Report of Felony Arrests at the Bulb

Public posts on Facebook and Indybay indicate there have been felony arrests on the Bulb - and that one of the arrested is Katherine "K.C." Cody, the 'name' plaintiff in the campers' case (which is known as Cody vs. Albany). 

K.C. is known to those who follow this issue as an activist leader of the campers and a cook for the encampments; she sometimes posts here on Patch. 

The following has appeared in Facebook news feeds:

"A longtime bulb resident and community activist was targeted on Friday by the police and arrested on trumped up charges. This could have dire consequences, as the city of Albany is threatening to use the arrest as an excuse to exclude her from any future settlement resulting from the lawsuit filed by the residents of the Bulb against the City of Albany. The timing of this arrest is no accident: The city has stepped up harassment against the residents: Ticketing them for curfew violations and massively increasing the police presence in the area. If you've ever enjoyed the Albany Bulb, or if you support autonomy, your presence is crucial. PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY"

The following has been posted on Indybay (I have made no changes, just cut and pasted from the site):

Title: Feloney Arrests at Bulb court support for K C and friend needed START DATE: Monday April 14 TIME: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location Details: Dept 112 Wiley Manuel Court House 661 Washington Oakland Ca. Event Type: Court Date Contact Nameorion Email Address ohohorion99 [at] gmail.com Phone Number 510 541 3835

This is a blantant attack on the Bulb Comunity.Three days before her arrest she was a guest Speaker at the occupysf.org Monday nite forum
she is one of the main people and spokes person for the bulb residents She has lived there over 6 years scrool down for my letter to the to the court for O R.

WE need you to be at dept 112 2pm april 14 mon for this brave fighter ,for her arraingmnet we want her and her friend released on o. r. you can send letters of recomendation for her O R to her Lawyers email via ohohorion99 [at] gmail.com Thanks for making the world amore peaceful and joyful Palace
orion 510 541 3835 youtube.com/orionorion99

heres my letter to court

“I have knowed Kc for over 6 years she is a very nice person .I lived in bay area 40 years 30 in albany and now I live at the Water gate in Emery ville .I’m a professiional Jazz Musician and teach Drums at Acme Music oakland .
Residents and Bulb Lovers (people who love the bulb ) all Love her warmness and friendlilness just last week I met a man at the builb looking for his missing son and Asked if He had talked to KC He said “yes she was very kind and help ful”
The first time I met her she invited me into her home to have coffee I ended up talking to her for over an hour. the next time I saw her she had organized people to put out a fire .She has tremendous leadership abilities.She cooks and helps every body unsefishley ,both dog owners and residents at the bulb.
She should not be made to pay abail of 32,000 she should be realeased on her own recognisence .”

Added to the calendar on Sunday Apr 13th, 2014 1:02 PM

Very sad.  It is peculiar that the Facebook post focuses on her potential exclusion from a litigation settlement as a 'dire consequence' of the arrest.  If she is charged with a felony, it seems she might face much more serious consequences than that, if she is found guilty. 

Hopefully we will all learn more from the next public release of a police activity report.