“California Lottery investigators are sworn peace officers who investigate lottery-related crimes and assist other law enforcement departments with investigations and search warrants.  Fortunately, these two suspects were arrested without injury to officers.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MERCED – On September 23, 2022, Merced Police detectives, with the assistance of investigators from the California Lottery, […]

ANTIOCH- On August 31 and September 7, 2022, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), with the assistance of California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Antioch Police Department, served 17 search warrants related to unlicensed indoor cannabis cultivations in the city of Antioch. According to the Antioch Police […]

“This is just one example of the work that CDI detectives do and why there is a need for their investigative work.  Those who fraudulently collect insurance benefits are costing all of us, including businesses, money.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN BERNARDINO– Richard James McGee, 47, of San Bernardino, was arraigned on August 4, […]

“In the interest of protecting licensed cannabis operations, as well as consumers and our environment, law enforcement officers are investigating illegal operations.  This effort also works to protect community members that may live and or work in the area of this illegal activity.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona RIVERSIDE – On July 28, 2022, law […]