THE HAVENS AFFAIR:

## PROLOGUE: A Commissioner's Retirement Raises Questions Nez Perce County Commissioner Doug Havens is retiring his position to the unchallenged by primary election of Nez Perce County Detective Nick Woods 2026. He will leave public office with a full pension and a career largely shielded from public scrutiny. But his retirement comes amid a swirl of unanswered questions about his personal conduct, his professional relationships, and his ties to a network of power players who have demonstrated a pattern of protecting their own. Public records, court dockets, and campaign finance reports reveal a web of connections that demand explanation. At the center of this web are Trae Turner, an attorney whose client list reads like a who's who of local power; Justin Coleman, the Nez Perce County Prosecutor; Kali Jo Parker, a deputy prosecutor in Coleman's office; and Heather Moore, a woman whose legal representation and romantic extra-marital relationships raises serious questions about conflicts of interest. This article is based on public records and documents available to any citizen. The questions raised here are not allegations of wrongdoing—they are invitations for the public to examine whether their elected officials are serving the public interest or protecting themselves. ## CHAPTER I: THE COMMISSIONER'S RETIREMENT ### Section I.1: Doug Havens – Public Servant or Protected Insider? Doug Havens has served as a Nez Perce County Commissioner for years. He sits on the Board of County Commissioners alongside Hannah Liedkie ^[1] and Joe Gish. He is a familiar face in Lewiston politics, a man who has cultivated relationships with law enforcement, the judiciary, and the local business community. Havens is set to retire in November, 2026. According to multiple sources close to Havens, he intends to move to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, after his retirement. The timing of his retirement—coming amid growing public scrutiny of his relationships—raises legitimate questions about whether he is seeking to place himself beyond the reach of accountability and scrutiny after years of bad financial judgement. Questions for Doug Havens: 1. Why are you retiring now? 2. What is the nature of your relationship with Heather Moore? 3. Did you play any role in her appointment to the Disability Advisory Board? 4. Why are you moving to Coeur d'Alene? 5. Will both Rebecca and Heather D. Moore be joining you? ## CHAPTER II: THE ATTORNEY AND THE CONFLICTS ### Section II.1: Trae Turner – The Network's Legal Arm Trae Turner was a partner at Clark & Feeney, LLP, a Lewiston law firm that has represented some of the most powerful interests in the Lewis-Clark Valley. Let's disregard they literally represent rapists and pedophiles across from the halls of justice for better than a few decades. Let's just focus that until at least May of 2026, Turner's client list through the firm Clark and Feeney includes Travelland RV, Justin Coleman ^[2], and Heather Moore. Turner's ties to the network are documented in public records: - He was the best man at Justin Coleman's wedding. - Coleman's mother is a Turner, making Coleman and Turner relatives by blood... likely. - Turner and his then-wife, Kali Jo Parker, each donated the statutory maximum of $500 to Coleman's campaign on the same day in April 2022 that I reported the bribery of Rick Fuentes, Andrew Fox and Nick Woods via ethics complaint to the Nez Perce County Prosecutors Office. - Turner's ex-wife, Kali Jo Parker, is a deputy prosecutor in Justin Coleman's office who handles child support and custody cases. ^[2] Turner represented Justin Coleman before the Idaho State Bar in response to a grievance filed by this author. Coleman confirmed Turner's representation in an email dated April 18, 2025: "Mr. Switzer, Please forward all future communications to **my attorney Mr. Turner**." ### Section II.2: The Heather Moore Representation Public court records show that Trae Turner has represented Heather Moore in legal proceedings since September of 2025. Heather Moore is the former spouse of Dan Moore, a local business owner. The nature of their divorce and custody proceedings raises questions about potential conflicts of interest designed to punish Dan. Turner's representation of Heather Moore creates a direct conflict: Turner represents the mistress of Commissioner Doug Havens while also representing Commissioner Havens' colleague, Prosecutor Justin Coleman. In this case, according to multiple filings, Heather D. Moore assaulted Dan Moore at a Home Depot on January 3rd, 2026. Coleman outsourced this complaint because of his friendship with Turner to the Prosecutor in another county. The conflict goes deeper. Turner's ex-wife, Kali Jo Parker, works in Coleman's office—the same office that would be responsible for prosecuting any criminal charges arising from the Moore matters. Parker handles child support and custody cases, the very issues at the heart of the Moore litigation. --Questions for Trae Turner: 1. Did you represent Heather Moore while also representing Justin Coleman? 2. Did you disclose to Heather Moore that your ex-wife works in Coleman's office? 3. Did you disclose to Dan Moore that your firm also represented his former spouse? 4. Did you withdraw from representing Heather Moore, and if so, why? ## CHAPTER III: THE NETWORK THAT PROTECTS ### Section III.1: The Coleman-Turner-Parker Connection Public records document the connections between the key players: | Individual | Role | Connection | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Justin Coleman** | Nez Perce County Prosecutor | Mother is a Turner; best man at Turner's wedding; employs Parker; accepted $500 from Turner and $500 from Parker | ^[2] | **Trae Turner** | Attorney at Clark & Feeney | Represents Heather Moore, Justin Coleman, and Travelland RV; married to Parker; donated $500 to Coleman |^[2] | **Kali Jo Parker** | Deputy Prosecutor | Works in Coleman's office; handles child support and custody; married to Turner; donated $500 to Coleman |^[2] | **Doug Havens** | County Commissioner | Affair with Heather Moore; Hannah Liedkie appointed her to Disability Advisory Board; 2026 | ### Section III.2: The Pattern of Protection The network operates through a series of reciprocal relationships: - **Coleman** protects Travelland RV from prosecution, despite evidence of embezzlement. - **Turner** represents Coleman before the Bar, despite a conflict of interest. - **Parker** handles child support cases in Coleman's office, including cases involving Turner's clients. - **Havens** uses his position to appoint his mistress to a government board. **Questions for Justin Coleman:** 1. Did you know that Trae Turner was representing Heather Moore while he was also representing you? 2. Did you know that Turner's ex-wife works in your office? 3. Did you recuse yourself from any matters involving Turner's clients? 4. Did you have any role in the transfer of Heather Moore's assault case to Bonner County? --- ## CHAPTER IV: THE COURT RECORDS ### Section IV.1: The Moore Divorce Public court records show that **Dan Moore** and **Heather Moore** are involved in divorce and custody proceedings (Case CV35-25-1290). The records show: - Heather Moore has been represented by **Trae Turner**. - Dan Moore was previously represented by **Samuel Harrich**, a former attorney at Clark & Feeney. - A protection order was granted against Dan Moore. - Dan Moore has sought to have the protection order dismissed. - The court has made rulings that have restricted Dan Moore's access to his children. ### Section IV.2: The Home Depot Assault Public records show that Heather Moore was charged with battery after an incident at a Home Depot store on **January 3, 2026**. The case was reported to the Lewiston Police Department and ultimately transferred to a special prosecutor in Bonner County, where it was dismissed. Questions for the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office: 1. Why was the Home Depot assault case transferred to Bonner County? 2. Who authorized the transfer? 3. Why was the case dismissed so quickly? 4. Was any evidence reviewed before the dismissal? ## CHAPTER V: THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE RECORDS ### Section V.1: Donations to Justin Coleman Public campaign finance records from the Idaho Secretary of State's office show the following donations to Justin Coleman's campaign: | Donor | Amount | Date | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trae Turner | $500 | April 4, 2022 | | Kali Jo Parker | $500 | April 4, 2022 | | Amanda Coleman | $1,000 | April 11, 2022 | | Jennifer Coleman | $500 | April 17, 2022 | ### Section V.2: The Timing The donations from Turner and Parker came on the same day—April 4, 2022—and were for the statutory maximum of $500. This raises questions about whether the donations were coordinated. The timing is also significant. April 4, 2022, is the same date that this author submitted a formal Government Ethics Complaint to the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office regarding the assault and financial crimes at Travelland RV. Questions for Justin Coleman: 1. Did you know that Trae Turner and Kali Jo Parker donated to your campaign on the same day that I filed an ethics complaint? 2. Did you disclose these donations as required by law? 3. Did these donations create any conflicts of interest? --- ## CHAPTER VI: THE UNSAID FAMILY CONNECTIONS ### Section VI.1: The Family Connections 1. Justin Coleman's mother is Terri Turner. ### Section VI.2: The Questions The family connections raise questions about whether the network's cohesion is based on nepotism: 1. How is Trae Turner related to Justin Coleman through Terri? 2. Did their family relationship influence Coleman's decisions? 3. Could their family relationship influence Turner's representation of Coleman? ## CHAPTER VII: THE UNANSWERED QUESTIONS ### Section VII.1: Questions for Doug Havens 1. Why are you retiring now? 2. What is the nature of your relationship with Heather Moore? 3. Did you play any role in her appointment to the Disability Advisory Board? 4. Why are you moving to Coeur d'Alene? 5. Did you have any role in the Moore divorce proceedings? 6. Did you have any role in the dismissal of the Home Depot assault case? 7. Aren't you married to Rebecca Havens? 8. Did you, in fact, wear Red? ### Section VII.2: Questions for Trae Turner 1. Did you represent Heather Moore while also representing Justin Coleman? 2. Did you disclose to Heather Moore that your ex-wife works in Coleman's office? 3. Did you disclose to Dan Moore that your firm also represented his former spouse? 4. Did you withdraw from representing Heather Moore, and if so, why? 5. Did you have any role in the transfer of the Home Depot assault case to Bonner County? 6. Did you advise Heather Moore to file a protection order against Dan Moore? ### Section VII.3: Questions for Justin Coleman 1. Did you know that Trae Turner was representing Heather Moore while he was also representing you? 2. Did you know that Turner's ex-wife currently works in your office? 3. Did you recuse yourself from any matters involving Turner's clients? 4. Did you have any role in the transfer of Heather Moore's assault case to Bonner County? 5. Did you have any role in the protection order against Dan Moore? 6. Did you have any role in the appointment of Heather Moore to the Disability Advisory Board? ### Section VII.4: Questions for the Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners 1. Was Doug Havens' retirement discussed in a public meeting? 2. Was there any investigation into Havens' conduct with Heather D. Moore? 3. Did the Board know about Havens' relationship with Heather Moore? 4. Did the Board know about Havens' role in her appointment to the Disability Advisory Board by Hannah Liedkie? 5. Will there be any investigation into Havens' conduct after he leaves office by former Detective Nick Woods? ## CONCLUSION: THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW The questions raised in this article are not allegations of wrongdoing—they are invitations for the public to examine whether their elected officials are serving the public interest or protecting themselves. Doug Havens is retiring, announced in May 2026. He plans to move to Coeur d'Alene. The timing of his retirement and replacement of the unchallenged by primary - Nick Woods, coming amid growing public scrutiny of his relationships, raises legitimate questions about whether he is seeking to place himself beyond the reach of accountability after years of voting for taxes that hurt the county. Trae Turner has represented both Heather Moore and Justin Coleman—a conflict of interest that has not been adequately explained. Neither can be explained his opposition Samual Harrich, also formerly from Clark and Feeney. Justin Coleman has accepted campaign donations from Turner and Parker, and his office has been involved in matters that affect Turner's clients. The network that protects these individuals has a pattern of shielding the powerful while punishing those who challenge them. The public deserves answers. ## TIMELINE OF EVENTS | Date | Event | | :--- | :--- | | **Fall 2024** | Doug Havens begins affair with Heather Moore. | | **August 1, 2025** | Heather Moore leaves Dan Moore. | | **October 2025** | Dan Moore is denied access to his children. | | **December 2025** | Church letter written against Dan Moore. | | **January 3, 2026** | Heather Moore charged with battery at Home Depot. | | **January 7, 2026** | Heather Moore files protection order against Dan Moore. | | **January 2026** | Judge Judd grants protection order. | | **April 2025** | Grievances filed against Coleman, Smith, and Turner. | | **April 18, 2025** | Coleman confirms Turner is his attorney. | | **May 2026** | Doug Havens announces his retirement and reportedly says plans to move to Coeur d'Alene. | This article is a publication of LCV Blotter, an independent watchdog journalism project. All documents cited are public records and are available upon request. The investigator is visually impaired, has no income, and has spent five years documenting a pattern of corruption that crosses state lines. The cover‑up is exposed. The receipts are public. The process continues.