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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > orange-county-man-pleads-guilty-to-orchestrating-medi-cal-fraud-scheme

Orange County Man Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Medi-Cal Fraud Scheme - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

16+ hour, 38+ min ago  (398+ words) My union, My Choice! Nearly $270 million in bogus claims submitted to Medi-Cal, the California Department of Justice is assisting in investigating this matter "Thank you to the investigating agencies that work to protect public health funds from unscrupulous and greedy…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > abc-and-monterey-county-sheriffs-office-cite-four-for-selling-alcohol-to-minors

ABC and Monterey County Sheriff's Office Cite Four for Selling Alcohol to Minors - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

16+ hour, 34+ min ago  (205+ words) My union, My Choice! "California ABC agents work with local law enforcement to educate and enforce, two components that can assist with safety in our communities." When four of 14 ABC licensees tested, fail, and allow the sale of alcohol to…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > 1980-cold-case-homicide-victim-identified-in-riverside-county

1980 Cold Case Homicide Victim Identified in Riverside County - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (385+ words) My union, My Choice! "Investigators went to great lengths to identify the homicide victim, which is a great start to generate any new leads." The forensic science and genealogy used will go on to assist investigators in cold cases that…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > two-defendants-charged-with-distributing-fentanyl-that-resulted-in-overdose-death-of-san-diego-resident

Two Defendants Charged with Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in Overdose Death of San Diego Resident - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (185+ words) My union, My Choice! "Investigations into those who distribute fentanyl can only help to stop the illegal sale and use of this often-deadly drug." These cases can take time and we appreciate the law enforcement work that they entail." SAN…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > two-unidentified-human-remains-cases-solved-in-humboldt-county

Two Unidentified Human Remains Cases Solved in Humboldt County - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (103+ words) My union, My Choice! "It's hard not to be in awe of the DNA work that is done at the California Department of Justice, and now combined with the assistance of forensic genetic genealogy, cases that are decades old are…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > three-defendants-get-13-years-each-for-stealing-lottery-tickets-in-33-robberies-targeting-7-eleven-stores

Three Defendants Get 13 Years Each for Stealing Lottery Tickets in 33 Robberies Targeting 7-Eleven Stores - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (396+ words) My union, My Choice! In several cases, employees were threatened or physically assaulted "California State Lottery employs investigators who are sworn peace officers to initiate or assist in law enforcement investigations in which the lottery is connected to crimes. We…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 04 > convicted-human-trafficker-sentenced-to-prison

Convicted Human Trafficker Sentenced to Prison " - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

1+ week, 17+ hour ago  (513+ words) Victims can endure a lifetime of pain and suffering caused by human trafficking." We applaud California's efforts to investigate and prosecute those who sexually exploit others for monetary gain." CSLEA President Alan Barcelona" " SACRAMENTO'On March 27, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 03 > tip-to-cdfw-leads-to-arrests-involving-poaching

Tip to CDFW Leads to Arrests Involving Poaching - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (330+ words) My union, My Choice! "CDFW officers work to investigate crimes that impact California's natural resources, including the illegal take of fish and wildlife. Due to the types of cases they investigate, they often come into contact with armed individuals. "We…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 03 > david-sump-sentenced-to-maximum-term-in-smith-canal-oil-spill-case

David Sump Sentenced to Maximum Term in Smith Canal Oil Spill Case - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

2+ week, 23+ hour ago  (218+ words) My union, My Choice! San Joaquin County DA extends gratitude to CDFW Officer Ryan Rodriguez for his dedicated investigation "We are proud of CSLEA and ACWO member Ryan Rodriguez for his commitment to protecting our fish, wildlife, and environment." His…...

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cslea. com > 2026 > 03 > twenty-arrested-in-investigation-targeting-drug-trafficking

Twenty Arrested in Investigation Targeting Drug Trafficking - California Statewide Law Enforcement Association

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (187+ words) Twenty Arrested in Investigation Targeting Drug Trafficking'California Statewide Law Enforcement Association "Kudos to those involved in the approximate six months it took to investigate this case, identify the suspects, serve search warrants and make arrests. This makes for a safer…...