Los Santos County Sheriff's Department "A TRADITION OF SERVICE" Monthly Press Release September 1st, 2025 |
- August is coming to a close and with it the long summer days are already waning. While the rest of the county has been getting outdoors and taking in the sun, our deputies have been keeping busy just the same, by keeping focus on serving and protecting the people that count on us. In the span of just the 31 days, we assisted the government in the hosting of many race events that were safely and successfully completed by competitors and viewers alike. We’ve also executed a series of highly publicized raids against well established criminal organizations and delivered a great blow to organized crime in our county. From high level operations all the way to the constant patrols that keep our roadways clear of danger, our department has been keeping busy doing whatever it takes to keep the level of service our citizens demand of us.
With the coming of autumn months, the work does not slow down. The uniforms do become warmer and the days get longer, but the devotion to this county does not waver. Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read the newsletter this month. Your continued support is everything to us. We will see you again come the following month with more information, more stories and more of the effort our deputies make each and every day.
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- As we move into September, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past month and look ahead to the fall season.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
It has been a rather quiet month for our department in terms of major operational changes, but our patrol units and specialized divisions have remained as active as ever. Behind the scenes, they continue to tackle organized crime, making significant busts and getting drugs, firearms, explosive material, and more off the streets. Their tireless work may not always make the headlines, but it has a lasting impact on the safety and security of our communities.
I would also like to extend my congratulations once more to Commander Trent Williams and Commander Amelia Clark on their well-deserved promotions. Seeing our command structure grow stronger with dedicated leaders like them makes me both proud and optimistic for the future of this department. I anticipate that we will continue to see our leadership team expand as we adapt to the evolving needs of the county.
As fall begins, I hope this season brings a sense of renewal and focus to us all. While the days may grow shorter, our commitment to serving the people of Los Santos County remains steadfast.
Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter, and a special thank you to the Sheriff’s Information Division for their continued work in producing it.
Stay safe, and enjoy the season.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
- Deputy Sheriff II Jaiden Famingo graduated from the Sheriff's Department Academy on the 14th of June 2025. During their tenure within the department, they have proven to be a capable and steady deputy, and a great support in the field. They are also members of the Air Support Division, Recruitment and Employment Division and the Traffic Services Detail. We are proud to announce Deputy Famingo as the Deputy of the Month for August 2025.
Deputy Sheriff II Jaiden Famingo
What is your favorite thing about being a deputy at the Sheriff's Department?
Beyond the usual responsibilities I signed up for and enjoy as a Deputy of this department, my favorite thing is the sense of feeling like I am at home. Being on shift with people that I know will stand by me gives comfort and reassurance, offering peace in the middle of the uncertainty and chaos that surrounds this job.
What is your most memorable moment while serving as a deputy for the Sheriff's Department?
Although I haven’t been in the department for very long, one moment has shaped my path. During a Sierra patrol as a trainee, Investigator Hunter said "You should join GND, we need more people like you". His words struck me, shifting my ambitions from SEB towards SIB, and gave me a new sense of purpose within the department.
Was there a career setback you faced that you later realized was an advantage?
As a trainee, I once misjudged a situation and arrested an individual on impulse. Being reprimanded was humbling, but it taught me patience and composure. This experience reminded me that humility, discipline, and fairness are crucial for both, personal growth and serving right by my badge.
What goals do you have for your tenure within the Sheriff's Department?
Like I mentioned in one of my previous answers, I am now working toward joining SIB, one of the department’s elite divisions. Beyond that, my aim is to keep upskilling to help wherever needed, whether that means deploying spikes through joining TSD or matching fast moving pursuits with the knowledge and skillset of the Air Support Division.
What advice do you have for someone new to the department?
Never hesitate to ask questions, whether they are big, small, routine or complex. Curiosity and perseverance will only make you better and there is nothing that should make you feel shame for doing so.
Is there a quote that motivates you?
"If you want to shine like the sun, then burn like it." To me, this means that true recognition comes only with consistent effort. Every job asks for commitment and perseverance, and it’s through that consistency that we as individuals, are able to shine in whatever we pursue together.
TRAFFIC SERVICES DETAIL
- When the public hears the phrase Sheriff’s Department, it conjures up chases, Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) operations, or arrests of high level gang members. But every successful operation is preceded by a safety, visibility, and discipline foundation and no unit embodies that more completely than the Traffic Services Detail (TSD).
TSD deputies are the quiet order maintainers of our highroads. They’re the ones laying out the speed traps, staffing the roadblocks, and ensuring reckless drivers do not go unnoticed. Not quite so flashy as a gun battle at first glance, but in most situations, TSD work is a life-or-death situation in the blink of an eye.
To gain a better perspective of the attitude, we interviewed personnel in the TSD Command regarding why the deployments are so valuable.
What is the strongest characteristic of TSD’s checkpoint business?
Visibility. A checkpoint is not only about stopping vehicles, it's about sending the community the message that reckless driving and crime will not get through the cracks. It's about being present.
What’s the biggest challenge?
Coordination. All of them must know their job and keep it that way. If one of the deputies goes solo, it compromises the whole operation. Discipline is the answer.
How has TSD adapted after recent lessons?
We've increased the efficiency of the way we assign roles and added redundancies to cover gaps. We're considering making checkpoints fast, sharp, and efficient.
From running speed data to apprehending top-level suspects, TSD work is a constant reminder that public safety starts with basics: safe streets, consistent enforcement, and deputies defending the line. They may not always make the front page, but TSD ensures order is maintained mile by mile and shift by shift.
LSSD RAIDS EMPIRE ORGANIZATION SAFEHOUSE, SEIZING $1.4M IN WEAPONS AND NARCOTICS
Blaine County: The Los Santos County Sheriff’s Department executed a successful raid on a stash house tied to the Empire organization, resulting in the seizure of $1,400,000 worth of illegal contraband. The department remains committed to dismantling the group, citing their extreme violence and repeated attacks against deputies.
Violent Tendencies:
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ACO of the Special Enforcement Bureau, Lt. Cliff Derringer wrote:The criminal affiliationknown as the Empire has demonstrated that they can be counted on for repeated, provable and clear lengths and extremes of behavior that cement them as a violent, anti-Government establishment seeking to kill innocents and government workers alike indiscriminately for little to no reason noted other than to satiate some rogue manner of 'bloodlust'. Our deputies have come under attack with heavy assault weapons and an assortment of handguns and SMGs over issues as little as a speeding ticket of the 1st degree, which comes with a 1,000$ fine and verbal warning of future demerits if negligent driving behavior continues. The fact that 'murder' is the first instinct when faced with such minor violations is indicative of a lack of moral understanding nor care of the law, personal property, or people's lives in general. They are a vile and hateful organization that needs to be stopped before more people get hurt or worse."
The fight against Empire has long been ongoing since near the start of summer when their daily attacks and other such violent behaviors continued to interfere with and bring harm to the lives of numerous Sheriff's Deputies. Make no mistake, while the push against them has been slow and growing, the recent actions of said affiliation have pushed the bill too far, with the severity and number of these daily attacks increasing exponentially, with an attempted murder of a Government K9 animal in addition to such. While not the main reason, it has become a point of outcry against these heinous acts, ones we do not intend in any short time of operation to go unanswered. In regard to said Government K9, we are grateful that the bullet-resistant vest protected the animal from fatal injury, and instead only received two grazing wounds to the haunches which have mended. The animal has made a full recovery and is resuming services even as we speak. As it pertains to threats or revenge from Empire, we expect little to no formal retaliation, and threats made will be met with extreme prejudice and punishment under the law and our operative capacity both in investigations and tactical deployment.
The Raid of an Empire Affiliate Apartment:
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While the exact details of the evidence remain classified, the department can confirm the nature and approximate value of the items recovered.
Even though the exact specifications of evidence seized is classified, we are able to release information of its nature and approx. value.
- 10x Class 1 Firearms
- 21x Class 2 Firearms
- 5x Class 3 Firearms
- 40x Kilograms of drugs and their production ingredients
ACO of the Special Enforcement Bureau, Lt. Cliff Derringer wrote:The operation in question is a prologue, a trailer, one to a movie we've all seen before and know exactly how it ends. Like with The Lost during the battle of Vespucci Beach in Operation Kutte Throat, Empire is about to learn a very terrible and very costly lesson in pride, humility, and respect. Actions have consequences. When that fateful day comes when Empire realize this, in that split second realization about what's coming and what's about to happen to them, will the full weight of that lesson be revealed, and even then by that point, it will be far too late for them to do anything about it. My advice to them is to cease these violent endeavors against the LSSD now, or continue to fail the heeded warnings and ignore the histories of those who have come before them and have suffered a wrath similar.
The Los Santos County Sheriff’s Department announces that this large-scale raid is only the beginning. The department will continue to pursue the Empire organization until their reckless violence and hostility come to an end.
In addition, we strongly encourage public participation in the Confidential Informant Program, which has recently been expanded under the Charge Reduction Policy. Monetary rewards are available for individuals who provide valuable information regarding illegal organizations such as the Empire. Further details can be found here;
Captain ► 
Commander
- Trent Williams
- Amelia Clark
Staff Sergeant ►
Lieutenant
- Clay Thompson
Sergeant ► Staff Sergeant
- Hugo Hernandez
Sergeant
- Sayaka Yukimura (Reinstatement)
Investigator I (SiT) ► Sergeant
- Dylan Chapple
Master Deputy ► 
Corporal
- Vince Taylor
Master Deputy ► Investigator I
- Jackson Walter
- Abbas Asad
- Niko Reggal
- Violet Wilson
Deputy Sheriff III ► Master Deputy
- Will Grigg
- Amir Sultan
- Trixie Bankshot
Deputy Sheriff III
- Ying Lee (Reinstatement)
Deputy Sheriff I ► 
Deputy Sheriff II
- Charlie Ross
- Jaiden Famingo
- Alexander Warcury
- Adam Scotts
- Taehyun Lee
Deputy Sheriff I
- Thomas Lugo (Reinstatement)
- Cody Brooks (Reinstatement)
- Darius Ansari (Reinstatement)
Deputy Sheriff Trainee ► Deputy Sheriff I
- Jesse Macnamara
- Dmitry Petrov
- Frank Peters
- John Maverick
- Rashood Jafaari (Trasnfer)
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Jamie Carlson
- Mavi Shinoda
- Simon Jarrett
- Beleaua Corduneanu
- Deputy Availability
Executive Staff | 7 | 6.93%
Sheriff | 1
Undersheriff | 2
Assistant Sheriff | 4
Command Staff | 8 | 7.92%
Commander | 3
Captain | 5
Supervisor Staff | 16 | 15.84%
Lieutenant | 6
Staff Sergeant | 2
Sergeant | 8
Supervisor in Training | 1 | 0.99%
Corporal | 1
Investigator I | 0
Field Staff | 69 | 68.32%
Investigator I | 9
Master Deputy | 10
Deputy Sheriff III | 12
Deputy Sheriff II | 21
Deputy Sheriff I | 11
Deputy Sheriff Trainee | 6
Internal Patrol Paperwork
Arrest Reports | 890
Impound Reports | 64
Impound Release Reports | 21
Traffic Stop Reports | 233
Use of Force Reports | 8
Warrant Reports | 72General Statistics
Promotions | 22
Demotions | 0
Reinstatement/Transfers | 6
New Trainees | 4
Discharges | 16
Recruitment & Employment
Total Number of Applications | 13
Accepted Applications | 5
Pending Interview | 0
Pending Academy Graduation | 5
Denied Applications | 8
Number of Academies | 1
Field Training Division
Number of Sessions Conducted | 26
Active Trainees | 6
Passed Trainees | 4
Failed Trainees | 3
Internal Affairs Division
Received Reports | 13
Redirected Reports | 1
Active Reports | 4
Closed Reports | 9
Sustained (Disciplinary) | 3
No Misconduct | 2
Other | 4
Sheriff's Investigations Bureau
Crime Scene Reports | 16
Case Files Opened | 17
Robbery & Homicide Cases | 9
Vice Cases | 3
Active Case Files | 12
Cases Concluded | 17
Prosecuted Cases | 14
Not Resolved Cases | 2
Unfounded Cases | 0
Operations | 2
Interrogations | 1
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What's the most memorable quote you've heard from a suspect, civilian, or a fellow deputy?
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- Deputy Sheriff II Leroy Willson
A suspect I was transporting to DOC was singing "Country Roads" at the top of his lungs. very memorable
Investigator I Tim Sutton
"Why is it always "God bless Bobby Kirk?" why is it never God Bless John Wallace?" - John Wallace
Lieutenant Leif Helgarson
"Follow the Sheriff!" - LT Cliff Deringer, during the battle of Operation Kutte Throat, as Sheriff Bobby Kirk charged headfirst into the gunfire
Sergeant John Keys
"Hey Keys, let go get a medal" - Sheriff Harry Payne, as the two charged head first into a hostile drug lab
Commander Amelia Clark
"Screw it, im out, im leaving!" - Sheriff Harry Payne - leaving an active gunfight between deputies and criminals.
Sergeant Matthew Handley
"There's an illegal digger on the loose" - John Kemp
Deputy Sheriff II Alexander Warcury
"Whats your badge number?" most criminals
Master Deputy Dymond Cole
"Can i charge a suspect with possession of a blade for this toy" to which a deputy responded with, is it bigger then 9 inches.
Deputy Sheriff III Alester Carter
"You guys dont know how to have fun" Average criminal
Lieutenant Arnold Rimmer
"Only on Tuesdays, when im wearing pink underwear" Jules Blackwood, No context
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Commander Amelia Clark
Commanding Officer, Sheriff's Information Division
(909) 474-8130 — [email protected]
Master Deputy Mason Ross
Community Relations Manager, Sheriff's Information Division
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Investigator Tim Sutton
Community Relations Manager, Sheriff's Information Division
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Deputy Sheriff III Ajani Delacroix
Senior Community Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Information Division
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Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
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