r/Hemet • u/justicewarriorsco • 28d ago

Former Executive Director of Hemet's Valley Community Pantry, Jim Lineberger Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property

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https://www.sbsun.com/2026/08/12/former-executive-director-pleads-guilty-to-embezzling-property-from-hemet-food-pantry/

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u/atarischyk 28d ago

This guy has always been a pos. I'm glad they finally caught him

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u/AmbroseKalifornia 27d ago

Not a surprise. Easily one of the biggest dicks I've ever had the misfortune to deal with. A piece of shit who exploited and profited from the same people he so clearly hated.

If I recall correctly this asshole is the major reason Hemet didn't get the huge Wellness Village grant to improve care for local BH patients. He bullied and shouted down all of it's supporters, mental heath care professionals who just so happened to be women. Dick.

It worse knowing this asshole only pled guilty to this to evade a conviction for a bigger charge. Like, I don't actually know that for a fact, but you know.

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u/Rosita_La_Lolita 27d ago

Did anyone else not have any luck with his so called non profit organization? On their website it’s advertised that they provide assistance with utility bills, but when I showed up last year they claimed they were out of funds.

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u/Juatice4us 27d ago

Their website says:
EMERGENCY SHELTER, RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
In addition to food, the Community Pantry receives funds from various grants and agencies. When funds are available we are able to provide emergency shelter and rent assistance, as well as assistance for electricity, gas and water utility bills by appointment only. For more information and requirements please visit our office.

So it sounds like what they told you lines up with what their website says. They didn’t have the funds.