Los Santos County Sheriff's Department "A TRADITION OF SERVICE" Monthly Press Release May 2nd, 2025 |
- Has it really been 30 days already? Time’s flown by! I realize I should probably introduce myself, my name is Master Deputy Mason Ross, and I’m a proud member of the Sheriff’s Information Division and all ll I can say is… wow. What a month it’s been!
From kicking off our walk-on recruitment drive to welcoming 17 new Deputy Trainees into the department, it’s been a busy but incredibly rewarding few weeks. Normally, we aim to host a few public events each month to connect with the community, but due to some unexpected circumstances, we had to put a few of those on pause. That said, we’ve been using this time behind the scenes to plan some new and exciting events that we think the community will really enjoy.
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- As we move through May, I want to take a moment to say how proud I am of everything our department has accomplished this past month. We’ve seen strong progress in our crime reduction efforts, with numerous successful arrests and property raids. Our Sheriff’s Investigation Bureau has gone above and beyond in uncovering criminal activity, especially when it comes to tackling organized crime. Their dedication and persistence continue to make a real difference in keeping our communities safe.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
Our department has grown once again, and with that growth comes a renewed sense of pride in every deputy who puts on the badge each day. Whether you’re patrolling the streets, working behind the scenes, or responding to calls for service, your commitment to public safety speaks volumes. I’m honored to lead such a hardworking and resilient team.
As we step into the warmer months, we welcome the energy and activity that spring and summer bring to our communities. It’s a season filled with outdoor events, family gatherings, and neighborhood connections. But it’s also a time when we often see an uptick in certain types of crime. That makes it all the more important for us to stay vigilant, look out for one another, and continue working together to keep our neighborhoods safe. Kindness, communication, and awareness go a long way this time of year.
While we don’t have any major department changes to announce right now, I do want to recognize Assistant Sheriff Jon McCornish. He is hard at work on a project that means a great deal to him. I’m eager to see where his efforts lead and have no doubt that what he’s building will benefit both our department and the residents we serve.
Finally, thank you to our Sheriff’s Information Division for putting this newsletter together each month, and thank you to everyone who takes the time to read it.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
- Master Deputy Isaac Khalifa passed the Sheriff's Department Academy on the 2nd of November 2024. During their tenure within the department, they have proven to be hard-working, trustworthy and a role model for other staff. After being nominated multiple months in a row for this award, we are proud to finally announce Deputy Khalifa as the Deputy of the Month for April 2025.
Master Deputy Isaac Khalifa
What is your favorite thing about being a deputy at the LSSD?
The thrill of finally performing multiple tasks that I've been trained for is the best part of working in this field. From going on patrol, answering calls, and picking up advice from higher ranking deputies. From traffic stops to high-risk activities into big operations, every day would bring something different.
What is your most memorable moment while serving as a deputy for the LSSD?
My most memorable moment during my journey wasn't indeed a good moment. As I recall, it was December 5th, 2024. During a major shootout near the Chilliad Tunnel, gang members attacked our deputies. I managed to take down seven suspects in roughly a minute to save multiple deputies lifes. Many of my colleagues personally thanked me, calling it one of the bravest acts they’d witnessed. Word quickly spread, and not long after, I was contacted by government officials for a quick interview. It was humbling to be recognized not just by my team, but at a higher level as well.
Was there a career setback you faced that you later realized was an advantage?
I've just been a part of LSSD for six months or so. I don't believe I've experienced a setback in my career. Although I'm currently being the most active member of multiple divisions, I'm attempting to take it slow and avoid taking on more than I can do.
What goals do you have for your tenure within the Sheriff's Department?
For the upcoming month, I am willing to apply for a Patrol Operations supervisory position and getting appointed as a supervisor in the field training division.
What advice do you have for someone new to the department?
Do your job at its finest, and don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
Is there a quote that motivates you?
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
Vince Lombardi
FIELD TRAINING DIVISION
- This month’s divisional spotlight offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most critical parts of deputy development: the Field Training Program. As a Field Training Deputy, I want to provide a firsthand perspective on what it takes for a trainee to transition into a fully capable and confident Deputy Sheriff I.
Understanding the Program
Before trainees earn their badge as Deputy Sheriff I, they must complete a rigorous training journey. It all begins with a three-hour introductory block at the LSSD Academy, where departmental policies and procedures are introduced. Upon successful completion, trainees move on to the core of their training: the Field Training Program.
The program consists of three structured Field Training Sessions, Daily Observation Reports (D.O.R.s), and a Final Evaluation. Each session is designed to expose trainees to real-world applications of LSSD protocols. After the first session, trainees are cleared to ride along with certified deputies. By the second, they are allowed to operate patrol cruisers during joint patrols. The D.O.R.s—daily field evaluations—are, in my view, the most vital element, as they immerse trainees in hands-on learning under supervision.
Once the third session is complete, the trainee must pass a Final Evaluation that tests their mastery of critical procedures. Passing this evaluation marks their promotion to Deputy Sheriff I.
A Day in the Field – My Perspective as a Training Deputy
As a Field Training Deputy, I’m responsible for mentoring and evaluating trainees in live scenarios, ensuring they understand and apply our policies correctly. Let me walk you through a recent third-session field training I conducted, offering insight into what these sessions really look like.
I met my trainee at Sandy Station. We began by reviewing how to operate CCTV systems—a fundamental task. He demonstrated competency in retrieving and reviewing footage. We then moved on to a simulated crime scene. I tasked him with scene management, which included placing barriers and redirecting traffic. While he showed confidence, I corrected his placement of directional arrows, which were too close together to ensure smooth traffic flow.
Traffic Stop & Feedback
Later, during a patrol through Los Santos, I noticed the trainee speeding without cause. I reminded him that we must model the very laws we enforce. When we conducted a traffic stop, the trainee struggled to clearly articulate reasonable suspicion—something I addressed privately afterward. He also bypassed protocol by failing to return to the cruiser to run IDs and skipped articulating his reasons for stopping all passengers.
Pursuit & Arrest
We were later called to a disturbance at Burger Shot. Upon arrival, our vehicle was struck by a fleeing car. The trainee engaged but shouted angrily at the suspect. I stepped in, guiding him to use the cruiser’s megaphone for clarity and professionalism. After the suspect evaded and crashed, the trainee handled the pursuit commendably and initiated the arrest. However, I discovered he failed to fully search the suspect, missing key items that could have posed a risk. I corrected the oversight and explained the importance of thorough searches and proper evidence handling.
Final Thoughts
At the session’s conclusion, I provided immediate feedback to the trainee and documented the experience in a formal Field Training Session Report. Unfortunately, due to multiple critical mistakes, the trainee did not meet our departmental standards. As a result, he was assigned to a focused D.O.R. with a senior deputy to address the issues identified.
The Field Training Program is not just about checking boxes—it’s about building capable, responsible, and professional deputies. Every mistake is a teaching moment, and every success builds confidence. As a Field Training Deputy, my role is to guide trainees through that process—ensuring that when they earn that badge, they are truly ready to serve.
- This month, we are pleased to introduce Deputy Callahan, a recent addition to our department. Initially embarking on his law enforcement career with the LSPD, Deputy Callahan took a brief hiatus before joining our department as a trainee. Within a short period, he established himself as a pivotal member of the night shift. Deputy Callahan stands out as the most passionate deputy I have encountered in recent times. We had the opportunity to sit down and talk to him.
When did you join the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department?
I joined the department on March 1st, 2025. As of writing I'm just under two months of employment at 54 days! Looking forward to another 54 and then some.
What divisions are you currently in?
I currently have an application in with the Sheriff's Information Division and hope to make great contributions to the division in the near future. I strive to eventually join one of our 'specialist' units, either the Special Enforcement Detail or the Sheriff's Information Bureau. I've seen both of these units operate to a great effectiveness and it definitely makes it a difficult choice to pick one or the other. I believe that as I gain more experience and move up the ranks, I'll become confident in a choice.
What do you in your downtime?
A typical night for myself involves a rum n' Coke, my grandfather's record player and a homemade dinner. I like to keep my life peaceful and relaxing outside of work. It's important in such an intense, high-stress job, particularly the night shift to maintain good decompression and allow yourself to unwind after a day at work.
Root beer or Cola?
Nothing beats a good ol' fashioned Cola poured from a tap with seltzer. And I personally believe this is the best way to enjoy a soda. You should try it if you haven't.
Favorite cruiser to drive on shift? Why?
I've become very fond of the brand new addition to our fleet, the Sandstorm. An absolute beast of a truck that is not afraid to let its engine be heard in the grand dunes of the Senora desert. It is not the fastest vehicle in our fleet by any means, but I enjoy the versatility and strength it brings to the field.
Since joining the department, what has been the most memorable experience?
I believe my most memorable experience thus far has been my graduation ceremony. Despite being sworn in before, something about being a Sheriff's Deputy truly felt right to me and I am glad to have partaken in such an important ceremony in my life.
Staff Sergeant ►
Lieutenant
- Arnold Rimmer
Sergeant
- Martin Haswell (Reinstatement)
- John Keys (Transfer)
Master Deputy ► 
Corporal
- William Club
Investigator ► Investigator (SiT)
- Cole Lawless
Master Deputy ► Investigator I
- Luca Andollini
Investigator I
- Dymond Cole (Transfer)
Deputy Sheriff III ► Master Deputy
- Ben Blowman
- Vince Taylor
Deputy Sheriff III ► Investigator
- Dylan Chapple
- Margaret Sinclair
Deputy Sheriff II ► Deputy Sheriff III
- Ajani Delacroix
Deputy Sheriff III
- Andy Schmidt (Reinstatement)
- Trixie Bankshot (Reinstatement)
Deputy Sheriff I ► Deputy Sheriff II
- Will Grigg
- Leroy Willson
- Hossam Morrison
- Robin Morrison
- Thomas Lugo
- Justin Adams
Deputy Sheriff II
- Niko Reggal (Reinstatement)
Deputy Sheriff Trainee ► Deputy Sheriff I
- Jaxson Hayes
Deputy Sheriff I
- Chris Richardsun (Reinstatement)
- Jackson Walter (Reinstatement)
- David Mathews (Reinstatement)
- Liam Loyd (Transfer)
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Colin Rivera
- Evan Kim
- Andy Sheen
- Chris Malosh
- Tae Lee
- Aurora Rose
- Trevor Sterling
- Monica Gardner
- Baxter Jones
- Chad Mansfield
- Arcus Thorne
- Aron Richard
- Roman Dmitri
- Lucas Laney
- Jiffry Kasim
- Driscoll Morgan
- James Ortiz
- John Martini (Reinstatement)
- Jamie Monopoly (Reinstatement)
- Deputy Availability
Executive Staff | 8 | 7.34%
Sheriff | 1
Undersheriff | 2
Assistant Sheriff | 5
Command Staff | 10 | 9.17%
Commander | 3
Captain | 7
Supervisor Staff | 13 | 11.93%
Lieutenant | 5
Staff Sergeant | 3
Sergeant | 5
Supervisor in Training | 2 | 1.83%
Corporal | 1
Investigator I | 1
Field Staff | 76 | 69.72%
Investigator | 6
Master Deputy | 6
Deputy Sheriff III | 8
Deputy Sheriff II | 22
Deputy Sheriff I | 9
Deputy Sheriff Trainee | 25
Internal Patrol Paperwork
Arrest Reports | 805
Impound Reports | 62
Impound Release Reports | 37
Traffic Stop Reports | 121
Use of Force Reports | 9
Warrant Reports | 59General Statistics
Promotions | 18
Reinstatement/Transfers | 14
Demotions | 0
New Trainees | 23
Discharges | 20
Recruitment & Employment
Total Number of Applications | 6
Accepted Applications | 9
Pending Interview | 8
Pending Academy Graduation | 1
Denied Applications | 7
Number of Academies | 3
Field Training Division
Number of Sessions Conducted | 103
Passed Trainees | 9
Failed Trainees | 2
Active Trainees | 19
Internal Affairs Division
Received Reports | 9
Closed Reports | 7
Sustained (Disciplinary) | 2
Other | 0
Not Resolved | 1
Exonerated | 6
Active Reports | 2
Sheriff's Investigations Bureau
Crime Scene Reports | 43
Case Files Opened | 48
Robbery & Homicide Cases | 15
Vice Cases | 32
Active Case Files | 31
Cases Concluded | 61
Prosecuted Cases | 44
Not Resolved Cases | 12
Unfounded Cases | 3
Interrogations | 8
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If you had the power to add, remove, or change one thing in the Sheriff's Department that everyone had to follow, what would you do?
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- Undersheriff John Wallace
Ban the saying "God bless Sheriff Kirk" and mandate everyone now says "God Bless Sheriff Wallace." Also mandate a Taco Tuesday. Oh, and also free female hygiene products in the bathrooms.
Undersheriff Harry Payne
Lt Cliff Derringer would have to dress up in the K9 fur suit anytime he's on duty.
Commander John Kemp
Whenever someone gets promoted, rather than saying "congratulations" you'll now be required to say on radio "Mabrook Habibi" as loud as possible. Whoever doesn't say it gets whipped.
Captain Dante Archer
Implement enhanced interrogation techniques.
Captain Fillmoore Grayson
Mandatory 1 day a week patrol in the Granger.
Lieutenant Arnold Rimmer
Anything Sheriff John Wallace wants to add I'll want to remove.
Lieutenant Trent Williams
Hair regulations shouldn't be as strict, as long as you don't look homeless.
Staff Sergeant Baron Faust
One week mandatory pigeon patrol.
Staff Sergeant Clay Thompson
More diversity hires.
Sergeant Matthew Handley
Clone Captain Hamilton so we'd have another one, as he's great for morale.
Corporal William Club
I'm sick of trainees showing up with the same haircut as me, so I would ban everyone from going to my barber.
Investigator Zero Hunter
Replace our current handcuffs with fuzzy pink ones.
Investigator Cole Lawless
Change pursuit protocol so all units can pursue in the incorrect lane.
Investigator Vincenzo Callas
Everyone has to be bald.
Master Deputy Isaac Khalifa
Change the radio frequency to 6969.
Master Deputy Ben Blowman
Add a jacuzzi in the bathrooms.
Master Deputy Mason Ross
I wanna have everyone be able to wear face masks while on duty.
Deputy Sheriff II Will Grigg
Everyone would be required to wear a sheriff's cowboy hat.
Deputy Sheriff II Hossam Morrison
Make all our cars faster.
Deputy Sheriff II Violet Wilson
Throw out our uniforms and just wear plain clothes.
Deputy Sheriff II Thomas Lugo
Change our sirens sounds from its current emergency siren to the theme song from Cops, "Bad Boys" by Inner Circle.
Deputy Sheriff II Miles Logan
Remove all certifications or restrictions on LSSD fleet vehicles.
Deputy Sheriff I Liam Loyd
Everyone has to drive a pigeon.
Deputy Sheriff I Jaxson Hayes
Remove tasers from the department.
Deputy Sheriff I Eghon White
Give low rank deputies rifles.
Deputy Sheriff I Orlando Callahan
Require everyone to wear a campaign hat at all times.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Chris Martinez
Open more divisions to lower rank deputies.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Lucas Laney
I'd build a prayer room with candles and stuff with a statue of Bobby Kirk on the shrine.
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Andy Sheen
More mandatory events so people can meet each other.
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- LOS SANTOS SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT DISMANTLES FIREARMS TRAFFICKING OPERATION IN STAB CITY, SEIZES $3M IN CONTRABAND
- Blaine County: In a landmark operation, the Los Santos Sheriff’s Department (LSSD) dismantled a high-volume firearms trafficking network tied to the Lost MC gang, arresting two suspects and confiscating nearly $3 million in illegal weapons, narcotics, and tactical gear. The raid, culminating nearly a week long surveillance operation, marks one of the largest firearm seizures in recent department history—and a historic triumph for the female investigator who spearheaded the case.
Charges Filed:
The primary suspect, the property owner, faces the following charges:- WF07 - Firearms Trafficking
- WM04 - Possession of Illegal Body Armor
- WM03 - Criminal Use of Weapon Modifications
- DF01 - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell
- WF03/WM02 - Possession of Class 1 & 2 Firearms
- WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
- VF01 - Evading Law Enforcement
The following items were seized during the operation. The estimated total street value of the confiscated items is nearly $3,000,000.- 37x - .50s Pistols
- 19x - Pump Shotgun Mk II
- 11x - Machine Pistols
- 15x - Body Armor
- 5x - Service Carbine Rifles
- 750x - Marijuana Plants
- 50x - Lysergic Acid
- 300x - Muriatic Acid
- 10x - Extended Clips
- 12x - Split End Muzzle Brakes
- 6x - Holographic Sights
- 12x - Grips
- 1x - Small Scope
- 2x - Heavy Barrels
- 3x - Light Suppressors
- 48x - Suppressors
- 2x - Large Scope
- 6x - Medium Scope
- 500x - 12-Gauge Buckshot Rounds
- 1500x - .50 AE Rounds
- 1000x - 7.62mm Rounds
- 1600x - 5.56 Rounds
- 900x - 9mm Rounds
"This was a direct hit by the Major Crimes Division. We tracked down a firearm stash house tied to the "Lost MC" gang, moved in hard, and shut it down permanently. Our mission is clear: dismantle criminal enterprises, seize their assets, and put criminals where they belong, behind bars. If you’re running guns and flooding our streets with violence, know this: we’re coming for you. It’s not a question of if, but when.
During the raid, Major Crimes investigators seized a massive cache of illegal firearms, narcotics, and other contraband. Multiple suspects were arrested and charged. This is just another step in our relentless fight to strip illegal weapons from the streets and crush violent organizations before they do more harm.
Sheriff’s Major Crimes does not back down. If you’re running an illegal operation, we will find you, shut you down, and lock you up. And to our community, if you see illegal activity, report it and we’ll take care of the rest."
Report Suspicious Activity – Earn Rewards Through the LSSD Bounty Program
The Los Santos Sheriff’s Department encourages all citizens to report any suspicious activity or information regarding illegal firearms, narcotics, or organized crime. Those providing valuable intelligence may be eligible for rewards through the LSSD Bounty Program.
For more details, visit: LSSD Bounty Program.
###For Information, Contact:
Deputy Sheriff II Tim Sutton
Senior Communications Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Procopio Promenade 1, Paleto Bay
Los Santos, SA, 909
Captain Amelia Clark
Commanding Officer, Sheriff's Information Division
(909) 474-8130 — [email protected]
Master Deputy Mason Ross
Senior Community Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Community Division
[email protected]
Deputy Sheriff III Tim Sutton
Senior Community Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Community Division
[email protected]
Deputy Sheriff III Ajani Delacroix
Community Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Community Division
[email protected]
Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Procopio Promenade 1, Paleto Bay
Los Santos, SA, 909
