Sheriff, DA against release of sexually violent predator in Southern Humboldt

EUREKA (KIEM)- An upcoming placement hearing will determine if a convicted violent sexual predator should live in southern Humboldt. That’s according to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s office.

The proposed placement for Joshua Cooley is a residence on the 2800 block of Alderpoint Road in Garberville.

Both the sheriff’s office and the district attorney strongly oppose to the placement due to what they say is a significant risk to the public.

Sheriff William Honsal encourages the public to attend the hearing and send letters regarding Cooley’s release to the DA’s office.

The address is 825 5^TH Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The hearing is Friday, April 12th at 8:30 am in Superior Court Room 1.