Deputy Sheriff Faces Felony Theft Charges: Contra Costa County Sheriff
Investigators say an internal probe found alleged thefts in the Property Services Unit, and the sheriff’s office plans an independent audit.
- On Tuesday, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office arrested Kevin Lee, a 62-year-old temporary deputy sheriff, on four felony charges including burglary and embezzlement at the Property Services Unit in Concord.
- Lee, a property room manager with 14 years of service, previously avoided criminal charges in a 2022 scandal involving misappropriated gun parts and ammunition linked to department volunteer John King.
- Sheriff David Livingston stated his office holds employees to the highest standards; Lee remains held at the Martinez Detention Facility on $160,000 bail.
- The Contra Costa District Attorney expects to review the case early next week, while the department requested an independent audit by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
- This arrest follows an internal investigation into thefts at the Concord facility; officials emphasized that any employee involved in criminal conduct will be held accountable.
11 Articles
11 Articles
Contra Costa sheriff's deputy arrested on charges of stealing from property and evidence unit
Contra Costa sheriff’s deputy arrested on charges of stealing from property and evidence unit The suspect, a 62-year-old Martinez resident, is being charged with four felonies, according to the sheriff's department.
The Mercury news
East Bay TimesLongtime Contra Costa Sheriff deputy, central figure in gun scandal, arrested on felony charges
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a temporary deputy sheriff it says was involved in thefts from its property services unit office in Concord.
Temporary Contra Costa deputy arrested on theft, embezzlement claims
A longtime employee of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Tuesday on theft-related charges after an internal investigation uncovered alleged criminal conduct within the agency. In a statement, the sheriff’s office said detectives launched an investigation after discovering misconduct involving a temporary sheriff’s deputy assigned to the property service unit office in Concord. Investigators later obtained search and arrest wa…
Deputy Allegedly Steals from Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
By Jim Emerson MARTINEZ — A 36-year veteran of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office was released from the Martinez Detention Facility on $160,000 bond—hours after being arrested on June The post Deputy Allegedly Steals from Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office – Arrested appeared first on Crime Voice.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
