Humboldt Co. Press Release:

Sheriff Mike Downey is proud to announce the hiring of two new deputy sheriffs. Sheriff Downey swore in deputies Kyle Holt, 25 years old from Crescent City, California and Hilary Havens, 26 years old from Redding, California on September 17, 2012. Deputy Holt attended and graduated from the Butte College Police Academy in June, 2012. Deputy Havens attended and graduated from the College of the Redwoods Police Academy December, 2011.