Norm Ryan Gets 180 Days in County Jail

The outcomes could have been much worse for former Haven Humane CEO Norm Ryan, accused of taking public money from the animal shelter where he worked.

As it was, he was sentenced today to 180 days in Shasta County Jail effective immediately,…

Norm Ryan Sentencing Delayed

Former Haven Humane Society CEO Norm Ryan’s sentencing has been postponed until Aug. 28 to give a new attorney (his third) time to brush up on the case in the event Ryan decides to appeal.

On that date, the court is…

Update: Norm Ryan Guilty On All Five Counts

Update: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at 11:29 a.m.

An impassive Norm Ryan heard the jury return verdicts of guilty on all five felony counts against him shortly after 11 a.m. today.

The jury had deliberated about six hours before reaching its…

Norm Ryan Jury - All Addressed and Ready to Go

One year after Norm Ryan was arrested and charged with taking money from Haven Humane Society, the animal shelter where he once worked as CEO, his criminal trial has begun in earnest.

Tuesday, from morning until late afternoon, 70 Shasta County prospective jurors sat,…

Haven Humane Society Board Update: Ding, Dong, Yvonne is Gone

Yvonne Preston, described by some as one of Haven Humane Society’s most controversial board members, who also served briefly as Haven Humane Society’s interim CEO, resigned from the animal shelter board in December.

Her departure was followed in January by the resignation of Nadine Bailey, who…

Former Haven Humane CEO Norm Ryan Back to Court - and Drawing Board

Former Haven Humane Society CEO Norm Ryan is back in court Friday for arraignment.

After months of waiting, rescheduling and motions hearings, a Jan. 30 preliminary hearing (like a mini-trial, to see how the evidence plays out) resulted in his having to go…

Preston wormed into Haven’s heart with $1,000: Part 4

Our story so far:
Aug. 10: Something stinks at Haven Humane
Aug. 20: Haven Humane Society, hell in a handbasket, Part 2
Aug. 29: Norm Ryan and wife insist he’s innocent, Part 3
Aug. 29: Police case summary re: Norm Ryan
Sept. 23: Norm…

Update: Norm Ryan goes to court

Update: Went to court Wednesday for Norm Ryan’s case. Nothing to report since it was moved to yet another date: Dec. 11 and 12. We’ll keep you posted.

Kelly and I sat in the last row, a few feet behind Norm Ryan inside a…

Norm Ryan and wife insist he’s innocent - Part 3

From the get-go, Norm Ryan seemed an unusual choice as CEO of Haven Humane Society when he took over in May 2007. But Yvonne Preston, Haven board president, pushed hard for him.

At first, some Haven people didn’t know what to…

Haven Humane Society: Hell in a handbasket - Part 2

How could such unbelievable events happen at Haven Humane Society of Redding?

• This flier advertised an organizational meeting at Haven Humane Society for dog weight-pulling enthusiasts. To watch an example of dog weight-pulling, click on this YouTube video that shows the event practiced elsewhere in…