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Round Valley tribal members file suit over July 2024 cannabis raids naming county and multiple law-enforcement agencies

Round Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (RVAMAC) · May 7, 2025
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Summary

The Round Valley Indian Tribe and three named individuals filed a civil complaint alleging wrongdoing during July 23–24, 2024 cannabis raids; the complaint names Mendocino County, local sheriffs, a deputy and CHP and was included in the RVAMAC agenda packet.

The minutes for the Round Valley Area MAC on May 7 state that the Round Valley Indian Tribe (RVIT) and individuals April James, Eunice Swearinger and Steve Britton "have filed suit against Mendocino County, Sheriff Kendall, Sheriff Bonsal (Humboldt), Deputy Justin Pryor (MCSO), and the CHP" concerning the July 23–24, 2024 cannabis raids. The packet included the complete complaint as Item 4c. The minutes also correct the spelling of the Humboldt sheriff's name to "Honsal."

RVAMAC recorded the filing as an agenda attachment; no committee action was taken during the meeting. The entry is presented as an informational item to ensure the community is aware of pending litigation tied to law-enforcement actions in Round Valley.

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