Former Humboldt Woman Arrested for Stealing Mail in Leggett

Press release provided by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office:

Lawanda Parks
On 06-09-2015, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified that mail was taken from a residential mailbox in Leggett, California.

The victim was alerted to a vehicle parked next to his mailbox with a male and female inside. When the victim was approaching the vehicle, the individuals drove off.

The victim followed the suspects to Boomers Bar in Laytonville, California where Deputies responded to investigate further.

The individuals then drove off at a high rate of speed but eventually pulled over as the Deputies caught up to the vehicle and initiated an enforcement stop.

Deputies spoke with the driver (Donald Powell) and the passenger (Lawanda Parks), who both originally denied stealing any mail.Powell

During the investigation, the Deputies discovered several pieces of stolen mail within the vehicle from at least 11 victims, all from other counties, totaling the amount of $22,076.75 in altered money orders or checks.

The Deputies located 2 additional money orders that the Leggett victim had previously placed inside his mailbox. These money orders had already been altered by having Powell’s name written on them.

The Deputies learned Powell was also wanted out of Shasta County for a burglary arrest warrant. During the course of the investigation methamphetamine was discovered inside the vehicle as well.

Powell and Parks were booked into the Mendocino County Jail where they both were both to be held in lieu of $15,000.00 bail.

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Klamathman
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Klamathman
8 years ago

Well at least it appears that she is not a meth user.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
8 years ago
Reply to  Klamathman

It does? So, the meth in the car was just for sale? Oh, sarcastic, I get it.

LaWanda
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LaWanda
8 years ago

Yes I was in the wrong place wrong time but don’t sit there and throw stones when in a glass house and don’t know all the facts, that pix was taken after over 48hours in a holding cell with no blanket,bed,shower anything at all and was woke up at 4am to be booked in. Let’s see you everyone will look after that not to good. Donnie isn’t a bad man either we did nothing wrong. Pull up and looking at a car for sale after someone stole whatever ya our bad it fell on us. We just bought the car we were in the old owners still had property in the car but just like Humboldt they believe everything they hear or read and judge judge and think they are perfect and their shit doesn’t stink well I’m doing good and was then too.

Come on
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Come on
8 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

Come on, you have been in the wrong place and the wrong time for a long time. You have been asking for money and claiming to have nothing but the clothes on your back for months. You have been claiming to be clean and sober, loving your loser boyfriend and trying to start a “new life.” Get it together.

Trinity Ghost
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Trinity Ghost
8 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

Why were you looking at car for sale when you just bought a car?

You’ll end up in prison eventually. It goes with the lifestyle.

Go to a meeting, admit you have drug problem, have a spiritual experience and a profound psychic change by working the steps. Or continue to live as you are until you completely lose every choice in your life.

[edit]

Sammy
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Sammy
8 years ago
Reply to  Trinity Ghost

Hahahahah! Your solution is go to a meeting??
Meetings are what keep people from recovering and living a fulfilling life.
If you really want to get sober “god” isn’t going to do it for you [edit], you have to do it for yourself.
Get yourself a good therapist and start working on developing self control.

judge not
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judge not
8 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

her mom and dad and brother are good people.

Eastside
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Eastside
8 years ago
Reply to  judge not

Her mom, yes. Her dad and two brothers, not so much.

tugboat
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8 years ago
Reply to  Eastside

what ever happened to the murder of her husband a few years back. I know there were people looking for the body out in Island Mt.

barbie
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barbie
8 years ago
Reply to  tugboat

Tugboat
Don’t ask questions about topics you don’t understand or know about. You do not want to be misinterpreted about topics you really do not have facts on. OK.I am not Trying to be rude I just want you to be safe.

barbie
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barbie
8 years ago
Reply to  Eastside

[edit] to regards to danny Lynn lawndas daughter she is safe and healthy and with people that will go to the moon and back for her. Thank God
Now LaWanda nobody can save you now. You will go to prison and than you will become clean you have no choice. and when you get out move far away and start a new life

guest
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guest
8 years ago
Reply to  barbie

Glad to hear that about her daughter. Thank you!

Really?
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Really?
8 years ago
Reply to  judge not

Uh…NOOOOOOO! Biker gang members, involved in a murder, drug dealers, I’m thinking NOT good people.

Not Fooled
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Not Fooled
8 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

The fact that you have no shame, no regret and don’t take any ownership speak volumes to your character. I suspect you will be a repeat offender who “accidentally” has possession of stolen goods and drugs on them at the time of arrest, unless you realize you do have a drug problem and seek help. There are a few women’s rehab programs up there where you live in a home setting with support, care and understanding. You work with them to deal with the drug addiction and underlying cause and they help you work back into society through school, work experience etc.

A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
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A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
7 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

I’ll tell you what youR disgusting . I am one of the victims from Redding…Rather my mother was. Stole from her mailbox washed the checks and cashed them. She was 74 yrs. old. Worked her whole life, everyday in a mental hospital to earn the money that fed us. Did without to save for her old age. WHAT GIVES YOU THE IDEA IT WAS YOURS TO TAKE? ALL YOU DO IS SELL STOLEN SHIT AND STEAL. GET OUT OF JAIL WITH SOB STORY ABOUT HAVING NOTHING. YOU HAVE NOTHING BECAUSE U HAVE EARNED NOTHING. YOU GUYS HIT OUR MAILBOX AGAIN ON SEPT. 12TH 2016+. TOOK MY KIDS BIRTHDAY CHECK ( MY KID THE WAR HERO. THE BRONZE STAR RECIEPIENT.)AND CHANGED THE AMOUNT TO 500.$ CASHED IT. THEN SHE DIED. DIED, AS IN DEAD. WHERE ARE WE GOING TO GET THE MONEY SHE HAD PUT AWAY FOR HER FINAL FUNERAL EXPENSES? YOU SHOULD STILL BE IN JAIL. I AM MAKING IT MY PERSONAL MISSION TO SEE YOU GO BACK FOR A VERY LONG TIME. ELDER ABUSE FORGERY IDENTITY THEFT AND STEALING FROM THE US MAIL. SHOULD BE QUITE AWHILE. I WON’T GET TO SEE THAT MOTHER OF MINE EVER AGAIN. YOU WON’T SEE ANY OF YOUR LOVED ONES FOR A LOT OF YEARS EITHER. MOTHERHOOD ON HER LEVEL YOU WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND. WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME MY ASS. YOU VICTIMIZE OLD PEOPLE! YOU ARE A SCAVENGER WHO PREYS ON THE OLD AND HELPLESS. GREAT PEOPLE YOU ARE. DO YOU LIKE YOURSELF?

A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
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A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
7 years ago
Reply to  LaWanda

You and “Donny ripped off our box in Redding. Or was that just another coincidence of the car you just bought in Legget? or how about already being identifid as cashing that poor old mans money orders from day before when you first his box?YOU DID NOTHING WRONG? YOU DON’T THINK IT IS WRONG DO YOU? TAKING CHECKS FOR OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM MY MOM WHO WORKED HARD HER WHOLE LIFE FOR THAT MONEY IS WRONG[edit] “dONNY” HIT US AGAIN THIS YEAR…ABOUT 9 DAYS BEFORE THAT SWEET OLD WOMAN DIED. See you in hell lawanda Parks.

Reanna
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Reanna
8 years ago

Is that why you were trying to cash money orders the other day at the Garberville post office,with out ID..you and this man.. You look just like your mug shot

Diana
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Diana
8 years ago
Reply to  Reanna

I thought all the Meth addicts cashed their checks at Ray’s in Redway. That’s where they cashed lots of checks stolen from Senior Citizens for meth heads. Ray’s took no responsibility.

geneva
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geneva
8 years ago
Reply to  Reanna

Ha ha ha!!!!

Tamaram55
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Tamaram55
8 years ago
Reply to  Reanna

What do his personal looks he was born with have to do with anything? That remark was extremely rude.

jeff obrien
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jeff obrien
8 years ago

Classic,
her excuses for everything make her look even more guilty than the press releases.
Please continue LaWanda…

Brianna Parkinson
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Brianna Parkinson
8 years ago

As a long time Leggett resident is is very disheartening to hear that we now have to guard our mailboxes with guns and dogs because even letters from our Grandparents aren’t safe from wrong doers!! Way to go for making the Emerald Triangle look good lady.

Benbow101
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Benbow101
8 years ago

Oh jeez Lawanda give it up…

T.....
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T.....
8 years ago

Lawanda must think we all are complete idiots!!! Lol

grr
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grr
8 years ago

anybody wonder how ‘Lawanda’ posted this from jail and how they made 15,000 bail?

perhaps this is someone scamming the commentariat , amazingly, it has been known to happen.

Eastside
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Eastside
8 years ago
Reply to  grr

It probably isn’t Lawanda but somebody parodying her as she used to get on loco and argue with commenters about her crimes.

SmuttySteve
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8 years ago

15 k bail???? Wtf!
What is wrong with enforcement?
These tweekers have more cash than bail is set at!

Does anyone else see what is wrong with this picture or what?

oldengolden
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oldengolden
8 years ago
Reply to  SmuttySteve

15000 means 1500 if I am correct….

grr
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grr
8 years ago
Reply to  oldengolden

and a bail bondsman that is dumb or thinks you will show up in court or pay him if you don’t.

what a strange business that must be..and then there are the non-appearances we have seen lately, probably a regular thing, but if some bonds start being revoked that could change?.. can’t blame that on Gallegos as handy as he is…

Benbow101
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Benbow101
8 years ago

She was arrested on 6-9 and then posted in the comments 6-17 so she probably got out by now somehow, 15 k bail isnt that much really. I bet its her commenting.

grr
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grr
8 years ago

or she has a smart phone with the keister app..I apologize, regrets hereby communicated.

judge not
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judge not
8 years ago

Good for all that has noticed Lawanda is strung out on dope and needs rehab. BUT HOW DARE YOU JUDGE HER MOM AND DAD ALONG WITH HER BROTHER PAT.I would love for you to say anything to him face to face. [edit]

Kris
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Kris
8 years ago

Holy………….. Pick marks !!!

pissed dude
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pissed dude
8 years ago

She got in trouble tonight for shop lifting at Walmart!! When is she going to realize she needs out of the state to get help

Guest
Guest
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8 years ago

If you know Lawanda or were ever her Facebook friend you would know that she did not type that as she has very poor grammar. I just have to wonder what happened to her daughter. Hopefully she no longer has custody of her and she is in a good loving home. Lawanda if your reading this… You were doing well for yourself for a while, what happened? Get your head out of your ass and get your act together and be a Mom to your daughter.

Gazoo
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Gazoo
8 years ago

Life is just one big misunderstanding, Damn earthlings

tugboat
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8 years ago

What ever happened to LaWanda husband, Louie, He appears to have disappeared off the face of the earth. They were a happy couple, so much in love. Whenever I saw them they were always kissing. Maybe it is her loss of him that turned her bad.

dan mathers
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dan mathers
8 years ago

Boomers – Responsible for a lot of garbage going on…………

A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
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A DAUGHTER-HOUNDING COPS EVERYDAY TO FIND YOU!
7 years ago

SO “DONNY IS NOT A BAD MAN? HOW DO YOU SIT THERE AND DEFEND WHAT YOU PROPLE DO. SEE PICTURES . YOU ARE NO JUDGE OF MORAL CHARACTER. YOU ARE AS LOW AS THEY GO. THE LAST CHECK FOR 500. WONT EVEN BE COVERED BU INSURANCE BECAUSE SHE WAS DEAD BEFORE WE FOUND IT. SO LAWANDA PARKS YOU AND THAT FOOD MAN OWE ME 500. $$$ SEE PICTURS. NOT A BAD MAN…..U MUST BE HIGH