This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today.
This archival content was originally written for and published on KPCC.org. Keep in mind that links and images may no longer work — and references may be outdated.
Irwindale officers under investigation for alleged sexual improprieties
Police in Irwindale are under investigation for alleged sexual improprieties.
(
Photograh by Perfect Pose via Flickr Creative Commons
)
Officials say a former sergeant and two current officers from the tiny Southern California city of Irwindale are under criminal investigation.
Irwindale Police Chief Dennis Smith confirmed the investigations Thursday for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, but he declined to provide details. Smith's department has just 17 officers to police the city of 1,500.
Smith says two are being investigated for alleged sexual improprieties, including an officer who is accused of a sexual assault during a traffic stop. Smith says he's requested a sheriff's investigation.
Police in nearby Azusa say the third Irwindale officer is under investigation after a family member reported he took a large amount of cash from another family member. The officer hasn't been arrested or charged with a crime.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
