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Lakeport Police logs: Saturday, Jan. 10
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Supervisors approve Macedo’s selection as undersheriff
LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Tuesday Sheriff Brian Martin received the unanimous support of the Board of Supervisors in his selection of a permanent undersheriff.
The board voted to approve Martin’s appointment of Capt. Chris Macedo in the undersheriff job and forgo the county’s recruitment process.
Martin’s written report to the board explained that a hiring waiver had been received for the appointment by the County Administrative Office, and the Human Resources director supported Macedo’s selection.
Macedo, a 25-year employee of the sheriff’s office, has been serving in the capacity on an interim basis since last May, when Undersheriff Pat Turturici left.
“I have confidence in his ability to do the job,” Martin told the board, noting Macedo had basically been running the department since his interim appointment.
Martin said he didn’t believe it would be fruitful or beneficial to go out to a full recruitment, adding, “I don’t believe that I will find anybody that I would want in that position.”
Supervisor Rob Brown said Martin’s choice was a “good call,” noting that Macedo’s appointment would provide for a seamless transition for the new sheriff’s administration.
Supervisor Jim Steele said Macedo has a solid, sterling character, and that in his time working with Search and Rescue he had worked directly with Macedo and had seen him make very good decisions.
When Macedo was appointed undersheriff, it seemed to stabilize the department and made some of its problems disappear, Steele said.
Supervisor Jeff Smith also supported Macedo’s appointment, crediting him with holding the department together.
“He’s done an outstanding job under some very difficult circumstances,” Supervisor Jim Comstock said.
Board Chair Anthony Farrington said normally the board wouldn’t support bypassing the recruitment process.
However, “We respect your decision and we respect Chris and his efforts, specifically going through a very tumultuous time with your predecessor,” Farrington said, referring to former Sheriff Frank Rivero, who Martin defeated in the June primary.
Farrington said Macedo had been put in precarious positions quite often but held his composure with grace. Macedo also was the go-to person for county administration when dealing with the sheriff’s office during times of friction.
“I think he’ll be a good asset to your department,” said Farrington.
Brown moved to approve Macedo’s appointment, with the board voting 5-0.
“I appreciate the support of the board. I think this will help me greatly in my transition. Thank you,” Martin said.
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Church makes donation to Clearlake Police K9 unit
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Church of the Nazarene is showing its support for local law enforcement by making a donation to the Clearlake Police Department K9 Unit.
Pastor Chris Gravesen and fellow church member Greg Rippe presented Clearlake Police Chief Craig Clausen with a check for $505 at the Clearlake City Council meeting on Thursday evening.
Donations are an important avenue of support for the unit, whose members also conduct regular fundraisers.
Last year the unit received a $2,500 donation from Charlotte Griswold and $5,000 from Dale and Karen Valentine, as Lake County News has reported.
For more information about the K9 unit, visit https://www.facebook.com/CPDK9 .
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Supervisors to discuss undersheriff appointment, new board meeting locations
LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Board of Supervisors this week will discuss the proposed permanent appointment of the county's undersheriff and meeting in other locations around the county.
The board will meet beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the board chambers on the first floor of the Lake County Courthouse, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport.
The meeting can be watched live on Channel 8 with the video available online at http://www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/Boards/Board_of_Supervisors/calendar.htm . Accompanying board documents and the agenda also are available at that link.
Sheriff Brian Martin will take to the board his proposal to appoint Capt. Chris Macedo as his undersheriff.
Macedo has filled the job on an interim basis since last May, “and it is my intention to make the appointment permanent,” Martin wrote in a memo to the board.
“A hiring waiver has been received from the County Administrative Office, and the appointment is supported by the Human Resources Director,” Martin wrote. “Upon your approval, this appointment will be effective immediately.”
In other untimed items on Tuesday, the board will discuss canceling three regular board meetings – one each in February, March and April – as a result of its decision last week to reduce the number of monthly meetings to three.
In addition, the board will consider holding its Feb. 24 meeting in the evening in Middletown and look at holding other future meetings in other locations around the county.
Also on Tuesday, the board will get a review and status update on the shelter hours for Lake County Animal Care and Control, and consider an agreement between Northcoast Tree Care for removal of blue oak tree at Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum and appropriation of $8,000 in the county parks budget to restore sufficient funding.
The full agenda follows.
CONSENT AGENDA
7.1: Approve minutes of the Board of Supervisors meeting held Jan. 20, 2015.
7.2: Adopt resolution pertaining to tax revenue exchange between the county of Lake and Callayomi County Water District in regards to Forni-Gemperline Annexation providing for no changes in allocation of property taxes.
7.3: Adopt resolution approving the application and certification statement for the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health grant with the State of California, Department of Public Health for fiscal year 2014-15, and authorizing the board chair to sign said certification.
NONTIMED ITEMS
9.2: Consideration of canceling three regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors, one each in February, March and April 2015.
9.3: Consideration of holding a Board of Supervisors meeting on Feb. 24, 2015, in the evening in Middletown and consideration of holding any other future Board of Supervisors meetings in locations other than the courthouse in Lakeport.
9.4: Review and status update of animal shelter hours.
9.5: Consideration of a resolution Amending Resolution No. 2014-112 establishing position allocations for fiscal year 2014-15, Budget Unit No. 4014, Behavioral Health and Budget Unit No. 4015, Alcohol and Other Drug Services.
9.6: Consideration of appointment of undersheriff.
9.7: Consideration of Agreement between Northcoast Tree Care for removal of blue oak tree at Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum and appropriation of $8,000 in Parks budget to restore sufficient funding.
CLOSED SESSION
10.2: Conference with legal counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Rivero v. Lake County Board of Supervisors, et al.
10.3: Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(d)(1): Fowler & Ford v. County of Lake.
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Parolee arrested after leading police on vehicle pursuit through Clearlake
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A Santa Rosa man was arrested on Saturday night after he led Clearlake Police officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle.
Henry Hanalei Hikalea, 33, was taken into custody for an outstanding felony warrant, as well as felony charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, felony evading and assault on a police officer, according to Lt. Tim Celli of the Clearlake Police Department.
Shortly after 8 p.m. Saturday Clearlake Police Officer Trevor Franklin made a traffic stop on a 2013 Nissan for driving recklessly in the area of Cottonwood Street and Walnut Avenue, Celli said.
When Officer Franklin approached the vehicle, the driver – who was not known to the officer at the time – sped away at a high rate of speed, according to Celli.
Franklin made his way back to his patrol vehicle and pursued the driver, who Celli said later was identified as Hikalea.
Hikalea was discovered to be a parolee at large. In addition, shortly after the pursuit began, officers were notified by dispatch that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Santa Rosa, Celli said.
Celli said additional Clearlake Police officers joined in the pursuit. Hikalea led officers through the city of Clearlake and up onto Highway 53, with speeds sometimes reaching 100 miles per hour.
Hikalea continued back into the city of Clearlake, driving – according to Celli – “with complete disregard for public safety” and reaching speeds of up to 60 miles per hour on surface streets for just over seven miles.
When the pursuit reached the area of Lakeshore Drive and Villa Way, Hikalea rammed his vehicle into Sgt. Dominic Ramirez’s patrol vehicle, Celli said. At that point officers used police intervention to bring Hikalea’s vehicle to a stop.
Once Hikalea’s vehicle was stopped officers took him into custody without further incident, Celli said.
Altogether two Clearlake Police vehicles and the stolen vehicle were damaged in the incident, but Celli said no one was injured.
Hikalea later was transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons and then booked in the Lake County Jail, Celli said.
Jail records indicated that Hikalea was being held without bail due to a felony parole violation.
Celli said the California Highway Patrol was requested to respond to the scene for assistance and diagramming. Lakeshore Drive at Villa Way was closed for approximately one hour during the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Officer Trevor Franklin at the Clearlake Police Department, 707-994-8251.