1 /5 Kyle Wood: I was robbed and left for dead in Jeremiah State park. I hiked out in the middle of the night and sought out Crescent City police for help. They were amazing, they tracked down the individuals, and get them to return over $4k worth of equipment as well as my keys and wallet. Once again, officers did an amazing job and were very on top of it.
Come to find out after calling the Del Norte DA to find out what ever happened to it, they said theyd leave a note and have someone call back. 22 minutes later, Katherine, the DA of Del Norte calls me and says she just reviewed it and she will not pursue charges. I asked how in 22 minutes she reviewed the entire thing. She replied she can actually do it much faster. She then told me since multiple parties where drunk that night (Im 6 years sober, and nobody was given tests or breathalyzer) and that it was so messy, no jury would pursue it. So they are choosing not to pursue it as well. These people had my wallet. The police physically witnessed them refuse to give the wallet and other items back. When handed over to me, I showed officers my ID inside wallet. Apparently, according to Katherine Micks, that doesnt equate to evidence of theft.
So, you can be robbed of thousands of dollars in equipment, your wallet, keys, food etc. Hike out 12 miles through redwoods, and have the police find and forcibly make them return your things (They had possession of my wallet which has my ID, proving it was my possession) but the DA, Kathrine, will refuse to pursue it because she concluded in less than 22 minutes, the people involved must have been drunk, and shes to lazy to do her job when it comes to a jury trial.
Del Norte, where if you want someone held accountable for stealing your things, you have to carry a gun.
