Police have a new clue that could provide important information about missing teen Roy Mora. In a new update, Chief Neil Cervenka disclosed that someone has found Roy’s. The man told investigators he picked up the phone on the sidewalk near the middle of the Noyo Bridge and tried to get into it but it was locked. He saw a wanted poster and turned it in. The FBI lab now has the phone, trying to break in to see if it has anything like call records, messages, or notes that could be useful in the search. The finder’s story checks out and he has been cooperating . The Coast Guard has done a drift analysis and boats have looked in possible locations as twice-a-day coastal searches go on The chief says again that there are no indications of foul play but that investigators continue to follow every tip and lead they get. Roy has been missing since December 7th almost two weeks ago.
Mendocino County District Attorney David Eyster has been meeting with his staff to outline changes made with Proposition 36, which went into effect today The initiative was overwhelmingly approved at the ballot box by a majority of California voters in November It initiative strengthens penalties for certain theft and hard drug crimes, incentivizes drug-addled offenders to participate in drug and mental health rehabilitation programs, and restores prosecutorial tools that were curtailed or reduced in 2014 with the passage of Proposition 47. Eyster’s office says the change will make the state safer.
Wet weather trail closures have been lifted on a couple of trails in the Mendocino National Forest Upper Lake and Grindstone Ranger Districts. They were closed due to last week’s rain. Foret officials say there’s a chance for a storm system starting this weekend and into next week, bringing mountain snow, widespread rain, gusty winds, and even mountain snow. Temporary wet weather closures may go into effect again if conditions warrant it. The Forest Service says anytime after a winter storm after winter storms, riders should be prepared to encounter downed trees, mud or rock slides blocking roads or trails, washouts, snow and ice, and even hazards like downed trees under snow.
A trail at The Soap Root Trail at Lake Mendocino is also clear. Storms knocked down trees at a couple of points on the path, which led to the trail being either partly or fully blocked. A crew of Ukiah Valley Trail Group volunteers spent time on Sunday clearing the downed trees and debris. The UVTC says it always welcomes new volunteers and donations to keep area trails in good shape.
