SAN JOSE – On January 18, 2018, the San Jose Police Department announced its conclusion of a months-long, multi-agency investigation of a six-person burglary crew responsible for lottery ticket heists throughout Northern California. Five of the six suspects have been arrested and charged. Targeting mostly gas stations and liquor or convenient stores, the suspects committed […]
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California DOJ Special Agents Conduct Firearms Compliance Operation in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ – On January 16-17, 2018, California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents worked with local law enforcement officers in Santa Cruz County, conducting a firearms recovery operation. Special agents with the DOJ Bureau of Firearms, along with Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies, and Santa Cruz and Wantsonville police, were investigating people prohibited from […]
ACE Holds Two-Day 2018 First Quarter Board Meeting
SACRAMENTO – Association of Conservationist Employees (ACE) officers and representatives met at California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) headquarters January 17-18, 2018 for their 2018 first quarter board meeting. In attendance were: President Shawn Fry, Secretary John J.R. Cortez, Treasurer Bryan Slade, Southern Representative Kiva Vigil and Northern Representative Alysia Ballinger. “Given the recent mudslides […]
Bay Area Dentist Pleads No Contest to Felony Charges
SAN MATEO COUNTY – On December 19, 2017, Amishi Patel, 43, pleaded no contest to felony charges alleging she performed unnecessary dental work on at least eight patients in an 11-month time period beginning in April of 2014 while working part-time at a dental office in Daly City. In addition, as the court case was […]
DOJ Special Agents Target Violent Gang in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD – On December 12, 2017, California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents wrapped up a 10-month investigation into violent crime committed by suspected West Side Crip gang members in Bakersfield with the arrest of 49 people and the seizure of 26 firearms. In addition to DOJ special agents, the investigation included local and federal […]
ABC Agents and Redding Police Arrest Murder Suspect
REDDING – On December 8, 2017, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Redding police officers arrested Kendra Andersen-Schwegerl, 25, of Kelseyville on two counts of second degree murder. The murder charges follow a deadly vehicle crash in Redding on November 3, 2017 in which Andersen-Schwegerl is suspected of driving under the influence with a […]
What Happens When Unions Diminish or Disappear?
By CSLEA President Alan Barcelona There will be a lot of conversations throughout the end of the year and into 2018 as the country awaits the United States Supreme Court hearing and decision on Janus vs. AFSCME, a case that could make paying dues to unions voluntary for public employees. As president of a public-sector […]
CACI Sponsors Flag at Event Honoring Veterans
COVINA – For a second year, the California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) is sponsoring a flag dedicated at the annual Covina Field of Valor event to honor CACI members who are veterans. For the week preceding Veteran’s Day, thousands of American flags are flown in the fields of Sierra Vista Middle School as a […]
CSLEA President Visits with Governor, Controller & Legislators October 17-21, 2017
SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona attended three functions throughout California October 17-21, 2017 in an effort to further enhance a strong working rapport with leaders in California government. On October 17th, President Barcelona travelled to Fullerton to visit with Governor Jerry Brown and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) at a fundraiser […]
Fresno Resident Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Sell Fraudulent Identification Documents
FRESNO — A Fresno woman accused of working with five others to sell fraudulent social security cards and alien registration receipt cards for as much as $150 a set has pleaded guilty to the charges against her. On October 16, 2017, Maria Victoria Perez-Vasquez, 32, pleaded guilty to conspiring to transfer, possess, and sell false […]
