Inyo County Sheriff’s Office press release
On Friday, September 4, 2015 at approximately 7am a multiagency operation was conducted in the Big Pine and Bishop area. Approximately 34 locations were checked for compliance to ensure that the person or persons who are living there are adhering to the terms and conditions of probation or parole.
Four arrests were made during the operation:
- Brian Dehaven 34-years old: Violation of Probation (3-day incarceration)
- Rachel Chandler 39-years old: Violation of Probation ($50,000 bail)
- Felis Landa 27-years old: Outstanding Warrant, Violation of Probation, Possession of Controlled Substance, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Brandishing a Weapon, and Vandalism ($50,000 out of Inyo County, and no-bail out of Mono County)
- Justin Wilcott 53-years old: Outstanding Warrant ($5,000 bail)
*All arrest were made without incident
This operation is an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of the citizens and to maintain compliance with those individuals who have been placed on supervision after the conviction of a crime.
“We want to ensure that the persons placed on supervision continue to meet the obligations they agreed to, and at the same time ensure the public’s safety,” stated Inyo County Sheriff Bill Lutze.
The following agencies participated in the operation: Bishop Police Department, Mono County Sheriff, Inyo County Sheriff, Inyo County Probation, California Highway Patrol H80, and Olancha Fire Department’s Tactical Medic Team.
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Jeremiah Joseph…..Got to disagree with you on this one…when someone spends time in jail or prison,in most cases,not all,but most,it’s a good idea to keep an eye on them….and punishment if they either go back to the same ole’ crowd and continue to do stupid things or re-offend.When many do their time,they most always get out early,but part of their sentence is probation or parole….re-offend,back you go to do the rest of your time….many learn their lesson sitting behind bars,but let’s face it,many don’t…..check out the ICSO “CITIZEN RIMS” page and see what I mean…..I see the same faces there so much it’s almost like I know some of them…and actually recognize a few when I see them on the streets….and for many of them,it’s not violation of parole or probation getting them back into the Independence Hilton…..it’s doing the same thing over and over again that put them there in the first place.
if this isn’t slavery what is it? it definitely isn’t justice carried out by the law!
This is pathetic… you know when you are convicted you do time and your debt to society has been served… here in this county once you are on probation you are absolutely a slave to the law and its system… When you live in a police state… never mind… this is pathethic ICSO!
When all they hear are atta-boys it enables this to continue, wheres the true patriots/warriors at? Our Brothers and Sisters need our help, since the entity meant to serve and protect has dropped the ball…..!
What a waste of tax payer money. maybe they should move to San Fransisco, where they would not have to worry. what is the status of the Embezzlers in Inyo county? could we get an update?
If they really legalize pot, half these parole violations would go away? And stop trying to tell hard core drug addicts they can’t even have a beer.
The only reason pot is not legal is law enforcement likes the money. My kid who’s 27 was accused by USFS personal of drinking and driving. They called CHP to administer a sobriety test. The sobriety test proved there was no alcohol in his system. While they waited for the CHP to arrive to give him a sobriety test they illegally searched his vehicle. The found his medical pot, he told them he had a pot card, and they took the pot without citing him.
Wish that happen to me I’d own their arse. I would demand they cite me if they’re taking the pot. If they didn’t I would call the Sheriff and report a strong arm robbery.
When do the embezzling suspects (a million +) get put on probation ?
yeah that’s the biggest bunch of bs. probably gave them a payment plan better that someone with excellent credit could get at a bank.
What a joke
Usually after
1. Plea Bargain
2. Trial
Yeah this is ridiculous. Did anyone notice the probation folks guarding the fair in full gear? Really? This has to stop. What a waste of money. Hey BOS, are you listening…we are tired of hearing how broke this County is when the law enforcement budget seems to have so much extra. Also, it might save a few bucks on fuel if sheriff deputies quit speeding just to commute to work everyday.
Well then, maybe we should do away with all law enforcement.
Eliot, they didn’t exactly mention the helicopters?
6 law enforcement agencies, 34 locations, only 4 arrests, 3 of which are minor.
Not much bang for the public buck.
3 may have been minor, however 1 was pretty major. This shows the rest of the criminals that they can’t expect to get out on probation and just do as they please. People complain when the “man”doesn’t do their job, and now you’re complaning it wasn’the good enough!Thank you to those law enforcement agencies for showing them whose boss.
By the Sheriff’s own numbers – set forth in the press release HE chose to issue – nearly 90% of the probationers checked were NOT in violation of probation
(It could be a higher %, because the Sheriff refers to the “person or persons” living at the residence checked).
This fact caused me to question the need for this extravagant use of public money (thanks Trouble for pointing out the CHP helicopter).
All this to find out that 9 in 10 probationers were in compliance?
It’s a business. Probation almost guarantees returning customers.
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…or maybe after someone commits a felony with jail or prison time,after he’s released,just let him go on his merry-way to do it all over again and again without some type of supervision….or penalties if he does….right,John ?
It’s a business. Probation almost guarantees returning customers.
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