July 2011 Issue - Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County

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Silver StarVOL. 27 NO. 7 July 2011PRESIDENTHank TurnerVICE PRESIDENTMatt ClaySECRETARY/TREASURERSteve PurvisDIRECTORSTammy Bennetts, Dave DiCarlo,Mark Elvin, Marco Garmo,Tim Petrachek, and Dave SchallerOFFICE STAFFCindy Olson - Office ManagerAdah Mathias -Executive AssistantLouisa Hicks - BookkeeperDaphne Williams - Administrative Assistantfeatures1011192225San Diego Law Enforcement MemorialPhotos from the 2011 ceremonyNational Law Enforcement MemorialThoughts and images from Police Week from DSA memberswho attended.Department Memorial DedicationPhotos from the dedication ceremony2011 Line of Duty Scholarship RecipientsDSF dependent scholarship program2011 Member Scholarship RecipientsDSF scholarship for membersSTORE MANAGERCory Crowellwww.dsastore.comPUBLICATIONS COORDINATORKristie Macriskmacris@dsasd.orgDeadline for submitting an article is the 15thof the month prior to publication. All copy mustbe submitted with the name of author, worklocation, and phone number. Please e-mailsubmissions to kmacris@dsasd.org.DSA MISSIONThe promotion of professionalism in lawenforcement by providing service to thecommunity, working with the Department andCounty to represent deputy sheriffs of all ranksin negotiating and protection of their rights.VALUESHonesty, Integrity, Dedication,Accountability, Respect, Compassion,Courage and Trust.Silver Star is the officialmonthly publication of theDeputy Sheriffs’ Associationof San Diego County13881 Danielson StreetPoway, CA 92064-6891Mailstop N241(858) 486-9009 or(800) 266-5950Fax (858)486-8318www.dsasd.orgstation reports28 SDSO KennelsK9 by Bill Dunford and Timo30 Who Are Those Guys?Rural Enforcement by Matt McClendon31 Station No. 1Santee Station by Jeremy Sheppardcolumns1526 County Line Transmissionsby Robbie Bethea27 Chaplain’s Cornerby Department Chaplain Herb SmithdepartmentsDSA in Pictures 2President’s Report 3DSA Dates 3Vice President’s Report 4Sheriff’s Report 5Minutes 6DSA News 7Dear DSA 11Spot the Differences 13Classified Ads 33Birthdays 34Announcements 35Services Classified Ads 3510-7 EOS 3632ON THE COVER: Lauren Collier visits hisbrother’s name on the National Memorial wallduring Police Week. Photo by Hank Turner.11Silver Star (ISSN 1539-9982) is published monthly by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County at their headquarters, 13881 Danielson Street, Poway,California 92064-6891. No portion of this publication may be reprinted without the written permission of the editor. © Copyright - Deputy Sheriffs’ Association ofSan Diego County. All rights reserved. The views, expressions or opinions of those writing for the Silver Star do not necessarily express the opinions or views of theDSA, the Publications Staff, or any person or agency of the County of San Diego. The Silver Star’s editorial policy is to allow members to express their individualopinions and concerns within the necessary considerations of legality and space. Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/ or unnecessarily inflammatory oroffensive will not be published. The Silver Star will not publish any article which contains offensive language, suggestiveness, hostility, or ridicule towards anindividual or any other inappropriate content as deemed by the editor, staff of the DSA, and/or the Board of Directors. The Silver Star may not be used to airpersonal grievances or engage in a debate with an individual, unless it directly relates to the DSA membership as a whole. Periodicals Postage Paid at SanDiego, CA. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Silver Star, 13881 Danielson Street, Poway, CA 92064-6891.Silver Star July 2011 1

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT hank turnerDSA Summer EventAugust 26Join the DSA at the WaveWaterpark in Vista on Friday,August 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. for afamily-friendly BBQ. Admissionis just $5 per person andincludes access to the park anddinner. The park will be closedto the public for DSA membersto enjoy the waterslides and lazyriver. Tickets will be on sale July15; please look for a station flyerfor complete information.Office & Store ClosuresJuly 4The DSA office and store areclosed on most holidays. Theoffice and store will close onMonday, July 4 to celebratethe Fourth of July. Please planaccordingly, especially whenpurchasing discount tickets foruse over holiday weekends.DSA (858) 486-9009DSA DATESSilver Star July 2011 3

CONTACT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Hank Turner(619) 322-1132HTurner@dsasd.org◄►Vice President Matt Clay(949) 246-1385MClay@dsasd.org◄►Secretary/Treasurer Steve Purvis(760) 484-0115SPurvis@dsasd.org◄►Director Tammy Bennetts(760) 390-6665TBennetts@dsasd.org◄►Director Dave DiCarlo(760) 271-3210DDicarlo@dsasd.org◄►Director Mark Elvin(619) 884-1007MElvin@dsasd.org◄►Director Marco Garmo(619) 212-0719MGarmo@dsasd.org◄►Director Tim Petrachek(760) 315-6465TPetrachek@dsasd.org◄►Director Dave Schaller(760) 504-8185DSchaller@dsasd.orgSTATION REPRESENTATIVESChula Vista Court - Don WestVICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT Matt ClayEast Mesa - Shane BartlettEl Cajon Court - Cydney King, Elizabeth MadridEncinitas Station - Dawn Patterson,Glenn GiannantonioFallbrook Station - Gary CrowleyGeorge Bailey - Miguel Martinez, Robert PiersonImperial Beach - Luis Chavez,Julian - Fred DueyLas Colinas - Amy Thomas, Scott JohnsonLemon Grove Station - Jerry Jimenez,Shannon JusticeSan Diego Court - Patty Britcher,Matt EtchepareSan Marcos - Robert Jennings,Scott Carter, Allan PaezSantee Station - Rob BuenoSDCJ - Brian Baker, Steve Bulthuis,James DownhourSouthbay Detentions - Steve Bowen, Tim StineTransportation - Jon CurrieValley Center Station - Jim BennettsVista Station - John CannonBecome a station rep!Contact Adah Mathias atamathias@dsasd.org for more information.4 Silver Star July 2011

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news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYMEMBER SPOTLIGHTJeffrey YatesDeputy Sheriff at SDCJYears with Department:14 Years as a DSA Member:11What did you do before you joined the department? I soldRecreational Vehicle parts and accessoriesWhat drew you to law enforcement? I’ve always wanted to bein law enforcement. Detentions seemed to be a logical step topatrol, but I enjoyed detentions enough to stay in the jails.What was your first day on the job like? My first day on the job was a little scary. I hadno idea what to expect, but my first phase T.O. at VDF quickly acclimated me to how a jailoperates.What is one thing you think the DSA should focus on in the upcoming year? I think theDSA should focus on training for its members. Training for things like parenting skills,financial security, how to maintain a healthy lifestyles, etc. These training sessions wouldimprove the members overall wellbeing.If you could switch places with anyone for one day, who would it be? It would have tobe someone like Bill Gates. I would like to experience the feeling of being able purchaseanything I want and not be concerned with the cost.What is your dream vacation? I just took it last year. I took my family to Israel tovisit family members we have never met. The feeling of visiting the holy land as wellas meeting a whole new side of the family was a great experience.The member spotlight features one Active or Retired DSA Member each month.Sherilyn Bumatay Wins CLEA ScholarshipSherilyn Bumatay won a $500 scholarshipfrom CLEA. She was also one of the DSFscholarship recipients. Each year, CLEAawards four scholarships to high schoolseniors. Congratulations! See all ourDSF scholarship recipients on page 22.Battle of theBadgesLE OFFICERS DUKE IT OUT FOR CHARITYLocal pride is on the line again this yearas law enforcement officers from acrossSan Diego prepare to enter the ring onSaturday, June 18, as part of the eighthannual “Barona Battle of the Badges”charity boxing event at Barona Resort &Casino.The Barona Band of Mission Indians,the Community Youth Athletic Center(CYAC), and the National Latino Peace OfficersAssociation have partnered once again to host thehighly competitive event. Police officers from theSan Diego Police Department, the San Diego Sheriff’sDepartment, Chula Vista Police Department, RichardJ. Donovan Correctional Facility, National City PoliceDepartment, U.S. Border Patrol, and San Diego ProbationDepartment will go head-to-head in the ring during 14 boutsscheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.Over the past nine years, the Barona Band of theMission Indians and the Barona Resort & Casino have helpedraise over $500,000 for the Community Youth AthleticCenter.Event tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children10 and under. In addition, VIP tables are also availableat $400 for a table of four that includes beverages andcommemorative event t-shirts. Tickets can be purchased atthe Barona Resort & Casino gift shop, through CYAC bycalling (619) 474-2922, or at the door the night of the event.Further Barona Battle of the Badges information is availableat www.cyacyouth.org.8 Silver Star July 2011

SAR heads outon search formissing 63-yearoldwoman whoserescue provided areal life scenarioduring academyexercises. Photocourtesy of sheriff’sdepartment.SAR Academy QualificationUndersheriff Jim Cooke and his wife paid a visit to the Search andRescue Academy overnight final exercise on Sunday, May 15, 2011.They made the academy students a ham to share at their breakfastafter two longs days of events, which included an actual search inJulian for a 63-year-old woman who went missing on Friday and wasfound on Saturday around 3 p.m. After the breakfast, the academyheaded out on a 8-mile qualification hike with a minimum of 20pounds in their pack, minus water. Each student had to completeit in less than 3.5 hours. It was a very long weekend. The two dayexercise requires all the skills the student had learned over the past4.5 months (225 hours) while attending the academy. Search andRescue is comprised entirely of volunteers. - photos by Jerry HollieWelcome new DSA memberThe DSA welcomed thefollowing new members inthe last month. Rememberto get involved with the DSAby attending the monthlymember meeting on thesecond Thursday of eachmonth.ActiveJacob BooherRyan EhrilichMatthew FaddisJeffrey GermainDaniel FolloscoElizabeth BarrJoe KneceSilver Star July 2011 9

news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYDSA WATERPARK BBQSUMMER EVENTSay good bye to summer with a fun-filled evening atthe waterpark. Join the DSA for a private memberevent at the Wave Waterpark in Vista on Friday,August 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole familyto enjoy the waterslides and a BBQ dinner. Just $5per person. Everyone needs a ticket, even if youdon’t plan on getting wet! All members and theirimmediate family are invited with a limit of eighttickets. Tickets go on sale July 15 at the DSA storeand online.10 Silver Star July 2011

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DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR DSA MEMBERSATTRACTION MEMBER NONMEMBERDisneyland Resort $72 $73(Child) $66 $671-Day Park Hopper $92 $93(Child) $84 $852-Day Park Hopper $139 $141(Child) $126 $128PassPorts:SoCal Select $179 $181SoCal Annual $235 $237Deluxe Annual $320 $322Premium Annual $449 $451*Please visit the DSA website or call the DSA Store for complete price listand availability. Visit www.Disneyland.com for blackout dates.LegoLand $54 $55Triple Play $64 $65SeaWorld $56 $57(Child) $49 $50Zoo or Wild Animal Park $34.50 $35.50(Child) $24 $25Universal Studios 3-day $64 $65Movie Tickets:Edwards, Regal $ 6.50 $ 7AMC $ 6 $ 6.50Reading $ 6.75 $ 7.50AMC, UltraStar $ 6 $ 6.50Krikorian $ 6.50 $ 7These tickets are available in the DSA store, by calling the DSA Store or emailing ccrowell@dsasd.org. A $5 fee is added to all mail orders. DSA not responsible for tickets lost in mail. Ticketscannot be purchased for these prices at the admissions gate at any of the parks. Tickets areNon-Refundable. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Please call aheadto see if tickets are available. DSA Store (858) 486-7153.you may qualify for vista’s down payment assistance program!call or visit our sales office today!2 & 3 BedroomsStarting from the low $200’sown for as littleas $1,486 per month!*Beautiful townhome residenceswith all the amenities:• Large floorplans 1274 to 1357 sq. ft.• Custom crafted cabinets• Granite countertops in kitchen• Stainless steel appliances• Fireplaces in some models• Attached garages760.532.62421392 Isabella Way, Vista, CA 92084www.hallmarkcommunities.com*Offer and/or incentive valid though preferred lender ONLY. Payment reflects3.5% down based on a purchase price of $239,900. Payment includes P & I, taxesand Mortgage Insurance. Payment does not reflect HOA dues $220 Monthly.Offer and/or incentive subject to change without notice. See agent for additionalinformation. Hallmark Communities and its affiliates reserve the right to modifyfeatures, plans and pricing without notice and/or obligation.Silver Star July 2011 13CLIENT: Hallmark Com.PUB: Sliver StarJOB #: 10-HALL-0904PUB DATE: 8/26/10

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County LineTransmissionsby Robbie BetheaOur thoughts and prayers are offered to Joyce Oakley and her grandsonMax on the death of Bruce; Dorothy Armstrong and her family on thepassing of Merle; the Krouskop family on the sudden passing of Doyle,and the family of Harry “Buck” Miller.Bob ApostolosBob Apostolos retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a major in2004. He is now in Tajikistan working as a civilian contractor withthe Department of State under the International Narcotics LiaisonOffice. (Tajikistan shares the northern border with Afghanistan.)He is an advisor to the state police (Ministry of Internal Affairs) onimplementing community policing and training in building formalpartnerships with communities in the rural areas where there is ahistory of conflicts and extremism. In October, they plan to expand theprogram to border villages where there are long-standing border issuesand conflict. Stabilization, terrorist movements, and drug and humantrafficking are a big part of the U.S. interest in the area. Towards the endof the month, Bob will be leading a group to several East Coast citiesexposing them to American policing.Kathy Dobbins andMargaret YoungIDAHO MEETUPFelix Bustamante, JohnGalt, Rex Liggett, DickCook, and Wilbur VanCleave get together in Idahoonce a month when they areable. Richard Cook was aVista detective in the mid tolate 1970s. He retired fromthe National Guard andlives in Boise.Kathy DobbinsKathy Dobbins justreturned from a road trip tothe northwest United States.While trekking through Gene Moyer, Kathy Dobbins, and “Junior”Washington, she visitedLisa Moyer Hughes in PortTownsend, Tim and Kay Shea in Bothell, and Susie Herst in MapleValley. Unbeknownst to Kathy, the day she and Margaret Young hadlunch on Whidbey Island, Margaret was celebrating her 78th birthday!Margaret said she loved her time on the sheriff’s department, especiallyher assignment as the Santee Traffic Deputy. Kathy also paid a visit toGene Moyer in Mount Shasta and discovered that he collects antiquebells and spittoons.The HinshawsChris Hinshaw now works as a consultant in Public SafetyCommunications under Hinshaw Enterprises. As the current presidentof the largest chapter of the California National Emergency NumberAssociation (NENA, the 9-1-1 folks), he is the governor’s appointeeon the state 9-1-1 Advisory Board. He also serves as an administrativeemployee of the U.S. Forest Service and functions as a CommunicationsUnit Leader, Incident Communications Manager, and CommunicationsTechnician on fire incidents. As the Public Safety Liaison for RadioAmateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), he works at the ECCSpecialists in Transmission Overhaul & RepairsForeign & American Work GuaranteedMICHAEL NOWLIN10227 Prospect Ave. Ste. BSantee, CA 92071EAST COUNTYTRANSMISSIONPH: (619) 448-1511FAX: (619) 448-6034EVERGREEN TREE SPECIALISTTREE CAREAND REMOVALCertified Arborist#WC-3509AFFORDABLERATESRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALLacing • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Complete RemovalEdward Gross - Owner619-255-3719 Bus. Fax619-850-9583 CellFully Licensed & InsuredContractor’sLic #73137716 Silver Star July 2011

when needed. Even with all his activities, he enjoys his retirement andtraveling with his wife of 23 years.M’Liss Gee Hinshaw loves to travel the world and has shared herexperiences as a freelance travel writer. She has been published in TheInternational Travel News, the San Diego Union-Tribune travel section,and the San Diego Reader. Catch up with M’Liss at Mlisstravels.com.She is also working part-time at Williams-Sonoma in Fashion Valley, soshe can equip her kitchen with the latest and greatest gadgets. She andChris live in Lakeside.Maria MosierMaria Mosier and Bob retired to Pierce City, Missouri, in 1987, andwere on the fringe of the tornado that devastated Joplin. She rodeout the tornado in herbasement, but suffereddamage to her propertywith uprooted trees,roof shingles missing,and tons of debris onher property. For severaldays, they were withoutwater and electricity.Even with two generators,Richard Cook, John Galt, and FelixBustamante during a recent visit in Idahoshe lost a freezer full offood. Maria and Bob arehappy to be alive and feelextremely fortunate with the relatively minimal damage they sufferedwhen compared Joplin’s devastation. Maria says she prefers Californiaearthquakes to Missouri tornadoes.John PollakJohn Pollak has settled in northeast Tennessee by the City of Kingsportand the Holston River. He spends his time wandering the South visitingCivil War and Revolutionary War sites. As he travels to Upstate NewYork to visit family and go deer hunting in the fall, he takes time topersonally critique all those “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”Ed Gibbs celebrates his 81stbirthday with a 22-mile bikeride around Coronado andthe San Diego Bay.Ted SnoddyTed Snoddy is a former sheriff’s sergeant and retired D.A. investigator,who is also an accomplished photographer and author of a new photobook titled Julian Photography, which was published in April. View hisphotography at www.wix.com/Tvettes5/TWS-Photo-Website.Jim VanMiddlesworthJim VanMiddlesworth retired in 2009 after 25 years on the job andspent the first years of his retirement as a house husband and stay-athomedad. He worked part-time as the only armorer at J.D. MachineTech in San Diego until he was rear-ended in a highway accident. Heunderwent a successful neck vertebrae fusion surgery in June at ScrippsGreen Hospital. He’s already checked out homes in South Carolina as apossible future residence after vacationing on Hilton Head Island withhis wife and daughter last year.I welcome any information for future articles. Please send your items tome at county_line@cox.net.Are you or someone you know inthe market to Buy?Thinking of Selling?Call me, your real estate specialist!Serving your real estate needs forover a decade.Realtor ®Becca BerlinskyBroker AssociateCell: (760) 525-5625bberlinsky@coldwellbanker.comLic # 01416788 Owned And Operated By NRT Incorporated.Is Your Mortgage Causing You Stress?CALL San Diego’s TRUSTED Short Sale Team~ we will help you explore the 10+ alternatives to foreclosure~ provide a confidential consultation in a non-judgemental environment~ identify the best option for your financial futureTHE VERSA TEAM |DAVE WERTH | MARY ARONOFF | LACEY HEBERT619-955-8949DRE: 01865561A portion of each closing will be donated to the DSASilver Star July 2011 17

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Chaplain’s Cornerby Chaplain Gunnar Hanson“I hate the life of empty vanities; but I trust in the Lord. I will rejoice andbe glad in Your lovingkindness, because You have seen my affliction; Youhave known the troubles of my soul, and You have not given me overinto the hand of the enemy; rather You have set my feet in a large place”(Psalm 31:6-8).With the 67th anniversary of “D” Day, Memorial Day, and July 4, muchcomes to mind and heart about how rich, fortunate, and blessed we areas a nation and people. The heritage we live and profit by, the legacythat inspires and defines us as a people, the freedom and prosperitywe thrive under, the health and well-being that gives vitality to ourfuture and hope, the faith of our fore-fathers that built our nation’scharacter and sustained a sense of trust in American community, didn’tjust happen. Hard-working, sacrificial, persevering, and spirituallygrounded salt-of-the-earth men and women arose from humble meansto form a nation and culture unparalleled for its opportunity andstrength.Since the Mayflower Compact at the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620,we’ve seen 400 years of growth in liberty and justice for all. Not withoutits missteps and grievous errors, our faith and freedom nonethelesshas enabled us to endure and learn from consequence and to builda stronger constitution from the principles used to establish thisgreat land and people. We experience today the fruits of generationalblessings and curses, and yet with the wisdom and discernment that inhumility may be ascertained, we stand to become even better.dividends in the resolve ofrighteous endeavor.What has made our brandof democracy so impossibleto translate into othercultures is just this aspectof individual responsibilityand mutual trust.“Blessed is the nation whoseGod is the Lord, the peoplewhom He has chosen forHis own inheritance. TheLord looks from heavenand sees all the sons of men;from His dwelling place Helooks on all the inhabitantsof earth, He Who fashionsthe hearts of them all, Whounderstands all their works.A King is not saved by a mighty army; a warrior is not delivered by greatstrength. A horse is a false hope for victory, nor does it deliver anyone byits great strength. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who reverenceHim, on those who hope for His mercy, to deliver their soul from deathand keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our helpand our shield. Our heart rejoices in Him because we trust in His HolyName. Let Thy lovingkindness, O Lord, be upon us, according as we havehoped in You” (Psalm 33:12-22).All this is true corporately, because of resolve individually to recognizeour separate responsibilities for family, faith, and freedom. Suchfreedom and goodness does not grow out of the external control oftyranny or despotism, but from the mutual trust of a disciplinedcommunity that generates a culture of truthfulness, that of beingfaithful in the little things, the basic fundamental truths whichtranslate into being faithful in much.What has made our brand of democracy so impossible to translate intoother cultures is just this aspect of individual responsibility and mutualtrust. Cultures at war with themselves for millennia do not change. Butsomething different happened here beginning in 1620, which, built onthe Truth of Divine Law morally and spiritually, produced a new kindof government, of, by and for the people. It has withstood legions of testand scourge and stands vigorous to this day. It will continue to do soas long as its truths remain grounded in the regard of our Creator GodWho gave us such life, liberty, and pursuit of rest. And with that libertycomes the mutual responsibility to attend the matters which keep andgrow and preserve our character. What we do personally and privatelyaffects all others, our family, friends, coworkers, and community.This country did not happen by chance. And it has not grown withoutcommitment and resolve to do what is right and be found faithful. Weare inspired not by selfishness and egotism, but by sacrifice, humility,and a willingness to consider others as more important than self. This iswhat generated our identity from the beginning, and what has enabledus to survive, persevere, and emerge ever stronger and truer. We willcontinue to grow, but only with the faith, hope, and love from our Godthat governs our pride, passion, and prejudice, and which will evermorepreserve us as we respect the stewardship of our trust, and reinvest itsSilver Star July 2011 25

San Diego Deputy Sheriffs’ Foundation presents the 24td AnnualLonny Brewer MemorialGolf TournamentBenefitting the Deputy Sheriff ’s Foundation Scholarship FundMonday, September 26, 201111:30 a.m. Check-in d 1 p.m. Shotgun Start d 4 Person ScrambleCarlton Oaks Country Club9200 Inwood DriveSantee, CA 92071Putting, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive Contests$100 per player – includes green fees, cart and dinnerAwards to top 3 TeamsFor More Information Contact Steve Purvis (760) 484-0115Entry Forms available at www.dsasd.org/golf and at the DSA office in PowayDeadline for Entry: September 17All players must currently be working for or have retired from law enforcementto win. Play will be limited to first 144 paid golfers. Get your entries in early, aswe always sell out before the deadline.

Who Are Those Guys?(Rural Enforcement never sleeps!) by Matt McClendonWe'll work our way down from north to souththis month.North County Dry Wall RepairDeputies Alvin Vasquez and Billy Painter werehandling a little family misunderstanding upin Borrego Springs. They dispo'd it "Settledby Separation" with the male half-relocated toanother crash pad.The female RP called back and the story changedto a felony DV situation. I know it's hard tobelieve. The good deputies headed back to 10-16 the male half and the fight was on. Now Iwasn't there, so I can't tell you for sure how theguy’s head got stuck in the drywall, but it did.Billy handled the transport to jail. The 10-16 wasbadmouthing that “mean deputy,” referring toAlvin. The problem was, he was so drunk thathe kept referring to him as Medina. No onecorrected him, of course. So now Carlos Medinahas an enemy he doesn't even deserve, and thatain’t right. Oscar Escobedo did the same thingto me years ago. I know, we look a lot alike.new construction project, probably in a foreignland.Moving down toward Pine Valley, the guys areworking a burglary series up on Mount Laguna.I tell you this now, so I can brag about theirheroics next month when they catch the badpeople. I got a funny feeling...training in actionLast month, I told you about a large scale TableTop Exercise to evaluate our wild fire responseskills. It didn't take long to put those well-honedskills to work.The 11-71 Brush call came out at 6:22 p.m. Thedry grass in the meadow behind Major's CoffeeShop went up in flames pretty fast. It had to havebeen deliberately set. Deputies David Perrapatoand Gary Williams quickly developed somesolid witness info and knew exactly who theywere looking for and where to find the twomisguided youngsters—both only 14. Skillfulinterviewing broke through the wall of lies.Cal Fire worked very closely with our heroes,and this will be an interesting case to watch asit works it's way through the system.Sniffed OutDep. Darren Perata and his faithful dogTugg work Operation Stonegarden out hereon a regular basis. Tugg made yet anotheroutstanding pinch on a young lad from ImperialCounty transporting 66.75 pounds of cocaineinto our county. These dope dogs are putting amajor hurt on the narco trade. Their handlersalso deserve honorable mention. Darrenhandled the paper and did the transport. Tuggis still leaming how to type.Dep. Eli Curran got one of those O'Dark ThirtyDV call-outs. The DV aspect waspretty solid, so Mr. Brandysnifter got handcuffed. Too bad for him, he's also an excon/290kind of guy with a shotgun and some live roundsin the room where he was so drunk he couldn'teven pick himself up off the floor. How do thesepeople ever post bail?That's all the news that's fit to print this month.As ever, we're Rural Enforcement, "fightin' crimeelsewhere!"What's Mine is Mine. What's Yoursis Negotiable.Ever had one of those capers where one guyperceives that the other guy owes him somemoney and goes about collecting the debt in hisown special way? In this case, also from BorregoSprings, our subject perceived that he was owed$3,500 for his labor. The boss saw things a littledifferent.Mr. Suspect decided to have the boss's RoadGrader, valued at $16,300, towed to a scrap yardin the next county and sold for its scrap value.After setting his plan in motion, he receivedpayment of about $2,750. It's all pretty fuzzymath. Oh yes, and he also had to produce valididentification and even had his picture takenwhile standing next to the road grader beforereceiving payment.Dep. Carlos Medina worked the case with somepretty tenacious old fashioned police work. Hepersonally checked all the scrap yards in theregion, even beyond our county lines. It didn'ttake long to hit the jackpot. During the suspectinterview, our guy still denied any involvementuntil Carlos showed him the picture—youknow, the one of him standing next to the RoadGrader.Unfortunately, the Road Grader has alreadybeen transformed into raw materials for someSilver Star July 2011 27

station reportsCajon ZoneEl Cajon Courts by Cydney King and the gangNormally by this time of year, I would becommenting on the heat we were experiencing.Well, you will not hear that from me this year.Matter of fact, there is a chance you will still findan umbrella or two on the floor of our back seat.Maybe the ozone info is correct?!June is also the time of year when students arerecognized for completing enough classes tomove on to the next level of their education orobtain a degree in the field of their choice; attimes being related to their career of choice.Congratulations to each of you, especially thosewho were selected to receive scholarships.Your time will not be wasted if you dream ofthe “aha moment” that gives you peace andmakes you happy. As Oprah once put it, “It’sonly when you made the process your goal thatthe big dream can follow.”I had the opportunity to participate in “walking”at Grossmont Community College this year. Atfirst, I thought it would be just plain silly for me(shall we say “someone so close to retirement”)to get dressed up in a cap, gown, and tassel withso many young people with a simple associatesdegree after @&*$% years. I have no regrets. Itwas so exhilarating to be among all those peoplewho were excited about life.Guess what, I was not the only “Nana” thereeither. Everyone had a different story as to howthey got to that day and where they would begoing tomorrow, but they were all excited to bethere. I would encourage any of you with thoseloose, “just sitting there” credits to ponder thethought of putting them to work for you in theform of a degree.Speaking of using your mind, we work (well)with a 120-day rehire that does that a lot. Matterof fact, it was because of him that we had somelegitimate brain teasers during morning line upsto get our circulation pumping for the day. It isamazing how much information one person canknow—a little bit about everything. Does thatmake sense? I know you are wondering who Iam talking about. We’ve had several deputieswho have fit that description. Many of youhave been supervised by him and lived to tellabout it. He is a member of the holding tankcrew; whether it be GF or 2M. He is a memberthat does not hesitate to contribute as often aspossible.One of his recent “contributions” was toenlighten the team about the animal known asthe honey badger. Realizing the holding tankcrews have the same indestructible perseveranceof the honey badger, the team accepted it as theirThe holding Tank Crew shows off the new chow cart, Nosal 295.28 Silver Star July 2011

station reportsmascot; its tenacity their motto. This deputy wasrecently honored in a special way. Once upon atime, the badge numbers were only three digits.There is a special one in particular, 295. Manytales have been told around the camp fires aboutevents that have included the badge numbered295. Many have listened in awe of the power ofthe badge numbered 295. As a true testamentof how much this deputy means to the team,they dubbed the new chow cart “Nosal 295.” Itis impossible to think of anyone who could evercome close to follow in your footsteps.As far as footsteps go, we have only had onepersonnel exchange. Sgt. Dave Ross departedfor Imperial Beach and Sgt. James Blantoncame into the CSB in the field services division.Cpl. Robert Germain will have him up to snuffwith our civil service procedures in no time. Bythe way, we want to wish Brett Germain buenasuerte as he begins the path towards the BorderPatrol.I have not had the opportunity to includetriumphs of athletic ability in awhile. I’mabout to break that with news from one of ourpast own. Judge Charles Ervin competed inswimming as a retired deputy sheriff in the2011 Police and Fire Games. He came back totown with the following awards: bronze – 100free, silver – 50 free, gold – 100 back (includinga new meet record), silver – 50 back, silver – 50fly, and a gold for his half-mile long distanceswim. That’s quite a record. Congratulations!I personally know what it feels like to have abunch of those ribbons around my neck, butthat was a loooooooooong time ago. Isn’t thatright Tommy Smith?I’m sure you are acquainted with the greatAbbott and Costello skit “Who’s on first.” Well,I’ll tell you. It’s Sgt. Tina Tejeda of course.She has quite “a glove” at that number threeposition. She has been playing with the samesoftball team for about 20 years. That’s a lot ofsunflower and bubble gum time!Another subject I have not talked about forawhile is babies. One of our special professionalstaff members, Aileen Estacio, is going to “get”a new bundle of joy to add to her family thisAugust. She did a good job of keeping it underwraps for as long as she could; staying seated ather desk and wearing big sweaters. It was Cpl.Robert Germain who sensed her condition waybefore anyone else had a clue. Guess it could besaid Robert has good “preg-gar.” I’ll have photosnext report. We are throwing a surprise babyshower for her. Shhhhhhh.There is nothing like taking a good AmericanHistory class to get the most out of a fireworksshow on the Fourth of July. There is nothinglike a war to bring a tear to your eye as you singthe Star Spangled Banner. Thank you to all ourAileen Estacio shows off her baby bumpsoldiers who do what they are told, who believethey leave their families behind for a goodcause, and who will always be in our heartsand prayers. Come home soon. Thank you forserving and protecting our country. HappyBirthday to the United States of America.That’s all I’ve got for now.“We make a living by what we get. We make a lifeby what we give.” - Winston ChurchillSHOP ONLINEJudge Charles Ervin shows off his medlas from the2011 Police and Fire GamesWWW.DSASTORE.comSilver Star July 2011 29

station reportsSDSO KennelsK9 by Bill Dunford and TimoThings have been steady for the K9 Unit since thelast article. Sergeant McCracken says the newbuilding is on track and should be started in thenear future. Water and narcotics certificationswere completed and all teams passed with noproblems. Deputy Chapman and Rex completedtheir training and are back in San Marcos.Deputy Serrato and numerous other deputiesfrom the Santee station went to the LawEnforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.My friend Dep. Ken Collier was remembered forhis sacrifice and his teammates and co-workerswere there to honor him. God Bless Ken.While there, Deputy Serrato visited the K9Memorial. Sgt. Dan Settle and his partner Urkappear on the memorial. Urk was killed whileon patrol in Vista on Jan. 13, 2003. Rest in PeaceUrk.Some of you probably saw a photograph ofDeputy Serrato and K9 Hugo during trainingat the county pumps in Santee. Unfortunatelydue to circumstances beyond our control, Hugowas returned to the vendor and Deputy Serratohas been patiently waiting for another partner.Well, let's welcome newly acquired K9 Yukonto the unit! Yukon is a 2 1/2 year old Germanshepherd born and trained in Czech Republic.They will be starting the academy soon.Most of you probably know Dep. Rod Cruz fromthe East Mesa Detention Facility. Deputy Cruzis currently dealing with some serious medicalproblems. He is undergoing treatment, butkeeping his spirits up, during this trying time.Rod, know that you and your family are in ourthoughts and prayers.Deputy Duey and Deputy Vail recentlyrepresented the K9 Unit in the Tough MudderDeputy Duey andVail at the ToughMudder run.in Snow Valley. The run was 10miles and consisted of mud,water, and other obstacles.They both finished the run andhelped the Wounded WarriorProject raise funds for ourcountry’s disabled veterans.Great job guys and an awesomeway to represent the unit!Seems the north county teamshad some good calls so let's getto it.North CountyIn Ramona, a detectivewho located a stolen vehiclerequested patrol units. Theywatched the vehicle, waitingfor the driver to return. Whenthe driver returned, deputiesattempted to contact him. He was able to fleethe area in the car and a short pursuit began.The driver lost control, hit a fence, and ran fromthe vehicle. Ramona deputies set up a perimeterwhile Deputy Guthrie and his partner Barrymade their way to the scene. They tracked thesuspect, eventually losing the trail, but duringthe follow up investigation, they gatheredinformation identifying the suspect, who wasrecently placed on probation for armed robbery.Deputies headed to a known address for thesuspect and attempted contact. One of theperimeter deputies saw the suspect runningand notified Deputy Guthrie. He and Barryresponded and gave K9 announcements. Whiletracking, they eventually went into a drainageculvert area. Barry showed extreme interest inthe dense brush. The suspect had hidden in thebrush and Barry was literally on top of him. Asthe suspect moved, Barry made contact withhim. The suspect was arrested and treated formultiple injuries to his arm. Great job guys!In Valley Center, Deputy Cruz and his partnerShark responded to a PC 245 call involving amale, a female, and a one liter bottle of Vodka.Prior to arrival, the suspect had left the area onfoot and was hiding in a brushy area. While theprimary deputies were investigating, the suspectreturned. When ordered to stop, he refused andran back into the brush.Deputy Cruz arrived and gave K9announcements. Shark was giving the trackingcommand and into the brush they went. Theytracked for about 200 yards when the suspectsaw Shark approaching and immediately gaveWhile at the National Law Enofcement Memorial, Deputy Serratovisiting the k9 memorial. Dep. Dan Settle and Urk are memorializedon the wall.up. Maybe the guy heard Deputy Cruz callingShark's name and wondered, "Their usingSharks now!" Great job and apprehension byDeputy Cruz and Shark; sorry, just had to sayhis name again.On May 21, Oceanside PD requested sheriff'sK9s to assist with a murder investigation.Deputy Wisniewski, Deputy Arend, and DeputyBurke all responded with their partners. Usingthe shell casings as a starting point, DeputyArend and Ado began tracking. They trackedfor about three blocks before ending in the backof a residence. Deputy Burke and Simba used thesame starting point and also ended up in thesame backyard. Further investigation revealedthe resident had seen three males runningthrough their backyard earlier. Oceanside PDwere grateful for our assistance and is handlingthe investigation. Great work guys.Canine Tip of the MonthNarcotic sniffs and article searches are requestedon a regular basis. I want to remind everyone ofa couple of important details. When requestingthese types of assistance, please try to stay ofout of the area if it is possible and safe to do so.Allow the K9 to perform his job with as littledistraction as possible. Wait for the handlerto complete an area and tell you where the K9alerted before you go in and conduct a "handson" search. If the area is large, like a houseor field, the handler will check the area inquadrants and advise you where to search beforemoving on.Well, that's it for this month. Take care, be safe,and remember to call for a K9.30 Silver Star July 2011

station reportsSTATION No. 1Santee Station by Jeremy SheppardHaving a best friend is like peeing down your leg.Everyone can see it, but only you get the warmfeeling it provides.Barona. Just the name makes me think aboutslot machines and black jack tables and a pokerroom. Did you know crooks go there too? I’mnot kidding. Just read on and you’ll see whatI’m talking about.Det. Tom Smith got a call from Dep. MikeLozano about a BOL Detective Smith had putout regarding a possible truck with a campershell seen in several local areas where othervehicles were getting burglarized. Apparently,our burglar guy went to Barona in order tocontinue his cheating ways and got caught byBarona security as he was trying to break intoa car in the parking lot. Deputy Lozano got thecall to go handle the incident and recognized thevehicle as the one from Detective Smith’s BOL.That’s great, right? Well, it gets better.As it goes, SDPD was making this into apublicized case, as more than 30 vehicles hadbeen broken into at the San Diego Zoo parkinglot. The suspect is also responsible for stealinga purse out of a vehicle at the Lakeside Rodeogrounds. When Detective Smith arrived atBarona and reviewed the video, three otheremployees approached him and stated it wasthe same suspect who had broken into their carsearlier in the week.Detective Smith recovered a van and a carload of stolen property (eight suitcases, golfclubs, and purses). While being interviewed,the suspect said he had been doing bad forover seven months and Barona was his favoritespot. He also did bad in San Diego and LasVegas. Detectives recovered some of the stolenproperty from the Las Vegas thefts. Did I forgetto mention our guy had a felony dope warrant?Yeah, go figure.While being questioned, the suspect confessedto everything and shared where his partnerwas staying. Personally though, if I was gettinggrilled by Detective Smith, I’d probably tellhim everything I knew too. Like the time I putmy brother’s head in the toilet bowl, flushed it,and told him he was hearing the sounds of theocean. Come on now! We were both little, and itwas kinda funny. But I digress. Detective Smithfound the house and SDPD waited it out to catchthe partner in crime.This is great work by Deputy Lozano whorecalled information from the BOL and shared itquickly so the suspect could be apprehended. Healso interviewed and interrogated the suspectwhich provided further information to solve andclose out several cases. Station 1 rocks!Speaking of rockin’ and rollin’ we have moremovement here at our station. A big welcometo Scott Miller who is assuming control as ourpatrol lieutenant. We are also getting SergeantMarilu Marcq who took over Sergeant Taft’s oldteam. Finally, we are getting Sgt. Chuck Vorcewho will be replacing Sergeant Joe Passalacqua.We are saying good bye to Joe who is leaving usto for the Alpine Station. Det. Jason Rouse isleaving us to go put the children of San Marcosunder control, but we are getting John Turtzerto take his place.Well, that’s it for now. Be careful out there.There’s bad people and stuff.25% off forall dsa memBersappointment requireddavid williamson (858) 274-4275david.williamson@footBalance.comBetter alignment-increased comfortcorrect and prevent harmful foot positionsalleviate pains in the lower Body and Backimprove performanceFootbalance prides itself with the ability to provide custom-madeinsoles on the spot. The Footbalance System can be incorporatedinto any fit/sizing protocol regardless of how simple or complexthe existing system is. With a diverse line of products, Footbalanceinsoles provide a customized fit for almost every type of shoe orboot on the market—from running shoes to work boots.Comfort and well-being begin with proper foot alignment and fitSilver Star July 2011 31

Thestation reportsSnake PitSan Diego Central Jail by Mirelle Chateigne“A jail is much like a safe fence—it must be bullstrong, horse high and hog tight...to make it safe,sound, and sane.” - Edwin M Capps.With the “end of an era” also came the end offishing lines dangling onto the streets frominmate windows. The end of briefcases, carriedby deputies as a means of holding carbon paper,white out, blank 11-53s, face sheets, ruler, andplenty of pencils. The end of bloodied knucklesfrom working the clam shell. The end of stiflinghot summers and frightfully cold winters. Theend. We will never carry ten Folger Adam keyson our key rings again.When I talk to people who have been on thedepartment long enough to have worked atthe “new” San Diego Central Jail (SDCJ) andthe old Central Detention Facility (CDF) Ihear stories of the lack of cameras, rats racingthrough the heater system on the catwalk, themany malfunctioning hand cranked windows,and the suffocating stench from the strip room.An aroma so strong and putrid it penetratedthe floor and walls, and could be inhaled in thebriefing room, 100 feet away. Those fortunateenough to have experienced what it was like towork in a “real jail” would then end up sayingsomething like, “God how I miss workingthere!”Can you picture a time when we were allmore than just co-workers; when we were allfamily? No separation between professional(left) Tough Mudder climb. (right) Team Psych Unit at the Tough Mudder race.and sworn staff. No separation between L.E.and Corrections. That’s what it was like towork at the old CDF. And while there was onlyone radio per floor, usually reserved for thetraining officers, CDF deputies seemed to beable to communicate a lot better than we donow. The lack of Twitter and text messagingmade it necessary for them to actually talk toone another—face to face—imagine that.In a desperate land, where the children wereall insane, there was comfort in spendinghalf of your shift working the gate (Intake),then switching to work a housing floor so youcould finish your Detox or Use of Force paper.And you always knew you were liked by yoursupervisor when that paper was corrected inpencil instead of red ink. There was comfort inweekly basketball games, hosted by CorrectionalCounselor Ricardo Marentez. CounselorMarentez would routinely invite an entire teamof deputies (approximately 20 deputies in all) tocome out to play basketball at his son’s schoolgym. I hear those games were the best!There was danger in the fish tank, where it wascommon to find loaded guns, knives, bottles ofbooze, or a six-pack even. There was risk anduncertainty working the roof/recreation yardposition where one deputy was locked in with30 inmates and only one camera to serve as yourpartner. But when asked what was the scariestplace to be at the old CDF, Sergeant Martineztells me it was the inmate property room, whereinmate property was placed in brown paper bagsand stacked ceiling high in no apparent order,stinking to high heaven.Sergeant Martinez (currently assigned atEMDF) was part of the SDCJ transition team.He helped write the first set of post orders andfacility green sheets for the new jail. He was alsoresponsible for punching the first hole throughthe old trustee station, making way for thesecond floor court bridge—the only connectionleft between old and new.Bull strong, horse high, and hog tight doesn’tjust describe the exterior of our current facility.It also describes the will, determination, andstamina of the people I currently have thepleasure of working with. And just like at theold CDF, we are working towards being morelike a family.From the desk ofCorporal Kocur and Deputy CeaNine deputies awoke before dawn. They puttheir running shoes on. They faced a diverse setof challenges and they walked on down the hall.Event day! The sun was shining bright in a clearblue sky, and the mountains of Snow Valleyloomed in the distance, as did the 24 treacherousobstacles which were to be negotiated over tenmiles. Team “Psych Unit” toed the starting line.We raised our right hand to recite the ToughMudder pledge, and then our five hour ordealwas underway! Taking an ice plunge in one ofthe first obstacles, we were quickly remindedwe were partaking in the toughest event onthe planet! Some of the near vertical mountainsides had to be climbed on our hands and knees.32 Silver Star July 2011

station reportsThe team ended up battered, bruised, burnt,bloody, and electrocuted, but we completedevery obstacle and finished just as we started—together!Before I get started, I have to thank SergeantsAndrejewski, Ortiz, and Martinez and DeputiesMembrere and Delcarmen for taking me back intime, since I didn’t have the privilege of actuallyworking at the old CDF.Finally, I have to thank our captain andadmin staff. Sometimes as deputies we feel thecommand staff doesn’t really care about thingsthat only affect us deputies. A couple of monthsago, we were restricted in the use of the judge’sparking lot, the only secure, free parking indowntown. Everyone knows parking at SDCJis a pain. We were not happy about beingrestricted in the use of the one parking comfort.Captain Pena approved the installation of a cardreader for the judge’s lot so that we could haveour evening access back. In this time of budgetcrisis and restricted spending, the installationof a card reader was unexpected, but greatlyappreciated. Thank you Captain Pena!Now meet Deputy Snyder. Some of you mighthave heard of a little race we do here every Junecalled the San Diego Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon.Not only did our very own Deputy Snydercompete in this event, but he qualified for theBoston Marathon. (Just an FYI, you have to besuper fast to be able to qualify for the BostonMarathon.) But what makes Deputy Snydersuper fantastic is the fact that while he couldhave been on his way home to have lunch asI was barely crossing the 13 mile marker, hestayed on the course and cheered me on as Iapproached the 23 mile marker, approximatelytwo hours later.Lance Armstrong: yeah, we got one of those.Deputy Gregory was just selected to become amember of the 2011 Team Aquaphor SponsoredAthlete Team. The team is comprised of 200 topagegroup athletes who primarily compete inthe sports of triathlon and running. DeputyGregory was selected for this honor based onhis dedication and passion for his sport, andit’s a pretty huge accomplishment for him. Heparticipated in the San Diego Half Marathon ashis first Team Aquaphor event (he would havedone the full, but he had only two months totrain). He’ll also be participating in the IronHorse Classic in Durango Colorado, a cyclingrace where he’ll be facing a 10,000 foot climbat elevations of 6500 to 11000 feet! You’re morethan welcome to join us to cheer him on whenhe competes locally in the Tri-Rock TriathlonSeries this September.Hopefully the strength and courage of ourTough Mudders Deputy Snyder and DeputyJust one of the challenges during the Tough MudderGregory—folks who never seem to lose focusand continue to persevere even in the mostextreme circumstances—will radiate throughthe concrete walls of our jail and inspireeveryone in our department to achieve glory. Myfavorite quote from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathonwas, “You are two blisters and one lost toenailaway from victory!” (In my case it was four losttoenails, but who’s counting!)It’s not really about qualifying for theBoston Marathon, being selected for a teamsponsorship, or losing toenails. It’s aboutgetting out there and living. Setting goals andachieving them. Deputy Gregory said to me,“With will and determination I changed mylife, and accomplished goals and wins I had onlydreamed about!” It’s never too late to changeour lives. You are never too old, too short, toofat, too whatever, to strive for greatness in thethings that you do. Whether it’s running a fullmarathon, a 5K, or simply being the best parentor friend that you can possibly be.Sergeant Walzer and I invite everyone toparticipate in the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll HalfMarathon with us; we already have a few takersfrom Las Colinas! The event takes place the firstweek in December (Teams 3 and 4 weekendoff). We’re doing this one for fun, a nice wayto end out the year. The event is a little pricey(they are closing down the entire strip), butit’s also a night time race, so there’s no worriesabout overheating or electrocution. The event isexpecting to sell out, and gets more expensivethe closer we get to race day, so if you areinterested in participating you should registeras soon as possible.If you’re not interested in participating, butwould like to be our cheerleaders, we would loveto have you! Training starts in September. Youcan e-mail me and I’ll put you on my traininglist!‘Til next time, stay hungry!DONOVAN J. JACOBSAttorney at Law • (Retired SDPD)I REPRESENT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN CIVIL LITIGATIONPersonal Injury • Discipline AppealsCivil Service & Skelly HearingsIf you have any legal questions,feel free to call:(619) 445-8650(619) 466-2335 (FAX)DonovanJJ@yahoo.comSilver Star July 2011 33

The Southwest CornerImperial Beach by Omri GorenI know, it’s been a while. I’ve had a few peopleask me what happened to the “SouthwestCorner” and I realized many months have goneby without an article. It’s time to catch you allup, so let me get right to it since I only have 900words to do it in.First, some hellos and goodbyes; Lt. ScottYbarrondo left us for BCST. It was awesomehaving Scott around, but BCST is a great spotto be in. They replaced Scott with Lt. MarcoGarmo. What can I say, someone’s watchingover us since we keep getting lucky with greatcommand staff. They also filled two patrolsergeant openings with Dave Ross and FranPassalacqua. Both have a bit of a drive all theway over to our corner, especially Dave, butwe’re happy to have them.I also need to welcome two deputies to ourstation. Jacob Booher came from CVPD (hegot tired of those pink slips) and Doug Morsecame to us from South Bay Court. They’reboth squared away and will be done with theirtraining soon. Oh yeah, and one of our clerks,Gabby Kullman, left us for WTU. Have fun overthere Gabby.Now for some congratulations. Sgt. CarlosJacobo finally retired! Can you believe it? It’strue, after 30 million years in I.B., he finallypulled the plug. We wish him all the best in thenext chapter of his life.Det. Chuck Vorce left us for Ramona, but justas he finished arranging his cubicle he gotpromoted to sergeant. Congrats Chuck! MariluMarcq left an opening in the Gang Unit whenshe got promoted to sergeant. Congrats Marilu!Congratulations are also in order for Manny34 Silver Star July 2011Heredia, ChrisManookian, andZheath Sanchez.Manny got the COPPSspot, Z got promotedto detective and wentto DIU, and Manookgot the T.O. spot,again (round 2, ding).Sgt. Ted Greenawaldis now running theTraffic and COPPSunits, and Miles Tingis the station’s adminsergeant.I think I covered allthe transfers andpromotions, so let’smove on to the warstories.It was a nice quiet day in Bonita when JoseArvizu and Omar Vega got an assist CPS call.Most of those CPS calls are fairly mundane. Wejust provide them security while they snatchthe kids away (I haven’t been to one where thesnatching wasn’t warranted). This time around,though, was different.After Omar knocked on the door, he heard thedoor being locked and then silence. It’s funny,people think they can pretend to not be homeafter they made it obvious they are. Needless tosay, Omar didn’t appreciate the hospitality hewas shown, so he snooped around the house.Let’s just say he found some tale-tale signs thatthe house probably contained a lot of marijuana.To the rescue came Steve Reed (the marijuanaguru) and the BCST team.DIVORCEBANKRUPTCYRONALD A. HAUSERAttorney at Law(619) 206-3811(619) 741-3961National City ♦ San Diego ♦ La MesaDISCOUNT TO LAW ENFORCEMENTWhat started out as a CPS assist turned into a garage full of marijuana.It took some time for Steve to get the searchwarrant, so Omar and Jose had to sit, and sit,and sit, and sit, and sit, and sit... And sit they didwithout food or water. And did our determineddeputies complain? Not even once. In fact,by the time I got there with Doug Morse (mytrainee at the time), they had already beensitting for about six hours. We got there just intime to watch BCST make entry into the home(which was very cool).In the end, 120 marijuana plants and $100,000 ingrowing equipment were confiscated. I can onlywonder what our happy couple was doing forover six hours locked up in the house watchingOmar and Jose watching them. Oh wait, they’reon drugs, sitting around trying to figure outwhere the water goes after you flush is a partyto them. Nice catch, fellas! The picture gives youan idea what the inside of the garage looked like.Steven Sepulveda has either honed his dirt bagdetection skills or he’s getting very lucky lately.A little while back, Steven stopped a car for theusual chickenfeed violation (either no licenseplate lights or no front plate). Those PCs aremoney, and in this case it was a lot of money.Steven found a mere $38,000 of cash in thecar. The dummy behind the wheel claimed hedidn’t know the money was even there, let alonewhom it belonged to. Thank you dummy, thatstatement just made Steven $38,000 richer. No,Steven didn’t get to keep the money. But thereshould be a 10 percent finder’s fee, don’t youagree? Steven had another great stop recently,but it’ll have to wait until next time.‘Til next time, remember, in I.B. we do morewith less.

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CONTESTSTAR CREWWINNING PHOTO:Retired Deputy Cindy Price visited her son Tyler, who is afreshman at Tulane University, with the Silver Star. Cindy wascelebrating her recent retirement from Vista CSB by attendingthe Hobbs Island Regatta in Huntsville, Alabama on October16, 2010. Her son competed for Tulane in his first collegiaterowing competition. He won a bronze medal in the 4 mancrew and gold in the 8 man crew. Tulane competed againstAlabama, Auburn, Tennessee, Tennessee Chattanooga, LSU,Berry College, and a few private rowing clubs. What a way tostart retirement!Where have you taken your Silver Star? Whose been reading itand where? Send in your photos of the Silver Star around theworld or in the hands of someone famous (or infamous). Thewinning photo receives a $15 gift certificate to the DSA Store.Non-winning photos are printed as space allows. Send yourphotos to kmacris@dsasd.org.SPOT THE DIFFERENCES:HOW MANY CAN YOU FIND?The DSA Memorial Wreath(Hint: there are 9)38 Silver Star July 2011

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