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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 […]
Analyzing evidence, California DOJ criminalists connect suspect to victim “The long arm of the law extends even further back in time thanks to advances in technology and science, and the work of criminalists at the California Department of Justice. These forensic professionals are key to solving cold cases and the pursuit of criminal justice.” – […]
California DOJ criminalist testified at the trial SOLANO COUNTY – On May 16, 2025, more than four decades after the murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson, 14, of Vacaville, Marvin Markle was sentenced to 26 years to life in state prison, consecutive to the life sentence he is currently serving. On March 20th, 2025, a […]
“It is just a matter of time before cold cases no longer exist, given the advances in science and technology, and the people who dedicate countless hours to find answers. This is a tremendous service to families and detectives in search of answers.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HUMBOLDT COUNTY – On May 6, 2025, […]
UKIAH – On April 22, 2025, the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office announced that Richard James Ault, 57, of the Laytonville area, was found guilty of two misdemeanors — driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol reading of .08 or greater. The jury also […]
“Forensic science and new technology continue to assist with cold case investigations and to provide answers to families who have waited decades for information and some kind of closure. This is very important work done by dedicated law enforcement and forensic science professionals.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CALAVERAS COUNTY – On April 10, 2025, the […]
“CSLEA is proud of the continuous work that California DOJ criminalists do in labs throughout California to assist with identifying suspects by processing DNA and developing DNA profiles. This work is a valuable part of investigations by law enforcement, and criminal justice.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – On April 3, 2025, The […]
“It is just a matter of time before these old cases are solved and removed from cold case binders in the offices of missing persons and homicide detectives. We applaud the California Department of Justice criminalists and their colleagues in forensic science who are working to solve cases involving unknown identities.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona […]
California DOJ criminalists assisted with forensics “Thank you to California DOJ criminalists who work in labs throughout California to assist with identifying possible suspects through forensic science, processing evidence and testifying in court. They are true partners in the criminal justice system.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona TULARE COUNTY – On March 20, 2025, Elijah […]
California DOJ criminalist testifies at trial SOLANO COUNTY – On March 20, 2025, a jury in Solano County found guilty, a man accused of killing a 14-year-old girl in Vacaville 42 years ago. Marvin Ray Markle, 59, was convicted of first- degree murder for taking the life of De Anna Lynn Johnson on November 15, […]
