The Latest Breaking News from Alex Villanueva

Villanueva threatens to quit Metro security if not given full control

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva on Wednesday threatened his department would quit patrolling Metro’s transit system unless the agency’s board gives the him full control over security on the sprawling network of trains and buses.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2022

LA jail guards routinely punch incarcerated people in the head, monitors find

Los Angeles sheriff’s department accused of hours-long group strip-search as court report adds to string of scandals

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2022

Sheriff Villanueva launches criminal investigation into leak of use-of-force video

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he is launching a criminal investigation to find out who leaked security video of an incident in which a deputy knelt on the head of a handcuffed inmate for more than three minutes.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022

Nearly 500 arrested in California human trafficking operation

LOS ANGELES — Authorities on Tuesday announced the results of a statewide crackdown on human trafficking that resulted in nearly 500 arrests and more than 80 sex workers being helped.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2022

Kern County sheriff’s recruitment video appeals to LA deputies opposed to vaccine mandate

LOS ANGELES — Kern County officials this week posted a recruitment video on social media urging Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who are opposed to vaccine mandates to apply for positions with their neighbor to the north.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 12, 2022

California AG to review LA sheriff’s cases county lawyers call ‘politically motivated’

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general will review several investigations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department amid allegations by county officials that Sheriff Alex Villanueva is abusing his power by investigating his critics.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Coronavirus test provider says it plans to sue LA County Sheriff Villanueva over China claims

LOS ANGELES — The company that provides Los Angeles County with coronavirus testing said it plans to sue Sheriff Alex Villanueva for defamation over claims the sheriff made alleging the company has links to the Chinese government.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 25, 2022