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“By executing search warrants targeting suspected illegal cannabis operations, law enforcement officers are working to protect the public, the environment, and those cannabis operations that have the proper licenses and permits.  Executing these search warrants can be dangerous as often weapons are found and seized.  We are thankful that no law enforcement officer was hurt […]

CSLEA ACWO members respond to save the lives of one adult and two children “First and foremost, kudos to the victims of this capsized boat who had signaling devices at the ready, and were all wearing their life jackets which assisted them in surviving in rough, cold water.  Thank you to our CSLEA/ACWO members, CDFW […]

“It is not unusual for CDFW officers to assist with locating and arresting dangerous suspects wanted by local law enforcement departments.  Law enforcement team work makes all of our communities a safer place to be.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MOUNT SHASTA – On June 18, 2025, at approximately 3 p.m., the Mount Shasta Police […]

COLUSA COUNTY – On May 27, 2025 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that Justin D. Lewis of Placer County was sentenced to two years in jail and ordered to pay over $20,000 in fines by a  Colusa County Superior Court judge for his part in a conspiracy to commercialize Pacific lamprey, […]

PASO ROBLES –On May 8, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the arrest of a 26-year-old on suspicion of unlawful hunting of wildlife, among other wildlife violations. According to CDFW, a wildlife officer on patrol noticed a car slowly moving through a rural area outside of Paso Robles where there had […]

SACRAMENTO – On May 12, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the results of a recent enhanced maximum enforcement patrol to protect red abalone along the Northern California coast. CDFW wildlife officers issued seven citations to people illegally taking red abalone along the Sonoma, Mendocino and Humboldt County coast. Coinciding with a […]

A CDFW investigation VENTURA, – On April 21, 2025, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that        William Porter McHenry, a commercial fishing boat captain, has been ordered to pay fines for illegally dumping toxic waste into California waters. McHenry owns and operates McHenry Fisheries, Inc., which runs the 67-foot commercial fishing vessel Sea Pearl. […]

“ACWO is proud to assist in supporting the warden race team and congratulates them on their success!  Baker to Vegas is a great event that showcases the strength, drive and camaraderie of officers throughout the country and the world. Great job, team!” ACWO President Trevor Pell LAS VEGAS – The April 5-6, 2025 Baker to […]

CDFW wardens assist with search for suspect “It’s important that law enforcement officers nearest to a scene help each other out, regardless of which agency they are affiliated with.  CDFW officers often assist local law enforcement officers in response to 911 calls, particularly in areas where officers have to travel a great geographical distance to […]

Eleven firearms seized “CDFW’s tipline is an easy way for citizens to report suspected violations.  CDFW does a great job following up on these reports, and in this case removed 11 firearms from those who, by law, cannot possess them.  That’s public safety at work.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FRESNO COUNTY- On March 4, […]

A CDFW investigation “CDFW officers work to protect our environment, and fish and wildlife.  Through a casual conversation the officers in this case identified illegal activity and pursued an investigation that led to the prosecution of three individuals, fines and forfeitures.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On February 25, 2025, the California Department of […]

A CDFW investigation “CDFW officers work to investigate crimes and violations involving fish and wildlife, working to protect our natural resources and the declining populations of various species.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MODOC COUNTY – On February 5, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office announced […]

“It is important for our environment and fish and wildlife populations that CDFW wardens investigate cases involving unlawful catches.  In addition to their investigations, they assist local district attorneys’ offices with prosecutions.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN FRANCISCO – On December 30, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the recent […]

“Serving these types of search warrants can be dangerous for law enforcement.  We are grateful no one was hurt during the search and seizure and thank law enforcement officers for working to protect the public, and the legal cannabis market.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – On December 9, 2024, the San […]

NORCO – Congratulations to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and Association of California Wildlife Officers members Aramais Bagmanian and Ryan Galapir for competing and placing in the 27th Annual Riverside County Sheriff’s K-9 Trials on November 8, 2024. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Officer Bagmanian and K-9 Kal, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, […]

“Serving search warrants is a dangerous job and it is vital to officer safety that law enforcement officers have the support and back-up they need when conducting these searches.  CDFW wardens work with their local law enforcement officers in an effort to protect the pubic and assist with investigations.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona WEAVERVILLE – […]