A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was arrested Friday and released on $100,000 bail, records show.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva is being investigated over allegations he watched video of a deputy kneeling on an inmate’s head months before Villanueva said he did.Further information — including how long Essex was a deputy; what his last assignment was; whether he’s been placed on leave, fired or other action taken; and details about the tip that sparked the investigation — was not available Friday night.
In a statement, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was “appalled and saddened” by the allegations and is committed to seeing justice served. “Department members who engage in misconduct, especially criminal misconduct that preys on a vulnerable population, will not be tolerated and will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” according to a Sheriff’s Department statement.Anthony Heriberto Galindo, of Rancho Cucamonga, was accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl and arrested in late August, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
Galindo was relieved of his duties and his peace officer powers were suspended following his arrest, according to an LASD statement at the time.
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