Congratulations to special agents with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse who worked together with local and federal law enforcement officers in Glendale as part of Operation “Psyched Out” to investigate, arrest and prosecute 16 defendants involved in an elaborate $20 million scheme to defraud Medicare and Medi-Cal, […]
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San Jose Firefighter Arrested & Arraigned
Agents make lunchtime drug buy, investigation into alleged sex offenses with teen When agents with the California Department of Justice’s Santa Clara County Specialized Enforcement Team received a tip that a San Jose firefighter may be selling methamphetamine, they quickly went to work, setting up a two-month investigation and sting that led to the arrest […]
CSLEA Endorses John A. Pérez For Controller
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) endorsed John A. Pérez for Controller. The following is a news release from Perez For Controller: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Douglas Herman The Strategy Group 626-535-0710 dherman@strategygroup.com @douglasjherman Pérez Earns Significant Law Enforcement Endorsement in Controller Race The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) endorsed John A. Pérez […]
169 Arrested At Super Cross Event
SAN DIEGO – Furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors and public drunkenness were not tolerated at the Super Cross Event in San Diego Saturday, February 8, 2014. Eighty law enforcement officers, including Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents from six offices, teamed up with San Diego County sheriff’s deputies and San Diego police officers to make 169 […]
California State Lottery Agent’s Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests
“The agent was investigating a case involving stolen lottery tickets and not only solved his case, but a local police department’s armed robbery case as well. ” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona When a California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member and State Lottery Agent investigated the theft of lottery scratcher tickets taken in a […]
San Diego Business Owners & Employees Charged With Insurance Fraud
On January 20, 2014 the San Diego County District Attorney announced charges against the owners of four businesses and several employees for their alleged roles in various types of insurance fraud including workers compensation fraud, unemployment fraud and tax evasion. Owners of A1 Patio and Remodeling Experts in Encinitas, Christina Engineering in Escondido, Quality Way […]
CSLEA Member Andrew Walker A Guest At President Obama’s State of the Union Address
“Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz had one ticket. Out of all his constituents, all his family members, he thought of me.” – CSLEA Member Andrew Walker Fresh from his surprise trip to Washington D.C. as a guest of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) to see President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, CSLEA member […]
The Next Step In The Stand Against Human Trafficking
When the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) supported Proposition 35, it took a stand against human trafficking, but the fight to stop master-manipulating pimps who make big bucks at the expense of young girls and boys is far from over. Just as Californians Against Slavery (CAS) lead the effort with its “Vote Yes on […]
CSLEA Leadership Meets Regularly with State Legislators and Leaders
On Monday, January 27, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona and CSLEA Chief Financial Officer Ricardo Sanchez met with State Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). Alex shared his views on the state of the state and will be missed as he is termed limited out from the State Senate this year, having […]
Liquor Licenses Suspended at Restaurant, Bar & Stores
One day after the New Year’s Day holiday, Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents were at work upholding California ABC laws. That work included posting Notices of Suspension or Notices of Revocation at four California businesses that violated the law. “ABC laws are in place for a reason,” said Alan Barcelona, president of the California Statewide […]