SANTA ANA – On November 13, 2015, A Laguna Hills man was sentenced to one year and four months in state prison for his role in a $2 million tax evasion and insurance fraud scheme. His wife, sentenced previously for involvement in the same case, was sentenced to three years formal probation. Both are ordered […]
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Two Insurance Brokers Arraigned on Embezzlement Charges
SAN FRANCISCO – Kudos to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Members and California Department of Insurance (CDI) Investigators Leanne Borden and Kristen Schriber who conducted an extensive investigation into an embezzlement case that led to the arrests of two Marin County men. According to San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón, Christopher Ramos, 38, of Santa […]
Remembering Former CSLEA Board Director Richard Brown
On November 7, 2015, former California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Unit -B Vice President and Association of Motor Carrier Specialists (AMCOS) President Richard A. Brown passed away as a result of a cancer-related infection. Richard fought a courageous battle with cancer for several years. “To the very best of my recollection, Richard never missed […]
CSLEA & FOP Lodge 77 President Alan Barcelona Calls On Members To Boycott Film Director Tarantino
SACRAMENTO- California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President and California Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Trustee Alan Barcelona joins a growing list of law enforcement association leaders calling on members to boycott Director Quentin Tarantino’s films, includingThe Hateful Eight, which is scheduled to be released later this year. In addition to the new release, Barcelona […]
Looking to be a Leader in Law Enforcement?
By CSLEA FOP Lodge 77 Vice President Kenny Ehrman Having recently enrolled in the University of San Diego’s online Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership program, I want to bring some important news to the attention of our members. I have wanted to pursue my leadership in law enforcement education for […]
CEO of Prosthetic Limb Company Arrested for Insurance Fraud
LOS ANGELES – On October 23, 2015, Peter Lira, 53, chief executive officer of Am-Pro Prosthetics & Orthotics in Whittier, was arrested on three felony counts of insurance fraud for allegedly billing Anthem Blue Cross for a $170,000 prosthetic arm knowing the patient had died and the prosthetic arm was no longer needed. Suspecting fraud, […]
ABC Suspends Liquor License at San Jose Restaurant
SAN JOSE – On October 27, 2015, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents posted a notice of indefinite suspension at Lu Restaurant in San Jose. The indefinite suspension means, effective immediately, alcohol sales are prohibited at the restaurant. The suspension follows two shootings in two months on, or in front of, restaurant premises […]
Landmark Murder Convictions for Doctor who Over-Prescribed Drugs
LOS ANGELES – On October 30, 2015, a Los Angeles area doctor was convicted of three counts of second-degree murder for prescribing massive quantities of addictive and dangerous drugs to patients with no legitimate need, three of whom died in 2009 of overdoses. A jury found Hsiu Ying “Lisa” Tseng, 45, guilty of 23 counts, […]
ABC Agents Enforcing Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws Halloween Weekend
SACRAMENTO– If history tells the story, Halloween on a Saturday night lends itself to large parties for both the young and not-so-young, parties that often include alcoholic beverages. “We know that drinking and driving on Halloween night can lead to deadly consequences,” said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona. “Pedestrians out at […]
Talking To Legislators About What Matters To Members
“Meeting with our legislators in a more informal and small setting allows me an hour of their time to focus on our members and what’s important to them.” – CSLEA President & FOP Lodge 77 Trustee Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO- On October 22, 2015, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona wrapped up a […]
