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DUI is the most common offense among California police officers
DUI is the most common offense among California police officers
Roxanne Steward was seriously injured after being hit by George Driscoll, a Contra Costa County District Attorney’s inspector, in April 2015. Driscoll was convicted of felony DUI in connection with the crash. (Courtesy of Roxanne Steward)
By ROBERT LEWIS | Investigative Reporting Program, UC Berkeley
PUBLISHED: November 10, 2019 at 10:14 am | UPDATED: November 10, 2019 at 10:25 am
Roxanne Steward had picked up her daughter at the Reno airport and was driving to them to see family in Lassen County when her daughter screamed, “Mom! Mom!”
“All I said is, ‘I see it,’” Steward said in a recent interview, as she recalled looking through the windshield of the car headed straight at her. “I saw George Driscoll’s eyes.”
Driscoll, a Contra Costa County District Attorney’s inspector who before that spent nearly two decades in the state Attorney General’s Office, was up north in April 2015 to lead a law enforcement workshop.
In a taped deposition, Driscoll said he’d been drinking vodka from a soda bottle that day when, according to court records, he crossed the center-line on the freeway and crashed head-on into Steward.
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When it comes to risky behavior that lands police officers behind bars, no crime is more common than driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In a list California compiled of about 12,000 law enforcement officers or applicants convicted of a crime in the past decade, close to half the cases were for DUI or a related crime.
Reporters reviewed a sampling of those cases that involved injuries, property damage or other questionable behavior.
Court records show San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Pineda drove his car into a ditch outside Sacramento and ran from the scene; San Jose police Sgt. Juan Ceballos got into an accident and refused to take sobriety tests; Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Jimmy Torigoe collided with two vehicles while driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. He kept his job until another DUI arrest in 2015.
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Driscoll’s case was especially tragic.
Steward spent months learning to walk again. Her femur had been shattered in four places and pins were inserted in her ankle. Her grandfather died while she was in the hospital and she never got to say goodbye.
Not until four months after the crash did prosecutors file charges against Driscoll, who was also badly injured. It was more than a year later when Driscoll took a plea deal to felony DUI and records show he wasn’t sentenced until another year had passed. Driscoll was sentenced to three years probation and 90 days in jail, although he ultimately didn’t have to serve the time behind bars.
His attorney, Dirk Manoukian, attributed much of the delay to the fact Driscoll was in and out of the hospital for his own injuries from the crash. And he said state law allowed the court to consider Driscoll’s military service.
Still, a visiting judge who presided over the sentencing was quoted in the local media calling the delay “outrageous” and “highly irregular.”
Numerous law enforcement and military officials wrote letters of support for Driscoll, including the Lake County District Attorney, a Navy Commander and a retired U.S. Marshal.
Driscoll was widely praised as a war hero and longtime public servant. But Steward doesn’t remember anyone — neither Driscoll nor prosecutors — apologizing about what she went through.
“The District Attorney didn’t even reach out and check in,” Steward said.
Former Lassen County DA Stacey Montgomery didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Driscoll’s attorney, Manoukian, said Driscoll couldn’t make a formal apology when the case was pending. “He’s absolutely sick to his stomach this happened.”
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While Steward said she understands the outpouring for Driscoll, she still doesn’t feel like justice was served.
“If that was me,” she said, “if I was the one who crossed over the lines and hit somebody head-on, I’d have been in jail and the court proceedings would have been over in six months.”
Bay Area News Group Staff Writer David DeBolt contributed to this report.
This story is part of a collaboration of news organizations throughout California coordinated by the Investigative Reporting Program at UC Berkeley and the Bay Area News Group. Reporters participated from more than 30 newsrooms, including MediaNews Group, McClatchy, USA Today Network, Voice of San Diego, and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Click here to read more about the project. Email us at cacriminalcops@gmail.com.
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The Grandfather of Pete Bennett represented Joseph P. Kennedy.
Bennett knows the Teamsters who refuse to provide Police Reports covering Millions in losses, kidnapping and attempted murder. According to several spoiler articles the witness residing in Walnut Creek left the area before being caught.But during that same time range there are several significant missing persons, explosions, fatal fires and murders. When Robert F. Kennedy interrogated Jimmy Hoffa it was clearly hostile.
Pete Bennett's grandfather David Leslie Milne a well positioned partner at Patterson, Teele and Dennis a notable CPA represented Joseph P. Kennedy, Kennedy Enterprises just blocks from 120 Broadway where another client was McCalls magazine with CEO Marvin Pierce father of Barbara Bush.
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According to the October 3rd, 2019 BerkeleySide article title Michael Diehl, longtime Berkeley activist, struck and killed by car he was a well-known activist for housing, freedom of speech plus and provided advocacy at Berkeley’s Mental Health Commission and other groups primarily located in the East Bay
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By Frances Dinkelspiel
Oct. 2, 2019, 2:07 p.m.
Michael Diehl, center, holding a sign that reads “Being poor is not a crime,” stands next to then-Councilman Jesse ArreguÃn and homeless activist Mike Lee during a June 2016 demonstration. Photo: Ted Friedman
Michael Diehl, whose work with the homeless and poor on Berkeley’s streets earned him the nickname “the Mayor of Berkeley streets,” was killed Sunday when a driver struck him around 8:30 p.m. in Newark, according to authorities.
Diehl was not in a crosswalk when he traversed busy Newark Boulevard just north of Cedar Boulevard, according to Newark Police Capt. Jonathan Arguello. The 36-year-old Pinole driver who struck Diehl is cooperating in the investigation.
“There’s no indication of any wrongdoing,” said Arguello.
Diehl, 64, was one of Berkeley’s most visible activists, having worked on a range of issues the last 40 years including keeping the punk rock club 924 Gilman Street Project open, protesting the placement of volleyball courts and housing in People’s Park, and advocating for better treatment of the poor, the homeless and those with mental illnesses.
Homeless patrol making a difference in Walnut Creek
Homeless patrol making a difference in Walnut Creek
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Walnut Creek this summer launched a new homeless patrol comprised of two police officers dedicated to following up on calls about transients. So far it's working, and other communities are looking to try something similar.
It all comes down to communication. Officers get to know the homeless by name, understanding their backstory to get them into the services and programs they need.
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On a ride-along, ABC7 news captured an arrest for possessing 10 grams of meth. Enough for 100 hits. It was in the possession of a homeless man living along the creek adjacent to Broadway Plaza shopping center-- he was arrested.
Officers connected with 66-year-old Wayne Malmgren who was once a guitarist. He was near the Whole Foods store in Walnut Creek with his wheelchair and several signs asking for assistance. Since his stroke, he has been homeless in Walnut Creek for a year.
Officer Domenick Clemente approached Wayne saying, "Hey Wayne-- you know the last time we spoke to you you were doing pretty well and you said you were waiting for housing so I want to find out how we can move this forward."
Malmgren said the officer's lookout for him.
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"They make sure I don't screw up, which I can do. And trying to get me help."
Officer Clemente said, "Wayne knows he's doing really well. We're really proud of him. We're no longer getting six calls a day of a male drunk in the middle of the day lying in a crosswalk. "
Officers said 60 percent of the calls coming into Walnut Creek police are now about transients. Recently they moved out a camp on Jones Road wedged between the BART tracks and 680. There is a lot of garbage left behind that can cost tens of thousands of dollars to clean up.
Officer Gary Silva on the homeless patrol said, "The last individual I talk to on main street was from Pacheco. I said what are you doing here? He said I'm here to make money. I said how much did you make? He said $80. I said how long have you been here? He said 20 minutes. I said why did you come to Walnut Creek? He said because I can make more money here. I mean what do you say to that?"
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The police here say giving money can fuel drug addiction, that it's better to donate to agencies that can help the homeless like Trinity Center.
One officer said if they hold up a sign saying "anything will help" in this affluent community, they can make $40 an hour. At the holidays perhaps $100 an hour.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- Walnut Creek this summer launched a new homeless patrol comprised of two police officers dedicated to following up on calls about transients. So far it's working, and other communities are looking to try something similar.
It all comes down to communication. Officers get to know the homeless by name, understanding their backstory to get them into the services and programs they need.
RELATED: Mobile hygiene unit for homeless 'CleanStart' launches in East Bay
On a ride-along, ABC7 news captured an arrest for possessing 10 grams of meth. Enough for 100 hits. It was in the possession of a homeless man living along the creek adjacent to Broadway Plaza shopping center-- he was arrested.
Officers connected with 66-year-old Wayne Malmgren who was once a guitarist. He was near the Whole Foods store in Walnut Creek with his wheelchair and several signs asking for assistance. Since his stroke, he has been homeless in Walnut Creek for a year.
Officer Domenick Clemente approached Wayne saying, "Hey Wayne-- you know the last time we spoke to you you were doing pretty well and you said you were waiting for housing so I want to find out how we can move this forward."
Malmgren said the officer's lookout for him.
RELATED: Looking for Answers: Homelessness in the Bay Area
"They make sure I don't screw up, which I can do. And trying to get me help."
Officer Clemente said, "Wayne knows he's doing really well. We're really proud of him. We're no longer getting six calls a day of a male drunk in the middle of the day lying in a crosswalk. "
Officers said 60 percent of the calls coming into Walnut Creek police are now about transients. Recently they moved out a camp on Jones Road wedged between the BART tracks and 680. There is a lot of garbage left behind that can cost tens of thousands of dollars to clean up.
Officer Gary Silva on the homeless patrol said, "The last individual I talk to on main street was from Pacheco. I said what are you doing here? He said I'm here to make money. I said how much did you make? He said $80. I said how long have you been here? He said 20 minutes. I said why did you come to Walnut Creek? He said because I can make more money here. I mean what do you say to that?"
RELATED: Fremont moves forward with homeless navigation center behind city hall
The police here say giving money can fuel drug addiction, that it's better to donate to agencies that can help the homeless like Trinity Center.
One officer said if they hold up a sign saying "anything will help" in this affluent community, they can make $40 an hour. At the holidays perhaps $100 an hour.
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Orinda Attorney and Community Leader Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Announces Assembly Campaign
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Orinda Attorney and Community Leader
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Announces Assembly Campaign
Bauer-Kahan Says She Will Focus on Problem Solving and Common-Sense Solutions
Orinda, CA — Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, an accomplished attorney, environmental advocate, community leader, law professor and mother, announced today that she is running for the California State Assembly in the 16th District. In a video released online, Bauer-Kahan said she is running for Assembly to ensure the state legislature is focused on the district’s and state’s most pressing issues and to better represent the community’s values.
“I am running for Assembly to stand up for our community’s core values and to bring my passion for solving problems to Sacramento. I will work tirelessly to get things done on the issues that matter most, and deliver for our community and our families,” said Bauer-Kahan.
“Today, California is on the front lines in the battle against the Trump Administration and extremists in Washington. Our community deserves a representative who will stand up to those forces and truly fight for what’s important. I hope the people of the 16th Assembly District will take a closer look at Republican Assemblywoman Catharine Baker – and once they do – they will find she is seriously out of step with the needs of this district.”
A Bay Area native, Bauer-Kahan has dedicated her career and personal time to improving her community, solving complex problems, protecting civil rights and fighting to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
As an attorney, Rebecca specialized in ensuring major corporations complied with environmental laws and regulations. She also oversaw her office’s pro bono program and expanded their efforts to include civil rights, immigration, homelessness and domestic violence. Earlier this year, she coordinated the legal services effort at SFO on behalf of the International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) to assist refugees and immigrants impacted by the Trump Administration’s travel ban.
Rebecca and her husband, Darren, live in Orinda with their three children and where she is a leader in a number of local non-profits and organizations. She teaches at a local law school, specializing in appellate law and legal research and writing.
Visit RebeccaBauerKahan.com to learn more about Rebecca and her campaign.
The 16th Assembly District includes parts of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, including the cities and towns of Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Danville and Moraga.
$750,000 in State Funding Secured For Illegal Dumping Pilot Program for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
During the 1980s Pete Bennett operated Mainframe Designs Cabinets and Fixtures. Bennett's shop generated several years of debris per week.
Bennett targeted by Police Officers in Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Antioch, Lafayette, San Ramon and San Francisco never got a ticket for illegal dumping but did get a ticket for singing on Locust Street.
When Bennett after receiving a series of tickets in Danville appeared in front of Judge Golub. Bennett watched as the interpreter explained the fines to the unlicensed drivers and set the fines at $75 then when Bennett stood in front of Judge Golub Bennett received over $2,000 for the exact same fines.
Over time Bennett called the ACLU and Bay Area Legal for help after his counsel in Bennett v. Collins and the town of Danville was severely beaten in Walnut Creek.
When Bennett after receiving a series of tickets in Danville appeared in front of Judge Golub. Bennett watched as the interpreter explained the fines to the unlicensed drivers and set the fines at $75 then when Bennett stood in front of Judge Golub Bennett received over $2,000 for the exact same fines.
Over time Bennett called the ACLU and Bay Area Legal for help after his counsel in Bennett v. Collins and the town of Danville was severely beaten in Walnut Creek.
$750,000 in State Funding Secured For Illegal Dumping Pilot Program for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Funding secured by efforts of Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Alameda District Attorney Nancy O’Malley and Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton
(Oakland) Today, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) joined Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton, Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley and Contra Costa County Supervisor Burgis to announce funding for a one-year pilot program to combat illegal dumping in the two counties.
Working with her local partners, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan secured $750,000 in state budget to fund the program. Funds will pay for an enforcement officer in both Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and will help establish best practices that will be used to enforce illegal dumping laws across the state.
“This state funding will provide our counties with the resources they need to combat this difficult problem,” said Bauer-Kahan. “The funding will provide both counties with the ability to have a full time police officer to enforce illegal dumping laws and make a huge impact in tackling this problem” she concluded.
Illegal dumping investigations are typically time-consuming because, even if a suspect and license plate are captured on video, the suspect is commonly not the registered owner of the associated vehicle. These investigations require a significant amount of follow-up to develop sufficient evidence to file a criminal complaint or citation. This is challenging because although cities commonly receive investigative leads relating to illegal dumping from the public, many police agencies don’t have the resources to investigate these leads because they are focused on violent crimes and other more serious offenses.
In addition to solving illegal dumping cases, the full-time designation of the two sworn peace officers designated exclusively to investigate illegal dumping cases will allow for the building of expertise regarding investigations. Suspect interviews may also shed light on root causes and give more possible tools for local solutions.
“Illegal dumping is an environmental justice issue that disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities, and impacts the sense of well-being of all who live and work in neighborhoods where it is rampant,” says DA O’Malley. “Unscrupulous commercial haulers as well as individual violators illegally dispose of construction debris, mattresses, and trash of all sorts, wreaking havoc on the environment, ruining neighborhood streets and forcing taxpayers pick up the tab to clean up the tremendous amounts of garbage dumped on city streets, highways, parks, and in our waterways. Dumping “hot spots” become breeding grounds for vermin and impact public health.”
It is also anticipated that these funds will save taxpayer’s money in the long term. Some unscrupulous commercial haulers save money by illegally disposing construction debris, dirt, etc. while taxpayers pick up the tab, paying significant costs to clean up the tremendous amounts of garbage dumped on our city streets, highways, parks, and in our waterways.
“Illegal dumping puts entire communities at risk. It can harm the environment, endanger wildlife, threaten the health and safety of residents and adversely affect property values. The state funding will enhance efforts to combat illegal dumping in our communities,” says DA Becton.
This pilot allows the funding of two full-time officers, one in each county, working together in order to build networks, investigate, and stop illegal dumping.
