Comments on: New Allegations Made Against Sheriff’s Department https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/ In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:55 -0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Keith https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-1235 Keith Thu, 26 Mar 2015 18:02:28 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-1235 The Above statements maybe true but i also experienced the Corruption of the police department at first hand and the discrimination racism due to the fact i am a African american man who was faslely accused of crimes i did not commit and have no involement in 5 years of my life where taking from me and i spent time in a hell cell where my freedom was took my case had a bunch of descreptencies but they did not want to lose out on money so they did not let my lawyer do his job they convinced him to make a deal with them due to the fact that his status would elevate i also paid him to fight for my freedom and he didnt it is sad how peoples lives are affected due to the greedy and unjust so called peace officers who abuse there badges and authority The Above statements maybe true but i also experienced the Corruption of the police department at first hand and the discrimination racism due to the fact i am a African american man who was faslely accused of crimes i did not commit and have no involement in 5 years of my life where taking from me and i spent time in a hell cell where my freedom was took my case had a bunch of descreptencies but they did not want to lose out on money so they did not let my lawyer do his job they convinced him to make a deal with them due to the fact that his status would elevate i also paid him to fight for my freedom and he didnt it is sad how peoples lives are affected due to the greedy and unjust so called peace officers who abuse there badges and authority

]]> By: Joseph Oldenbourg https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-403 Joseph Oldenbourg Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:16:41 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-403 In reply to <a href="https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-367">Cory Kuykendall</a>. You have not really said anything here, apart from your claim of witnesses in the know of facts that need to be exposed. You even claim a few fact for yourself. I openly challenge you, if you've seen fit to comment thus far, to disclose them. In reply to Cory Kuykendall.

You have not really said anything here, apart from your claim of witnesses in the know of facts that need to be exposed. You even claim a few fact for yourself. I openly challenge you, if you’ve seen fit to comment thus far, to disclose them.

]]> By: Cory Kuykendall https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-367 Cory Kuykendall Sun, 06 Apr 2014 18:00:34 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-367 The gun raffle and campaigning on duty issues are deplorable but it's not a surprise. Those issues are however, absolutely trivial and insignificant if compare to the reality of the crimes that have been white-washed and swept under the carpet throughout the current 'acting' Sheriff's career. It's ironic that in his attempts to paint Whaley as a "good ol' boy" in his campaign speeches, he conveniently forgets that it was the good ol' boys (and his own Detective Father) that saved him (at least) three times from being reported and prosecuted on serious felony crimes (both on and off duty). The 'acting' Sheriff should be aware that there is a good majority of people (and witnesses) that have a backbone and aren't easily intimidated. Control of TCSO was forfeited after Whaley retired from his undersheriff position. It was the undisputed truth that Whaley was truly in charge during his tenure. It was also undisputed that Wittman took a backseat and focused on being a politician. Unfortunately, Wittman placed his faith with people that had agenda's and perceived political power after Whaley retired. Now, TCSO is reaping what was sewn from those poorly made appointments. There are so many facts at play here that need to be exposed. They are going to be exposed. The 'acting' Sheriff will erode the Office of Sheriff into an unimaginable mess if elected. I can assure you, the true facts (not campaign promises) will be his undoing. Also, the cookie-cutter term of "mud slinging" doesn't apply. I openly challenge anyone that can dispute the true facts that I have. The Office of the Sheriff can (and will) be salvaged with Whaley. The gun raffle and campaigning on duty issues are deplorable but it’s not a surprise. Those issues are however, absolutely trivial and insignificant if compare to the reality of the crimes that have been white-washed and swept under the carpet throughout the current ‘acting’ Sheriff’s career. It’s ironic that in his attempts to paint Whaley as a “good ol’ boy” in his campaign speeches, he conveniently forgets that it was the good ol’ boys (and his own Detective Father) that saved him (at least) three times from being reported and prosecuted on serious felony crimes (both on and off duty). The ‘acting’ Sheriff should be aware that there is a good majority of people (and witnesses) that have a backbone and aren’t easily intimidated.

Control of TCSO was forfeited after Whaley retired from his undersheriff position. It was the undisputed truth that Whaley was truly in charge during his tenure. It was also undisputed that Wittman took a backseat and focused on being a politician. Unfortunately, Wittman placed his faith with people that had agenda’s and perceived political power after Whaley retired. Now, TCSO is reaping what was sewn from those poorly made appointments.

There are so many facts at play here that need to be exposed. They are going to be exposed. The ‘acting’ Sheriff will erode the Office of Sheriff into an unimaginable mess if elected. I can assure you, the true facts (not campaign promises) will be his undoing. Also, the cookie-cutter term of “mud slinging” doesn’t apply. I openly challenge anyone that can dispute the true facts that I have. The Office of the Sheriff can (and will) be salvaged with Whaley.

]]> By: Ludi https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-336 Ludi Fri, 28 Mar 2014 01:48:04 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-336 Ridiculous , is this the only thing he wants to talk about? Anything positive from this campaign , iam voting for Boudreaux ! Ridiculous , is this the only thing he wants to talk about? Anything positive from this campaign , iam voting for Boudreaux !

]]> By: Ronald Pierce https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-315 Ronald Pierce Sun, 23 Mar 2014 19:56:43 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-315 Local authorities have been covering for each other for so long it is now autonomic. The gun raffle issue has exposed a portion of the seedy underbelly of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department. However, there is MORE COMING. Recent developments connected to this increasingly public scandal reveal that the corruption in the Sheriff's Department is being covered up by other city and county authorities as the ship continues to spring more leaks. This commenter has specific knowledge that Ms. Thompson is on target with her comment, that criminal activities by county officials gets treated differently than the general public. Tulare County is a cesspool of corruption that is beginning to boil over. The Valley Voice is serving the people in reporting on these matters. Thank you Valley Voice. Local authorities have been covering for each other for so long it is now autonomic. The gun raffle issue has exposed a portion of the seedy underbelly of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department. However, there is MORE COMING. Recent developments connected to this increasingly public scandal reveal that the corruption in the Sheriff’s Department is being covered up by other city and county authorities as the ship continues to spring more leaks. This commenter has specific knowledge that Ms. Thompson is on target with her comment, that criminal activities by county officials gets treated differently than the general public. Tulare County is a cesspool of corruption that is beginning to boil over. The Valley Voice is serving the people in reporting on these matters. Thank you Valley Voice.

]]> By: myrna Thompson https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2014/03/20/new-allegations-made-sheriffs-department/#comment-313 myrna Thompson Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:13:41 +0000 http://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=3765#comment-313 Illegal activities. One of the candidates from Porterville whose name and personal phone number came up in a illegal hooker situation and then the case was dropped. Is that on record or just swept under the rug. The public should know, we need honest candidates. Illegal activities. One of the candidates from Porterville whose name and personal phone number came up in a illegal hooker situation and then the case was dropped. Is that on record or just swept under the rug. The public should know, we need honest candidates.

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