A Sacramento man, heavily armed and heavily involved in a large meth-trafficking ring, was sentenced to prison as a result of a case investigated, in part, by California Department of Justice (Cal-MMET). On April 8, 2014, a judge sentenced Jose Mario Medrano, 36, to nearly 22 years for his involvement in trafficking large amounts of […]
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Pension Reform: San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed Not Down For The Count
Despite a setback in his goal to place a pension-change initiative on a statewide ballot in 2014, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed plans to rally and return in 2016. Reed told attendees at a Sacramento Press Club luncheon April 3, he will press forward with another round. Reed’s original goal was to put a measure […]
Los Angeles-Area Doctor Ordered to Stand Trial
On April 2, 2014, a judge in Los Angeles decided there is enough evidence to proceed with a trial in the case of Los Angeles-area doctor John Dimowo, 55. When undercover agents with the Medical Board of California went into a pain management clinic in Wilmington between March 2012 and March 2013, they allege Dr. […]
Former Sacramento Area Man Sentenced To 30 Months In Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Our California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members with the California Attorney General’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force worked together with the FBI to bring to justice a former Sacramento area loan officer who is now sentenced to 30 months in prison for mortgage fraud. Alexander Romaniolis, 48, of Irvine, entered a guilty plea on January […]
CHRB Investigators At Work: Santa Anita Derby Day
ARCADIA – Our California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who are California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) investigators will be out in force Saturday, April 5, 2014 for Santa Anita Derby Day. Their task will be to safeguard the health and welfare of horses and riders at this very important event. “Our members will be […]
CSLB Hatches Spring Plot
In an effort to protect consumers from harm, both financial and physical, investigators from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) teamed up with local law enforcement agencies in nine counties and went undercover as homeowners seeking bids for home improvement projects. The stings took place March 25-27, 2014 in Bass Lake (Madera County), Clovis (Fresno […]
Victims of Health Insurance Scam Receive Restitution
“Thanks to the superior work of California Department of Insurance investigators and aggressive prosecution by the District Attorney’s office, the Woodward’s property and other assets were seized and sold so we could provide at least partial restitution to the seniors and families ripped off by the Woodwards.” – Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner It was […]
ABC Agents Link Fatal DUI Crash To Mountain View Bar
MOUNTAIN VIEW – On March 27, 2014, agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) posted a notice of suspension at Zen Lounge, located at 251 Castro Street in Mountain View. The bar, will not be allowed to sell alcohol for 15 days. The penalty is the result of an ABC “Target Responsibility […]
Agents Seize 176 lbs. of Methamphetamine in Central Valley
On March 20, 2014, agents from a California Department of Justice task force joined with the California Highway Patrol and federal investigators to seize 176 pounds of crystal methamphetamine from a home in Madera. The seizure is one of the largest methamphetamine caches uncovered in the Central Valley. “Methamphetamine is a very serious threat to […]
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. […]
