#ICYMI: This week, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) made
headlines with several notable incidents, including CHP recognizing Disability
Employment Awareness Month, CHP Central Division’s high discovery of $1.7
million in fentanyl, the recovery of more than 94 pounds of methamphetamine,
CHP’s bandit tow task force arresting a tow operator solicitor and CHP H-30
rescuing a dog and his owner.
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list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an
excerpt from each announcement. Click on the headlines to access
accompanying assets that are available for download. 1.
CHP
PARTICIPATES IN DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS FAIR
On
October 10, the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities (ACPD) hosted
a Disability Employment Awareness Fair at the State Capitol in Sacramento. This
event coincided with Governor Gavin Newsom’s proclamation of October as
Disability Employment Awareness Month. The CHP was privileged to host a highly
impactful event with numerous attendees ranging from job seekers to
advocates and invaluable community members committed to championing inclusivity
and improving employment prospects for individuals with disabilities. The event
served as a significant forum, driving significant conversations around
mitigating employment barriers and commemorating the accomplishments of
individuals with disabilities in our dynamic workforce. For more information about a life-changing career with the CHP,
visit our website. 2.
HIGHWAY
TO SAFETY: CHP SEIZES $1.7 MILLION IN FENTANYL On October 3, a CHP Central
Division K-9 officer was alerted to the presence of narcotics in a cooler
that contained multiple packages of carne asada beef, used to conceal approximately
11 pounds of fentanyl, worth approximately $500,000, during a traffic stop
along Interstate 5 in Fresno County. The intervention led to the arrest of
a 30-year-old man from Washington state, who is now facing numerous felony
charges. These include possession of fentanyl for sale and transportation
across non-contiguous counties. The investigation has been transferred to Fresno's
High Impact Investigation Team (HIIT) for continued investigation. On October 4, a CHP Central
Division K-9 officer seized approximately 120,000 fentanyl-laced pills,
valued at $1,200,000, during a traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Merced
County. The stop led to the arrest of two men, 25 and 23 years old, both of
Washington. They face multiple felony charges, including possession of
fentanyl for sale, transportation of fentanyl across non-contiguous
counties, possession of fentanyl while armed, possession of a loaded
firearm, and possession of a concealed firearm within a vehicle. The case
was turned over to the Merced Area Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team
(MAGNET). 3. CHP
RECOVERS MORE THAN 94 POUNDS OF METH OFF THE STREETS
During a routine speed control operation on Interstate 5
at Hood Franklin on October 6, a Valley Division Special Enforcement
Officer identified potential signs of drug trafficking. A cooperative
effort with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit resulted in a positive
detection by the K-9, uncovering over 94 pounds of methamphetamine.
This is a shining example of the teamwork and diligence our officers
demonstrate daily to keep our communities safer. 4.
CHP’S BANDIT TOW
TASKFORCE ARRESTS A TOW OPERATOR SOLICITOR On October 7, CHP’s Commercial
Enforcement Unit conducted operations in the South Los Angeles area,
specifically focusing on predator/bandit tow operators. One individual was arrested
for illicit solicitation at a traffic incident scene; five tow trucks were
impounded; a total of 32 violations were enforced through nine citations;
and six vehicles, along with their two drivers, were deemed out-of-service.
In addition to our enforcement efforts, we have provided training relative to bandit/predator
tows to nearly 350 officers of the CHP, LAPD, and other allied agencies. 5.
CHP H-30 RESCUES
MAN AND HIS DOG On October 8, Golden Gate Division’s
Helicopter-30 (H-30), in collaboration with Bolinas Fire and a Marin County
Fire helicopter rescue technician (HRT) member, responded to an incident
involving a man and his dog trapped on the side of a Bolinas Cliff obscured
by thick foliage. Swift action led to H-30 deploying the Marin County Fire
HRT member to the specified cliffside location. Utilizing rescue harnesses,
the individual and the dog were hoisted from the cliff and safely
handed off to the awaiting Bolinas firefighters’ team. We're pleased to
report that both the man and the dog were uninjured.
The mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of
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