Notary charged in ongoing investigation of alleged fraud on Nebraska medical cannabis petitions

LINCOLN — A notary public has been charged with two dozen counts of “official misconduct” as part of an ongoing statewide investigation into alleged fraud on two Nebraska medical cannabis petitions.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Hall County Attorney Marty Klein announced the charges Wednesday against Jacy C. Todd, a 53-year-old man from York. Todd is a co-owner of Herban Pulse, a CBD health and wellness shop in Grand Island. Law enforcement allege Todd illegally notarized multiple petitions in Grand Island outside the presence of at least one petition circulator.

The 24 counts are specific dates on which Todd allegedly “knowingly” violated the law while performing his official duties, between Jan. 29 and July 2. “Official misconduct” is a Class II misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to six months imprisonment or a $1,000 fine, or both.

The Nebraska Examiner called Herban Pulse seeking comment but the person answering the phone hung up. Todd did not appear to have an attorney, based on initial court filings.




https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2024/10/02/notary-charged-in-ongoing-investigation-of-alleged-fraud-on-nebraska-medical-cannabis-petitions/