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From Sierra Sun Times

KERN COUNTY, Calif. – September 19, 2025 –   Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on August 27, 2025, at approximately 3:34 p.m., deputies from the Ridgecrest Substation conducted a probation search at a residence located at the 1400 block off Hwy. 14 in Inyokern, CA. The search was part of an ongoing investigation involving stolen property.

Deputies arrested Roy Stevens, 74, on a felony warrant, and Jason Hopkins on two misdemeanor warrants. A stolen vehicle and active chop shop were also found. Albert Thompson, 71, along with Stevens and Hopkins, were booked into Lerdo Jail. Thompson and Stevens face additional felony charges, including conspiracy, vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and operating a chop shop.

From Sierra Sun Times

PLACER, Calif. – September 19, 2025 –  Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that last week, the Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Placer County Probation Department, conducted a countywide probation compliance sweep focused on registered sex offenders.

Detectives and probation officers carried out compliance checks to ensure offenders are following all court-ordered conditions and state registration requirements. One person was found to be out of compliance. These operations are a key part of our ongoing commitment to public safety and holding offenders accountable.

From FOX 26

FRESNO, Calif. – September 15, 2025 – FOX26 and the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of community leaders, leaders like Rosalinda Acosta, Fresno County Deputy Chief Probation Officer.

“I have been with the department over 35 years,” said Acosta. “We are a critical component of the justice system.”

Hispanic Heritage Month honors Deputy Chief Probation Officer Rosalinda Acosta

“We are the court’s right hand, and at the same time, we’re the assistants to law enforcement on the streets, and we’re helping people integrate back into society,” she said. “We can have an average of 200 youth in probation.”

I am where I am because of my parents. I come from a family of ten, two brothers, and there’s eight sisters.

“My parents wanted to make sure whatever we did, as long as we were happy and that we were doing the right thing and contributing to society in the right way,” said Acosta.

“I am a huge dog person. I walk my two dogs every morning,” she said. “They’re my little four-legged children. I would do whatever I can to help dogs.”

I have been very fortunate throughout the years I’ve had really good mentors.

“For me to see the young women that come through here and the young men, I’m like, ok, I can help them too’” said Acosta. “I can leave that imprint on them that hey, do a good job. be a good officer. you can succeed too.”

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From San Joaquin County

Stockton, Calif. – September 10, 2025 –  At its Board meeting today, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proudly marked more than a year of success with its San Joaquin County CARES (SJ CARES) initiative, a program of the San Joaquin County Probation Department. Designed to connect vulnerable residents with critical services, SJ CARES has proven to be a lifeline for hundreds of individuals and families.

In the past 14 months, SJ CARES outreach teams have made more than 4,400 contacts, engaging with 770 unique individuals across San Joaquin County. Of those, more than onethird agreed to actively work with SJ CARES staff, demonstrating trust and success in the program’s person-centered approach.

To date, 484 people have been directly linked to supportive services ranging from behavioral health and medical care to housing assistance. Through these efforts, 85 individuals have transitioned off the streets, with nearly one-third securing permanent housing and others successfully reunified with family members.