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THURSDAY, MAY 21 - May 27 , 2015
Volume 3, No. 21
Former No. 2 of LASD Charged With Obstructing Federal Investigation Into Misconduct at County Jails
Paul Tanaka, left was Baca’s Undersheriff and William Thomas Carey oversaw internal criminal investigations. Both men and others have been implicated in one of the worst jail civil rights violations in LASD history. – Photos Courtesy LASD
Lee Baca left his post in January 2014 amidst the federal investigation and the findings of a special commission on jail violence that cited a “failure of leadership” over the jails. While Baca has not been charged with any crime, he did personally “hand pick” Paul Tanaka for the number two position--which leads critics of Baca to believe there is more to this story. – Leroy Baca. - Photo by Terry Miller
Paul Tanaka, who was the second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and William Thomas Carey, who oversaw internal criminal investigations at the LASD, have been indicted on obstruction of justice charges for allegedly directing efforts to quash a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights
learned that an inmate at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) was an FBI informant. Tanaka and Carey allegedly directed, oversaw, and participated in a conspiracy that last year resulted in the conviction of seven other former LASD deputies. The obstruction of justice case was announced at a news conference by Act-
violations by sheriff’s deputies at two downtown jail complexes. A federal grand jury May 13 returned a fivecount indictment against Tanaka and Carey, who allegedly participated in a broad conspiracy to obstruct the investigation, a scheme that started when the Sheriff’s Department
ing United States Attorney Stephanie Yonekura and FBI Assistant Director in Charge David Bowdich. Tanaka and Carey, both 56, are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, and each is named in one count of obstruction of justice. Carey is charged with two counts of making false declarations for perjuring
“Remembering Our Veterans” Events in the SGV
Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich honors veterans this Saturday at the 18th annual “Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families” event at Arcadia County Park. A special ceremony
will be held at 11 a.m. The family event will include skydivers, flyovers, a “Wall of Remembrance” of veterans (bring copies of photos of your loved ones to place on the Wall), displays of military vehicles
and equipment, a children’s area (face painting, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, free popcorn), free vaccinations, free haircuts and manicures, live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, food booths and
more. County departments, governmental, independent and private agencies will provide an abundance of information and resources Please see page 2
himself last year during the trials of co-conspirators. Tanaka was the undersheriff – the number two in the LASD – until 2013, and he ran an unsuccessful campaign for sheriff last year. Carey left the LASD after reaching the rank of captain and heading the Internal Please see page 3
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Injured Police Canine’s Fundraising Goal Exceeded The Monterey Park Police Department and Monterey Park Police Officers’ Association have been overwhelmed by the show of community support for Robin, the recently injured police canine. As of 11 a.m. this morning, over $17,000 have been raised which exceeds the amount the Monterey Park Police Officers Association (POA) was trying to raise and exceeds the cost of Robin’s care. The Monterey Park POA established a page on the fundraising website Go Fund Me to help offset the police department’s costs for Robin’s care. The donations that have been made are greatly appreciated. Robin was injured on May 9 when she and her handler were attacked by bees during a search for burglary suspects on a residential hillside in Monterey Park. As of this morning, Robin’s condition continues to improve although she remains in guarded condition. The police department will provide daily updates on her condition via the department’s Twitter (@ MontereyParkPD), Nixle and city website (www.MontereyPark.ca.gov) pages.
Glendale Woman and Others Convicted and Sentenced for Taking Workers’ Wages on Public Works Project
A businessman and a bookkeeper were convicted and sentenced Friday for defrauding employees by taking their wages on a public works project. Saeed Kenari, 54, Tujunga, pleaded guilty Friday, May 14, 2015, to four felony counts of receiving workers' wages on a public works project, eight felony counts of failure to pay taxes, and four felony
counts of attempting to file a false or forged document with a sentencing enhancement allegation for property loss over $200,000. He was sentenced to four years and eight months in state prison and ordered to pay $540,000 in restitution. Co-defendant Rina Arakelian, 62, Glendale, Please see page 5