Joseph Huffaker, a former police officer in Rohnert Park, was convicted on all six counts for his involvement in a scheme where he illegally stopped drivers on Highway 101 to steal cannabis and cash. Alongside former sergeant Brendon Jacy Tatum, Huffaker used fake credentials to pose as federal agents, unlawfully seizing over two tons of cannabis. After a 90-minute deliberation, jurors found him guilty of multiple offenses including conspiracy, extortion, and filing false paperwork. Huffaker faces up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing set for October 15.
Former Rohnert Park police officer Joseph Huffaker was convicted on all counts for illegally stopping drivers on Highway 101 and stealing cannabis and cash between 2015 and 2018.
Huffaker and his former sergeant, Brendon Jacy Tatum, used fake credentials to impersonate federal agents, resulting in the unlawful seizure of over two tons of marijuana.
The jurors reached a unanimous verdict after 90 minutes of deliberation, finding Huffaker guilty of conspiracy, extortion, falsifying records, impersonating a federal officer, and filing a false tax return.
Huffaker faces a potential 20-year prison sentence for his crimes, with sentencing scheduled for October 15, after having previously admitted to extorting marijuana from drivers.
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