Finding F18
The Sheriff Lieutenant failed to obtain the required prior approval from the Sheriff for his financial interest in the fireworks business on his property.
Jury report: Esparto Fireworks Explosion: Officials Knew, None Acted · PDF page 23
Permanent linkOfficial response
Yolo County Sheriff’s Office
Disagrees that a disclosable financial interest is established.
Read official response · PDF page 3The Sheriff distinguishes property ownership from the outside-business interest required by policy and says available information is insufficient. The legal and factual disagreement is explicit; it does not decide the pending criminal issues.
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