Two former Rohnert Park police officers are headed to federal prison for running a roadside shakedown scheme along Highway 101.
A judge sentenced ringleader Brendan “Jacy” Tatum to 30 months and his subordinate, Joseph Huffaker, to 20 months for stealing cash and cannabis from motorists.
The duo reportedly impersonated federal agents to target unsuspecting drivers during illegal traffic stops. While Tatum led the city’s now-disbanded drug interdiction team, his partner’s recent bid for a new trial was flatly denied.
This sentencing closes a dark chapter for local law enforcement that saw sworn officers turn into highway predators.
