California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“California DOJ criminalists are very good at what they do, and part of their jobs is to respond to crime scenes at the request of local law enforcement departments, no matter the day, or time of day. We thank them for their service, dedication and scientific expertise.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona YUBA CITY -On July […]
“CSLEA commends the criminalists at the California Department of Justice for their continued dedication to investigating murder cases that have remained unsolved for decades. Their expertise and use of the latest forensic technology are helping bring long-awaited closure to families and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MARIN COUNTY – […]
ARBUCKLE – On June 26, 2026, at approximately 4:53 p.m., deputies with the Colusa County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sills Road in Arbuckle following a report of a possible deceased person. Upon arrival, deputies located two adult males who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds and were pronounced deceased at the scene. The victims have been […]
STOCKTON -On April 22,2026, members of the United States Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested Donald Lee Clark, 80, of Stockton for the 1994 murders of Eugene Cates and Lawrence Loehr. On May 23, 1994, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Stockton Police Department officers responded to the 10000 block of Thornton Road regarding a report of a […]
“It’s hard not to be in awe of the DNA work that is done at the California Department of Justice, and now combined with the assistance of forensic genetic genealogy, cases that are decades old are being solved. Identifying human remains not only assists family members with closure, but in homicide investigations, it gives investigators […]
California Department of Justice criminalists recovered multiple empty 9-millimeter shell casings when examining the suspect’s car “We are grateful no officer was injured in these pursuits and exchange of gunfire. We thank California DOJ criminalists for assisting local law enforcement with processing evidence. This is a big help with charging and prosecuting suspects, and goes […]
“Investigators rely on assistance from the California Department of Justice to help with evidence that can lead to a suspect. Without the work done at DOJ forensic labs, many cases would go unsolved. In this case, the DNA evidence was processed and a match was made. We thank the criminalists at DOJ labs for the […]
California DOJ assisted in creating DNA profile “It’s so important to review unsolved cases now that we have advances in science and technology. This contributes to public safety, criminal justice, and a sense of closure for those who wait for answers.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA ROSA – On February 13, 2026, a Sonoma County […]
“We respect the work conducted by California DOJ criminalists as they assist law enforcement with identifications and possible answers to these cases. These forensic scientists are key to helping solve unanswered questions and we thank them for their service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MONTEREY COUNTY – On February 4, 2026, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner […]
The SART includes California DOJ Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) crime lab “Criminalist at the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services work to examine evidence collected at crime scenes and during forensic medical exams. Their work can help to identify a suspect, and can also assist in the exoneration or prosecution of someone […]
The California Department of Justice provided critical forensic support with a familial search BERKELEY – On January 13, 2026, the Berkeley Police Department, with the assistance of allied agencies in Richmond, Texas, arrested Lashay Durisseau in connection with a series of kidnappings and sexual assaults—including a number of cases from Alameda County. Investigators believe Durisseau […]
The California Department of Justice’s forensic laboratory assisted with evidence “Criminalists at California DOJ labs assist law enforcement with investigations and evidence. Their work helps with the conviction or exoneration of suspects and is a tremendous tool in criminal justice.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On January 16, 2026, the Mendocino County District […]
Work at California DOJ Lab Leads to Resolution of Cold Case Murders “The latest technology and the scientific work by California DOJ criminalists, paired with the investigative work of law enforcement officers is a combination that completely extends the long arm of the law. Finally, justice for these infants whose lives were taken.” CSLEA President […]
PLACER COUNTY – On December 9, 2025, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office announced the identity of human remains discovered nearly four decades ago as those of Marjorie Linehan, who had been missing since October 1, 1982. She was 49 years old at the time of her disappearance. On February 19, 1986, a portion of a […]
Voting now through close of business October 16, 2025 Hello AC-DOJ members, Please find attached, a link to our electronic ballot for the three vacant positions on our AC-DOJ board. The three vacant positions are: Central representative (elected by members at the Fresno, Ripon, & Sacramento BFS labs) Southern representative (elected by members […]
California DOJ Bureau of Forensic Services processed crime scene and evidence the refuted killer’s story “This case is an example of the exemplary work done by California DOJ criminalists to shed light on what really happened versus what a suspect is telling investigators. When there are no witnesses to a murder, these criminalists become the […]
SIERRA COUNTY – In the early morning hours of August 8, 2025, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a possible deceased individual at a dispersed campsite south of the Sierra Brooks community. Deputies responded and located a deceased female and an incoherent male at the site. Due to the suspicious circumstances, the California […]
California DOJ criminalists assisted with processing crime scene and evidence “Counties throughout California call upon the expertise of criminalists who work at the California Department of Justice. The work that they do, both at crime scenes and in forensic labs, is so invaluable to criminal justice. We thank them for their public safety service.” CSLEA […]
California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services in Richmond assisted with investigation “Cold cases are coming to a close as investigators turn to technology and science for assistance with evidence that has been preserved over the years. It is important to thank those who are helping to bring to justice those responsible for crimes […]
California DOJ criminalists processed and examined evidence, as well as testified at the trial “If witness statements and surveillance video can’t completely tell a story, forensic evidence and the criminalists at California DOJ sure can. It’s hard to argue with science. This case is an example of how California DOJ criminalists assist local law enforcement […]
