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assets that are available for download. 1.
CHP ARRESTS TWO
FREEWAY SHOOTING SUSPECTS On August 6, CHP
Hayward Area officers responded to a car fire on Interstate 880. The driver
reported that another vehicle pulled alongside her, and an occupant fired a
single shot, causing her to crash into the center median wall, igniting her
car. Detectives from the Golden Gate Division’s Special Investigations Unit
(SIU) used Flock Safety cameras to identify a vehicle that matched the
suspect's description, and naming Elias Jimenez and Maria Martinez as
suspects. On August 15, SIU detectives and a CHP SWAT team arrested Jimenez
and Martinez at their residence. Both were booked on multiple felony charges,
including attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. On August 21,
charges were announced against both suspects by the Alameda County District
Attorney’s Office. 2.
CHP CONTINUES THE FIGHT AGAINST RETAIL CRIME Following an investigation by the CHP’s Organized Retail
Crime Taskforce (ORCTF), an Inglewood father-daughter duo was arrested and
charged
for stealing nearly $400,000 in goods and selling counterfeit items at a swap
meet. Johny Arciniegas-Cortes, and his daughter, Paula Arciniegas, were
arrested on warrants without incident
in Anaheim. The father and daughter
team has been observed numerous times committing retail thefts throughout
Southern California, and are believed to
be responsible for stealing approximately $10,000 in merchandise from several
retailers. Following a meticulous month-long investigation in the northern
half of the state, the CHP’s ORCTF successfully recovered stolen
merchandise
worth over $450,000 from a residence in Oakland. The discovery revealed a
substantial quantity of stolen items, leading investigators to a storage
facility in Oakland leased by the suspect. Further examination of the
facility led to additional stolen goods. Retail industry allies who aided in
the operation estimated the combined value of the retrieved items -
predominantly sourced from drug stores - at over $450,000. The suspect,
Claudia Cruz, was arrested for participating in the fencing operation. Cruz is
facing charges of organized retail crime, stolen property possession and
conspiracy to commit a crime. 3.
CHP
OFFICERS SEIZE $300,000 WORTH OF NARCOTICS CHP Oceanside officers
confiscated an estimated $300,000 worth of unlawful narcotics, including
methamphetamine, during a routine traffic enforcement stop. The CHP remains
diligent in its mission to provide the highest level of safety and service,
and that includes disrupting the trafficking of illegal drugs. For more
information about a rewarding and life-changing career with the CHP, visit
our website and register for the
hiring information
webinar
on August 28. 4. CHP OFFICER TACKLES OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
While patrolling during the graveyard shift, CHP Merced’s
Officer Justin Maier adopted another responsibility - firefighting. Upon
witnessing a grass fire on the roadside, Officer Maier promptly intervened
with his extinguisher to ensure community safety. The role of a CHP officer extends
beyond traffic stops and paperwork. If you are passionate and want an ever-evolving
career that allows you to serve your community diligently, we are always
inviting applications from devoted individuals to be part of our team. Ready
to take on the challenge? Visit our website to learn more about joining
the CHP family. 5.
CHP
EXPLORER EARNS THE FEMALE PHYSICAL FITNESS AWARD CHP is pleased to
announce that Explorer Elizabeth Cornejo has graduated from the rigorous
Level IV Explorer Academy and was honored with the Female Physical Fitness
Award. The Level IV Academy, a challenging week-long training program,
provides an immersive experience simulating the preparation of a CHP cadet. Explorer
Cornejo and her classmates engaged in practical training, including handling
departmental firearms at the range, understanding vehicle dynamics at the EVOC
course and mastering vehicle recovery techniques on the Skid Pan. If you or
someone you know is between the ages of 15 and 20 and interested in the CHP
Explorer Program, contact your local CHP area office, or visit CHPMadeForMore.com for more information. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of
Safety, Service, and Security. | 
