Lake County Government Watch

1005 Monday morning quarterback is about the same as "sidewalk superintendent you know the people that watch the construction zone work and such. I guess in simplest words it is second guessing for another term. I can see however how it was surprising that someone young or old would not know that term, it has been used for years not just in a football game but everywhere, but what the heck now someone has a new term to use.
 

It seems to me based on everything I have heard and read, that Mitchell has gotten himself in deep hot water, it was mentioned at the last debate how Mitchell distributed by word to third parties but in writing also the attacks on Tom Carter, and using lies such as tax evasion being part of the DEA case. This is in my opinion blatant libel and slander, the calling people criminals and distribution to third parties, and on and on. He seems to have gone off the deep edge, he is being very stupid in these quotes and comments. I don't know the law, but this seems terribly slanderous, Liz seems to be following in his footsteps. What has happened to these people, are they losing it?
 

Way to go Sandy good comment!!
 

Funny I just went and checked the comments on the papers and even on the hate Rivero blog, 90% fake names and anonymous postings. And they try to hit this Blog for anonymous postings, That's a rose colored glasses claim. Get use to it people, you holier then thou attitude about anonymous postings goes against the grain of nearly every communication internet system out there. Oh there are a few who go hard core etc etc on sites but very very few. This is the way of the world right now, and it has to be there is to much danger out there with all these corrupt people in office. Just look at what Mitchell does to his own deputies or citizens who he thinks are against him. That alone is good enough for me to see the need for anonymous communications. It is sad but it is true. Hell JJ posts as everything from Thomas Paine to a number of different names hell he was called out on it a couple of times. Let's get real on this and stop the whining.
 

Your attached to the spam detector corruption supporter your cut and pastes and other posts will continue to drop off, but have fun, spend the whole day if you like. We have to implement this as the site would be 100's of posts like it. Last night 55 cut and pastes were tried in a row and they all went into the spam detection system. Corruption boys, get a grip, you will not bring this site down.
 

Don't forget the Ployez winery event today donation optional, and Andre Williams will be there playing, should be a great time and supporting Frank Rivero. Be there and give Frank a lift and a pat on the back. He has been working so very hard, every day non-stop knocking on doors, talking with people, while having to deal with the racist and hateful Mitchell and his GOB's. Now is the time for change, if you possibly can get there and enjoy the day supporting our next sheriff. 11171 hwy 29, Lower Lake.
 

Hello to this site. I have talked to some people from out of your area. They have told me somethings I feel I should say here. They are close enough to know about Mr. Mitchell the sheriff. They said that everyone should be careful, that many looking at this think that the sheriff and some deputies are capable now of very bad acts. Illegal and they say maybe harmful to peoples they say that people could be hurt by these people and it is not a good condition. They say, they think that some have tried already now. That everyone should watch out behind them, or their back I think. You all should be careful I hope you help each other and watch out. These people talking were very seriuous I think they mean it really. Some knew those people and sheriff Mitchell and say he has done worse already to people. Ok thank you. This site is good to help you, I am glad you have it to help you.
 

12:24 - You describe Mitchell himself once again, a petty dictator who has proven he knows nothing about leadership or management. To me this shows he has no clue as to what it takes to be a good, honist Sheriff.
 

Post 12:08, you must be in fantasy land. You have the wrong individual leaving. We citizens actually like the deputies, and we do understand that they must stick with their boss as long as he is Sheriff. I have not to this day met a Deputy that I did not like personally. There are some who are a bit overzealous regarding the Sheriff, but both sides have some of them. Has anyone noticed that the Record Bee is becoming LESS biased??? The past smart assed political jokes that were politically biased in favor of the Republicans are now taking the middle of the road??? I think that the Bee if finally realizing that things are not going too well for the Sheriff, and he may not be there for them in the future. One last comment. Does anyone really believe that the taking or destroying of either sides signs will make any differance in the outcome of the election at this time??? You all have a fun day. Anonymous ME.
 

I've asked this so many times and have yet toi get an answer.

To the GOB's, Mitchell gang, why are you so afraid of Frank Rivero being elected Sheriff? What do you feel you have to hide?

It's the people who vote who will make the selection as to who will be our Sheriff for the next four years not you. Your lies and intimidation all sponsored by Mitchell himself have just served to make you look like thugs wearing badges. You do not represent the majority of good men and women working at the LCSO.
 

“We knew that it was a false charge to begin with and we knew we would be exonerated, but it's nice to have the document that proves it,” Mitchell told Lake County News.

He added, “No candidates and no candidates' supporters for any office should be allowed to make false claims in a campaign and I'm grateful that this one was revealed as such.”

This quote by Mitchell is truely a joke. His nose is growing so long he can't get into his county car.
 

I read the recent BS from the LCN who is a front for Rodney Mitchell. Do you think they are his supporters? Hello......

Going to the comments you can see clearly the usual suspects, Kkklint (Clint Fitzgerald) Joe Ford, Pat Mcm and the gang of racist thugs who support Rodney. These are not the kind of people I want to see involved in the SO.
 

1248 You confuse Rivero with Mitchell who has intimidated the local media making them afraid to print accurate articles for fear of retribution. Much like his own Deputies fear him. It's time the people look a Mitchell's record and time for him to be fired by way of our vote.
 

Sorry post 102 post 1248 was the same cut and paster we think he might be the only Mitchell supporter left. :-0 anyway he got thrown into the spam system, but you make the perfect point for these GOB's to understand. Exactly post 1259, it is a bit scary to see who these people are that support him, in fact scary. Some very nasty nasty people.
 

Rod Mitchell is just one of so many political incumbenmts in our country who need to be voted out of office. It would seem political ambition and arrogance can turn a good person in to one who is no longer a good person. Rod may very well be one of those people. In any event it is obvious he has alienated many of the people he is sworn to serve and protect. He has had his chance and failed in the eyes of many who agree he has worn out his welcome. We can no longer afford people like Rod Mitchell is positions of authority. He has long ago forgotten his roll as a law enforcement official and become just another politician.

I am disturbed by his campaign of negative politics and the fact he seems to be constantly getting caught in one lie after another. This is not the type of person we need in an elected office. We do need a change and it's time this man lost his position in public service since he has forgotten where he came from and who he works for.
 

Where does Mitchell come up with these morons like 125. What an idiot.
 

Same guy post 127 he is still in spam alert, when he starts to post something anything of value it will stay up, but the stupidness of his comments are so bad, it came down. Now we invite him to post something of value and his post will stay up, he is less then sharp, to say the least.
 

Good to see LCN get their ass kicked again (sorry for the profanity) does Liz realize how utterly stupid she looks?
 

Sounds like Joe Ford or someone else fairly stupid is running Mitchell's campaign now, big mistake. I like it but not to smart on Mitchell's part.
 

Hey Mitchell boys, where is Rob?? I know, want to say it??
 

Hey hey hey just got our sample ballots in the mail, checking Rivero Rivero Rivero. By the way everyone vote for Steve Cooley for Attorney General, even though he is a Repulican he is hard core on police corruption, he would go after Mitchell even when he is defeated, because of the investigations that will take place when Rivero takes over.
 

It's going to kinda a drag for channel 7 and the Press Democrat and the like when Rivero gets in all the big news of the corruption will be done. Oh but wait they will be able to report on the Dinius trial, and oh my when Rodney has to get up on the stand, he he. hey corruption boys what about post 151. I am starting to get curious as to what is going on why do you guys keep bypassing the question??? We know there was an issue with the Helo at Rob's and that could be taking some of his time that would be understandable, but 100% gone and no one saying a word?? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
 

Hello Mitchell boys??? Tail between the old legs eh?
 

1157 don't know where you are from, but the same word is going out locally, this is out to all the citizens watching this site. There is word going around that some deputies and Mitchell might be capable and our planning some very bad actions. Exactly what I don't know. But it is in the wind, we ask all of you to keep your eyes and ears open, for those that are neutral and just watch this site as citizens, this is no joke. As you can see Mitchell is capable of anything and any action. It is not known who he may go after as the end draws near, and it is not been heard what the actions may be, do not be surprised if they try to put people out or away during the last run of this election. Apparently some actions have already been tried, and are being documented. To the deputies, please do not ruin your lives or your careers, do not effect your families by following Mitchell and doing his business for him, he is not worth it. Do not make the mistake of physically hurting anyone or any property please do not sink to those terrible actions, it is not worth it. This is real information, and some of it has come from people currently in the SO, please control your actions, and be aware many are watching for any sign of this type of activity. Some are carrying camera's with them some are watching late at night for any activity. This may be a dangerous situation, I believe what I am hearing although some of you may not, please just be careful and watch yourselves.
 

where is the article from the LCN about Rivero? from yesterday? gosh I can't find it anywhere!!!
 

You can't cut and paste other papers articles they are copy-righted and any that would get posted anywhere must be removed. Small portions of articles can sometimes be posted if you reference the source. Or opinion pieces from the average citizens. Other then that it is a no go. Of course the Mitchell people who are more the willing to do these illegal actions may go ahead and do it anyway. Go figure.
 

Oh by the way, we concur with post 343 they are correct, however it also must be truth, and that leaves the majority of the LCN articles out. Cut and paste or links, are a no go from the Mitchell/LCN campaign team.
 

One of the biggest reasons Lovelace says they are working against Mitchell is to help all the good deputies that are on the inside waiting for this nightmare called Mitchell to end. They are in there and good to see the Blog always acknowledge that fact, just hold on to all the good deputies November is drawing near.
 

This includes the good deputies that were strong armed in to the DSA vote, that is one of the saddest incidents yet, imagine being forced into compliance by such a hateful and terrible system.
 

Great post 120! I agree.
 

You're really afraid of LCN. You're scared of one girl you buncha sissies.
 

Nitwit, nobody was strongarmed. It was a secret ballot. I will give you credit for imagination but you still fail the exam. Now back to sixth grade with you.
 

Oh I think you have it wrong 456 we are scared for LCN, the hole they are digging is going to take a steam shovel to get out of!!
 

Oh no it was a strong arm, secret ballots are only viable when the vote has variables, when it is 44-0 no one gets blamed, if for example it would have been 26-18 then no problem, but everyone knew if a couple didn't not submit to the pressure they would have found out who it was, and no one could have been safe. The good deputies had to vote that way because each one was scared if they did not they would have been discovered. Nice try, the games are known and some of those 44 have said so.
 

I heard Mitchell hired Ringen to off Rivero, that way Hopkins can declinr to file charges before the election. The depths that man will sink to, unbelievable. Mitchell got an untraceble gun out of evidence and gave it to Ringen.
 

Very stupid of Mitchell when you tweak a vote by strong arm tactics you are suppose to leave some variable in it. Not make it 44-0 everyone knows no person is that loved, and most certainly not Rodney. Dumb, dumb dumb.
 

Oh I heard it was a secret ray gun, like the secret DSA vote mitchell supporter.
 

Retard 5:03, three Deputies voted for Baxter, Rivero did not even vote for himself, tells me a lot.
 

LOL post 505!!!
 

Rivero made the statement very clear, he was not going to vote for himself that is a Mitchell move and shows a lack of integrity and moral judgement. i.e. uh like Mitchell!
 

I've talked with no less than 20 deputies about their support for Sheriff Mitchell. All were sincere and had no problem painting a picture of Rivero that matches my opinion. I plan to talk with the other deputies one on one and I'm betting I won't find a single one who supports Rivero.
 

Did a Mitchell supporter just call us citizens retards? Very typical.
 

ya ok 508 and we will believe you!!! ha ha ha ha ha
 

Hey I bet that was Mitchell that post the 508 comment!!! LOL
 

I spoke with a deputy who indicated he wasn't exactly thrilled with Mitchell but said there was no way he'd vote for Rivero. The man just isn't a viable choice.
 

You spoke with a deputy ha ha ha ha ha and now he isn't thrilled with Mitchell but he voted 44-0 with everyone else, LOL you just outed yourself. ha ha ha I hate Mitchell can't stand him, but the vote was 44-0.. Jezzzzzzz you guys are dumb and dumber for the two of you who are posting. Or is it one?
 

I just came from a perfectly fabulous day of supporting Anderson at Angel's for lunch, then Rivero at Ployez for appetizers, champagne, and live music. The weather was perfect, the crowds were upbeat and friendly, and more volunteers are stepping up! Thanks to everyone who is helping to elect these two fine men. We are ready for change!
 

Well, I "was" sitting on the fence until I got up here and had a chance to watch the last debate. While I didn't necessarily think either was a good choice for the job, the cavalier attitude of Mitchell and the crack he made to Rivero about quitting now so we can fill your position knocked me off the fence.

I will vote for Rivero, but like our choice for Governor, where are all the
REALLY GOOD PEOPLE and why don't they run.

/s/ Glad I don't live here full time. (But I do vote here)
 

543,542 first thanks for the update on the Ployez event had heard from several people that it was a great time and really sets the stage for the Rivero victory, thanks for posting the update. Post 552 thanks for your honest and forthright you are invited to call Rivero anytime he will return your call and he will talk with you and be right up front. Sometimes it is difficult to get the full sway of a person watching a debate like that and when one has to always be on the defensive it makes it even harder. You are also right on things like the Governer, Brown or Meg, not to sure anyone of them is the cats meow on candidates. I do think if you talk with Frank you feel for him will be even better, glad you saw through the ruse of Mitchell. Thanks for the post. You can go to the Rivero for sheriff webpage to get his contact number.
 

This is the rally cry for this November, Mitchell is the terror, how long is the 15 years he has stopped people from running, and our counties survival is at stake. Vote, get people to vote, volunteer in these last few weeks, and let's start down the road of change and transparency.

“Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.”

Winston Churchill
 

5:08
When a citizen votes for Rivero they vote for change.
When a Deputy votes for Rivero they could lose their job.
It is safe In the voting booth, mitchell won't be looking over their shoulder.
Or you either.
 

Indeed 756, for the first time we can urge the deputies to cast their vote for Rivero many will. Could you imagine the backlash in the county if Mitchell remained sheriff, no citizen would be safe, all holds would be off, the terror he could bring would rain down on this county like a southern thunderstorm. Mitchell is of the old world, non-progressive, ignorant, and clueless as to the new world that has dawned in the past 15 years. All things have passed him by, he lives in a world of racism, and his own perception of his power he can wield. If Mitchell was a CEO, or president of a corporation he would have been out on his ear years ago. Just in the area of proper human resources he is lost and cannot be found. It is sad to see how such a man has been able to hold power for this many years, sad indeed.
 

Some interesting comments here and I see the Mitchell people continue to try to scare and intimidate everyone.

A question was asked about where are the good people when it comes time to run for public office. Who would want to? Just look at what Rivero has gone through because he had the nerve to challenge his boss. He's been repeatedly attacked as has his family. They have been maligned repeatedly. This has been a Mitchell tactic since the time he lied on Joe Toterico and threatened to destroy both Markham and Ringen for daring to think of running against him.

You talk about those good Deputies vs the bad Deputies. Who is who? I casn understand why so many have gone to ground afraid to stand up to their boss for fear of retaliation as he's demonstrated many times in the past. The DSA vote was rigged and everyone knows it. Throw around all the numbers you want but with the DSA thugs who just happen to be the Mitchell Swat gang standing over them they did not dare go against Mitchell. I hope once Mitchell is voted out that the Deputies will also vote out these punks who have been running roughshod over them and the community for a long time.

We do not need a professional politician in a law enforcement position and Mitchell is a good example of what can happen when we do. I for one think the law must be changed to get rid of elected law enforcement officials beholding to their masters and hire them as we do police Chiefs. This way we can fire themn when they don't work out and we don't have to wait 4 years to do it.

Rodney Mitchell has made lake county a laughing stock by his dirty dealings. He's the new "Boss Hog".
 

I had occasion to talk to several people today at a local business and the Sheriff's race came up. The general feeling among these people is that Mitchell will be voted out in November. They feel he is not through with his mud slinging and they expect to see something outrageous coming out from he and his supporters. These people said they are tired of him and the things he's gotten away with. None feel comfortable or protected by a department run by this man and his negative campaigning has turned off most people they know.
 

726 is right. I hope those Deputies who are not Mitchell's anopinted ones will stand up in the voting booth and take a chance for positive change with Rivero. If they don't they are doomed to another four years of corrupt terrorism from their boss and their own job security is in jepardy. Remember how many people he has dumped for disagreeing with him or for making him look bad. Today a goldenboy and tomorrow an unemployed former goldenboy.

You read Rod's gang on the Blog and it seems anyone who has been dumped by Mitchell was a bad VCop, incompetant and worthless in their eyes. None seem to match up to their own abilities as a Cop. That makes me wonder who made them such great Cops.

Like a pack of dogs these people turn on their own once Rod puts the evil eye on them. Today its someone else but tomorrow it could be you boys and girls. Don't think for one minute Rodney Mitchell cares one bit about you or your family. He doesn't even care about his own family he just cares about himself which he's proven time and again.
 

Something else that was mentioned to me this afternoon was the fact that Mitchell has been so obvious with his programs coming out on the local media each day. Not a one of these are his ideas and if he was not running for re-election we would never hear one thing about them. Prior to his campaign these were not good ideas because they were not his ideas. Rod Mitchell has noi ideas so he must steal them from others who have developed them in other areas.

Now the sharing of ideas and successful programs is not a bad thing. The fact that he is now trying them is a good thing but would he be doing this if he were not in a battle for his job. I think not.

Don't be fooled by Rodney Mitchell and his programs. I believe that once he is gone we'll see Rivero come out with many progressive ideas and programs that Mitchell has ignored for years.
 

What kind of Sheriff surounds himself with rabid racists and must resort to lies and negative campaigning? Rodney Mitchell does and he is proud of it until he's called on it at which time he denies knowledge of it. To late dude your number is up and everyone sees through it. I hope when Mitchell is booted out of office that he takes his gang of thugs (Martin, Frace, Dutra, Ski) and a few others with him. None will be a loss to the community and its best they leave on their own so they can say "I said I would" before then end up in the penitentuary with their boss.

We still have a Federal civil trial comeing up in the Dinius case and some of these people will be called to testify and to justify their actions. It's going to be a race to see who rolls over and turns "states evidence" to get out of hot water. You can bet Mitchell will be the first to try to cut his deal and put the blame on his underlings. That's the way he works but you Mitchell boys just hold out. I know Rod has promised to make you all Lieutenants for tearing down Rivero signs and you know his word is always good.
 

Those last few comments leave nothing to be said. That is the best descriptions of the conditions as they currently exist. Those comments are really the reality and there is no one, Mitchell supporter or not, that can deny those descriptions. Thank you, well said.
 

Oh, you people are all pot heads and old duffers farting dust, what the hell do you know. Rod Mitchell is a good Christain family man and Rivero is Fidel Castro's love child. Like my idol Rod himself i'm extending my middle finger to all of you in Lake County who don't know squat.
 

I see Sheriff Mitchell has promoted Bryan Martin to Lieutenant so backstabbing and butt kissing is truely the road to success with the LCSO. So, lets see if i have this right. Martin must now be on a years probabtion as a Lieutenant and Mitchell will be long gone by the time his probation is up. Perhaps its time Martin started some butt kissing with Rivero who will have the power to dump him.
 

Martin is just another of Rod's suck ups and goldenboys just like Garzoli was and look what it got him. Wake up Bryan, Daddy won't be able to save you again so where will you go next?
 

The deputies are not afraid to speak their minds nor are they afraid of Mitchell. They are cops for crying out loud, you know the men and women who protect us. How many of you put your life on the line each and everyday you go to work? The deputies are far from weak men and women and although some may use poor judgement on occasion the majority deserve our respect.
 

Come on, did you just fall off of the turnip truck. These Deputies are mostly good people and they do a great job putting their lives on the line for us but they have a job, a career and families to worry about. Mitchell has clearly demonstrated what he does to anyone who goes against him. They would be foolish to stand up to him but I suspect not to many will vote for him in November. I think they see it as worth a chance to try something new.
 

Mitchell has these poor people intimidated just as he has so many people in this county snowed. If it were not for his screw up on the Dinius case we probably would have never known all the things he's pulled. Now we do and his ship is going down. I'm sure one day RTodney will think back and say I should have promoted Rivero to Sergeant and perhaps I would still have a job. His racism and prejudice toward his GOB's has proven to be his downfall.
 

Who's stuck working the Saturday night shift on the Blog from the Mitchell gang? Lack of seniority or nothing to swap.
 

These Deputies who stand up trying to justify what Mitchell has done are a disgrace to their profession just as he is. If they are this stupid I wonder what kind of test did they take to get their jobs. What color is the red light? Blue, no green. That's OK you passed, good enough for LCSO.
 

I only heard of one LE that had a gun put to his head. The rest of them do their job by their own choice. People put their lives on the line on the freeway every day. Everything that you do involves a risk.
 

Steve Cooley ??

uh no
if Prop 19 passes, Republican candidate for Attorney General Steve Cooley might try to stop it, the SacBee reports. "I really am strongly opposed to Proposition 19 for many reasons," Cooley said during a debate at UC Davis. "I would be inclined to advise that it is unconstitutional and pre-empted by federal law."

Unconstitutional?
The states have rights to enact there own laws.
I would hope that our top prosecutor knows the bill of rights.
 

No one is arguing the fact that we have good honest deputies working in spite of Rodney Mitchell and his thugs. Is the LCSO currently a professional organization under Mitchell, no, I think not. Could it become a professional organization under new management? definatly. Is the LCSO out of control thanks to Mitchell and his thugs, yes.
 

What do you get with Steve Cooley as Attorney General. A proven record as a strong, no nonsense prosecutor who has prosecuted many crooked public officials. beware Mitchell.

I think the weed proposition is going to pass and anyone is going to be hard pressed to stop it.

We're better off getting rid of crooked politicians.
 

955 - If Steve Cooley isn't your man for AJ then you are stuck with Ms Camilla Harris, (D) from San Francisco who is a Jerry Brown Clone. Remember what Brown did when he appointed Rose Bird as Chief Justice and we lost the death penalty and released so many violent criminals. She saved Charles Manson and Harris is cut from the same cloth.
 

Ollie is leaning toward Cooley, thinking is that if we don't watch out the Mitchell's of the system and the associated corruption in government officials will continue to increase, there is no doubt he is hard on corruption. 19? it is already the case that the Feds do not recognize states rights. Each passage of propositions and bills that slowly move the system away from prosecution is how it will go down, regardless of Cooley or not I think the continued path towards legalization will take place.

Think about this the US Government has taken out patents. This is verifiable if you choose to check. Taken out patents on THC production,Oil, Hash, and a I believe something to do with processing. This can be looked up on the us patent web page. It is about the money and the control.
 

Cooley's another thug

he's being sued by his own staff

A federal lawsuit filed by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys alleges that Cooley, the district attorney of Los Angeles, made it a policy to punish its members with punitive transfers, demotions, reduced benefits, and other disciplinary measures.

The group has accused Cooley of destroying a member's 2008 campaign mailer and harassing a media outfit that was hosting a gang conference with the union.

In a preliminary injunction filed in March, U.S. District Court Judge Otis D. Wright called the evidence provided by the union "striking and rampant," and ordered Cooley’s office to stop "discriminating or retaliating against members of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys on the basis of their membership in ADDA."

Steve Ipsen, who was president of the deputy district attorneys association when the lawsuit was filed, called the ruling unprecedented.

He accepts phony contributions by reimbursing friends and associates for donations to city politicians, thereby violating contribution limits.

His reputation as being 'tough on corruption' is a fraud ---

Cooley was accepting the same kinds of contributions for his own campaign that he has investigated others for.
While he pursued developer Alan Casden, and his contributor, John Archibald and others who engaged in similar finance schemes, he did not go after his own contributor, Gladwin Gill.

Gill is a Pakistani immigrant who runs a small, Glendale-based home-health agency specializing in hospice care. He is also a twice-convicted felon who is about to enter federal prison for campaign-finance fraud.

Gill's scheme was essentially the same as Archibald's: Gill reimbursed his relatives and employees for contributions to George W. Bush's re-election campaign. In 2008, he pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of campaign-finance fraud and was sentenced to a year in prison.

But Gill and many of those same phony contributors also gave to Cooley's re-election effort in 2003 and 2004. Cooley's office would be responsible for investigating phony contributions to a local campaign. But the contributions to his own campaign were never investigated or prosecuted.

Oh, the old phrase IOKIYAR. So useful, especially back in the old Jack Abramoff days. In case you are just joining the show already in progress, it stands for It's OK if you're a Republican. Get it? Good.
 

We do hesitate with his Repulican roots, however their is two sides to the story, suspect there some bad guys that went down big time as those stories unfolded. We already have a huge problem getting anyone to agree with the citizens reports on corruption, from the AG to FPPC to the Grand Jury. We have no protection here There has to be an intermediate level that is the reporting agency above the sheriff system. The sheriffs have far to much autonomy, no one watching at a higher level. They have way to much free rein. Mitchell is the perfect example of no one guiding him and stopping him from creating his fiefdom he fights not to lose. But that is for another time.
 

you mean you want government regulation????
how very socialist of you - LOL

**sarcasm off**

Cooley is corrupt
http://www.fulldisclosure.net/Programs/515.php
 

the sheriffs are getting restless. most S.O.s are tired of the hooplah. most of them secretly support rivero because mitchell has brought a lot of criticism on the department. there are a lot of good cops who have been publicly tar and feathered to take the blame away from Mitchell. frank wouldn't do that.
 

Cooley is bad news. He would try to shut down all the medical marijuana dispensaries in the state like he has tried in LA. He would mess with Jerry Brown's Attorney General's Guidelines on medical marijuana. The poster that said this is correct:

Steve Cooley ??

uh no
if Prop 19 passes, Republican candidate for Attorney General Steve Cooley might try to stop it, the SacBee reports. "I really am strongly opposed to Proposition 19 for many reasons," Cooley said during a debate at UC Davis. "I would be inclined to advise that it is unconstitutional and pre-empted by federal law."

Cooley is not cool. Not a good choice. The Democratic candidate is a far better and less dangerous choice. Please don't listen to bullbleep telling you to vote for Cooley. - ron green
 

Who is the front runner in that race for AG or is there one?
 

Thank you for a great article Jim Steele, this lays it out exactly as it is, this is the reality of the race and the reality of sheriff Mitchell.

Steele: About that sheriff's race
Written by Jim Steele
In an election year, the decision is usually between the devil you know and the one you don’t. But for this sheriff’s race the choice isn’t that hard.


My wife and I became interested in this race first because of the local law enforcement’s reputation. Later, primarily because of the nationally reported power versus sailboat incident, but there also appeared to be a long list of public fund misuse, firings and lawsuits. All roads seemed to lead to the Sheriff and leadership or lack thereof. Not so much to his deputies.


Once the election campaign really began, a clearer pattern emerged. Most importantly was the incumbent’s campaign tactics reminiscent of a Chicago political boss, to wit: demonize the opponent, ridicule his record, deflect from your own, deny any knowledge of wrongdoing, pander to the troops but remove those that disagree and cultivate favoritism. I may have missed some, perhaps the always present promise to change and do better, or a focus on image rather than accomplishments. But my bet is that we will see more negative charges from a desperate low-achiever before it’s over. The interesting thing about all this is two points.


The first is that many of the players affected are cops themselves. The boat occupant that died, the cop who caused the accident and was regarded enough to become a captain, and the investigating deputy, all are now gone. So too a fund-misusing helicopter trainee, a corrections officer and the list goes on. Replace these with wrongful lawsuits against the County. Add to this the disrespect shown toward the political challenger, also an officer, in debates attended by law enforcement staff and one wonders what examples and standards are being given. The person still in place is the politician himself with fingers pointed outward. I’ll bet even the cops are wondering whether this is a question of keep experience or change a pattern.


Secondly, look through the smoke about the challenger. He was tough and smart enough to escape a bad teenage environment, earn several hard to acquire credentials and achieve commendations as a San Francisco street cop for helping to rid the streets of gang and drug dealing. He went on as a successful businessman and even challenged an unfair business environment. It just doesn’t sound like a person that should be demonized. You might not agree with his proposals such as community review, input and involvement for better service, or even like his personality, but I wouldn’t show disrespect.


In my view, the only thing to gain by electing the incumbent is to reward bad behavior. The gain for electing his opponent is a tougher-than-nails reformer, a willing-to-listen learner and a welcome break in the old pattern. For me, the choice between these devils is the easiest I’ve ever made.
 

Great post by Ron Green on the LCN opinion piece posted above:

As I've said before-
written by Philadelphia Lawyer, October 09, 2010
The real corruption was the way the so called "investigation" of the boat crash was conducted by Mitchell and his cohorts. And the way the blood samples were mishandled. And the way the boats were left unguarded. And the way Captain Perdock was not relieved of duty but left as the supervisor of those deputies investigating him.

And the way no reports were taken from those that saw the sailboat lights on or those that saw Perdock at bars that fatal night. And the way an "impartial" Sacramento deputy was brought in to review only that evidence favorable to Perdock, without even giving him the other evidence.

And the way a deputy was ordered not to give Perdock a breathalyzer test. And the way the family of Lynn Thornton was treated and ignored. And the way Mitchell built the case against Dinius to protect his good buddy Perdock. I could go on and on.

And let's not forget the Garzoli helicopter scandal. "I didn't know." Oops, nobody's buying that, so I think I'll change it to "I didn't know the extent."

I don't think the true degree of Mitchell corruption will come out until long after he loses this election. Vote for Change. Vote for Rivero!!
 

Oh those pesky shadowy blogs and all the Mitchell supporters comment anonymously, yes Mitchell those pesky blogs you continue to use with your set-up men, yes indeed those pesky shadowy blogs!!

One thing I noticed...
written by herb, October 09, 2010
is that almost all of the posters that support the sheriff are doing so anonymously.
OU812 cloaks95423, pearlady, cobbite, yellowwing, kpts4tv, bearer...
Who are these people that are making a point about the so-called unsavory people associated with Rivero, that won't even say who they are...?
For all we know they are convicted felons themselves.
C'mon out of the closet you guys and show us who you are and why your support for Sheriff Mitchell should mean something to the rest of us.
 

if perdo wasn't fired for pejury...
written by smurf, October 09, 2010
then what wes he fired for and why NOT perjury-which he was 100% certainly guilty of? he was paid-off to shut-up? LOL! nobdy, not one deputy had more dirt on Rod-nobody.
rod was a councilman in Clearlake but take a look at what happened on his watch there and you'll forget about using that as some more fluff for his resume.
the 'unqualified' label they are trying to pin on Frank is a sign they have run out of distractions from Rod's record of failure, the voters will finish the job in november they started when they tossed hoppy out in the primary, Mitchell is toast.
 

The above are some of the comments on the Steele opinion, in a nutshell Mitchell got destroyed in the comment section of the opinion piece. The public is seeing reality of the corrupt and dangerous Mitchell regime.
 

And this from a deputy, you know one of the 44-0 DSA voting deputies.LOL

Racist Mtichell?
written by deputyme, October 09, 2010
Is it true what Rivero claims? Lets look into that.

Four EEOC complaints filed against Mitchell.

No minority in the deputies chain of command.

Only females in his Staff and none support him for Sheriff.

Joe Dutra admitted to calling Rivero a "wetback".

The famous photo of on Mitchell's wall of a deputy grinding a Hispanic male into the pavement.

Refusing to help BIA Police who just happen to be retired cops from this county.

Refuses to meet with the Indian's on issues regarding Rancheria safety, rights and protection.

No wonder you see only Rivero signs on Indian land.
 

it's a complete toss up at this point
but if you want our landmark air pollution standards rolled back, protection for oil companies to let them drill off our coast, and person who supports taking civil rights away from our lgbt brothers and sisters, then cooley's your stooge
 

Sounds like it is a mess on this AG thing, Jerry never helped Lake County. Do I understand correctly that even those in support of legalization have issues with prop 19, in that they say it is geared toward to much state and taxation control, and is actually a negative for those that want legalization? This is getting very confusing to me, anyone with input that can give a clearer picture, I am for legalization, but don't want to be duped by a shifty proposition? Help!
 

851 does the AG have that kind of control relative to drilling off our coast?? I thought that was more the Governor and legislature?
 

the ag enforces the LAW
our air pollutions (AB 32) standards are LAW
 

My question was more centered around the oil drilling, that is not connected to the AG position is it?
 

Using the college basketball vernacular here is the sweet 16 for Rod Mitchell:

Sheriff Mitchell how could you possibly justify your continued existence in our county.
1. 10 current federal civil rights lawsuits with your name on them as a defendant?
2. Garzoligate
3. Dinius
5. infidelity
6. Beland suit
7. Racism
8. Hatred of the Tribal community
9. Hatred of the Hispanic community
10. Attacking citizens who appose you with libelous and slanderous pronouncements
11. Strong arm tactics in the DSA vote
12. No CHP, LPPD, Mendocino sheriffs officers endorsements
13.Total downgrade in moral in the department
14 Complete lack of any functional Human Resources system
15. Wright, Smith (who asked for help but was refused)
16. Moreshed, never found guilty of anything yet he is fired
 

Wow what a record for Rodney Kyle Mitchell. Oh Rodney this looks like the list of dictator not a fine upstanding sheriff. How do you cause so much havoc, in a county this small, your percentages are skyrocketed compared to other agencies much much larger. That is a sad sad career record.
 

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2010/10/10/spellman.medical.marijuana.law.cnn?hpt=C2

This link takes you to a CNN report on medical pot in Denver, it is staggering and a great look at a grow operation and a collective, Denver last year netted 2.1 million dollars in tax revenue with legalized medical marijuana. Fortune magazine says in one of their latest issues that with the exception of the stubborn and ignorant DEA it is essentially already legal. Time to move on folks this is the end of prohibition approaching, whine if you want but the teeth of illegality is rapidly fading away, the DEA needs to get real get aware and go away, protect the forest, go after the hard drugs and stop wasting the tax-payer dollar on a futile effort to stop this progression.
 

The ignorance of Mitchell and some of his supporters generally thought to be of the redneck variety is stunning, while the rest of the world progresses in areas from medical pot, to fighting corruption and collusion these Neanderthals continue to run around with their fingers in their ears and blinders over their eyes screaming no no no, like little children who don't want to make their bed, they in their ignorance throw themselves on the ground and have tantrum. Sorry to see such backwards people still living in this county. So the vote turns out to be the ignorant rednecks, vs the intelligent progressives, it is indeed time for change!!
 

This is a great post on Wright and the incident that happened this is a re-post from a few days ago and a very good overview and insight of Mitchell.


He was a CO who also worked as an assistant Range Master and armorer for the department. Mitchell fired him in the blink of an eye to demonstrate what a tough nononsense leader he was.

Inside sourses indicate this guy was no longer working as RM & A so he called the SO and told them he had some weapons parts he wanted to turn in. The parts were used to rebuild or repair SO weapons which was a part of his job. A Sergeant was sent to his home to pick them up and did so. An hour later he returned the parts saying he was not comfortable doing so and suggested the CO bring them in himself. Shortly thereafter that same day SO Detectives showed up with a search warrant for his home and took the parts which had been placed in a bag by the front door. Everything went down hill from there and he was eventually terminated and I believe accused of theft of county property.

If he had automatic weapons parts I do not know. If he was an armorer he would have had access to such parts although having them at his home was in question. Did he misappropriate county property or possess illegal weapons parts I do not know. I understand this case may be pending in court.

One issue is the fact that once again in the blink of an eye this man was termineted by Mitchell. He had not beer tried or convicted of any crime. If he was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation it only lasted two weeks while others last months and years in Mitchell's department depending on who they are. Is he guilty of a crime or even a policy violation I do not know but once again things look suspicious on the part of Mitchell and his gang.

What this boils down to is a total lack of trust of the LCSO and their Sheriff based on past practices. We would hope they did the right thing condiucting a fair and unbiased investigation but we haven't seen many of those lately. I guess we'll see when and if it gets to court. I'm sure this is something Rivero will want to review when he's elected to make sure things were done properly and fairly within the law.
 

Wow, Sheriff Rivero is going to be a busy busy man. Let's help him all we can.
 

What I would hope is that once the election is over and Mitchell is a lame duck, certain investigations can be started between November and January, so he gets nailed prior to his leaving the position. Perhaps enough people will come forward once they know the coast is clear and Mitchell is toast.
 

After the Dinius trial I could not support another four years of Mitchell or Hopkins but like many people was concerned about Frank Rivero and other's exposure of racism in the Lake County Sheriff's office on Dan Noyes channel 7 news. Not wanting to throw my vote away I made it my business to get to know Frank Rivero. I can honestly say when I cast my vote for him it comes from a belief that he is the best choice and a good human being. Frank stands in his truth and has been willing to run point for all of us against the corruption that exists in "our" Sheriff's Department.
 

I'm a republican of long standing. Now I'm faced with a very clear delema, that of how can I continue calling myself a republican when I just can't put my endorsements on any of candidates and or the propositions they support. I have always thought about the republican party as those that wanted states rights, but now all I hear and see is their elitist ways. I,m putting my support for those in the democratic team. yes on 19, yes on Jerry Brown, yes on Gavin Newsome,yes on Frank Rivero, and most importantly yes on truth and true justice, not twisted idiologies. After this election is over I will be changing parties. good bye Mr. Mitchell you will not be missed by those of us that can still think for ourselves!!!
 

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2010-10-07-mendocino-marijuana-tourism_N.htm

We have hit the big time here is todays link in USA today, it is an entire article on the potentials of passage of prop 19, Mendocino is the featured city, being called the next NAPA of Cannabis. But as you can see below Lake County is in the article as well which is posted below.

Mendocino isn't the only California destination calculating whether, and how, to attract similar-minded travelers.

Joey Luiz, a winery sales manager who's running for city council in neighboring Lake County, says marijuana tourism could be a plus: "We've struggled to find any kind of industry, and the more bodies you can bring in, the better." Farther north in Siskiyou County, Dunsmuir Mayor Peter Arth has been nicknamed "Mayor Juana" for his support of a downtown pot garden, across from the sheriff's substation, to draw visitors and provide organic marijuana to patients.

Ok Mitchell and your corrupt boys, BOS with your blinders on. Please for once use your heads, this is happening, you have no choice, the change will come, and Mitchell it will come no matter how much you whine about it. Either we move quickly and now!!!! Or you lose the opportunity to promote a viable and sustainable resource to our county, we are part of the emerald triangle. We can generate huge tourism and income and for once make a solid decision on advancing our county, or we can wait and wait and wait and then those around us will take advantage and we good old Lake County will be left in the dust as usual, because we don't have sharp enough or quick enough thinkers in our local government. Wake up move the Mitchell supporting rednecks out of the way and let's get this county going.
 

Great comments 137 and 127, it is always good to hear the republicans come out with a different view and change of position. Very good and well written comments on both those posts.
 

How about Mayor Peter Arth, a downtown cannabis grow right next to the sheriffs station. Corruption supporters to you now get the picture of reality??? And to think Mitchell helped to pull 29 legal plants in the recent raid, in collusion with the DEA to go after a citizen of this county. Now we know why he must be voted out of office!!!
 

October 10, 2010 1:33 PM

I'm sorry, I am not a Democrat. I do not like what the party has been doing. Jerry Brown ran Oakland into the ground and was Governor before Davis. Did little if anything for the state then.

For those who know me and have met me I am a pretty open minded guy. I understand there are some right wing nut jobs in the GOP(Republicans) and I do not support them either.

No, I am not voting for Meg. She spent what? $140mil just to get elected so far? Just to get all that special interest money as an elected official? OK...

Ya, time for change that's for sure.

Um, is this the Sheriff race? Or the Democrat Sheriff Vs the GOP Sheriff race?

RedC
 

post try #6

I would rather elect Rivero who has been the only one to show honesty and credibility the race issues with Mitchell are terrible. all the existing officers will join in and say they will work for Frank. Mitchell's record shows to many law suits and trouble, And has a main supporter that is a known racist KKK Klint.
 

I can hear the chants now as the Mitchell supporters stand on the corner on election day. KKK that's the way, KKK that's the way, let the racists rule the day. Yup the good old boy rednecks out in force. LOL
 

I want to say that this is not an anti rivero post.

As a future police academy participant, I have gone on numerous ride alongs with neighboring counties departments. Many times the subject of the sheriffs race comes up, and without exception all of the officers/ deputies have expressed deep concern if Rivero is elected. I don't understand why these men and women would feel this way when they have no direct involvement or ties to this county. Things like "I wouldn't by that man a beer to spit in" and other such impassioned responses have come from them. Can anyone explain this?

Another question I have is about Frace. Why the disparaging comments directed at him? Is it because he is involved in swat, or because he is in charge of the deputies association? IMHO there are many unfair comments directed at the deputies of this county. Most work their butts off for little pay (compared to other agencies), to protect our community against crime and violence. I just want to know why.

God bless our beautiful county.
 

uh oh what is Mitchell going to do the pipeline to the Record Bee is closed till Tuesday so they can't be fed his hate attacks. Geeeee what will they do.
 

Xar
Frace Dutra, Howe, Martin, Davidson, and several others are the the core of the Mitchell GOB network. These individuals are involved in the DEA hit raids Mitchell has worked out to attack civilians in our county. They are involved in a number of connections to Mitchell and his attacks on the county and the citizens alike. They run the now discredited DSA and Frace and the like are vehement supporters of sheriff Mitchell, they follow him and his lead down the stairs to the basement, and they have hurt the county terribly.

The citizens don't care about the angry deputies who may say they won't support Rivero that is really an illusion and they have been using that as a campaign tactic all year. However the citizens answer to them is leave if you won't change. However they all will stay, and their will be the typical meetings and sit downs with their new boss, and the majority will agree to tow the line. This is always heard when there is an organizational change over, but none of it ever really comes to fruition.

Swat members are despised by the street officers, as they are part of the same GOB network and as the officers say they think their shit don't stink but their farts give them away. In the case of the above named officers it is sad that men like these choose to follow such a terrible leader into the gutter and still try to support him. None of these deputies have been trained as a proper police officer, they do not understand public relations, and they have been brought up in an antagonistic relationship with the public vs a cooperative one. The goal of this site is the understanding that there are many good officers in the force and we support them, they however are in the Mitchell jail and our waiting for this nightmare called Mitchell to end. They are just lying low and waiting. To them we have always said hold on the time is coming. And to all the officers even those named above, your opportunity to become a honest working member of the new system will be offered and the difficulties of the election will be set aside and you will be offered the opportunity to join the new ranks of the transparent and honest system of government that Rivero will bring.
 

Thanks oli. That helps clear things up.
 

I hope the future policy academy participant will take the time to get to know Rivero, especially if they vote in Lake County. I have come to trust him totally, and believe that he will attract people who want to help make the county better, and assign the right resources to the important issues such as budget, priorities for LE, 21st century technology, substations, etc. Anything he needs to learn more about, he will. I can't take another four more years of Mitchell because many in LE don't want him. Tough. They need to get over it and come around if he is elected. He listens and he cares about everyone, not just "his boys".
 

I would state again those that took a oath in the sheriff department,then violated that oath to protect Perdock needs a bureaucrat that thinks they work for the people and not each other.I state also the tone for what has gone on with the Mitchell bunch is condoned by the board of supervisors. Their the heart of our government that allow the likes of those that would lie and cover the lies up.Its the tone set by them.
 

James after the election is over who is your next target?
 

The next targets for James will be the same for us the BOS and other government members that have failed to support and act upon the citizens needs. There is much to be done when the sheriff race is over. The power that will be gained and the pressure that can be applied after the mandate is received will be very useful. For those that have not been transparent, have not sought out justice and honesty in our government will be identified and they will be asked to leave as well. Each opportunity to change the system will be acted upon, and our county will grow and become progressive and forthright in its dealings with the public and they will learn the meaning of transparency.
 

Xar as a person in training , look around LCSO and just count the # of minorities on the job.I know that there are some very skilled female officers but how about gays, asian, blacks and of course hispanics. I don't know your sex or your ethnic status, but just look around and see who is there. It is my hope that we will soon have more diversity in the sheriff's dept so the entire community will be represented and truly servered. Thank you for statements and your support. If you are a voting member of our community a vote for Frank Rivero means that there will be a change at the top from blinded from the diverse to being open and welcome to positive change for our friends and family that reside here in Lake County.
 

The event in Spring Valley today was a big one for Rivero, a lot of people were there and it was a great time. Interesting to see some of the people who showed up and showed their support. I do not want to mention names but one girl who we thought was lost from the Rivero campaign was there and it was great to know she is still with us and with Rivero. You know who you are and we are happy to have seen you there. Several other notables were there and in total it showed a lot of votes going Rivero's way as these folks are attached to many voters family and friends. Some who showed up were former Mitchell supporters and everyone is grateful for their attendance and their show of support. A great show of support for Frank and a great day.
 

Good comment 457 Ditto to Xar, thanks for being here and thanks for posting.
 

Red C good to see you, and good to see a comment from you hadn't heard from ya in a while good to see your comments. Thanks for the support.
 

xar 356 I have a babysitter that talked to a dog trainer that is related to someone that knows the son inlaw of a person that married a member of a large community of people that saw through your ploy at "Strategic Deception." Nobody is buying your "latest" story.
 

513 Or Yours either.
 

Post 4:35 those that use our government as the bun wipe for their toilet. Those that think its their duty that government is for their benefit. I state to you I tell the truth but its had when the bureaucrats that run this system are so corrupt. I ask you post 4:35PM can your government lie then cover the lies up? If yes, who is to oversee the injustice? The part that takes me aback was them knowing those I reported and allowed it to go on. They knew and gave me allot of bull to justify why they can lie and then cover the lies up. Am I peeved? You bet they violated their oath. I do not look at them as targets for I'm not accusing them with out cause, the deck is stacked in their favor.I thank you for asking.
 

Oh yes the Xar post is accurate and on target, you can deny corruption boys all the way to the election on Nov. 2nd but after that the party is over, and reality will be the only thing visible to you, you may not like it, but you will have to live with honesty, integrity and transparency.
 

513 was cut and pasting that all last night and today, same exact paragraph, we left it once but the repeated cut and pasting throws it into the spam detector.
 

I want to say that this is not a anti Mitchell post.

As a future "Your choice here" I used to be a Mitchell/Rivero/Baxter/Hopkins supporter. But as of late I have had the opportunity to to review their records. What I have discovered in talking to a few GOBs is that since I am not able to think for myself, I will be voting for "fill in the blank". Little do "they" know I am leaning toward Mr. Rivero.
 

To 4:57 - Thank You! It was actually nice to be able to sit down with you and Frank and take an approach to comments that were made to me by others. If someone approaches me with hearsay, I go directly to the source. Really never left, just needed to take a step back and watch and listen and follow-up on a few things. I'm my own investigator and have found that what was told to me to be false! Funny thing is, when I got home after seeing you, I rec'd a call from a party to Bismark Dinius. There too, I asked questions and found that what was being said to me by another individual was so untrue! I have now determined, this person needs help and a great deal of it. My vote is with Frank Rivero and WILL NOT CHANGE! Great to have seen you! Call me, for I have some personal questions for you.
 

LOL post 634, I don't think the GOB's talking points are going over to well with the public in general. It is like trying to promote a sad clown at a birthday party, Mitchell isn't going to make the kids happy. Seems everyone is figuring that out but the dreamers in the Mitchell regime.

Someone mentioned LCN/Mitchell campaign team, that is a great line. The question on the table is will RB/LCN take another stab at a hate story against Rivero, or have they realized now who utterly bias they have been looking, will they try it again, and open the pipeline to Mitchell before the election, one would think they were smarter then that. Oh sorry might not be the case.
 

647, we will contact you, we all feel better knowing you are with the team.
 

October 10, 2010 5:00 PM

Sure, no problem. Everyone was wonderful at Ployez. I know they are famous for their champagne, however the Cabernet was incredible. Frank was great! Vary articulate and gave a nice talk. Nothing rehearsed. Nothing written down, just straight talk.

I sort of freaked out when they busted out the Jerry Brown signs. Likewise if some Meg Whitman signs came out I might have spilled some Cabernet all over my nice WalMart blue jeans ; )

Xar; if I may. I offer my full support and wish you the best in your career choice. Speaking from my own failures and lessons learned; pick a department that you have strong ties to the community. Know the politics, but at some point ignore the politics and just do your job. It's all about the citizens and the reward you get from helping your community. Let's be honest, it is also exiting. Working in a community you know nothing about can work for some people, however the feeling isn't as rewarding. Ride along. Study and learn your POST academy stuff. Learn the department policies and don't listen to the malcontents. Every department has it's issues. A Le Mercenaire life can be empty. It's all about serving your community. Fight the good fight. Have some fun too!

RedC
 

Great Advise Red C.....I hope someday I get to know who you really are, for I have followed your postings and I find you too be a very compassionate person!
 

514 I have absolutely no idea why you posted that to me. I had honest and real questions that I was asking. I would like to say thanksagain to Oliver for a very good and respectful answer to my questions. And Thank you to RedC for his words as well. I am unfortunately not a minority, (insert white married with kids male) but I think that a diverse department is far better equiped to relate to and handle the various calls from the community. I would love to work for LCSO, and I am hoping by the time I apply, there will be healing in this community (as Lovelace put it). I don't agree with using a ton of reserves (because I need money for my family too :) ), but I do trust and respect whatever the sheriff feels necessary for the community. I know this county is a diamond in the rough, and IMHO the meth problem must be handled. I am not so naive to think it can happen overnight, or that if I get hired I alone will be able to solve any problem alone on that sort of scale. But I truly want to work for/with this community. Here's to hoping that whatever the outcome, we will be able to move forward in support of our civic leaders and help lead this county to a better tomorrow.
 

634 I am not a sheeple, and the officers and deputies I have talked to are, once again for clarification, not from this county. I have not spoken to the GOB contingent as you are alluding to. I will continue my searching, as I feel all citizens of America are duty bound to do, before election day.
 

5:13 When you say "right information", Are you meaning whatever kind of lies you feed to the DEA?
 

Thanks for the comment Xar 738. great perspective.
 

I find it hard to believe that the post's that are presently coming in have finally shown that there are some smart individuals amongst us, and what they post makes sense. No trashy name calling, and at last, the families of both Rivero and Mitchell have not been dragged lately into the trash pile of daily Politics. Lets keep it that way. I am really looking forward to getting my next Record Bee copy, as I believe that they are finally realizing that Mitchell will be gone and their biased reporting will not be acceptable in the future. Gary, you are a nice guy, so stay neutral from now on. Have any of you folks noticed that when / if you are speaking to Mitchell that he will agree with you and yes you to death, but what you two talked about most likely will never occur, and it was nothing more than Politicing for your vote. When you speak to Rivero, he speaks the truth and is not pandering for your vote? Rivero is always sincere and he speaks to everyone in a friendly and truthful way. I personally have gotten to know Rivero quite well, and I am 100% behind him and his followers. It's just a few weeks to election day, so listen to what the candidates have to say, but it is up to you to filter out the BULL SHIT that never ends in politics. Mitchell is a convincing speaker, and an professional Politician, but definitely not the kind of Sheriff we want for the future of Lake County. Everyone have a great week. anonymous me.
 

Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Can you guess who I think this fits perfectly? OK hint it starts with an M.
 

Look even the president of US Mr. Obama reads blogs. This was in a political article: LOL

"That was based on a blog posting that the President of the United States repeated that was put on a website that's affiliated with Center for American Progress, a liberal nonprofit advocacy group that does not disclose its donors."
 

Problem with Harris is she was aware of the SFlab problems yet she said nothing- the court continued to prosecute those involved -even though an employee of the lab was personally sampling the evidence-and contaminating the whole surface area. Do we really want another problem?
 

Remember this message sent to Mitchell from Lande in December 09 let's not forget and inform the public.

Sheriff Mitchell,


You have posted a video on the county’s Web site depicting four officers purportedly responding to allegations made by me. These officers challenged me to respond. Pursuant to your officer’s demand here is my response. I insist that you post my response on the county Web site alongside the video.


You use a rhetorical bait and switch to obfuscate allegations of misconduct. That is, if your behavior is inexcusable, then defend yourself against accusations that were never made and hope that the truth is lost in the confusion.


Three of the four officers that appear in the film have no involvement with the complaint I filed; they were not named in it and I have never suggested that there was any wrongdoing on their part. My complaint named only one of the officers that appeared in the video.


It’s noteworthy that in your production, Det. Andrews staunchly defends three of the officers in the video (including himself) but offered no defense of the fourth officer. That officer, Sgt. Chris Chwialkowski, was actually named in my complaint and is at the center of many of the allegations brought forward by myself and others.


I certainly do not contend that all employees at the LCSO are racially profiling or discriminating against fellow employees on the basis of their race or ethnicity, but some are. Having worked there for a year and a half I know firsthand that most of the deputies are honorable public servants.


There are a select few, however, that don’t uphold the oath of their office. Sadly, rather than addressing these facts, you have chosen to use your subordinates in an attempt to confuse the issue.


I had nothing to gain by going public other than trying to end, once and for all, the disparate treatment of the minorities in Lake County. I stand by my statements made on Channel 7’s news program and remain defiant of attempts to sully my reputation and intimidate me for reporting misconduct.
 

Yep lande said it back then and we are living with it today!
 

We have been notified that the case of sheriff Mitchell has now reached nationwide radio the link below is out of Utah and is a radio show broadcast by Dale Williams an activist promoting ideals we are trying to bring forth in our county. A little over half way down the page is his Radio narrative and written presentation of our situation in Lake County. We will update him with further information for broadcast as to what has happened since his last report given out on October 10th. You will notice he does not even know Rivero and whether he is clean or not but man he pumps him up big time for what he is doing. If you have any issues getting there by that link let us know we will paste the article here.

http://freewestradio.com/2010/10/speak-no-ill-of-the-county-dictator/

This is the Lovelace citizens group
 

part 2


I was introduced to Deputy Rivero shortly after he was hired by the LCSO in May of 2007.

On Wednesday, 12/03/08, during the morning, I was in the main office at LCSO. I saw Deputy Rivero in the report writing room. I asked him why he was at the main office and he told me he was going to meet with Captain Perdock. We were unable to talk at that time and he said he would call me later.

Later that day, at approximately 1130 Hrs., Deputy Rivero called me and said he had been in the main office to talk with Captain Perdock concerning the sergeant’s eligibility list. Deputy Rivero told me Sergeant Gregore contacted him the day before, and Sgt Gregore said that he “couldn’t stand it anymore watching” Deputy Rivero make himself “look silly” by thinking he was going to be promoted. Sgt. Gregore then told Deputy Rivero that the sergeant’s list had been cancelled about a month prior and the Sheriff was going to retest. Deputy Rivero told me that the list had only been activated for five months at the time of the reported cancellation. (Promotional list are usually maintained for one (1) year unless it is extended for an additional year.)
 

part 3


Deputy Rivero told me he went to talk to Captain Perdock and asked him about being taken off the sergeant’s promotional list. Captain Perdock told him he did not know, but had heard something about it. Lt. Brown also came into the Captain’s office and said the same thing. Deputy Rivero said Captain Perdock told him he would find out and call him later that afternoon.

During that same conversation, Deputy Rivero told me that he was concerned that Sheriff Mitchell was upset and retaliating against him for having brought a deputies’ misconduct to his attention. Deputy Rivero told me that when he took the sergeants test in June, 2008, and attended the promotional interview with Sheriff Mitchell, the Sheriff ask Deputy Rivero if he was able to remove a “cancer” from the department and the “cancer” was a deputy, who would he remove and why. Rivero told him it would be Deputy Devincenzi.

Deputy Rivero informed the Sheriff that Deputy Devincenzi was bad for morale because he abused, harassed and in one instance struck another deputy. Rivero told Sheriff Mitchell that Devincenzi had mocked and mimicked Deputy Ben Moore who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. Deputy Rivero told the sheriff that Deputy Devinzenzi made a habit of driving over 100 miles per hour while on duty with no justification or need. Finally, Deputy Rivero informed Sheriff Mitchell that Deputy Devensenzi had turned off his computer prior to the written portion of Deputy Rivero’s sergeant’s examination.

I later learned, from a personnel complaint filed by Deputy Lande after Deputy Rivero’s sheriff interview, that Deputy Rivero’s allegations against Deputy Devinsenzi were all true. Deputy Rivero was the first to alert management to Deputy Devincenzi’s on duty misconduct. Despite being told of the misconduct, Sheriff Mitchell inexplicably promoted Deputy Devincenzi to sergeant.

On Thursday, 12/04/09, Deputy Rivero telephoned me in the morning and he was very angry. He told me that Captain Perdock left a message on his phone saying that the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) had gone to the Sheriff and opposed the promotion of Deputy Rivero to sergeant. Captain Perdock also stated that per LCSO’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [section 6.7.4.] Deputy Rivero was unable to be promoted.

I informed Deputy Rivero that I, as the president of the DSA, had no discussion or vote to have him disqualified. I told him that the only person that would be able to bring an issue such as that to the Sheriff was the president, and that I had not.

I then went to Captain Perdock and told him I had just talked to Deputy Rivero. I told him the DSA had never gone to the Sheriff to complain about Deputy Rivero being on the list or being promoted. I asked him where he obtained that information and Captain Perdock told me he “Must have been mistaken.” He added, “I assumed the DSA was involved.”
 

Wow great write up by Williams, this is great, let us know when he will broadcast an update!!!

Thanks Lovelace
 

We also made SF gate out of San Francisco this was back in November 09, yes Rod you have brought our county quite the press, we are going archive all this publicity and then ask you again if you have hurt this county by your actions. So here is another article:

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/scavenger/detail?entry_id=51644
 

Yup no bad press caused by Mitchell. Everything is fine, just fine!!
 

That's a broad based ism.
 

To what extent is that ism? Is my responsibility the ignorance of the ism? I need a little more specificity.
 

And one of Mitchell's main supporters is the head of the local White Supremacist Group in Lake County. Some say that Mitchell is a high ranking officer in that group.

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Olga and Tom Carter are very close?
 

Hitler and KKKlint are very close?
 

Let's see, Frank becomes Sheriff and La Roza takes over California lead by Olga and Tom. Put the crack back in the evidence room and get back to work.
 

Mitchell got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, so you would rather have him for Sheriff because now everyone is watching. Imagine how many cookies he will eat in the next four years while everyone watches and no can do anything about it. Down with the cookie monster.
 

Hitler's birthday is August 21, Mitchell's Birthday is August 22, just for info.
 

Oh the corruption supporters are now in their conspiracy theories mode, the end is near, wasn't it the Mitchell supporters who use to call everyone conspiracy theorist. LOL
 

Man that freewest radio narrative is huge, that guy just hammers Mitchell!!!

Thanks for that link!!
 

The Spring Valley event yesterday was great, so many people, and so many former Mitchell supporters, to see those folks changing their mind after the Mitchell/LCN campaign team antics is great, keep it up Mitchell, and thanks for the help!!
 

To the above poster who said Mitchell has NO Endorsements from MCSO or CHP, I know Sheriff Allman supports Mitchell and my brother who is a CHP in this county says there is not ONE Officer in the ENTIRE Dept. who supports Rivero. And according to him, their descision is based on the times they worked with him. Descriptions such as rude, arrogant, lack of training and knowledge of the law, bafoon, angry, and many others were brought up. And Deputy Rivero even made a racist remark to one of the white CHP Officers. (white males, the new minority!)
 

8:35
CHP and out of county sheriffs and Deputy's don't decide elections,
Citizen Voters Do!
 

White Supremacists don't decide elections either.
 

We that thought the oath had some meaning. we that thought those that were employed would be honest and if not there was those that would see to the reason why. Then why the oath if that is not the case. We that were asleep as we trusted in the system to do right. Those that were to see, allowed rules,regulations or laws that would benefit them at the loss of our rights.If I have found them to be liars then why would I believe anything they would say about officer Rivero? I have found out that the covering of the lies is not only a Mitchell problem but those that are to oversee as the board of supervisors,The attorney general and all that took a oath in this local government. As I have said before the oath was only a handout so they can get a paycheck something kepted in the process for the work they were to go. Just something from the past.Lost along with ethics,duty and honor. Pleas allow me to state again. Please vote for officer Rivero
 

Yes Mitchell's record of support with other agencies is nearly non-existent. None zero zilch of upper management of the CHP supports Mitchell, in fact they despise him and will have nothing to do with him. They believe he is the most unprofessional LE and want nothing to deal with him. Allman of course is a GOB and counts for nothing, as he is of the same corrupt make-up of Mitchell. We hope to be assisting Mendocino in their removal of Allman when he is up next for election. State wide not a single city or county police force of their own volition supports Mitchell. None. it is a sad display of the street level guys rejecting Mitchell and his terrible record of racism and corruption. Vote Rivero and return our county to respectability!
 

To the deputy who sent the e-mail last night, thank you for that input, and we do value your message and what you indicated. We have sent a reply, and will contact you with further information tomorrow. Thanks for the support.
 

It should also be noted that not a single group of street deputies police officers or CHP have voiced their support for Mitchell, LPPD rejected Mitchell, as no one can offend their personal status by supporting such a sad sad and corrupt man. This racist individual with supporters like KKK Klint is a hands off individual, no one wants to be associated with a criminal like this, and I can't blame them. You will lose all credibility if you were to support Mitchell.
 

Those that would support Mitchell I could care less who they are. They would keep the status quo,Its what bureaucrats do, over come with power and the arrogance that go with it. So the system stays in their favor. The dishonesty that is going on is because we by our actions have said we don't give a crap what they do.We are the problem we have not kept a eye on them So you see what trust has got us. Lake County officers of Mitchell that would keep him.Board of supervisors that have no comment at all.And a innocent man that could have gone to jail.Please wake up citizens of lake county.I thank you.
 

I heard that the Lakeport city council is endorsing Frank Rivero for sheriff. I did not know that they engaged in that, does anyone have a confirmation on this?
 

this from freewest Radio out of Utah


After Rivero peeled away the LSCO’s facade of probity, Mitchell retaliated against the whistleblower by following the precise formula Breland described: Rivero suddenly became the target of an Internal Affairs probe alleging sexual assault against a woman who was arrested in December 2008.

The sexual assault charge against Rivero appears to be devoid of merit. The timing certainly seems to validate Breland’s charge that the LCSO uses Internal Affairs investigations to retaliate against officers who speak ill of the county dictator — the same “offense,” in a different guise, that may lead to the spurious prosecution of Terry Leonard in another Lake County nearly 1,200 miles away.
 

Clint Henry Fitzgerald said... I actually am discontented about the number of Jailed Illegal Aliens who are released back into our community. They should be deported.

It's not the Sheriffs job to deport Illegal Aliens Be it Rivero or Mitchell.

Clint Henry Fitzgerald said... I certainly would like to see the next term for Sheriff filled by someone who has the backbone to stand fast against Illegal Immigration and not lie dormant in the face of this serious national security issue.

After 16 years under Mitchell the problem remains.

Clint Henry Fitzgerald said... Although the question remains as to whether Rod will be a hero in the regard to Illegal interlopers,

After 16 years of Mitchell the question has been answered.

Clint Henry Fitzgerald said... i believe that European Americans have a right to decide how they will live, and that an eventual geographic separation is necessary for the preservation of all unique cultures and values.

I wish you luck and great haste in your journey back to your homeland as I don't see anyone beating a path to belong to your group here.

Clint Henry Fitzgerald said... Furthermore, Just because Rod is a member of the European-American ethnic and racial classification doesn't mean that is a criterion for being the Sheriff of Lake County.

No but his connection to you and your "Ideals?" I don't think it will help him in the coming election.
 

Post 1209 not sure what the reference is to the comment, where did the quotes come from etc. Sounds like the racist KKK and associated ideals with Rodney Mitchell, I know that Rodney has a huge racial problem this is one of the things that has been presented to the citizens on this site. His relations with the Tribal community and the Hispanics is terrible, and this has been exposed in a number of different ways from his "DUI" check points, which always seem to net more on papers then ever on actual alcohol issues, which is interesting. This along with the "screen test's conducted by deputies and the EEOC complaints across the board point to Rodney been right along the same lines as KKK Klint.
 

1:42 You might want to consider that the reason there are more 'papers' issues has something to do with the fact that there are more undocumented drivers rolling than drunks.
Some might say this is a good thing, in terms of drunk driver, as it suggests there are less drunk drivers than undocumented drivers.
Either way, if you drive drunk or drive without proper license through a checkpoint they bust you. What is the problem with that?
Personally I wish the undocumented drivers were treated as harshly as the drunks. My insurance is too high already.
 

I get the feeling that the Mitchell/LCN campaign team along with KKK Klint and the other GOB's have finally started to give up. Their past attempts at attacking non-stop those that would appose Mitchell have not worked, this site and all the citizens did not wilt under these attacks, They were fired back upon and notice was given that we will not stop and your tactics will not work. That we have resolve and this time the end is approaching. These efforts have stopped the effects of the Mitchell regime, and word has it the campaign is in total chaos. This has been a year long effort and was foreseen when the model of this site was first created. The citizens have stepped up to the plate and swung a heavy bat against this embedded elitist group of corrupt supporters. Now they have seen that their efforts to stop this site and the citizens have been futile and without merit. The use of the local media to do his bidding has also failed and each of those media outlets has hurt their cause and their business. Now the citizens must make one last push to the end of the election process, we must be ready for the Mitchell regime to try other attacks but understand to that those efforts will be futile. The use of some deputies to attack and attempt to scare and intimidate people has been documented, and Mitchell in many instances has libeled himself and his headed to major lawsuits following his loss. Then comes the Dinius trial and more trouble for Mitchell. The plan has come together and the citizens should be proud of this effort.
 

152 this is were you are incorrect and you opinion is without fact. These paper issues are not along with a DUI they are simply papers. You should also remember that there is a law that states a number must be assigned as to what sequence of cars will be pulled over for example they will set the number at 4 and every 4th car will be pulled over. In observing the DUI check points it was found that the sheriffs department was pulling over anyone with a look of being Hispanic, thus more papers arrests then DUI's. These are pure facts. Therefore as you can see your theory is incorrect. Your statement concerning how good it is that undocumented people are being arrested is also in error. As the process we describe holds no merit in probable cause but is a system used to attack people based on looks, if you believe that is a good idea then you are totally removed from the values of our Constitution and American ideals.
 

Well said post 201, this is the mentality of the Mitchell GOB's to hell with everyone else to hell with the Constitution, your rights are determined by us not by you, and we will take into consideration the color of your skin and the way you speak, we will profile you into jail, and worst of all they believe they are doing the right thing.
 

142
The quotes came from that blog with the tiny, tiny, b that no one goes to.Ha HA Ha
 

LOL ha ha really 232? They came from the non-blog, so they are trying to cover their arse on the connection to Mitchell with KKK ha ha ha well that tells you the direct connection is there doesn't it. Imagine that. Thanks for the info.
 

You guys suck, I support Mitchell and have from the beginning. You guys think Mitchell doesn't still have power, you should watch out!! I hope he sends out everyone to go after you dope smokers. I have talked to him on many occasions, he knows who is right and who is wrong in this county and I agree with him. ya he doesn't like dope smokers, who does, and he will go after you as he should. I am casting my vote for Rodney Mitchell, and hope and pray he nails everyone of you smart asses.
 

201 224 ??? how can you say these are pure facts? who was observing that they pulled over anyone that looked hispanic? I thought the dui check points were operated as a combined task force that included CHP local PD and SO.
The last checkpoint I went through I said hello to a CHP officer not a SO.

I think 152 is correct there probably is more unlicensed drivers on the road than drunks. Maybe look at the stats for dui checkpoints in sonoma county to see how they compare.

I am voting for Rivero but dont give Mitchel credit for overseeing the local CHP or PD.
 

This post 258 is what Rodney Mitchell has supporting him and he wants the citizens to vote for him. Hard to believe!!
 

Illegal immigration a national security issue? Since when is strawberry-picking considered terrorism?

it seems to me that the bigger national security issue is corruption--you know, people with lots of money and power screwing over their countrymen and their planet to make even more money and have even more power... i think that's probably a bigger threat than hillbillies from Mexico growing our food for us.
 

I would have to agree with you 314, these racists are off the deep end, and KKK is the epitome of that along with Mitchell and his gang of thugs who support him. Who are these people in our county? Where did they come from, and why are they here, those that would vote for Mitchell need to be looked at they cannot do it on his performance, they cannot do it on his leadership, they can do it on the moral and smooth operation of his department. So what and why are they voting for him. Hmmmmmmm
 

This is is America you lowlifes not Mexico or some Indian tribe it is America, how hard is that to figure out!! Go Mitchell!!
 

303 I am not supporting mitchel, just said dui check points are not run by the so alone There is enough reason to kick sand in Rod's face without making shit up. keep the facts straight will keep credibility up is more convincing than lies and half truths.
 

334 you are correct in that the SO is not the only agency involved in the check-points and in fact I have no problem with properly run check-point, the other entity is the CHP they work in coordination with the SO, and none of this is made, up. The designated car number was made law exactly for the purpose of stopping illegal profiling. The CHP and SO sometimes try to get around this by saying they stop every car that comes along the road where the check-point is, that in fact is a false claim, as they have been watched and they do not always have just the right amount of traffic to do so, unless they force people to wait an hour in line which they are not likely to want to do. I appreciate the fact that you are not supporting Mitchell, and in fact am grateful, what I describe is however not made up, and some of the "screen tests" came directly from the check points when this was going on. It sounds like we are actually on the same page, just a difference in understanding the methods by which racism can be done.
 

This is America. America is a country known as the melting pot. It is a nation made up of several nationalities and cultures, not just wasp's which Iam a member of. 322 you need to go back to school and retake your civic classes. If you truly believe Mitchell represents all Lake County citizens you are most definitely not a thinking rational person of any substance. You remind me of those in Germany that claimed to be the master race. All the things good Americans faught for in wwII
 

Xar : October 10, 2010 7:38 PM

Just keep pluggin along and cover your own corner.

Anonymous : October 11, 2010 3:22 PM

Hispanic communities and Native American Tribal communities help make up America!

RedC
 

I love my life, I love Lake County and I love the fact that this election is going to make History. The History being Mitchell lol.
 

Thank you Red C and thank you 419 lol on that one!!
 

419- do you mean Mitchell is history because he will be gone or is Mitchell history for being the winner. I hope you ment the first because in my understanding of history all the bad things Mitchell has done ie: the Dinius issue, Garzoli, Beland ,Morshed ,, the list goes on and on should hopefully be behind us when Frank Rivero is the victor in November.
 

He means history as in see ya would not want to be ya. Mitchell is bye bye and leaving the county, either in handcuffs or on the run what ever you choose.
 

Thank you 512 I hoped that is what he ment!
 

No problem..LOL
 

Just finished talking with some folks who work at the court house, guess what the word is in the courthouse? All the talk is about Rivero winning and how and what is going to change. Yup the word is being jousted about that Rivero is going to win this thing, and everyone seems pretty happy about it, most feel like Rodney has hurt our county and moral is low. The BOS they say is lying very very low. Some are wondering if they will be next or if things will calm down. Farrington is keeping his head down along with all the rest of them, Farrington thinks he may have dodged a bullet at this point, as he hid information that was given to him, and Rushing is in the usual la la land, Comstock and Smith won't say a word, and Brown has disappeared. Everyone seems to sense that change is in the air.
 

The question on the table is will the Mitchell/LCN campaign team try one or two more hate hit pieces or have they figured out they have damaged themselves to much. It is a big question mark right now. My guess would be that Rodney cannot stop himself neither can Liz she has used her paper to attack people and to promote Mitchell that is a shame and sad statement. We will see.
 

Excerpts from a CNN report on Arpaio, these sheriffs are out of control and they have no one to report to, they have to much free-rein, and they have been taking advantage of it.


But those CNN talked with say look closer and you’ll find that Arpaio uses the same force and tactics against criminals and against those he considers a political threat - including judges, politicians who challenge his views and even people like Don Stapley, who sits on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the local governmental body that approves Arpaio’s annual budget.

“Anyone who ruled against him, anyone who disagreed with anything he had to say, became a criminal target and criminally investigated,” Stapley said.

Stapley says a few years ago he questioned expenditures by the sheriff’s office including trips to a resort in Honduras by sheriff’s deputies. The next thing he knew, Stapley says, he was under a criminal investigation and arrested by sheriff’s deputies for failure to properly disclose property and finances on campaign finance records. All charges against Stapley were dismissed.

Maricopa County Budget Director Sandy Wilson says she asked for all county agencies to trim their budgets when suddenly she too was the target of a criminal investigation by Arpaio’s office.

“Who would have ever believed that the way about us - to stop us from doing our jobs would have been to go against individuals within my office, myself included, the county manager, criminally,” said Wilson whose investigation never made it past the grand jury stage for lack of evidence of any crime.

Arpaio’s office says all the investigations were legitimate, that investigators had probable cause and a duty to investigate; others call it intimidation and an abuse of power.
 

This is the declaration of Kip Ringen which was posted on the Blog yesterday, it accidentally went into spam and is now being posted. It is in two parts and it is Kip Ringen exonerating and supporting Frank Rivero.


I was introduced to Deputy Rivero shortly after he was hired by the LCSO in May of 2007.

On Wednesday, 12/03/08, during the morning, I was in the main office at LCSO. I saw Deputy Rivero in the report writing room. I asked him why he was at the main office and he told me he was going to meet with Captain Perdock. We were unable to talk at that time and he said he would call me later.

Later that day, at approximately 1130 Hrs., Deputy Rivero called me and said he had been in the main office to talk with Captain Perdock concerning the sergeant’s eligibility list. Deputy Rivero told me Sergeant Gregore contacted him the day before, and Sgt Gregore said that he “couldn’t stand it anymore watching” Deputy Rivero make himself “look silly” by thinking he was going to be promoted. Sgt. Gregore then told Deputy Rivero that the sergeant’s list had been cancelled about a month prior and the Sheriff was going to retest. Deputy Rivero told me that the list had only been activated for five months at the time of the reported cancellation. (Promotional list are usually maintained for one (1) year unless it is extended for an additional year.)
 

This is part 2 of the posts that were anonymously sent to the Blog and went into spam on the 10th.

Deputy Rivero told me he went to talk to Captain Perdock and asked him about being taken off the sergeant’s promotional list. Captain Perdock told him he did not know, but had heard something about it. Lt. Brown also came into the Captain’s office and said the same thing. Deputy Rivero said Captain Perdock told him he would find out and call him later that afternoon.

During that same conversation, Deputy Rivero told me that he was concerned that Sheriff Mitchell was upset and retaliating against him for having brought a deputies’ misconduct to his attention. Deputy Rivero told me that when he took the sergeants test in June, 2008, and attended the promotional interview with Sheriff Mitchell, the Sheriff ask Deputy Rivero if he was able to remove a “cancer” from the department and the “cancer” was a deputy, who would he remove and why. Rivero told him it would be Deputy Devincenzi.

Deputy Rivero informed the Sheriff that Deputy Devincenzi was bad for morale because he abused, harassed and in one instance struck another deputy. Rivero told Sheriff Mitchell that Devincenzi had mocked and mimicked Deputy Ben Moore who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis. Deputy Rivero told the sheriff that Deputy Devinzenzi made a habit of driving over 100 miles per hour while on duty with no justification or need. Finally, Deputy Rivero informed Sheriff Mitchell that Deputy Devensenzi had turned off his computer prior to the written portion of Deputy Rivero’s sergeant’s examination.

I later learned, from a personnel complaint filed by Deputy Lande after Deputy Rivero’s sheriff interview, that Deputy Rivero’s allegations against Deputy Devinsenzi were all true. Deputy Rivero was the first to alert management to Deputy Devincenzi’s on duty misconduct. Despite being told of the misconduct, Sheriff Mitchell inexplicably promoted Deputy Devincenzi to sergeant.

On Thursday, 12/04/09, Deputy Rivero telephoned me in the morning and he was very angry. He told me that Captain Perdock left a message on his phone saying that the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) had gone to the Sheriff and opposed the promotion of Deputy Rivero to sergeant. Captain Perdock also stated that per LCSO’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [section 6.7.4.] Deputy Rivero was unable to be promoted.

I informed Deputy Rivero that I, as the president of the DSA, had no discussion or vote to have him disqualified. I told him that the only person that would be able to bring an issue such as that to the Sheriff was the president, and that I had not.

I then went to Captain Perdock and told him I had just talked to Deputy Rivero. I told him the DSA had never gone to the Sheriff to complain about Deputy Rivero being on the list or being promoted. I asked him where he obtained that information and Captain Perdock told me he “Must have been mistaken.” He added, “I assumed the DSA was involved.”
 

So where does Ringen currently stand? I am confused.
 

I should clarify, I thought I just read Ringen was in mitchells corner now. I can't believe I'm saying this, bit change is looking better and better.
 

This is a testimony of Ringen many many months ago, do not be confused, it appears the purpose of posting this was to show the reality of the flip flop of Ringen for his own purposes. As it appears he back Rivero all the way, and now he is against him. He hated Mitchell and went to the Grand Jury against him, and now he is with him. It appears the anonymous poster gave this to the blog for this purpose.
 

Oh what a wicked web we weave when first we practice to deceive eh Mitchell supporters
 

I would like to hear more of why I should vote for Rivero, and less of why I should not vote for Mitchell.
Thanx
 

Kip Ringen's declaration continued


Captain Perdock then brought up the issue of the MOU that supposedly would not allow Deputy Rivero to be promoted. The section states in part, “one can not be promoted if on probation and can not test if on probation, except in open competitive examination.” I told Captain Perdock that the test had been an open competitive examination.

Captain Perdock walked into Lt. Brown’s office and I followed a few minutes later. Lt. Brown said that the first part of the sentence “stood alone” and that was why Deputy Rivero could not promote. I told him that I disagreed and that “except” in the sentence modified the first part of the sentence. Lt Brown argued back that the comma in the sentence changed the meaning of the sentence and prohibited Deputy Rivero from promoting.

Captain Perdock and I exited the office and continued to talk about the meaning of the sentence in the MOU and if Deputy Rivero could promote or not. I suggested to him that it would probably be a good idea to promote him because of problems that Deputy Rivero had had before, during and after the testing procedure. I told him about how certain deputies tried to discourage Deputy Rivero from testing and attempted to recruit other deputies to test in the hopes of making it more difficult for Deputy Rivero.

I then suggested to Captain Perdock that it probably would be a good idea to promote Deputy Rivero since he was a minority. Captain Perdock stated he took offense to the usage of one being a minority. I again reminded him of the problems that had occurred before and that some of the people that had tested against Deputy Rivero had made disparaging remarks about him prior to testing.

Captain Perdock then questioned me about the disparaging remarks. I told him that I had heard some comments made towards Deputy Rivero months ago by Deputies John Gregore and Joseph Dutra. They were talking to Rivero and the words “wetback” and “bandoleer” were used. I informed Captain Perdock that I contacted Deputy Rivero immediately and asked him if he wanted me to take action. He said he did not.

Captain Perdock then returned to Lt. Brown’s office. About fifteen (15) minutes later Lt. Brown contacted me and ordered me to write a memo about the incident dealing with Deputy Rivero. I completed the memo and gave it to Lt. Brown. Shortly thereafter, I was placed on administrative leave.

In my opinion, Deputy Rivero is intelligent, competent and well suited for the position of sergeant. I feel that racial animus and the “Good old boys system” at the LCSO have prevented Deputy Rivero from promoting to sergeant.

I swear under penalty of perjury that the aforementioned is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.




Sgt. Kip Ringen
Lake County Sheriff
 

Who really cares what camp Ringen is in? He is one vote and one vote only. Oh wait make that two, forgot about Burkdoll. All these two have shown the public is how wacky they really are!
They are both loose canons ready to explode. Rivero doesn't need anymore drama and certainly not from those two. He made a very good decision on cutting them loose.