A letter from State of California Department of State Hospitals to Humboldt County Deputy DA Kyla Baxley stating intent to vacate a prior placement recommendation | HCSO

Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office release:

Sheriff Honsal received official notice that the Department of State Hospitals has withdrawn its intent to place a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) back into Humboldt County.

Sheriff Honsal thanks the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office for their strong advocacy, as well as the many community members who showed up and made their voices heard regarding the proposed release of this serial rapist, Richard Stobaugh.

Last week, Judge Kaleb Cockrum ruled that evidence presented by the District Attorney proved that Stobaugh possessed child pornography while in the SVP treatment program.

This outcome demonstrates the power of a united community standing up for public safety.

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