RANCHO CORDOVA – On March 9, 2017, eight new California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents attending the DOJ Advance Training Center in Rancho Cordova received a lesson in “career insurance” and why it’s so vital to have, from Special Agent Supervisor and President of the Association of Special Agents- Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) President […]
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Man Sentenced to 21 Years in Long Beach Human Trafficking Case
LOS ANGELES – On December 2, 2016, Attorney General Kamala Harris announced that Andrew Jordan, 37, was sentenced to 21 years, 4 months in prison in Los Angeles County Superior Court after being found guilty on felony charges, including human trafficking, pimping, pandering, domestic violence, and assault. “Today’s sentence sends a clear signal that this […]
Six Arrested in $4 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
SAN DIEGO – California Department of Justice special agents teamed up with local and federal law enforcement to bust six people suspected of operating a mortgage fraud scheme throughout Southern California. The six suspects were recently indicted and arrested on 135 felony charges. According to the investigation, they preyed on homeowners facing foreclosure, promising homeowners that […]
ASA-DOJ President Welcomes 11 New Special Agents at Fresno Academy
FRESNO – When 11 new California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents took a break for lunch at their academy at the Fresno Police Department Regional Training Center May 10, 2016, ASA-DOJ President Al Cardwood took the opportunity to welcome them to their new positions and to association membership. “There’s a lot going on right […]
DOJ Special Agents & CDFW Wardens Assist Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office in Drug Bust
MENDOCINO COUNTY – Three people in the rural, Mendocino County community of Laytonville were arrested on drug and firearms charges March 1, 2016, following a search warrant executed by the Mendocino County Major Crimes Task Force, County of Mendocino Marijuana Eradication Team, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the California Department of Justice. […]
Attorney General Harris Files Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Against Skilled Nursing Facility
SAN FRANCISCO — On August 28, 2015, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris announced that her office filed involuntary manslaughter charges against Montrose, California-based Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC for failing to provide requisite nursing care to a burn victim resident, leading to his death. “Families who entrust loved ones to the care […]
CSLEA, ASA-DOJ and Attorney General Meet With New DOJ Special Agents
On October 23, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Legal Counsel Jim Vitko and Association of Special Agents-DOJ (ASA-DOJ) President Al Cardwood attended a meeting in Los Angeles in which they and Attorney General Kamala Harris welcomed 14 new Special Agents to the Department of Justice. Also in attendance at the meeting were […]
Catastrophic Time Bank For DOJ Special Agent Matthew Pavlich
“I have received a tremendous amount of support. The calls, texts, emails, cards and home visits have all been of great benefit to me and my family.” – CSLEA Member & DOJ Special Agent Matthew Pavlich A catastrophic time bank has been established for CSLEA Member and Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Agent Matthew Pavlich. […]
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 […]
