In December 2013, Lopez was informed that if she didnt immediately request a transfer to Century Station, she would have to return to East LA. Lemus supervisor, Hugo Reynaga, initially marked the matter as resolved. His body was recovered near Mount Islip. Casas also says he received several intimidating messages from the Banditos, including demands to stop working at the station and threats of assault. A look at years past when snows creeped into our citified neighborhoods, away from the mountains and foothills. Between 2019 and 2020, Sheriff Villanueva lied when he repeatedly claimed he transferred 36 Banditos out of the East LA Station and directed the Captain to investigate the gang. He was elected in 2018 after running as a progressive Democrat who would reform the department. A second investigation into the Kennedy Hall incident initiated by Sheriff Villanueva resulted in the termination of Deputies Gregory Rodriguez, David Silverio, and Sergeant Michael Hernandez, all members of the Banditos. 4:30 p.m.: This article was updated to include Sheriff Villanueva's June comments about the Banditos. She signed up to take the sergeants exam to seek a promotion in July 2013, but was unable to take it because of continued harassment, despite her not coming into the station regularly. The Bandito tattoo is a skeleton with a giant mustache wearing a sombrero with a bandolier and pistol. She had no investigators. Once she arrived at Century Station, Lopez was assigned to the Youth Activity League, which significantly impacted her career prospects, according to her lawsuit. "Other taxes take the form of sexual favors from female deputies," according to the complaint. At at Civilian Oversight Commission meeting in May, Villanueva said the Banditos clique no longer exists at East L.A. station. Munoz, Eldemira Parra, Andrea Villa, and Claudia Perez controlled the calls through dispatch, and would send Granados and other plaintiffs out at the end of their shifts, forcing them to stay past their work time. On April 10, 2013, Lopez found a dead rat underneath the drivers side door of her vehicle. The trainees were reportedly told that if they stole anything from a suspect, they should dispose of it outside of the station. When the Internal Affairs Bureau initiated an investigation into the Banditos, lead investigator Jeff Hamil allegedly followed Villanuevas orders to complete a fake investigation. She previously covered the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, focusing on accountability stories and writing about failures by officials to comply with transparency laws. Instead of investigating her claim, the department began investigating her. In fall of 2017, Munoz sent Raymond Mendoza, an alleged Banditos shot caller, to confront Deputy Zaredini about not being hostile enough to Deputy Alfred Gonzalez. 'Thank goodness that were in the era of videos,' said the family attorney as they file a federal civil rights lawsuit, In a memo, Chief Michel Moore said extremist groups have hijacked the use of the Thin Blue Line Flag to symbolize their undemocratic, racist, and bigoted views.. Lieutenant Eric Smitson allegedly confronted Hernandez and pressured him to lie and say the attack at Kennedy Hall had been an isolated, drunken two-way altercation. Sheriff Alex Villanueva also repeated that claim to Captain William Jaeger, Chief Kelly Porowski, and investigators Jeff Chow, Vincent Choi, Jeff Hamil, and Scott Chapman. The complaint alleges that the Banditos have controlled scheduling, assignments, and promotions at the East Los Angeles Station until relatively recently. The disciplinary letters stemmed from an internal investigation into an East L.A. Sheriff's Station clique called "The Banditos," accused of operating like a gang. Did you investigate the Banditos? asked Vincent Miller, an attorney representing the eight deputies, according to a transcript of the deposition excerpts. However, he and Deputy Louis Granados reported harassment that they had observed at the hands of Banditos to Captain (then Lieutenant) Richard Mejia. Internal Affairs investigator Eric Barron, allegedly a member of the Regulators, argued with plaintiff Deputy Mario Contreras counsel that the Banditos conduct did not constitute racial discrimination, because Latinos were targeting other Latinos. Gonzalez developed high blood pressure and a heart condition which led to her removal from the field. The same crew also allegedly hatched a plan to overload deputies who did not obey the Banditos with emergency calls. We are dedicated to providing independent journalism and telling the real story of LA. Banditos also pressure deputies "to ignore constitutional protections which require there to be probable cause to stop and arrest civilians," which leads to the "planting and manufacture of evidence and other illegal acts," the complaint claims. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. She immediately began to experience chest pains and shortness of breath, and was diagnosed with a stress-induced pre-heart attack condition. During her first two weeks of training, Valdez assigned Lopez to work a shift with Deputy Christopher Wargo, who was a prospect or puppy of the Banditos. Granados and Zaredini both suffered retaliation for blowing the whistle, according to the complaint. After Lopezs POE was filed, the harassment escalated. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. What has previously been known about the groups has often been stitched together from allegations and testimony in lawsuits. She had no assistants trying this case. Instead plaintiffs Oscar Escobedo, Art Hernandez, Mario Contreras, and Ariela Lemus were disciplined for charges stemming from the party at Kennedy Hall, effectively punishing them for being assaulted. According to a complaint, Lopez wasnt given adequate time to prepare administrative paperwork, supervisors at the East LA station refused to sign off on her reports, and detectives didnt file or investigate her cases. As described by Huntsman, the Executioners Deputy Lemus was overloaded with calls by the alleged morning Banditos shot caller, Raymond Mendoza. 2023 Southern California Public Radio - All Rights Reserved, lawsuit that was first filed two years ago, 18 deputy gangs that have operated within the department, Gangs? Members have a common tattoo on their legs of a skeleton with a bushy mustache wearing a sombrero and bandolier holding a pistol, all of which are sequentially numbered. She was also regularly sent on calls with just a few minutes left on her shift. The pair demanded she immediately resign from her mentoring position, and she was removed the following day. The current undersheriff, Tim Murakami, has a "Cavemen" tattoo, according to the lawsuit. The sheriff said previously that he cracked down on the Banditos presence in East Los Angeles as one of his first acts upon being sworn in. In the face of a drier future, that iconic piece of Americana is on its way out in Southern California. Denham was later promoted to assistant sheriff by Sheriff Villanueva, and retired in 2019. Rodriguez was discharged from the department as a result of the charges, but later was given his job back and returned to the department. Gray filed a lawsuit against the County, and accepted a settlement of $549,000, which taxpayers financed. Those who do not are pushed out. The Sheriffs Department has long faced allegations that the groups run roughshod over several stations, controlling commanders and glorifying aggressive policing tactics. One deputy alleges in a complaint against the County that activities like fundraisers, training parties, and staff barbecues at the East LA station must be roundtabled by the Banditos. While Deputy Granados encountered other deputies firing guns at a suspect and pulled over his vehicle, he was written up for misconduct by Diana Woodward. Deputy Christopher Moore, who was on-duty and assigned to the party, stood by and watched the assault. The new defendants represent a significant expansion of the civil rights and workplace harassment At least four secret cliques or gangs of sheriffs deputies with names like the Banditos and the Executioners continue to operate and recruit within the L.A. Lopez went to Area Command to request a copy of the paperwork and discovered it had never been filed. The Banditos only recruit young Latino deputies, said the plaintiff who spoke to LAist. Inspector General Max Huntsman said that the investigation almost completely ignored evidence of the involvement of the Banditos which led to the assaultive conduct at Kennedy Hall, and that the investigation into the Banditos was a cover up by the sheriff and LASD. In a conversation with LAist, the new sheriff acknowledges that, as an outsider, "I have my work cut out for me" in winning the support of the department's rank-and-file. Subgroups? He slammed his hands on the side of the vehicle and said, What the fuck is wrong with you? The lawsuit says Banditos are given preferred parking spots at the station and collect taxes from young deputies, including through a recent fundraiser to help four of them pay for legal expenses related to these claims. The gang also denied Zaredini and Lemus backup. Moore allegedly reported the attack directly to Banditos shot caller Raymond Mendoza. 3:20 p.m.: This article was updated to note that the Sheriff's Dept. LAist.com/radio. The Countys deputy gangs also subjected him to an experience that left him traumatized. Orange says he doesnt think Lacey was interested in prosecuting police officers. ", Villanueva did Its just smoke and mirrors, its just a pretend at reform.. Zaredini did not report the incident for fear of retaliation by the gang. Lopez states in her complaint that around this time, she became the subject of sexual harassment by male deputies. In screenshots of the messages obtained by The Times, others joke about evidence, advising each other to get rid of it and burn it., The inspector generals report last year said theres substantial evidence that the Banditos are gang-like and their influence has resulted in favoritism, sexism, racism and violence.. Deputies Gregory Rodriguez, Monica Farias, Steven Miller, Alejandro Lomeli, and Marc Elizondo pounced. Dispatch refused to respond to her calls or provide backup. In all, eight deputies are demanding $60 million in a new lawsuit against Los Angeles County and four fellow deputies they say are members of the "Banditos" deputy gang. The Banditos gang has controlled the East Los Angeles station like inmates running a prison yard, the lawsuit says. It says they and others savagely beat and kicked Deputy Art Hernandez, leaving him unconscious, and that Deputy Oscar Escobedo was beaten by Munoz and strangled by Silverio, briefly losing consciousness. They met with station Lt. Richard Mejia, who initiated an investigation into the Banditos gang and interviewed about 20 deputies who acknowledged the Banditos problem, according to the suit. The deputy kept hitting him in his testicles and calling him a monkey. Sergeant Angelica Pink Hand Estrada and John Soria were able to carry out the Banditos wishes with the blessings of station leadership such as Lieutenant Eric Smitson and Captain Ernie Chavez. The plaintiffs originally filed claims in 2019, stating they had been attacked, beaten, and denied backup as a result of refusing to cooperate with the gang. Dear reader, we're asking you to help us keep local news available for all. Deputy Lemus was stormed by Bandito associate Rebecca Cortez at a County detention facility. Thank you for investing in your neighborhood. Several members of the Banditos showed up, which was uncommon, according to court documents. The refusal to provide backup created "close calls" that almost got deputies killed, according to the suit. In a retaliation lawsuit filed by a sheriffs lieutenant, a deputy associated with the Executioners testified last month that he had participated in deciding who could get a tattoo and had attended seven so-called inking parties. The IG's report on a deputy group The Banditos gang has controlled the East Los Angeles station like inmates running a prison yard, the lawsuit says. Chavez also said the 36 people moved from the station reflected general transfers, retirements or promotions, not a response to allegations centered around the Banditos. One of the deputies who filed the lawsuit said federal agents interviewed him but declined to provide details. Alene Tchekmedyian is an investigative reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Call Them What You Will There've Been 18 (Yes, 18) In The LA Sheriff's Department, A Controversial East LA Sheriff's Station Logo Was Banned. The Sheriffs wife, a retired LASD employee, allegedly put out messages telling deputy gang members to keep their heads up. But he has also taken credit for addressing the problem by instituting a policy that prohibits deputies from joining groups that promote behavior that violates the rights of others. Other new Latino deputies have faced similar treatment court documents allege Bandito member Jose Aceituno shoulder checked another employee inside the East LA station. Her doctor placed her on medical leave again. The other plaintiff deputies would provide assistance, despite the fact they would have to go outside of their respective areas of service. Gang culture is reinforced by older employees who reward newer recruits who subscribe to it. In this latest filing, the plaintiffs have identified 17 additional alleged associates of the Banditos by name: Undersheriff Timothy Murakami (a tattooed Caveman), Sergeant Hugo Reynaga, Edmundo Torres, Hugo Ramos, Mario Castro, Manny Navarro, Nikki Hanamaki, Vincent Choi, James Wolack, Chris Blasnek, Albert Maldonado, Leo Sanchez, Elizabeth Aguilera, Luis Valle, Bobby Denham, and Anthony Rivera. Lopez told Patrelli that she would go anywhere except for East LA. The suit also claims Banditos encourage deputies to increase their arrest numbers by planting evidence on suspects. Patrelli instead scheduled a meeting with Lopez and Division Commander Henry Romero, who had been her captain at East LA. Several videos taken at the scene show him standing several feet away from the car until he is arrested and taken into custody. Members typically get matching tattoos and go by names such as the Grim Reapers and Jump Out Boys. The DAs office didnt put adequate resources into prosecuting the case. Decisions such as station fundraisers and events must be roundtabled at the home of Noel Crook Lopez or Marc Elizondo. Eric Valdez and Veronica De La Rosa were promoted to the rank of sergeant, which they held as recently as 2019. Bandito FTOs would demand taxes, handing their trainees empty envelopes and telling them to fill them with money, sometimes up to $2,000, by the end of the day. In early March 2012, someone posted a phony Department Personnel Transfer Request at the East LA station with Lopezs name on it. opened an investigation Going back to 2016, the lawsuit alleges, the Banditos repeatedly denied backup to the plaintiff deputies on dangerous calls, pressured them to quit or leave the station and sent hostile messages on work computers. Deputy gangs have existed within the LASD for at least 50 years. To make sure you get our coverage: When Contreras reported this to Captain Mejia, he instead suggested that Contreras ride with Deputy Juan Sanchez instead, who is allegedly affiliated with a street gang, as well as being an inked Banditos member. I went to the trial for a day or two and the Deputy DA who was trying the case had no partner. She even contends that Hish manipulated her score in order to keep her from moving up in rank. She was moved to the day shift in an attempt to alleviate the abuse she was facing, but still worked near FTO Valdez and Christopher Valente, who had been implicated in her complaint. Before joining The Times in 2016, she reported on crime and policing for the Glendale News-Press and Burbank Leader. 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Leaders, known as "shot-callers," determined deputies' hours, promotions, even days off. Gregory Rodriguez would also allegedly advise the younger deputies to carry a bag with them to plant evidence on suspects. In August, Villanueva announced a zero tolerance policy on deputy cliques/subgroups engaging in misconduct, according to the statement. In one incident, "a deputy was shot twice, including in the face," and the suspect "would have murdered the fallen deputy if not for two special units coincidentally being [in] the area trying to talk down a mentally ill person," the complaint says. Gonzalez passed the exam, and Smith says she is currently a Patrol Sergeant. Traditionally, once deputy gang membership reaches 100, a new group is introduced. Some of these goups have been accused of violence and harassment of both residents and colleagues. Forty-seven Los Angeles County Sheriffs officials were added Monday as named defendants Hish told her that Gonzalez had allegedly hazed a deputy, which she denies. The lawsuit claims the department is "permeated by criminal gang culture" beyond the Banditos. In December 2018, Banditos "secretly removed the bullets from Deputy Zaredini's shotgun," the lawsuit claims. LASD has never thoroughly investigated allegations of gang corruption, and this case is no exception, Huntsman told The Times. Gray was detained again on October 15, 2012. Content Warning: This series explicitly details acts of violence (including murder) carried out by law enforcement officials. The FBI LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has repeatedly touted what he says was his first act in office in December 2018: removing the captain of East L.A. station, where a group of tattooed deputies known as the Banditos ran roughshod and dictated where deputies would be assigned. The updated lawsuit cites text messages between a group of deputies after the incident in which one jokes about the 245 at the party, referring to the penal code section for assault. It says about 30 members and prospects work at the East L.A. station, adding the others work elsewhere or have retired. None of them appear to have been disciplined for the shootings. On social media, the deputies have been mocked as rats.. But Villanueva limited the investigation into the attack at the party, saying only the actions of individual deputies would be examined -- not the Banditos as a whole. If she didnt comply, she wouldnt pass her probationary period and it could be extended indefinitely. A report by Loyola Law School found Rodriguez told Contreras that he was going to be assigned to ride along with Munoz. More LA Sheriffs Officials Accused of Misconduct in Banditos Member activities allegedly include leaving dead rats for enemies and killing teenagers. Those tactics were immortalized in a mural of the logo in the East LA Station floor. The Banditos And Other LA Sheriff's Deputy Groups Are Now Being Investigated By The FBI, East LA Sheriff's Deputies File Suit Claiming Harassment, Violence By 'Banditos' Clique, Authorities ID Man Arrested In Killing Of LA Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell As Husband Of Housekeeper, Huntington Park Police Shot, Killed Man Who Had Both Legs Amputated: What We Know So Far, LAPD Chief Bans Thin Blue Line Flag From Police Station Lobbies, Patrol Vehicles, And Uniforms, Mayor And City Council Members Express Concerns After LAPD Releases Footage Of Fatal Shootings, New LA Sheriff Says He Thinks Deputies Are Ready For A Stabilizer. 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