I want to dispel rumors that are running rampant on social media with facts.
Yesterday, in Oakdale, there was a “militia” armed with various weapons. They were allegedly there to protect a business during a possible protest. This group was not invited in by any law enforcement agency in Stanislaus County. This entire incident was handled by Oakdale Police Department. The Sheriff’s Office did provide several deputies to assist in keeping the peace in Oakdale, as did several other agencies. They were all under the control of Oakdale Police Department.
This “militia” has no official standing, no authority and their presence was counterproductive to keeping the peace in the City of Oakdale. Their activities were a drain on law enforcement resources and did nothing to protect the city. Neither I nor any member of my staff interacted with this group. I have never met or corresponded with their leadership.
All of the law enforcement agencies in Stanislaus County work very well together and this week has been a prime example of the effectiveness of our local mutual aid. We have had more than enough vetted, trained and professional police forces across the county to prevent any large scale disturbance, riot, violence or other criminal activity. The vast majority of the people who have protested the tragic and disturbing events across our country were peaceful, polite and exercising their first amendment right. Groups like this militia, regardless of their intentions, are inflammatory and counterproductive in this environment.
It is also inflammatory and counter productive for groups to contribute to the fear by spreading false reports concerning these events.
Oakdale Police, as law enforcement does hundreds of times every day, professionally de-escalated this situation.
If anyone has questions regarding this situation specifically I’d encourage you to speak with OPD. If you have broader questions please feel free to contact me directly.
Most importantly, Please corroborate posts that make direct statements about individual or agency actions. My office will answer your questions directly and as soon as possible . No one benefits by the dissemination of inflammatory misinformation and such actions can do incalculable harm.
Thank you.
The statement by the sheriff carries a lot of bias in it for the educated reader. If the militia was a drain on Law Enforcement resources… its because the Law Enforcement resources chose to direct their attention somewhere it wasn't needed. The militia members are well aware of our constitutional rights and were asked to provide a service to the citizens of Oakdale. They did that peacefully, professionally,
I support protest as long as your freedom doesn’t impede on someone else’s, but from the first hand information people are getting, it’s best these militias come out and protect in case their police dept has their hands tied
Sheriff, your doing great. But what do think would happen. And please dont be so OVERCONFIDENT that StanCo LEO's got it covered.(90% sure they do.) When 10k PAID rioters are bused in. (THAT'S never happened hear B4). Just sayin....
We need more vaccine!
We have the capacity and capability. Our team is ready to serve any and all in the community who want the vaccine. We just need the state to provide it.
Thanks to all who signed on!
Thanks for the great work Cory and Amber! Godspeed.
Today we bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Cory & Amber Brown. The Stanislaus Co Sheriff’s Office is incredibly grateful for their many years of selfless service and dedication to their craft. Cory was a long-time homicide detective, while Amber was one of our crime scene investigators/technicians. They made quite a team and helped to process countless crime scenes in the search for justice on behalf of so many victims. The Brown’s are on to new adventures, and we wish them well in retirement. Bon voyage!
Great work by the team!
News Release
February 4, 2021
Rebuild and Reclaim Operation in Stan County results in 62 arrests
For the last several years, for Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office conducts a statewide operation to identify suspects and victims of human trafficking-related crimes.
This year Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office hosted Rebuild and Reclaim with the City of Turlock - Turlock Police Department, Stanislaus Probation, Oakdale Police Department - California, Stanislaus County District Attorney, Stanislaus State Police Department, Newman Police Department, Los Banos Police Department, CHP - Modesto, Tracy Police Department, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Parole Division, Haven Women's Center of Stanislaus.
In total 62 arrests were made for various charges ranging from probation and parole violations, prostitution, soliciting prostitution, supervising or aiding in prostitution, narcotic sales, and weapon possession charges.
One subject was arrested for attempting to meet up with what he believed to be a 16-year-old female.
The partnership with all agencies involved resulted in the operation in Stanislaus County a success in identifying human trafficking victims.
For more information visit LAPD Headquarters
