Shannon Miranda of Miranda’s Rescue.
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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:
On April 22, 2026, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received credible information regarding allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy associated with Miranda’s Rescue, located in the 1600 block of Sandy Prairie Road in Fortuna.
Due to the serious nature and complexity of the allegations, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division was assigned as the lead investigative unit. Based on evidence provided to and subsequently obtained by investigators, a search warrant was sought and granted for Miranda’s Rescue, including the residence and business.
On May 1, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., investigators served the search warrant at the location. During the service of the warrant, evidence related to the investigation was seized.
Animals…
This type of fraud targets the supply chain and accounts payable departments of businesses.
- Invoice Manipulation: Criminals intercept a legitimate invoice between a supplier and a client and change the banking details to their own. The client pays the bill thinking they are paying their trusted vendor.
- Kickbacks and Bribery: A vendor secretly pays an employee of the purchasing company to ensure their bid is successful or to overlook inflated pricing.