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assets that are available for download. 1.
CHP MAKES MORE THAN 1,100 DUI ARRESTS OVER
LABOR DAY WEEKEND CHP officers kept watch over California’s crowded
roadways over the holiday weekend, vigilantly monitoring for instances of
impaired driving while implementing a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period
(MEP) that ran from 6:01 p.m. on Friday, August 30, continuing through 11:59
p.m. on Monday, September 2. During
the 72-hour holiday enforcement effort, CHP officers made over 1,100 arrests
for driving under the influence and issued more than 27,000 citations, with
over 16,200 for speeding alone. 2.
RETIRED ASSISTANT
CHIEF RECEIVES AWARD OF DISTINCTION During the 2024 Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety
Conference held in Washington DC, Retired Asst. Chief Helena Williams was
honored by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) with the
DRE Emeritus Award. This recognition is given to former certified Drug
Recognition Experts (DRE) who have made significant contributions to the
program and are no longer certified due to retirement or promotion. Asst.
Chief Williams, throughout her career and retirement, has become an eminent
promoter of the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program, actively
advocating for the education and training of law enforcement professionals.
Her efforts aim to enhance roadway safety by efficiently removing impaired
drivers. 3.
STOLEN VEHICLE
INVESTIGATION LEADS DETECTIVES TO CHOP SHOP On August 22, a
stolen vehicle investigation led CHP’s Kern County Auto Theft Taskforce
(KernCATT) detectives to a suspected chop shop residence. More than a dozen
trucks, cars, and motorcycles were observed in various states of repair and
dismantle on the property, and various stolen parts, such as engines,
transmissions, and air boxes were located. Six stolen vehicles were
recovered, along with three stolen engines, one stolen transmission, and one
other vehicle component. Two individuals were arrested on various charges,
including operating a chop shop, six counts of possession of a stolen
vehicle, five counts of possession of stolen property, and possession of a
stolen vehicle with prior convictions. Denison was arrested for being a felon
in possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance, all in
violation of his probation. Both subjects were booked into the Kern County
Jail without incident. 4. CHP RECOVERS NEARLY
$80,000 IN STOLEN MERCHANDISE AND SHUTS DOWN GAMBLING RING
The San Joaquin
County Regional Auto Theft Taskforce, overseen by CHP, conducted a probation
search at a residential property on Bear Creek Way, Stockton. The
investigation resulted in four arrests, confiscation of roughly $30,000 in
cash, recovery of stolen goods worth approximately $80,000, a seized firearm
with ammunition, a reclaimed stolen Interstate trailer, as well as the
shuttering of an unauthorized gambling operation on Delivery Street in
Stockton. The four suspects arrested were Thai Nguyen (58), Lan Nguyen (51),
Nha Hoang (36), and Priya Singh (40). The charges range from felony organized
retail crimes, felony firearm charges, conspiracy, operating an illegal
gambling facility, possession of a stolen vehicle, felon in possession of
ammunition and probation violation. 5.
COFFEE
WITH CHP – SERVING UP COMMUNITY OUTREACH East Sacramento CHP
Officers participated in a fantastic Coffee with a Cop event at the Rancho
Cordova Marriot and Starbucks. These events shine due to the vibrant
participation of our community. Their zealous interactions with our officers,
passionate conversations, and immense support make each gathering remarkable.
For more information about a rewarding and life-changing career with the CHP,
visit our website and register for the
virtual hiring
seminar
on September 25. The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of
Safety, Service, and Security. |
