LOS ANGELES – On July 18, 2016 Cristian Raul Videla, 34, of Van Nuys, was convicted on one felony count of grand theft and sentenced to five years’ probation, 120 hours of community service, and ordered to pay full restitution to his five victims. Investigators with the Department of Insurance Investigation Division discovered Videla had […]
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CSLEA Video in Support of Dr. Joaquin Arambula for Re-election to State Assembly
SACRAMENTO- The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) is proud to endorse Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula for re-election to the State Assembly. “State Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula was elected to the legislature in a special election earlier this year, now voters have a chance to keep him in Sacramento as he fights for a healthier, […]
DOJ Special Agents Target Illegal Gambling in Solano County
SOLANO COUNTY – On July 12, 2016, special agents with the California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Gaming Control seized gambling equipment at internet cafes in Fairfield and Vallejo. At the Talk N Win in Fairfield, special agents seized 20 illegal gambling computers, shutting down the business. They also seized 19 illegal gambling computers from […]
The Calculated Ambush & Murder of Law Enforcement Officers in Baton Rouge
By Alan Barcelona, President, CSLEA FOP Lodge 77 First and foremost, let us pray for the families of the three law enforcement officers who were blatantly hunted down and killed in Baton Rouge yesterday and for the three critically wounded officers who are in the hospital where medical professionals are working to save their lives. […]
CSLEA Video in Support of Adam Gray for Re-election to State Assembly
SACRAMENTO- The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) is proud to endorse Assemblymember Adam Gray for re-election to the State Assembly. “The Central Valley has a true champion in State Assemblymember Adam Gray,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “He’s a strong voice at the State Capitol, making public safety, education and jobs his top priorities.” Below […]
CSLB Investigation Leads to Foster City Man’s Arrest
SAN FRANCISCO – Following an extensive investigation by California Statewide Law Enforcement (CSLEA) Member Bob Twomey, Foster City resident Patrick Otsuki, 57, was arrested for defrauding a San Francisco family out of $110,000 by falsely holding himself out as a licensed contractor. “There are a lot of con artists out there,” Twomey told SFGate. “They promise […]
CSLEA Video in Support of Ken Cooley for Re-election to State Assembly
SACRAMENTO- The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) is proud to endorse Assemblymember Ken Cooley for re-election to the State Assembly. “State Assemblymember Ken Cooley is committed to our families and communities,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “Four years in the state assembly, he knows how to get things done.” Below is a CSLEA-produced video […]
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 […]
A Letter to Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown
July 8, 2016 Dear Police Chief David O. Brown, It is with deep sadness in my heart that I express my sincere sympathy to you and our brethren, that you so bravely lead at the Dallas Police Department. No words can express the devastated blow we feel to our guts, the deep grief that is […]
CDPH Investigators Assist in Illegal Foreign Pharmaceuticals Bust
SACRAMENTO- A Sacramento area couple and their adult son are under investigation for allegedly selling illegal foreign pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs, along with suspected counterfeit clothing at three area businesses. On June 21, 2016, more than 50 agents and investigators from the California Department of Public Health Food and Drug Branch, Franchise Tax Board, Department […]