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Federal investigation into Atascadero shifts into high gear

Written on 27 Jul, 2010 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 49 Comments
Federal investigation into Atascadero shifts into high gear

Federal agents from several agencies including the FBI and FEMA were in the city of Atascadero a few weeks ago asking questions about the Printery – the city’s former youth center - and searching through records related to the alleged... (Continue reading)

Fraud lawsuit filed against Heritage Oaks Bank and Stewart Title

Written on 15 Jun, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 1 Comment

By KAREN VELIE Investors have filed a lawsuit alleging Stewart Title and Heritage Oaks Bank (HOB) aided and abetted and/or conspired with Hurst Financial Inc. (HFI) in defrauding hundreds of seniors through illegal investment schemes. The suit filed by more than 300... (Continue reading)

FBI accuses Miller of racketeering and money laundering

Written on 29 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 14 Comments
FBI accuses Miller of racketeering and money laundering

By KAREN VELIE The FBI seized proceeds from Hurst Financial Inc. (HFI) President Jay Miller’s home May 27 because of allegations of racketeering, money laundering, and wire fraud, according to the seizure warrant. “A racket is an illegal business, usually run as... (Continue reading)

BULLETIN: FBI, local law seeking bandit

Written on 27 Mar, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 1 Comment
BULLETIN: FBI, local law seeking bandit

Federal authorities and investigators from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay police departments are seeking a man dubbed the “Sleeves Bandit” who is suspected of robbing a long list of at least 15 California banks, including several in this county. He’s... (Continue reading)

FBI busts sheriff’s deputy Goossens for child porn

Written on 19 Aug, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 7 Comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN and KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriff Bryan Goossens was arrested Monday by federal agents as part of a widespread roundup of suspected members of a child pornography ring. Two other county men also have been... (Continue reading)

FBI agents seize deputy sheriffs computer

Written on 4 Aug, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 10 Comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN A San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputy is the target of an FBI investigation which has included a search of the deputy’s house and the seizure of his computer. Bryan Goossens, a 20-year employee of the... (Continue reading)

Law reported closing in on EFI principals

Written on 20 Jul, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 35 Comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN Local and federal law enforcement agencies are investigating Estate Financial Inc. (EFI) and a criminal case is said to be “moving forward” even as a battalion of interested parties scrap over control of the failing... (Continue reading)

COMMENTARY: Bugs on the wall in City Hall

Written on 7 Apr, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 22 Comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN There’s a tight clamp on information coming out of Atascadero City Hall, what with the FBI hanging out and all, so it’s been tough to get information out of those hallowed confines, stuff like this….... (Continue reading)

FBI launches Atascadero City Hall investigation

Written on 15 Feb, 2008 in Uncovered SLO | 6 Comments

2/15/2008 Federal investigators will probe activities at Atascadero City Hall, according to City Attorney Brian Pierik. Pierik issued an unusual press release late today revealing... (Continue reading)