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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police have arrested a Clearlake man who they say was responsible for two armed robberies earlier this month.
Robert Jay Shurtliff, 25, was taken into custody on Saturday afternoon, according to the Clearlake Police Department.
The department said that on March 17 its officers responded to investigate two separate reports of armed robberies at J&L Market, located at 6673 Old Highway 53, and the Valero Gas Station, located at 15413 Lakeshore Drive. During the robberies, money and merchandise were taken.
Police said the initial leads from video surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts indicated the suspect was a male subject who wore a mask, hat and hooded sweatshirt and used a handgun during the commission of each robbery.
Detectives, with the help of patrol officers and the community service officer, distributed fliers of the suspect around the city in attempts to identify him and to make local businesses aware of the recent crimes, police said.
Investigative leads were developed from tips received from the fliers and police said the suspect was identified as Shurtliff.
On Saturday, a patrol officer spotted Shurtliff driving a vehicle, so they conducted a stop on the vehicle on Old Highway 53 at Konocti View. Police said Shurtliff was arrested and ultimately confessed to the robberies.
Shurtliff was booked into the Lake County Jail on probable cause for two counts of armed robbery, two counts of brandishing a weapon and one count of possessing a controlled substance, police said.
Shurtliff, whose booking sheet lists his occupation as laborer, is being held on $500,000 bail, according to jail records.
The Clearlake Police Department arrested Shurtliff last April on drug charges, a warrant and for driving without a license, according to local arrest records.
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The city of Lakeport Office of Emergency Services has issued Executive Order 2020-01, which authorizes the use of administrative citations for violations of orders issued by the Lake County Public Health officer or governor of the state of California.
This includes the current shelter in place directive, the city said.
City officials said violations of the shelter in place order constitutes a violation of the Lakeport Municipal Code and a public nuisance subject to the enforcement as provided in Lakeport Municipal Code Chapters 1.08, 8.22, and 8.30.
“Our goal remains achieving voluntary compliance with all directives as a means of reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus without our community,” the city said in a Monday statement. “We do not desire to issue citations, however, should the need arise this order gives the Lakeport Police Department more flexibility with enforcement of the local and state orders.
The entire text of the order is published below.
032820 City of Lakeport Order by LakeCoNews on Scribd
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This week, the Lower Lake Community Action Group announced that it is canceling its annual Lower Lake Daze Parade and Barbecue.
The event, known as “the best little parade around,” is one of the county’s biggest Memorial Day weekend celebrations.
Group member Mike Dean said the event is the group’s main fundraiser, and helps provide money for its scholarship fund.
The nonprofit organization is seeking donations from the community to help continue to fund the scholarship, which benefits Lower Lake High seniors.
Donations can be mailed to the Lower Lake Community Action Group, P.O. Box 614, Lower Lake, CA 95457-0614.
For more information, contact Dean at 707-994-9174.
Email Elizabeth Larson at
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The court had issued an initial two-week closure that went into effect on March 18, as Lake County News has reported.
On March 18, Lake County Public Health Officer Dr. Gary Pace issued a shelter in place order for Lake County that went into effect on March 19 and will remain in effect until at least April 10.
On March 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order ordering all Californians to stay at home.
Additionally, on March 23, California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye issued a statewide order suspending all trials for 60 days. It is expected that the chief justice will issue additional statewide orders extending statutory timeframes.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to escalate and Lake County Superior Court officials said it is apparent that the social distancing and limits on gatherings will remain in place beyond the court’s originally planned closure through April 1.
Court officials said they understand the delicate balance between public safety and the timely administration of justice.
Under Government Code Section 68115, the court has received an emergency order from the Chief Justice to extend statutory timeframes for the filing of papers and the conducting of judicial business for the period of April 2 through May 1. A copy of the order will be posted on the court website.
While the court provides an essential government service, in an effort to comply with the Public Health officer’s order and to protect court users and staff from the spread of COVID-19, the court will remain closed through May 1, 2020, except for services described below.
Beginning April 2 the court will be handling the following critical emergency matters:
– In-custody criminal arraignments;
– Juvenile detention hearings;
– Preliminary hearings in which time has not been waived;
– Ex-parte temporary domestic violence restraining orders;
– Ex-parte civil temporary restraining orders, including civil harassment, workplace violence, gun violence and elder abuse;
– Ex-parte emergency petitions for temporary conservatorship;
– Ex-parte emergency petitions for temporary guardianship;
– Ex-parte family code temporary emergency orders;
– Ex-parte emergency civil injunction temporary restraining orders;
– Ex-parte applications for orders based on stipulation.
Courtrooms
Pursuant to the order of the presiding judge, access to the fourth floor of the courthouse and the courtrooms is restricted to those persons who are required by law to be present for the court proceeding.
The parties, attorneys and witnesses subpoenaed to testify are permitted to attend. No other persons shall be permitted to attend absent a prior order of the court. A copy of the order is posted on the court website.
The Clearlake Branch Courthouse will not have any cases set and will be closed.
Trials and contested hearings
The court will not be conducting any trials or hearings during the closed period of April 2 through May 1.
The trials and hearings currently set to occur during the closed period will be rescheduled by the court to a date after May 1 and notice of the rescheduled date will be mailed to counsel or the self-represented party. This includes small claims, traffic and unlawful detainer court trials set to occur at the Clearlake Branch Courthouse during the closed period.
Current scheduled court dates
All regular court calendars and currently scheduled court dates for the period of April 2 through May 1 will be rescheduled by the court. Notice of the rescheduled date will be mailed to counsel or the self-represented party.
Temporary restraining orders/temporary emergency orders
A hearing involving any request for a restraining order set to be heard during the closed period will be rescheduled to a new hearing date after May 1.
Any temporary restraining order or temporary emergency order currently in effect and expiring during the closed period will be ordered extended and shall remain in effect to the rescheduled hearing date.
Department of Child Support Services
All child support hearings scheduled to be heard during the closed period will be reset for the hearing to occur on a date after May 1 and notice of the rescheduled date will be mailed by the court to counsel and parties.
Veterans court and drug court
All matters set to occur in veterans court and drug court during the closed period will be reset to be heard on a date after May 1 and notice of the rescheduled date will be mailed by the court to counsel and parties.
Court clerk’s offices
The court clerk’s offices will remain closed to the public. Court staff will be available by phone.
A drop-box for the emergency matters listed above will be available at both the Lakeport Courthouse (located in the first-floor lobby) and Clearlake Courthouse (accessed from outside the main door) between 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Filings will be accepted by mail or drop-box.
Any temporary emergency order returned from a judge, will be available for pick up after 4 p.m.
All other filings will require a self-addressed stamped envelope if endorsed copies are desired.
Self-Help Center
The Self-Help Center will be closed to the public. Assistance will be provided by phone and email only. No in-person assistance will be provided.
Jurors
If you received a summons to appear for jury service between April 1 and May 1, you are not required to appear. You will be rescheduled and sent a new notice.
As the situation is quickly evolving, the courts will keep the public up to date at www.lake.courts.ca.gov .