on the Mitchell Watch Blog are truthful and factually accurate. You cant make this crap up.

But we do offer our Congrat's to Deputy Ward and his new Bride. I bet he just hopes Claudia (his ex) keeps her mouth shut about all the things that went on while they were a couple. There were some Wild Parties up there at Casa De Ward in the Riv's.
 

"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all" Guess Von forgot about that part... I guess she finally got her wish to be in a fight. For months she has wanted to prove her toughness and was begging the other officers to get her in a fight We all thought she was an idiot because you should always start with your brain before you have to resort to braun. Of course Von has no brain...
 

Good post 350 and you really hit it correctly. Because these things described are so bad it is hard for some not to think oh this is made up, this can't be true. But in fact these are actual occurrences. It is not joy one gets in reporting these terrible activities of Mitchell's kids but in fact Mitchell himself has enough rotten truths told about him, that it is easy to see how those who became close to him and were protected by him, would go down the same road. For Mitchell as a parent to the kids it was not do as say not as I do, it was follow me and it all will be alright. Such a shame that some of these SO's were not wise enough or mature enough not to follow daddy's lead.
 

3:57..I have a Question.. If in fact this Von gal was in a fight, why was she not arrested? (I know, stupid question) But yet again, it seems some have plenty of "Get out of Jail Free Cards". If it was anyone else, you know what would have been the out come. Some nice cooling off time up at Hill Road.
Chandra
 

Where was McPherson during Von's Cat Fight? Holding her Beer?
 

Their oath takes a back seat to "Its a personnel matter and they can't talk about it." That is why they lie and cover up all the lies. They live in conflict, so what to do? As they are dishonest they throw out the oath they took and kept "Its a personnel matter." The bureaucrats all dance to the same tune.
 

Chandra - To answer your question, I would imangine that Von did get a get out of jail free card and wasn't arrested because she is a DA Investigator who is "pals" with her ex fellow employees at LCSO, as a matter of fact she is still a part time dispatcher for LCSO because as she constantly says since Morshed dumped her "I'm a poor working mom" when in reality, she sucks off her ex old man, she sucks off her current old man and she is in the process of duping a certain Robinson Police officer into hooking up with her after her current old man goes off to war. Yep, she's a peach of a woman. I only hope whoever the chick was who she fought files a complaint with the Da's office on Monday. I know I would.
 

Well Chandra, it is one way Mitchell on a two way street. This is the essence of corruption. This is the embedded tyranny of leader holding power for to long. James is right they have created the walls of hidden agenda, and they build those walls around their fiefdom, and fight to the end not to have that power taken from them. This is why the efforts of Lovelace, and of the citizens in exposing this corruption is attacked by those in power. They do not want the exposure and they do not want to lose the power. The Board of Supervisors have been void of action, and void of concern, as they have taken the stand that the citizens are not capable of understanding these things. Where actually the opposite is true, the citizens know what is going on, the citizens see the corruption. They (the citizens) must then wake up the supervisors who unless it is Rob Brown need to be taught a new way. Brown is an example of an individual who is far to ignorant to change, he does not see the need, he is embedded in his own little world of power. Brown will not run for supervisor again, as through this process the citizens are undertaking he sees he is being exposed.
 

This is the Lovelace group we have breaking news coming in and will be posting the information within the hour, the citizens will find this very interesting and very concerning, stand by for that we are just at the end of a couple of interviews and investigating one more aspect of this story. We will release it shortly.
 

are you kidding me?! they cant lose poor ol von-age in the da's office!! who would take her place and snoop through everyones personal files? whoever knows this gal vonn fought with,needs to tell her shes stupid not to file charges...get on the ball cause i know id be all over that and would enjoy every minute of it!
 

Breaking news: Appox. 3 weeks ago Sheriff officer Jay Van Oven was drinking in the Clearlake Club in Lakeport. SO Van Oven had become heavy under the influence. He began to threaten people in the bar and was getting out of control. At some point the LPPD were called. When LPPD arrived the got the information that it was an SO who was drunk and threatening patrons in the bar. Chief Burke was called to the scene. When Burke arrived he took SO Van Oven outside and put him in his police unit. Burke did not arrest him, he immediately called Mitchell on the phone and asked him what he wanted him to do with the SO. Mitchell told him to sweep it under the rug, and drive him (SO Van Oven) to his house and drop him off!!!! This is absolute truth and this comes directly from 2 witnesses inside the bar and another individual who knew of the conversation that Burke had with Mitchell.!!! Now you may find it interesting that SO Van Oven was changed to a detective shortly after this incident!! We are going to follow up with requests to Burke for a statement and a request to Mitchell for a statement. This is not a pretty picture and there may be a victim who is going to come forward, we will keep you updated with further information.

This is the Lovelace group
 

Typical, cause a problem in a bar and get promoted. Just ask McMahon. The only difference is McMahon pulled a loaded gun, I guess if ol' Jay had been thinking more clearly and yanked out his duty weapon he might have been a Lt. by now. Poor Jay, better luck next time.
 

When will Mitchell learn people are watching every move he and the sheriffs department make. The days of him sweeping things under the rug are over. I guess old habits die hard.

And as for Chief Burke not smart.
 

WTF?! I think just about the entire LCSO needs to go into Rehab. No doubt the job is stressful, and no doubt their boss is a Jack Ass, but again, here we go with the Oath they are sworn to uphold, bad choices/actions in a small community or idiots like the guy from Clearlake Police bragging about Drinking & Driving on his FaceBook Profile sure don't speak well for the Law Enforcement that we have to Protect us. Seems the only thing that these Party Boys & Girls uphold is another Bottle of Beer!
 

July 18, 2010 7:19 PM

If it's the truth why hide behind a cornball alias? It may be your version of the truth.

was there a victim? was he actually 647f; drunk in public? Maybe there was no actual crime.

Get over it. If Rivero gets elected he needs to look after his crew the same way or he won't last.
 

It's funny how the mitchell supporters are quick to call Rivero supporters scum bags, pot heads and drug dealers. It seems to me you could shoot an entire season of A&E's Intervention with members of the sherrif's department. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.
 

"If it's the truth why hide behind a cornball alias?"

Says the anonymous poster.
 

Hello, I was told this would be the place to put this Mitchell campaign information. I am close enough to the Mitchell campaign to put this out and I am very confident of its authenticity. Mitchell is in less then great health right now, he is experiencing very high blood pressure and the rigours of this election are starting to effect him. I have noticed his face very red and seems bloated, the rigours of the campaign are not something he is used to and this is starting to wear him out.

Also there is a couple of leaks in the Mitchell campaign camp, and my understanding is one of them is connected to Rob Brown and a person with the last name of Ford, don't know the first name but have heard directly there is a couple of significant holes in the campaign, and information is being leaked as far as planning and such.and that quite a few are starting to back away, and run for protection or cover. Not looking good in the Mitchell camp is the overall word.
 

Anonymous : July 18, 2010 2:28 PM

All this means is that they are starting an investigation based upon your written and signed complaint. You keep posting this as if it actually means something. I am sure the fact that you keep doing so shows malicious intent behind your complaint; posting it over and over again as if
bragging. Someone is keeping notes, keep it up.
 

ooooooohhhhhhhhh... Someone is keeping notes....
 

July 18, 2010 7:42 PM

Side step, tap dance.

Why do you guys care so much who is Sheriff? What promises are being given? Promises mean nothing unless there in writing.
 

747 Yeah pretty funny is'nt it. We have been warned.
 

Post 742 sounds like the word you are getting says there are some plants in the Mitchell campaign camp. Don't know the people you are talking about but interesting.
 

Judging by the recent posts by the mitchell supporters I think Lovelace has struck a nerve.
 

I just hope they dont Spill the Beer with the Vicodin Chaser on their Notes!!!
 

Noooooooooooooooooooo not keep notes, please not the notes, alright that is it shut it down boys, someone is keeping notes. Oh God not the notes, please not the notes. Hey what are you going to do with those notes, line the holes in your suitcase as you pack to leave the county?
 

Yup looks like Lovelace has them scrambling again, when will these guys learn!!LOL
 

July 18, 2010 7:42 PM

Anonymous, psycho babel. That might work on the uninformed masses, but for those who can read between the lines it means nothing. Your trying to get into the heads of voters. Nice try.

Mitchell looks fit and has a vary strong handshake. Common...
 

Well if bright red is strong, and high blood pressure is a sign of strength more power to ya. Not only that but what is with the weight gain, looks like a strong growing pot belly to me.
 

Left or right hand?
 

Mitchell looks as Fit as Rhonda Rully.
 

I wonder if he will make it to the election, if I guess right there is going to be a lot more hard hitting as the months go on, is this guy even going to be able to take it?
 

Post 803 he means it is strong if he uses both hands!!
 

Anonymous : July 18, 2010 7:42 PM


You say; "Hello, I was told this would be the place to put this Mitchell campaign information."

But then you say; "Also there is a couple of leaks in the Mitchell campaign camp,"

There is no leak. You contradict yourself. what a fool!!! ROTFLMAO
 

Post 807 have another drink and come back you are making no sense at all. Are you at the bar.
 

If your idea of a fit man is Mitchell than you need to get glasses (or have the ones you have checked).
 

807 I think you meant to say LOTFCMEO (laying on the floor crying my eyes out)
 

There is an excellent new article up on the Manifest on the Bottle Rock power plant it has some good information and is a good overview of the situation, This article details the situation as it now exists and a bit of past and future prospects concerning this difficult environmental situation, if you have not been aware of this take a read.
 

sounds like the sheriff office, lakeport police dept, and the D.A. office needs a good house clean. off duty behavior reflects badly on the Department.
 

Burke is cut from the same cloth as Mitchell. sorry when Browns name is used I think it needs to be flushed. If you are known by your friends then Brown and Mitchell need to be in the same toilet. There all of the same bureaucratic dishonesty, giving excuses why it needs to be corrupt. Happy to sling the mud.
 

Lot's of news came out yesterday, We have Mitchell questions on his health condition, we had a poster indicating major problems in the Mitchell campaign team, with more leaks then the Titanic. We have possible collusion between Chief Burke and Mitchell on drunk SO's getting a free pass home, after threatening patrons at a Lakeport bar. And this is just in one day. How is the Mitchell camp going to hold up under this pressure? Oh by the way we are working on more stuff coming down the pipeline and hope to have that out by tomorrow. Yup sorry corruption boys there is more to come....Good morning Lake County!!
 

We are anticipating that as the hard hits keep coming, the corruption boys are going to return to the old cut and paste tactics that have yet to work, if you see the multiple paste happening just roll past them and continue the thread. Inside word indicates this is going to be one of their tactics. Just wanted to give a heads up.
 

It would be nice if they came up with something that would impress me of intelligence. The old cut and paste is something the kids would have fun with I guess!
 

If they had any intelligence they would not support Mitchell .
 

What is the news on Brian Smith , Is he back to work and hoppy dropped all charges ?
 

We are still following up on Smith, we contacted CHP said they had sent their prelim. off to our DA, oh boy lot of good that is going to do. And we are trying to get the status as we speak, will update as we come up with someone who is actually going to tell us something, you know the old saying its personal matter...LOL...This cat and mouse stuff is pure corruption and a total lack of transparency. But we will keep pushing.

This is Lovelace
 

LOL 956 oh so true.
 

Post 7:42PM July 18, 2010 Answer to your question.
Could it be Jenifer Ford, the jail fiasco?
 

I believe Mr Smiths next court date is 8/9/2010 . According to state law his drivers licence should be suspended .
 

Post 3:03PM July 18. Mitchell growing a pot belly.
What about his ass, did it move up and hanging below his neck again? Well that's what happened when you fire the personal trainer
(Moreshead) He had to run with Mitchell every morning. I recommend more tutu dancing.
 

Do not worry about Mitchell starting in January he will have plenty of time to get back in shape unless he gets a federal vacation .
 

We want to welcome our newest member to the Manifest who is "theonetheylove....Thank you for signing up as a member of the newspaper, your support of the citizens and this true community publication is very much appreciated. We know one person that loves ya and that's us for signing up as a member!! We encourage everybody to sign on and join us as members of the Manifest and help promote change and transparency in our county!!

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We want to welcome our newest member to the Manifest who is "theonetheylove....Thank you for signing up as a member of the newspaper, your support of the citizens and this true community publication is very much appreciated. We know one person that loves ya and that's us for signing up as a member!! We encourage everybody to sign on and join us as members of the Manifest and help promote change and transparency in our county!!
 

The only thing I would like to say is that in MY opinion Deputy Jay Vanoven is one of the good guys. Now days the good guys are hard to find so I must give credit where credit is due. He made detective after receiving the LCSO's "Deputy of the Year" award this past spring. He deserved that award for hard work and not for sucking Mitchell's butt. He has the three "F's" down: Friendly, firm and fair. He treats people well regardless of their background and/or situation.
Jay was nice to me when he didn't have to be. To me that says a lot about a person.
Thank you for allowing me to share my opinion.
 

Thank you for your input post 506, we were not aware of the individual from that perspective and we simply gave the report of what happened. so we appreciate your input on that situation, it is as well more about Mitchell in collusion with Burke then it is Jay.

To post 245 the "Ford" mentioned in leaking information out of the Mitchell camp is Joe Ford we received an e-mail to that effect from an unknown source close to the Mitchell campaign. After we saw that post on the thread.
 

the following is the Grand Jury report on the city of Clearlake, on McClain, including the PD overall and the city council who appointed McClain. This has been posted on the clearlake police watch forum on the Manifest, but since it mirrors Mitchell and the BOS we felt it was important to post it here we will post it in several post due to its length, but please take the time to read it as it is scathing and rips these people hard, they have 90 days to respond and we will see what they come up with.

Clearlake Police Dept Oversight
Summary:
Clearlake Police Department (CPD) is beset by difficulties: a rising crime rate, permanent vacancies plus lay-off and retention problems and a crippling budget deficit.
 
Background:
The population of the City of Clearlake is estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 and serious service calls for the CPD are increasing. (Addendum A). At the time of this oversight, there were only 24 sworn officers in the police department to cover ten square miles.
The Chief of Police is appointed by the City Council.
 
Methodology / Procedure:
When the Public Safety Committee arrived for its previously scheduled visit with CPD supervisory staff it was informed by a clerk that the staff member was not present. The clerk also informed the Grand Jury members that they would not be allowed access to citizens’ complaints “anyway”. After instructions from a legal advisor the CPD recognized the authority of the Grand Jury to review certain confidential records.
During the follow-up visits, one unannounced and one scheduled, the Grand Jury was given full cooperation from CPD.
The Committee members interviewed police officers and clerical staff, veterans and trainees; they spoke with administration and patrol, field training officers as well as dispatch. All shifts had representation in the investigation. During interviews command staff provided a secure room and access to any staff on duty. Twenty people were interviewed during this oversight including several former CPD employees.
The Public Safety Committee attempted to access basic information from the CPD website also.
 
Facts:
• CPD leadership claims that morale is ”inner-driven” and not the concern of management, that it is the “responsibility of the individual.”
• Departmental morale was reported to be historically low by a majority of those interviewed
 

Post 2 on Grand Jury report:

Public Safety Committee
2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Page 210
• Many employees, current and former, held the perception that lack of
leadership contributed to the low morale level.
• Day shift staff repeatedly stated that job insecurity was the primary cause of poor morale.
• Some of those interviewed felt promotions have not been solely merit-based.
• CPD force is small and the attrition rate of new and veteran officers is high.
• At this time CPD can not offer competitive wages to its law enforcement officers. The pay also does not reflect the volume or severity of the calls CPD must handle. (Addendum A)
• Some patrol officers can no longer take their official cars home; this policy change is viewed as another lost benefit.
• As its budget shrinks the CPD has been forced to expand services for
community safety, e.g., animal control and code enforcement. The Grand Jury was told the department is being “held together with band aids”, “no more cuts can be made”.
• The Grand Jury was informed there have been lay-offs with no consideration for seniority or years of dedicated service.
• Complaints of alienation surfaced over the fact that top command after taking office took over six months to introduce itself to some staff.
• Top command has not been available for “ride-alongs” with night officers stating he has family obligations. Staff has voiced resentment of apparent lack of recognition that they too have family obligations.
 

Post 3
Grand Jury report

• Command said that in the future, if asked, it is willing to “ride-along” after hours.
• Employees mentioned they are often not aware when policies are changed or up-dated.
• The Grand Jury was informed the Community Policing Outreach Program is no longer a priority. Some staff testified that top command has said Community Policing is a waste. There is no CPD training for Community Policing.
• One former officer felt the community was not seeing police on patrol enough as official cars are frequently parked at the station rather than being actively driven on the streets.
• Cultural and ethnic sensitivity are part of required police officer training. Several officers testified to a lack ethnic sensitivity among some CPD staff in the workplace.
Public Safety Committee
2009-2010 Lake County Civil Grand Jury Page 211
• Top CPD command has stated there is ‘‘zero tolerance” for racism in the department.
• The CPD webpage remains undeveloped, containing only its address and telephone number.
Findings:
F1. CPD retention, community policing, perceived favoritism and leadership’s limited presence are issues that are remedial.
F2. There is a perceived disconnection between the command staff and
employees. A perception of alienation exists in part because except in
emergency situations command has been previously unwilling to “ride
along” with patrol, especially during pm and night shifts.
 

Post 4 grand Jury report;

F3. No longer allowing most patrol cars to be driven to and from home decreases visible police presence on the neighborhood streets.
F4. The CPD web page is an undeveloped resource. It is a highly economical venue to communicate with the public and recognize individual officer’s achievements.
Recommendations:
R 1. Initiate increased community policing utilizing in-house training. (F1, F3)
R 2. Develop the CPD web page to recognize the heroic efforts of law enforcement staff serving Clearlake’s citizens. (F1, F4)
R 3. CPD leadership develop more proactive responsibility for the morale of its officers and clerical staff. (F1, F2, F3, F4)
Agency/Department(s) Required to Respond:
• Clearlake Police Department via Clearlake City Council (90 days)
 

I am investigating a traffic stop made in front of the Hong Kong Restaurant on Main Sreet in Lakeport on July 10, 2010 at about 7:30 PM. A harley rider was traveling south on Main St from 2nd St and a LPD unit was traveling north on Main St. The LPD unit turned around and came up behind a car traveling right behind the harley. LPD turned his lights and siren on and the vehicle between LPD and the harley pulled over to the right (presumably believing he/she was being pulled over.) If you were driving that vehicle, I would like to speak with you. Please call Pat at 263-5212.
 

Not surprised the Grand Jury couldn't get into see the CHief
Heck I have tried at least three times to get into see the Chief I even said I would settle for a top member of the PD NO ONE AVAILABLE I was told, the dispatcher was very apologetic I said Not Your fault.

I will make a fourth attempt will let the blog know If I suceed.
 

Thanks Pat, you can also go over to the Manifest Newspaper site and post it there on the two police watch forums. the Clearlake Police forum is blowing doors right now, the sad part is there are a huge amount of issues so a lot to talk about.

Big accident on 20 yesterday, to bad, it seems like at least once every week or two we get a fatality or major head on. Women from Chico RIP, so sad. Mobile home, and SUV. Both 20 and 29 oh hell 53 also. To many or is it just normal for these two lane roads?

Have been debating this point for quite a few years. We do not have the outward "homeless" or "passing through" atmosphere in Lake Port or anywhere else in the County. And no hitchhikers that would hang out for a day or two and head down the road. An example is of Mendocino proper. A friend of mine had always told me there is a concerted effort by the Sheriff/CHP not to let that happen. We also have no one with "will work for food signs" and such. Why are we that rich of a county? Or are those that are hitch-hiking through "moved along" out of the county? I happen to think there is an atmosphere that can work where there are street vendors, and kids that stay a while and pass through, there is a combination that works, we are just surprised that there is virtually no one. This is a major set of roads north and south unless your on 5. very confusing. Any thoughts?
 

Have you seen the current front page of Yahoo? On the headline list, there is "A case of forgetfulness" in the Record Bee. This was published on the 13th, and sent in by Robert Boccabela, of Kelseyville. I read it then, and figured it was either a put-up job, or The Bee printed it gleefully. But, on today's Yahoo? If you don't want to check it out, "A case of forgetfulness
by Robert A. Boccabella
Updated: 07/13/2010 04:26:20 PM PDT

I have egg on my face big time. I did, indeed, endorse Sheriff Rod Mitchell's candidacy. In the confusion of meeting many new candidates (and constituents) in Lake County, I simply forgot.

It must be noted that, although the mistake was mine, Sheriff Mitchell sent me a courteous letter of apology and attached a copy of his endorsement sheet showing my signature.

Eventually, when I do get to vote in Lake County, that is the kind of integrity I will be looking for in a candidate.

Robert A. Boccabella

Kelseyville".
 

Even the Inept Grand Jury was able to see the problems with McClain and the city of Clearlake. You would think the city council would be feeling preety bad about themselves since they appointed him chief. This system of allowing the councils to put these guys into place has got to go. It should be an elected position by the public. We cannot allow such an important position to be appointed by a bunch of half wits!
 

My question is this: How long was it from the time the Grand Jury took these observations of CLPD to the time the report came out? Why were such actions or non actions allowed to persist without being questioned by the council? And what actions by the council at this point with this report in hand will be taken and how soon?
 

Clearlake Home Of The Encampments:
Behind the old Rite Aid
Behind Ray's Food Place
Parkview Post Office
On the side of Pizza Connection

that is just a few there are more


The saddest one was someone reporting a toddler with dirty clothes and body wandering around at Ray's Food Place when asked where is Mommie ot Daddy the child said they were doing drugs, This is not the way we want our people to be here in Clearlake it is shameful the way drugs has infested our community.
 

what happend last at Clearlake City Council that Mayor Thein had to write that explosive piece in today Record bee? a long column about maintaining peace and order in the meetings, have they been reading the Blog and think someone citizens are coming to the next meeting with a lynch mod to take out the Chief or the city council members? what broght that column to the paper? interesting sounds like if you say anything against any of them you will be given a police excort out the door and they will close the meeting to only the media and them.
 

There is a 90 day response requirement, you can see that at the end of the report. So essentially 3 months to come up with some action items and discussion. The more interesting aspect of this is that despite the numerous requests of the GJ to investigate Mitchell and many supervisors, the Grand Jury being far to corrupt has never taken Mitchell and his antics to task. Why you ask, and how could they then be so forceful with the city of Clearlake, easy the city of Clearlake does not hold the controlling interest in the GJ like Mitchell has for so many year, along with members of the BOS. So despite the fact that the city of Clearlake has taken a hard hit, it would have been nice to see this type of report come out on Mitchell, he at least rivals if not surpasses the poor management of McClain and the council members. Yet it is always soft peddled!!
 

With all the charges put on officer Rivero from the status quo people. I see none that rises to the level of Mitchell.He was dishonest with Mr. Dinius as he was with his wife and the citizens of Lake County. For me its just a personnel matter but unlike Mitchell and the rest of the bureaucrats I will talk about it.They work with a system that allows them to lie cheat and steal. Then they would wonder why all this unrest? Its because they lie cheat and steal, The dishonesty has caught up with them. Karma to all you bureaucrats.
 

Perfect example of the Grand Jury problem is Bentley served on the Grand Jury last year and is an ardent Mitchell supporter in these elections. Well enough said on that one!
 

I state again. The grand jury in lake County is a joke on the citizens a tool for the bureaucrats. It is the lap god for the Gobs.
 

Is the scientist the one who cooks the meth .
 

841 She should be made to write "Unsafe Operation of a boat includes operating it in dark moonless nights". She and Mitchell still don't see the importance of it.