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Two Mexican Nationals Plead Guilty in Fraudulent I-D Document Conspiracy

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FRESNO— On September 19, 2016, two Fresno residents pleaded guilty to a scheme that involved making and selling fake identification documents, including alien registration receipt cards and social security cards. According to court documents, Francisco Javier Hidalgo-Flores, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiring to produce, transfer, possess, and sell false identification documents, and Lizet Amairani Ramirez-Zazueta, […]

CSLB Targets Unlicensed Contractors in Marin County

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SAN RAFAEL – On September 8, 2016, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigators conducted undercover stings in the Marin County cities of Novato and San Rafael in search of unlicensed contractors.   During the stings, they cited 15 people who offered to do construction work without a required state contractor license. “It’s unfortunate that there continue […]

CSLEA Member Casey Tinloy Receives National Agent of the Year Award

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“This award is a very big deal and well-deserved.  Agent Tinloy’s work year-round and his unprecedented undercover investigation into a bootlegging operation in which more than 40 illegal and unregistered firearms were seized, demonstrates his commitment to public safety.  We are extremely proud of him.  There is a bright spotlight on CSLEA, CABCA and ABC […]

CSLEA Director & SEFFA President Steve Bradley Retires From State Service

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SACRAMENTO-  California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Board of Directors honored Steve Bradley at their third quarter board meeting, September 14, 2016.  Bradley has retired from State service and his role as CSLEA director and president of the CSLEA affiliate State Employed Fire Fighters Association (SEFFA) “We thank Steve for his hard work and dedication,” […]

ABC Agents Work 3-Day Nocturnal Wonderland Rave Concert

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SAN BERNARDINO – There was no shortage of law enforcement officers, in uniform or under cover, at this year’s Nocturnal Wonderland three-day Labor Day weekend electronic music fest in San Bernardino, and that included agents from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). “Our agents target minors with fake IDs, underage drinking, drug use, drug possession, […]

Father Arrested in Mexico in Child Abduction Case

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – Two South Lake Tahoe children are back with their mother following a visit-turned-abduction in which their father took them to Mexico and refused to return them in accordance with court orders.  The children were supposed to be returned to their mother by August 15, 2016.   When their mother realized that her […]

California FOP 20th Biennial State Conference 1977-2016

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SAN DIEGO – The California Fraternal Order of Police concluded its 2016 Biennial State Conference on Tuesday, August 30th.  The conference was hosted by Los Angeles County Lodge 1 and included board meetings, state lodge business, updates, elections, classes, awards, and a very special visit from California FOP Member – San Diego Police Officer Wade […]

Hearst Castle Firefighters Are Prominent in Chimney Fire Fight

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SAN SIMEON – As the Chimney fire bullies its way through its14th day and continues to threaten the extraordinary Hearst Castle, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who work year-round as Firefighter/Security Officers at William Randolph Hearst’s famous estate are being called upon for their expertise in how to best protect the State historical monument and […]

Unarmed Police Officers Investigate Burglary in Progress

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NORWALK – When  police officers  investigate burglaries -in-progress, it’s clear that danger and unknown threats can lurk around each corner  they turn, down every dark hallway they tread, and inside rooms they enter.  It is not uncommon for officers investigating burglaries-in-progress to have their service revolvers un-holstered and at the ready should the officers come […]