[Audio] FBI, others asked to look into past corruption within Sheriff’s Office; Humboldt’s last week of news

In the latest episode of Humboldt Last Week (12:28): The Sheriff’s Office has been looking into how an office they oversee has been illegally allowing the sale of dead people’s stuff to their own employees. Purchased items include vehicles and electronics — things left behind by the dead with no will or heirs.

“The FBI and (California) Attorney General’s Office (have been asked by District Attorney Maggie Fleming) to get involved in the investigation,” said Lost Coast Outpost reporter Ryan Burns, who has been covering the investigation thoroughly. “… To Sheriff (William) Honsal’s credit, he’s been pretty open about the whole process from the moment this whole story broke… He sat down with me and was very forthcoming about where things stand…”

The office in question is that of the Public Administrator’s, which has been under the supervision of the Sheriff’s Office since February 2015.

In the podcast, Burns discusses what he’s learned, how an assessment of ‘good deals’ could play a role in the investigation, the sale of items to people close to the Sheriff’s Office, the return of some items, and much more.

The story begins at 12:28.

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Not the actual vehicle. A photo of a 70’s Corvette. [Photo by Barnstarbob via Wikicommons]

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Denouement
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Denouement
6 years ago

Say it isn’t so! Corruption in Humboldt County?

Trillium Hummingbird
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Trillium Hummingbird
6 years ago
Reply to  Denouement

And I believe that is a 68 Corvette…

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
6 years ago

I believe that is 50000 dollars AMERICAN , later, deputy doesn’t make enough to restore that car, look at how it was returned ,

Bozo
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Bozo
6 years ago

Hmmm… I guess don’t make your sheriff coroner.

Bronco
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Bronco
6 years ago
Reply to  Bozo

That’s hardly the only issue, just what brought the practice to the attention of the new sheriff/coroner:

‘No Reason to Think This Hasn’t Gone On For Years’: Sheriff Honsal Speaks on Corruption Inquiry

https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2017/jun/30/sheriff-honsal-interview/

Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago

Nice Corvette! Wonder how much they paid?

Greendenny
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Greendenny
6 years ago
Reply to  Cowabunga

$1,500 for vette i read!

Gazoo
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Gazoo
6 years ago
Reply to  Greendenny

Funny shit, the rally wheels are worth 1500…

zoltan
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zoltan
6 years ago
Reply to  Gazoo

Cost is not worth.i have optimum model 55 belair,red,original,overdrive ,no cntr post.had chickens in it .it cost $1,500,$50/ month.worth insuring,not restoring.rich man’s hobby.hard to sell.

Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago
Reply to  Greendenny

The engine could be worth a lot more than $1500, depending on type and condition.

Myles Cochrane
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Myles Cochrane
6 years ago
Reply to  Cowabunga

Full disclosure, the picture above is of a ’75 Corvette and is not the Corvette that was sold. It’s just a like model for reference. If you click into the link to Ryan’s coverage in the article you can see a picture of the actual vehicle (which is not a convertible and is a bit more worn).

Cowabunga
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Cowabunga
6 years ago
Reply to  Myles Cochrane

Thank you for the clarification. I enjoy listening to Humboldt Last Week. Great news coverage!

Myles Cochrane
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Myles Cochrane
6 years ago
Reply to  Cowabunga

Thanks, Cowabunga!

Ernestine
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Ernestine
6 years ago
Reply to  Myles Cochrane

You should insert the link and not make us go hunting for it, since you used this misleading click- bait photo.

Maggi
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Maggi
6 years ago
Reply to  Cowabunga

$1500.

Silverlining
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Silverlining
6 years ago

I know some stories going back to Sheriff Cox and a missing truckload of weed . Lots of stories from lots of people over the years.

zoltan
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zoltan
6 years ago
Reply to  Silverlining

Voice stress analysis.small claims?contract zetas as investigators?who likes corruption?church and state?

MOGTX
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6 years ago

Our whole judicial system is total shit ,and the DA is a complete joke. our jail need another 5 story’s strait up.icould go on and on ,but that’s like beating a dead horse.

Ben Round
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Ben Round
6 years ago

Until this story / investigation was exposed, I had assumed that Sheriff Downey resigned due to an unenclosed health condition. Now I assume that he knew this was coming and that he, like politicians do, got the heck out of the way before the story broke.
Now. I again assume, that we will know more about his involvement, as the investigation moves forward…….

laya goodwyn
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laya goodwyn
6 years ago

wow… that picture of the car is completely different then the car parked at coroners office, tailpipes on ground, front end up (no engine) full of scrap parts inside.

Kym Kemp
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6 years ago
Reply to  laya goodwyn

Laya, is this the photo of the actual vehicle?

laya goodwyn
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laya goodwyn
6 years ago

who is to say if the person who bought it put $ into it already?

MOGTX
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6 years ago

Downey was a do nothing no nothing worst Sheriff we ever had good riddance to bad rubbish

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Shameful!! If we can’t trust the people we put trust in,what do we have?

Maggi
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Maggi
6 years ago

It’s definitely a shame that these public servants chose to help themselves instead of doing what is right, by these decedants.

zoltan
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zoltan
6 years ago
Reply to  Maggi

They do it for their families and friends.

Rusty
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Rusty
6 years ago

$1,500 LOL. Over paid.

Guest
Guest
Guest
6 years ago

While they are at it, they might want to look at the SWAP wood program for low-income seniors. What happens to the high BTU wood? The seniors sure don’t see it.

laya goodwyn
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laya goodwyn
6 years ago

you are idiots, along with red headed blackbelt for not putting an actual or even close picture, causing confusion and people getting all upset about the condition of the car. Look at the real picture (posted above in comments) This is shotty media coverage. get with it Kym, put a REAL picture up!

Kym Kemp
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6 years ago
Reply to  laya goodwyn

Laya, I tried to email you. My email is [email protected]. I would like to find out if the photo you posted is the actual Corvette being discussed. If so, I would like to use it.

Shaw,ee
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Shaw,ee
6 years ago

How long have I been saying it???? Corruption,corruption,corruption!!

zoltan
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zoltan
6 years ago

Can forget their behavior.hard to forget.every little thing.church and state.dunking people like witches for operation condor.dea.

Zoey
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Zoey
6 years ago

So not surprised about more corruption in the Sheriff’s office 😠 thanks to Nancy Fleming for bringing this to the FBI ☺
If was me or everyone else we would be in big trouble 😡
They need to be accountable for there actions!!