California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“It is important to routinely conduct these operations throughout the state to be sure clerks are complying with rules and regulations and checking IDs before allowing the purchase of alcohol by someone underage. This contributes to the safety of all of us.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EMERYVILLE – On December 16, 2024, California Department of […] Read More
“Insurance fraud is a crime against all of us who pay for auto insurance. It costs all of us money in higher premiums. We appreciate the CHP, CDI and the Kern County District Attorney’s Office for helping to identify, investigate and prosecute those who commit insurance fraud.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona BAKERSFIELD— On December 19, […] Read More
“This is a tremendous loss by what investigators have determined was an act of arson. We appreciate the efforts of State Parks rangers, State fire marshals, CALFIRE, and all the local law enforcement and fire partners to complete a thorough investigation and find those responsible.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CHICO – On Dec. 11, 2024 at […] Read More
“It’s just a matter of time now before investigators have answers to their cold cases thanks the work of intelligent forensic scientists who are working with new technology to solve cases, including the identity of Jane and John Does. We thank the criminalists at the California Department of Justice for the incredibly valuable work that […] Read More
“Auto theft task forces throughout California work to identify and arrest those who steal vehicles. California DMV investigators work on these task forces to help solve these crimes, protecting people, businesses and insurance companies from financial harm.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CAMARILLO– On December 15, 2024, the Ventura Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) announced the […] Read More
California Department of Justice Latent Fingerprints Unit assisted with this case “We thank those in law enforcement and criminal justice for protecting the most innocent among us, our children. We also appreciate the work of jurors who are seated in these types of cases, it is not an easy assignment.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FORT […] Read More
SAN FRANCISCO— On December 10, 2024, Jingjin “Kathy” Bian, 54, of Cupertino, was arraigned on felony charges of insurance fraud after a California Department of Insurance (CDI) investigation revealed she allegedly received more than $900,000 in undeserved long-term care insurance benefits for her and her father. According to CDI, Bian, a former insurance agent, was […] Read More
“It is astounding the amount of illegal cannabis being grown and processed in California. This illegal and underground activity threatens the legal market, the environment, and public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On December 10, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom announced California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently seized a combined total of […] Read More
“Families are struggling enough as it is. We appreciate State investigations into employers who are not treating and/or compensating their employees fairly.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES –On December 10, 2024, the California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) announced it has issued $1.3 million in fines for wage theft restitution and civil penalties against 19 […] Read More
“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 […] Read More
