The CSLEA affiliate Association of Special Agents-Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual ASA-DOJ scholarship awards. “It was an absolute pleasure learning more about our special agents’ young, bright scholars who have so many dreams and so much enthusiasm about their futures and their plans to succeed and help […]
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DOJ Agents Wipe Out Mega Meth Lab
When California Department of Justice (DOJ) agents moved in on a suspect drug lab in the city of Hinkley in San Bernardino County, they hit a methamphetamine gold mine, finding 206 pounds of crystal meth and 250 gallons of liquid methamphetamine capable of producing 1,250 pounds of crystal meth. The street value is an estimated […]
19 Arrested in Large Marijuana Bust
On December 11, 2013, California Department of Justice (DOJ) agents assisted the Elk Grove Police Department with the investigation and arrest of 19 people suspected in a large scale indoor marijuana growing and cultivation operation. The long, intensive investigation resulted in warrants served at 20 locations in which about 6,000 marijuana plants were recovered along […]
DOJ Special Agents and Kings County Law Enforcement Officers Target Norteno Street Gang
California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents assisted the Kings County Gang Task Force in serving 16 simultaneous search warrants November 20. The operation took aim at the Norteno criminal street gang. As a result of today’s warrants, agents and officers arrested nearly 20 people. The arrests follow another 20 arrested in the past 30 […]
DOJ Agents Bust Suspected Illegal Weapons Dealer
LOS ANGELES – Special agents with the California Department of Justice arrested a Riverside County man November 8, 2013 after they seized more than 200 firearms, a machine gun, a plastic explosive and more from his home. Victor Christian Robles, 30, is suspected of dealing illegal weapons and was booked on numerous charges including possession of […]
CSLEA & ASA-DOJ Presidents Meet With Attorney General
“We share many of the same concerns about law enforcement issues and special agent positions within the Department of Justice.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On November 6, 2012 California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona and Association of Special Agents-DOJ President Al Cardwood met with Attorney General Kamala Harris and […]
DOJ Special Agents At Work: Former Pastor Sentenced in $11 million Wheelchair Scheme
Our California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who are special agents in the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse helped crack a $11 million Medicare Fraud case that resulted in the arrests of seven people, one of whom was sentenced on October 17, 2013. “This is a case […]
11 Years In Prison For Man Who Negotiated a Deal With Undercover Agents
Special agents with the Department of Justice Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) and Mountain and Valley Marijuana Investigation Team (MAVMIT) assisted in an investigation that lead to an 11 year prison sentence for a Contra Costa man. On October 21, Adolfo Valencia Alvarez, 49, was sentenced for conspiracy to grow and distribute marijuana. According to […]
Off the Job: Special Agent Turns Special Angel Helping Combat Vets
“No soldier, no soldier’s family should feel that they are alone in this,” – CSLEA Member & DOJ Special Agent Michelle Gregory As Veterans Day approaches, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) member Michelle Gregory is in full swing working to help combat veterans live a rich and fulfilling life after experiences that have left […]
World Famous Gambler Caught Cheating
Archie Karas, 62, best-known for a winning card playing gambling streak from 1992 to 1995 when he turned just $50 into $40 million, was taken into custody September 24, 2013 at his home in Las Vegas, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The world famous gambler was caught marking cards at the […]
