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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02262002 - D1 D.1 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Date: February 26,:,2002 Public Comment The Chair invited those who wished to address the Board for public comment. The following person presented testtiomony: Jim March, 11 Emerson Court, Pittsburg, regarding the Sheriff Posse. THIS IS A MATTER FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY NO BOARD ACTION WAS TAKEN Contra Costa County Gun Permit Corruption (car: The Rupf Fa `es) D By Jun March(j arch prodigy net)-2111/02 FEB 2 6 2002 Introduction: CLERK BnARD OF SUPERVISORS CON RA CO TA Co. Sheriff Warren Rupf of Contra Costa County has financed his re-election efforts with selective issuance of both "CCW"(Carry Concealed Weapons)permits and a"quasi law enforcement status"totally illegal and improper in it's own right. To understand how this was done,one must look through three separate sources of information: 1) Campaign contribution records available at the County Board of Elections; 2) "Raw data"on CCW permitholders available via Public Records Act and summarized in Appendix A of this document; 3) A"Sheriff's Posse Of Contra Costa County"newsletter from mid-2001 plus other"Posse insider" documents such as the application forms. As a"bonus",I can also prove that Rupf distributed Posse info and materials through his county offices and employees in a fashion more or less identical to what Gail Bishop was jailed for. Index: Part One: The Posse Page 1 Part Two: Campaign Contribution Data Page 14 Appendix A: Permitholder Database Page 22 Part 1: The Posse: History: The Contra Costa Sheriff's Mounted Posse had existed as a reserve sworn deputy unit until approximately 30 years ago. Its primary function was horse-mounted search and rescue,no doubt necessary in it's day. As the county urbanized, it's membership of citizens who had to own their own horses necessarily meant that it's members tended to be wealthy. , That in turn made it a campaign contribution goldmine for past Sheriffs. As the members aged,at some point it was reduced in fumction to a parade and ceremonial unit still formally associated with the Sheriff's office,while a more modern"mechanized Search and Rescue team took over those functions. Several Posse members have told me that somewhere between 25 and 30 years ago, during a parade, a child blew a whistle in a horse's ear and it bolted. It failed to hurdle a parked ear, and an elderly Posse member was severely injured'(broken neck, per one source). The Sheriff at that time disbanded the Posse as a law enforcement unit..,but it remained constituted as a political and social club dedicated to the support of the incumbent Sheriff; As'you'll'see, it's remaining "law>enforcement:statue'is considerable-and illegal as hell. The Passe Today: As preparation for my Federal court case in 2001,l had a friend from a wealthy part of the county attempt to gain Passe-related information from the Sheriff's office. Sure enough,he was able to obtain the following two-page Posse application formfrom the Sheriffs office secretary: Ow otiff's Posse Applicant: 1 am plow sed you want to Toro our'Poswsof Port and women doclicated to supporting the Shoriff'and his "it safety efforts. Mutes respect and support between law onforcoment porsonn*i and the public is essential to our success. Please complete this application and forward it with your application fee to our$ecratory4rossuror. This fte of undr*0 doll f$1 will be.rat umed it yow appnoUlon Is rejoctedand for successful oandidales covers the firs!year dues which are seventy#ly s dollars i1175), Your contplated aoplicat n will be dented to ttm Powe momtmrship and our Sdard of l mct" for their consideration, Pending their appmal i will Invite you and your sponsor to a swearlowf oeramny which Is usually held In my office.This process rust ly takes 30 to 46 day's,howevea�, am encouraged to participate 9n lyse activities that may occur during this proonsing period, Momberghip Is encouraged from any person over age 21 who shares the objectives of tho Sheriff's Posse is willing to contribute time,latent,and treasory to accomplish thaso ob*ctives.Mo rrlber ship imeetings arogenerally hold an a<juarteirly basis and built as nd a theme or activity-r outer with Posse objectives. Members accepted by the membership ot3mTnittaq and appromd by the Board of Mractors vd receive:an Identifiicatton card and r may purchse,ast,theirown expense,an appmved star fro gold and silver,showing"SHERIFFS POSSE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY." r$of;the SfterfWs posso era not leer+sor r eaot officers and by law are not allowed to rra}m$e t th*MS*$M ea P6409 0111 The possie presently has saveral a cove a roupss:A Mounted Pose which engages In MWY h0 shipr actIvitkm representing The Contm Costae County Sheriff in equine WOW erote:an Air Posse Is sc&o in air and ftyft events;a Marina.Posse serves in many capacHles also.All subjmpo tnmy be called upon to support the Sheriff or tither few onforoernarent of"4116. There am many odw tar moues fpc tfrao ambers of they Posse,too offer their uni�►ue�talents,o f all arr*M am orWOUROW to do so as their thno Wd talaft SHOW OUT man iii►take pride Iry their support and participation It, public sooty activities, Then 300 men and women disprove the notion that pubtlo win allow the orlrrnir is to prevalf in the Struggles to keep our nei tborttoo+ds safe, If you haws any questions,don't hesitate to ask your sponsor or you may call ale perf$Gnafiy. 11wyJ4if RE E RUPF,Shedif4of orW 4r#;4�t(►4Ft�4�s u4�E Caow Rleatt _ Longr o1 A00apt THE.SHERIFPS POSSE OF CONTRA COSTA owes Reed &- MIWMP Pas Application for Membership 80 Mock"OK PA Box 5 Lotter crt Awvi Martinow,CA iii 4e SW" +_. Lew L AddnM BMW Oft ftsw4s% OCCLVal4o n 8 4. 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What the heck do members of a political club have to do with sharing"horses, boats or airplanes"with the Sheriff's office!? Note the:middle of the application farm page. Also note the use of Rupf s official seal of office on this application form for something his attorneys described in court(twice)as a"private political club". Per the letter,they maybe "called upon to support the Sheriff'. They're supposed to give "time,talent and treasury" to the "goals of the Sheriff'(apparentlyincluding re-election). They get "ID Cards" (not badges'?)and "Gold Stags". More on those later. Yet they're not law enforcement of any sort. Oh,and a lot of'em seem to hold CCW permits-see also Appendix A. You may have noticed the reference to"gold stars"--let me quote a description of the one available in 2000 from an actual Posse member, from his Email to me: "There was the 2000 "commemorative" badge that was full sized,what 3 inches, maybe bigger?? 7 points,gust like the regular uniform badge,saying. "Sheriff,Contra Costa County",differing from a uniform badge in that the Calif seal in the middle is gold plated, not full color enamel,center is not the seal of the county, but rather that of Calif." Jim again. The 7 points identify it to law enforcement as an actual law enforcement insignia, yet per Rupf s letter to prospective Posse,the members"are not law enforcement officers". Hint,wink,nudge...more evidence of law enforcement privileges and trappings for the Posse will become clear later when we loop at their newsletter. I decided to play rough 0. The guy who grit that set of Posse application materials lived in the wealthy enclave of Kensington,which is outside of any town Rupf has a"zero CCW agreement" with'. I figured with that sort of upscale address,Rupf would just love him as a prospective Posse member. So I had hint call up Rupfs COUNTY offices,talk to his secretary,and get the date of the next Posse affair plus get more copies of the Posse application forms as above. (In fact,those forms above are copied from what he received). He then documented the results...for his privacy,his name has been deleted but you can contact try attorney David Beauvais who can confirm the authenticity of this two-page document,a signed declaration for my court case: 'Sheriff Rupf has agreements with the Police Chiefs of pretty much all of the lower and middle income towns,whereby Rupf won't issue in those towns(and typically,neither do the Chiefs). Such towns included Pittsburg,Antioch,Richmond,Pinole,San Pablo,El Cerrito,Concord,etc. But Rupf will at least consider an applicant from Alamo,Danville,San Ramon,Blackhawk,Kensington,etc. In this fashion,well over 800/a of the county's minority population are"automatically excluded"from all consideration. Pittsburg and Rupf admitted this was going on in their motions in my last Federal case-if I'd had a minority co-plaintiff,I could have raised the racial implications in court. Sigh. DASD J. BEAT Ai S J$ $4276} 1$40 tVooStrep 1 Sw ,Caltala 94703 Tsl"110 ey (610)84"504 Attorney for Plainttlis JAMES MARCH, IXREK WESTTFALL and RUSSELL L QAC[' ONALO UNITED ESTATES DISTRICT COiJRT 6 NORTHERN DISTRICT O CALIFORNIA 7 JAMES MARCH DEREK WESTFALL, } No- C OD 3360 WHA and RUSSELL MCDONALD, lPlaal"Ifi t's, 9 vs. 1' WARREN E_ RUFF, individually and DECLARATION OF 11- in his spay as Sl t.ffof the Private - contact David Beauvais toy of� Costs; WAYNE 12 'iG�t1LINT, individually and i his Esq above for confirmation as to capscl� Shy` thethe authenticity of this document 13 100 COUNTY OICO, !=TA; 14 AARON$AKER, WividMwlslly wd in Chief of Police of 15 the city, �u, _• CITY Of KITTS RG;' F# �ELS. 16 individually and in his oiler as 18 as Chl Police of thea City of Rim : and CITY OF RICHMOND; 1 20 21 22 1, Private deciate as 161 :: 23 1. I maW this de ration of arra►own pwswW knowledge and If called as a wWww,t 24 old compsitently to the facts W forth herein. 25 26 On 4112!2001 at 4:13 p.m. I placed a telephone call to Pdrs pried;and Win" lion, 27 Contra Costs minty SheWs Dept., 925-536-150: Someme who kforrtilled dwmmlves its 28 '"di na'w stmoemd_ Decl.arat4on of: Private....... f of 2 I 1 requested infprrrrauon on when the trent dinner would be hold for the Contra Casty 2 SheWs Posse. I also indicaUd that:t vm1d be interested in an application for the sheriffs ,3 posse. Diana re owed me to the.Sheriffs secraWry,who per Diana was on the phone at that 4 moment. Diana stated that the secretary would call roe ick. 5 6 At 5.04 p,m.4112/2001 Mary Fourneau, Sheri Rupfs secretary returned my call afW -7 stood Me Sheriff's Posse was having a 8BQ on JiAy 29th.She also understood f was Interested in an application for the Sheriffs Posse which she said that she would send to me, 9 She asked for my name and address which l supplied: private , i 0 (address deleted for privacy purposes...) 11 12 On 41141011 received an envelope corftining a Posse application fort;on this reverse 13 was a letter from Sheriff l upf to all Posse applicants, with Sherif Rupf s signature as 14 Presit*nt, That envelope (postrnarked 13 Apr. 2001)and ft, original contents are aftached I to this declaration. 16 17 The letter states in Paragraph Four, "Membership is encouraged from any person over i s age 21 who shares the objectives of the Sherr s Posse and is willing to contribute tYt*, 1.9 teal t, and treasury y to accomplish objechves." Q 1 1 declare under penalty of fury that the foregoing is true and corrW and that this 22 declaration n executed on May 161h,2001 "nsln9W,4_afifDmia. 23 24 private 26 7 28 Declaration of; private 2 or 2 l Busted! if the Fosse is a "private political club"in support of the Sheriff,then Rugf s personal secretary had no business knowing the date of their next social function,or how to route an application to the guy from Kensington. This,ladies and gents,is called"misuse of county personnel and facilities for personal political ends". And it's exactly what former Contra.Costa County Berard of Supervisors member Gail Bishop recently lost her job over, plus spent 30 days in the pokey. Sheriff Rupf s jail,carne to think. And she was busted by DA Gary Yancey, who as we've seen is Rupf s close buddy. Yancey received campaign contributions from many of the same CCW permitholders who are also Posse as gave money to Rupf. So Rupf figured nobody was going to investigate him to the same degree Ms. Bishop was looked into...'cept he forgot about one extra investigator gunning around loose. Me. But he's got another problem too-one of the Posse is very much in favor of widespread self defense,and happened to pass me something quite interesting: a Posse newsletter dated April-June 2001. All six pages of that document follow,with commentary... 5harfffe s of Contra Newsletter April-June 2001 +Gcrest ColuMnig Joint projects help police, sheriff do their jobs more efficiently By Chief Joseph Samuels Jr. Richmond Pblece Department Over the past 18 months,the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Department and the Richmond Police Department have collaborated on a number of programs to enhance public safety in Richmond. For example,a program that has been very successful so fair is the"flperation Twin Towers7'Project which'began on Jan.29, lt*! VIlIt! + 2001.The mission of the operation,still underway,is for the Richmond Police Department officers and Contras Costa Sheriff's Ii`0115 APOrAVA717' deputies to join forces to reduce violence and the perception of violence within the city lin-ds ofRichmond'and the unincorporated /8'/71 P&CW". areas of North Richmond. —Odef Joe S amuMe Since the beginning of the operation,the Police Department's Metro Team and Sheriffs"T'Team have been responsive to needs and creative approaches.Specifically,ares offirearms-related: violence and chronic drug sales,identified through the Crime analysis Unit Work ups and sharing of information by tenured,knowledgeable officers, have been targeted- We have devised a deployment scheme to put"the cups and deputies where the dots wntinued on p. 2 PRESI'1�",ElMS AWESM E Healthy,productive organizations our communities. are driven by good people. We need to continue to look for folks We have some of the best com- who think in terms of community service min ity-minced citizens in the Contra and how their support for and involve Costa Sheriffs Posse. ment with law enforcement can contribute They are energized by new mem- to the betterment of our neighborhoods. bers,counseled by more senior mem- Involvemetit between tate community bers,and learn from each other at our and law enforcement is the secret of safe events designed to get us together in communities. support of the greater causes involving crrued on p.2 S!` xiff W�mman Rulrf Page one: nothing too odd,except that PD Chief Samuels of Richmond is one of the Chiefs who has requested that Rupf not issue CCW permits in his town-and Samuels clearly knows of the Posse's existence. Whether he knows of the extreme favoritism Posse members receive in CCW is as yet an open question. Both departments benefit from sharing of information continued frr m P. i cations channels,shared crime analysis and geographic are'in order to effectively keep predators within the information systems and enhancement of the county's community in jail or on the run,while we entrance the ACCHIN(All-County Criminal Justice Information quality of life for law-abiding citizens. Network)system.Planning and research on these To date,this specialized deployment has yielded initiatives are being deme.The vision of collaboration 143 arrests,towed five vehicles that were involved in is in place. felony drug sales,and issued 22 moving violations with This is just a thumbnail view of the active,coop the targeted areas.Additionally,approximately$16,000 erative and collaborative relationship that has been in street-level narcotics was confiscated and eight developed and continued to grow between the Contra weapons were seized. Costa Sheriffs Office and the Richmond Police De- Other collaborative efforts include,but are not partrnent.Law enforcement works best when it works limited to examining the possibility ofshare communi- together. Sheriff's Po"e's MeXt Event Annual Barbecue and Summer Fun Feet If you've been before,you'll be there again because this is our best event for getting together with old fdlends� meeting new ones,and having one heck of ax meati,ranging fr m excellent local meets to freshly harvested fruits and vegetables from local farms,plus games and great door pdzesl SUNDAY* JULY 29. 2001 County Fairgrounds,Antioch Watch for details and registration flyer In the mail. PRE,S1,VEAVT IS JUESSAGE continued from p. 9 Speaking of our seniormembers,we lost one of We hold our members to the highest ethics.Our the best in January when Joe Vrankovich of Danville reputation and good works depend on good behavior. passed away.You will read more of that elsewhere in Without that,we become tainted and our good works this newsletter,but I just want to say hem that Joie's and influence are lessened and less desired in the contributions to his community and to the Sheriff's cdtmmunity. Posse were numerous and exemplary» We print the list of new members in each edition of No one could have done more than Joe dict over the Newsletter so that you can get to know each other the years to promote,as a citizen,the cause of law and help the newcomers get to know the,organization. enforcement and the worth of the Sheriff's Posse.He We can always use volunteers for events,be it the helped make it the outstanding organization that it is. scholarship golf tottrnarnent,'the dinners,the summer Members new and old can look to his contribu- barbecue and others.If you warn to get more involved tions as a model of how to contribute to your commu- �t than just art nding these events,don't hesitate to call nity: the Sheriff's Posse number on the back page and let u5 ShZ tZdjj 4"R R2 The recently deceased Jose Vrankovich was a CCW permitholdler. Rupf asks:for volunteers the camp gn things,the"dinners"--Posse dinners directly benefited Rupf s campaign fund,as YOUll see in finance statements in part two. Annual; Membership Meeting Brings Gourd Cheer! Illi � swim �x f i Retired S.F.Police Chief Thomas Cahill ribs The Jess'Erickson, Sandee LaViolette and Mike Sheriff as his wife looks on. Shimansky enjoy a friendly moment. TIED ANNUAL . MEMBERSHIP In Decemberwas made festive with t the hofidaydecors* eons Of the/Meas- alit 10 Community F ' Center and a true dinner catered by SCOWS of Walnut Creek. Retired S P Potke Chief Thomas Cahol ga e a took at his historic career, Jeff Straus gives Assemblywoman complete with Sheriff Rupf cleats with Steve Mickich Lynne Leach some friendly advice. Irish wit. and Jim Kellogg. A i YY; "i/llYfY.; Susan and Lawrence Beasley share George Egan,Bette''Boatmun,Ron Rives and Anna Zeelen season's greetings with their host enjoyed the festivities. P. 3 When I complained about the favoritism in CCW issuance being shown to Posse members to my elected representatives,I was ignored. In the case of Senator Rainey,this was to be expected, he was Sheriff before Rupf and ran the Posse then. Shown Dere is my other elected rep,Assemblywoman Lynne Leach,partying with 'em. FEEDBACK Our efforts are helping Contra Costa youth One of our chief goals as the Sheriff's Posse is to help the youth of Cortra Costa County, especially those at risk from societal factors not conducive to healthy growth. We tel[you from tov to time how we spend the money we rsise for such purposes It is important to get ked- back from the community to assure we are spending our funds whwly Here,are two examples of recent letters we have received. Juvenile Hall Auxiliary donation will surely aid our mission.. of Contras Costa County Thank you for your generosity and continued support of our Blear Sheriff Rupf and Our Friends organizatiom we look forward to working with you again t at the Sheriff's Posse, year. We would like to take this opportunity to give you our Sincerely, sincerest thanks for selecting the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary as a co- Shannon Grosenhelder recipient ofyour IV Annuli Super Bowl"Beerand Brats irxectetive Adminiserative Assist # extravaganza.The event was a financial success and quite an enjoyable aftetmon for all in attendance, Concord Youth Center The event raised 2,350 forthe auxiliary,which will be used Dear Sheriff Rupf, for our School Assistance Program.We are currently assisting 15 Thank you so very much for the Sheriff's Charities generous students.They art usually working one or more part-time jobs donation to the Concord Youth Center. and struggling to cover all of their expenses. You and your group's tireless efforts and contributions to Through this funding,our students are able to concentrate the youth of our Gree are truly inspiring and commendable.I do more on their studiesand less on how they are.going to be able not say this lightly that I admire your"extra efforts"and"beyond to continue their education.The children attend a variety of the call of duty'work for the many children who need our help. institutions such as IGnoxvilk College,Diablo Valley College,San I also wanted to acknowledge your hottest and caring public Francisco state,University of Michigan and Menlo College.They service career during a time when we so desperately need leader- invariably choose a major such as social work,teaching or law In ship and integrity. an attempt to improve"the system." It has been a privilege to work with you. Our primary goal continues to be assisting all the at-frisk Bestrem, youtit ofContra Costa County,in any we are able,helping Mike Mastrungelo them become productive citizens in our community.Your t4 YC Aduthilstrator Ethics issue: Posse Board dismisses a member By Dennis'Kahane The member was provided with the opportunity to tell Ethics Chairman his side of the story,and a Posse Director interviewed him . The Posse's Board of Directors,at its recent meeting for an hour-and-a-half. The member denied all wrong-doing in Crockett,voted to dismiss a member foitawing its deter and denied the police accounts. He displayed his badge mination that his"continued membership is not in the best case and badge,and indicated that he kept his Driver's interests"of the Posse. License in the badge case. His Posse H?was prominently The now four member,whose name is being displayed,and two dime-sized gold-colored stickers with withheld,was stopped by police out-of-state for a minor imprints of the 7-point CHP badge were affixed to his offense. While being questioned,he presented a badge Driver's License. ease with the 154-year commemorative bear badge and The Directors reviewed the,facts of the case for trade comments leading the officers to believe he was a approximately 45'minutes and thoroughly discussed and sworn law enforcement officer. debated the appropriate decision. The vote in favor of The Police Officer who arrested hurt,and two dismissing the member was 4-1(with I abstention). Sheriffs Deputies at the county jail,each advised that the "the Board made it clear that members need to under- subject ndersubject was very inetidated and entirely cooperative,but stand that the Fosse is a civilian organization with no law that he gave various conflicting accounts of his law en- enforcement powers,and that members cannot act in such forcetanet►t staters. a manner as to imply a peace officer status. At one point,according to these officers,he said hes Sheriff Rupf has written to the Police Chief and tie was a CHP Officer,then a"Reserve Nam,"and at still out-ofstate Sheriff extendin&on behalf of the Posse's another time a"sworn member of the Contra Costa County entire membership,his"personal apology"fbr the former MountedPosse." membees misbehavior P.4 Let's see,they named a benefit'event for juvenile hall inmates"Beer and Brats"? 0 I wonder if the kids know? More;seriously, here we have a case of Posse member trying to pass himself off as a cop. He failed because he was drunk cuff his rocker, and"gilded the lily"by adding CHP insignia. Except for that,it might have worked. Marine Posse invites members looking for exciting job The Sheriff's Marine Posse is recruiting riven and effort,especially,loved by the children. women Posse members to help carry on the great traditions The unit has attended boat launchings,funerals and of this arm ofthe Posse. other functions,wearing uniforms as directed by the Sheriff. lie Marine Passe has always prided itself on being It holds five dinners a year,with profits going to.aid the among the'most active of the Sheriff's Posse members. Marine Patrol. Supporting the Sheriffand promoting the Office ofthe Old Father Time has caused numbers to dwindle as Sheriff have been our prime concern,together with active veterans of the Marine fosse leave the ranks.The most participation with the Marine Patrol. recent,and one who will be sorely missed, was Lt.Joe The Marine Passe has raised thousands of dollars over Vrankovich,who passed away in January. the last 20'years,with the money going directly to the We are looking for new members who are members of Sheriff's Marine Patrol for purchase of equipment that the Sheriff's Posse.Interested members don't need a boat or wasn't readily available from other budgets. even a background in boating to be a member ofthe Marine The unit has wed six or seven marinas at the start of Posse,just an interest in supporting law enforcement and the Safe Boating Week each summer,working the Coast Guard great job our Sheriff's Office does in patrolling the Delta. Auxiliary and the Power Squadron to promote safe boating Anyone interested in a participating in a great outdoor and the Office ofthe Sheriff.' activity that helps our Marine Patrol deputies and educates It has had a regular presence at such events as the the public about safe boating is invited to call Marine Patrol Pittsburg Sea Food Festival and the Antioch Jamboree, President Mike Zeelen at(5 l0)232-1462(business)or working along,Marine Patrol deputies to show people a (5 10)223-8498(home),or the Posse office at Sheriff's Marine Patrol boat.It's a great public relations (925)372-4964. Sheriffs Cha flty Ball moves#o springtime Posse will miss Joe Vrankovich You will notice that the Sheriff's Charity Ball is not on longtime member, director the Passe calendar for this fall. In January,the Sherr Posse lost one of its most A decision has been:made to move the ball to March stalwart members,Joe *ankovich of San Ramon,at beginning next year.This will move it away from October's the cage of 8S. golf tournament,making it easier for our volunteers to do Joseph Dominic Yrankov ch was a veteran {y the great job they do on organizing these events. member who had served under a number o,f skier s The date has already been set:March 9,2002.Need- He was also a longtime member of the Passe Board of less to say,you will get the proper notices in time for you to Directors and attended its meetings until riecently register for what will be another great event benefitting our A butcher with the OaklandMeat Co. until his community retirement,the,native of Oakland had lived in San Ramon for 24 years.His activities serving the Sherff Posse over the years were mfr and varied.He was NEWMEMSERS co founder of the annual De*Icenzi-VrankEovich Dinner,, one ofthe most popular events of the year:He John I.,aye, Gary Herren, was a lieutenant in the AA2arine Passe. Ofrinda Martinez .foe was also a member of Knights of Columbus David Hogan, Alexander Macdonald, and the Butchers Union. When not serving Iris commu- Say Point Walnut Creek nfty,he enjoyed hunting and fishing: Wilfred O'Neill, Daniel Speck., As is Posse policy,Joe's wife of S4 years, Pleasant Hili Walnut Creck dnnoBelle,will be made a life member of the Posse. Michael Henry, Paul Scannell, They raised two daughters,.Joanne Ifucik of Sacra Salt Ramon Antioch mento and June Joseph of Danville.Xe is also sur- Charles Vitale, Walnut Creek vivedby fr�w grandchddren. Yltelc+t►rxtei Joe s energy and commitment to his cfY ommuni and to the support o,f law enforcement will not be Membership trtfvtmeticin(925) 372-0959 forgotten. 5 At age 85,vrankovich's rank of"Lieutenant"couldn't have been as a reservist—that's a POSSE rank. Per the I s` article,the"Marine Passe"has uniforms in which they appear in public. Ser the Posse has ranks,uniforms, gold stars,ID cards("badges"),easy access to gun carry...and they're not crops?Mike Zeelen holds a CCW permit. POSSO Of cil�� costa 12001 Galen r x Pf Sunday.Just 29" Annual l3arbwu i. Cougty Fairgrounds, Antioch Cit , , Oct,� ..' Lhat� y��Tvurr � �J- brier 4 Ci" >n Sthatts' � Uiscovery Bead/ = �' Da WednesdW, Dec.5 ._ Frill General Membership Dinner, �. 4 Walnut Creek Arts Center �u Star Uare � . Joe Vrankh Look for Information and reglstrtlon fEfrrl -n rw errsm _� your mail but prat the"on you calendars X*i Whok We don't want to miss:youl Shaffs Fosse of Contra Couta P.O.'Box 5 Wrdrtez, CA 94553 "Community Policing Begins with 'YOUl" -- Sheriff Warren ROPE Yo Rupf. give ME a uniform,rank., badge,gold star and legal gun carry and sure,I'll do as much"Community Policing"as you want! And apparently, all it takes is regular campaign contributions? This is insane. Remember, Rupf keeps the Posse membership lists totally secret,not even the county has access. Yet they're some sort of"quasi cops"? Of the Board of Directors members listed above,Challoner,Pastore,Kahane and the aforementioned(RIP) Vrankovich have(or had)CCW permits. Now let's see how the Posse(anti CCW permitholders)actually connect to Rupf s campaign finances. Part Two: Campaign Contribution Data W PORM Officohafdoricanff+tl *, ai•aat hiamm".per" brawrro and Contra led Can tt" � Z til t CanWa gtnt',l�ttaiwwM--Long Vor6�t FILED C7—INs•1a[ crIaaNOO ON pMwa ..!Aft 2�1393 r� .wu�►aawr ab"k ear rr fAr to"w marw•aw to tawt 018 the t"+d 6461 A bObO Oad1••i�N•tN• 0 STf EN t.VtEiR �curi}y�1r k Ci d► r Pra.aaNar SiM l t i caw�95rewe ada rd) # �+. nr.rr•H 10TO COUNT1F js ynnnr +t n+«.t EUCti MENT 011oov"koftswraot~scow Hd Fam416Ma96statinwd.) � t1#NC1MlfOt�ta:�'��OtX�6� �i���r�it�t�f ilM�tt�I1r�/1��1 i�eFs aNrhlwilrts t1ipaa�YttrG' utr�d Caaslrolted�ltw crowrxAissiaoi�aeJa�tt�tia NNs��tAatms•OIMMrr�t7�IIM i•IdaMy in a"#Waw MIA soar ofw"jNIII Asm ho.kdta iWe w*p rkmWJy1Wwad iP nt n vomwavilow or to-**ev- ns'orwbdlarofln+a 7 ! ,+� C .'�i`i//�"`W11t'W a2�"1 +#} 'i �'i6�INTsICfi� TAC y is/, BjftrE Sr. Ova ONO NK 4 . Sowl, SM MaZOMMIRM trr ' G- 3 It%VMKP COMIUM /RQ. % .7a21 art . "» t4,17 SUVIAM & X hJYrr- ',5� figs � e l kara �auod to tke 6eac a[a+fir tarra�3edja dna oaearwar#� 1 leave aw,d a� �k; yard�bra 5atat ary aar�r)t selaot�atbisditi�snoe pa�ti►is dao.lb�wi�#r��MM4• knawia4e ma Mbn waka arnah"kade and In da atwd*d aha Isum taro menu lathe butat tn)t kWMWV die kr Mah"hwie ad M do c mpkft t ro "dW"Oft of per n aadrx rre b"of do Saar at Califs»raa atpreMd acW*ft IS VW wavwwa jgW t Mwt Wit*p=ky armor Wft tiw�i ntG r« a is uaa baaxxrecilows of*e&ta at mat &tea bra Erna» , ENOMAdr 214 fQnl�k>lUtYM7Nf1�wt �138EPAC3Y1htt3tC3Yt7t€ptllkStwdT��ir•iNP�tJRAi/tiidll9WYGTIC{9ACTd'147t.SHFp�t�F+illiMllMMFt►tllitSHGAb*'J�1 C!?Jt�KILttICN.t�F]061tiY�t This is a typical"cover page"to each filing made with the County Elections Board. All up through the last time I checked(late 1999)looped the same,with R.aynal Mayman as treasurer of the `Committee To.Retain Sheriff Rup#". Even the phone numbers are probably current,except that 510 should be converted to 925. Mayman holds a CCW permit. sanMr►. Schedule A t»+►«rrs *r.tt. s�.�«aax�,.s.r�+«� Aar.unf.arrgr*...+w" Monetary►Contributions Received „WMr*debar.. fro" rJ +3` ox oc�eerrrrxoEa ren r~xrrorrxryE�t�owra+xt€n rowainf€: �: pxrE pr sere+rres.0AMOM t*CM^+,rucaWJ*AWAaMSa DC�UPRt 1l�DE R urrcx wt u ra,rra�my 140 16 OAU ATAIE TO DAM NED 909010rarrr9taaR.rrNarf1M11riCi1lr rq'!Mu#snEa. pr#rtfdMrtarratNrEA 'IN�f'�ri1C1i3 l:lV lf�1kR QTi�1r tmrs"IsAMOK"AWAAVOW$% W"tIF oo*$* ,3 f,3tf 9,.�' 1��r+?ai�+►�E't71+'/Cf✓, �. �.�►�' A. JG�T/s�'E'1ti V, t�/�7+ *&OrC 64 fY553 GC G�JN� �`,k�t,*'da"�` 4. r/tt " StD rtrr''^ / . Cros�Y r.4t►C�rot1 /.L' .mss 44AI yclbX!O - r, ►• ,y� A4,VV1x4 44,11,d,WAV*4b44AT Cr-4S+5.x &W.ry X9r sosYaYet. s X93' Mootery Cenhibuft s Sunwom L a a ar baa-emir utio aitrouarMOM OwJeft*4 Sema x 3.Amaadt recel"d this VaW—towibudrias of thm$100. (oa aas 3remtxe.)'. ... ........... . ..,...... s 3.Towl munctary comtWiw ma ved rids t>aW. (Add Una t anti 2.Fnra has and cm ncw.Sumrrmry Pop.Colum A,Line Here we see money coming in to R.upf from.Zeeien, who we know is Posse, and Vrankovich(RIP),<ditto. Both on the same date, which was a Posse dinner. Also partying and contributing: DA Gary Yancey. You're going to ask me hove I know 3131/93 was a Posse Dinner,right? See next page... SCRODULSC Twr+rwrMkMrtlntnie Sob*dad rr C JMwrwarila+rwt +�nr+is�t ''#IrM�arrrr.A ex►+rNais�EMi IN Mon Wne Lary Contributions Received mW Co OFFK:90CM—cftcMlolV'N X-*V KWMMUD— MF f ul.ltAxE Alb 1tDE7 trF CflttSJIGA E]AYE prac�++rrti.rrAparnwrroCarrrrrErswwtAw 00"AIu3MAWSWL VER CiE8 6tt7F FAWMAWO 0OUATWTODAW CWML4RMTOVA79 NECINEf3 + arar< rttrntr +seweK�wrfKoro>Merarrlw 1"W40fta" 0OWSORSOMM VALUE C#E►"YEAR otm WWAMOMM bma YAPA"Y!`70W*i Acme* M41E f!l 0U1WFS1$ RMMI.OECg11 .:OFA .. ,T71:r�+✓�9' .c rtt'�7" 'B� l��:+c�c.�r� �•v /�seaaya�,�r/ A0ASNAWAAWI 3,��j�,� /l�"S'.Sa. Cf�.t✓F�vr�9 .mss#Ft'Yw�rrerr�' i`�"�y'S'Gro 04 ► vcc�vrr .. t ZOO;GZIWA/ TOTAL: HoMWOmUry CarAdboUem Sommary � !. � Aleno+ar►s�lSlate--nagrterntri5nticnsotSlllDorarota z A moms rcdxed iris PaW.—a+xwmxwwY comil wim of imam$100 3.ToW rr w4wrrrwr aobrbu lms wAivext u 1xdrru _ - (Add t,k=a and 2.Banc kelt wW on Qhc Sunnwy Page,[dome A.Lin This is how. The DeVincenzi family owns a localchain of gourmet delicatessens(the Genova Delis). John Sr. (RIP) and John Jr. are CCW permitholders. Now,;according to the Passe newsletter's eulogy to Vrankovich(page 5 of the Passe newsletter,which is page 12 of this document),Vrankovich was one of the two co-sponsors of the long-running"VrankovichlDeVincenzi Posse Dinners". Makes sense,as Vrankovich was an executive at a meat company and the DeVincenzis had the delis. But after this one reference to the DeVincenzis financing a dinner back in 1993,there are Na other major contributions on this scale recorded in later campaign finance filings. It would appear that the DeVincenzis and"Vrankovich sponsored the dinners"for the Posse"as an organization, instead of recording it all as donations to R.upf as they dial back in 1993. 1 don't know if this violates campaign finance rules,but someone:more qualified should`certainly look into the possibility. A copy of this will,go to the Fair Political Practices Commission. Schedule A(Continuation Shut) T}P+ta,WhxkfkNc. SCHEDUUA{carA,} tW to Monetary Contributions Received At"°"owhoke etno+ed ftutmemtfswetpod" N"A Of OfflCE HOLDER GR CANISeDATE AND CANIROUID COWMeTME COQ NUMwER fkAt"I.NAME AND AfiDNES A"t"a^64t IL 09 M RE�tipS CU EEUIDrvAER!€ASR Ct#MW ATtV R70 DATE BATE (r(BMt�fiff,M+D6t1WNt@C13iYtMi[fEt'1pAMtAHDA&ORt4LfeflFllitFMlFlits PATNC)NANDEMPLOYEM C* SEA �y. RECEIVED DADMOeDwenWROM t MAUMAbA40tatuaswue�,uu�t�ewD�uDreitt 6est�iret suswtAk styxe* PEfitbtt ETAN 1.OE�,�T) GfAOPt A9lfj -5601 ryA110010,4S Y41- , t Asc�7bAv' ` e ,'%V XAh*E"j 44. i�4S 3 a?SC� er '�it ji�Ma,Es3l, 40w.'/ t*o r+7k/ `osTi! lsfj�►�► 33 PW y V/0&11 69. bts frtrtr r4r ar !«? /.2S` C�Pr�t DR.j SGA. �9 y+"S6 3 t/ EqE�,vrr y.Er,arv,� �/!9/9'1P $'8� 7-�,�p,�+s1 Cerox/�"e►.e�EJ„�i .l�+f'. t. �CtJx r•fwerr= r'o�`.5 uJ,v/.�t/fvr” G'eQ'��K,, C'.9'. �i+�.S'7S DSrX►,r�rrr, .s��+wF/�',t�' .�.2� j+714`8 ssyr Z4"0'7v-✓ App 4772!:K'AIWY f Sp 6250 0N*,'e,lWb, a o. 4jp 1141if fi g, // a,?0ArW84t,4E`101� .9s7�Vt mod Ems.Sf0$.41r VrAe, ew. iwew 3 SUBTOTAL $ /,r✓�e7 7immminm More money from Zeelen and Yancey, in 1998.' Schedule ETypeorprtnekb*. Sir5CNEWLEE RRIrYAtT Rrry tle rrsilW� teReooMreYen poriwi Payments and Contributions (Other Than Loans)Made. tro+a � /19� SIE 100TAKTION$iNREVERSL' 3breavpN ✓ !✓�/ 75f:.?7$;5,3V N*ME OtF7MOFR�UlMXOL&ROA CANDIDATE ASN�DE'CO>NTROLLEDC)MNUTfEE J.ii sos.V 9! L CODES FOR CLASSIFYING,EXPENDITURES If one of the following codes accurately describes the expendhure.eamay eater the rode and leave the'OeSCription of Payment'Column blon1r.Refer to the back of Schedule E•Cnxttinuatlon Sheet for detailed explanations o each tat"". 'C' — MONETARYANDtM-KINDt1DN-MONETARYI 'a' aROADCASTADVERTIS[W W— GENERAL OPERATIONS AND OVERHEAD. CONTMuTIONSTOOTNERCANDIDATES W NEWSPAPtRANDPERIODICALADVERTISING 'T' — TRAMACCOMMODATIONSANOMIALS A14000MM1tTIEES 'D'- BUTSIMADVERTISING (NHISTaEDISMOID) 't' - IN01PENDENTEXPENDITURES 'S' - SMVSYSiSKarfAnMtGATHEPM,000RTO400SSOLIGITATIONS r # E N3ttrMttffG€MEN ANDCt1N31dt tFW: SERVKES 'V — LITERATURE 'F• - FUNDRAISINGEYENYi NAIL AND ADDRESS Or PA II,CREbtTOR,UARECt"t"TOfItOM UT" VAP"TANTtDoNOT 011WIltfTHE PAYMENT OFACcy"D1X"NSE6ONSCHEDULE E. Inn comm"11.0140onrow19cauwvrrsrAwrl"a woiRss.arn[nLe01101061ft Co.r row. RETORT*MY THE LUMP SUM OF SUCH PA'fWITS ON LINE 4 Of'THE SUMMARY$110 OUCIW. X0"01*SusKaspGrein.r+rtgk1M"uft"OswtrDrm*US$) COD'E iE ors"IPTIONOF:fAYIMEENIT'- A10OUNTPAN'Y.:.. eo'.j " "G 3 J04+4F+GriVi4S'rr+s vx- PAW-140 L�t�tJl��yBtIVT .5rlE r F s r' ►sx " 4-11*4 evs'-w eZ Vr1f1',Jvr/4o/✓ Tao win Ao s" /,0-T 'RIVa!`''4.9A'+� Im nt:coriftibutionsand exlenClItUfftfriadeOWoftjrrfrpaJftn&VKhtoorOft b@Wfofotb@r SUBTOTAL t at cohotders candido ' commrttaes or bsNot+meawrilsmitalso beenteredonthe Attoratiwa Part 1. Payments and Contributions Made Summary 1.Payments made this period of$1000(more.(include all Schedule E subtotals.) .................................,..................... 2,Payments made this Period of under S 100.(Oo not itemize.) ......................................... .......................... t •��•� 3.Total interest pard this period on outstanding loans.(Enter amount from Schedule 8.Part ii,Column(d).1 .............................. S •. 4.Total accrued expenses paid this period.(Do not itemize. Enter amount from Schedule F,Line 4.) S ' a— S.Total payments made this period. (Add Lincs 1,2.3.and 4. Enter here and an the Summary Page,Column A,Line B:) TOTAL S � Sl IV Here's money going from Ru f s campaign OUT to the Posse. Interesting. Note the Posse's mailing address, you'll see that again..., Schedule E �.are�et�.e.Mr. 5 itlflt�8 aFP N�wi�i*rrlrs...rn�ti �orrrraitMi'eui (Continuation Sheet) Payment*A"Contributions (OMber Than Loans)Made sEr<FF+sruFF�saa�Ev�E ,xM sFFCFHe wanc +i �vncar t r NAW AND W M$S OF PAV9L CNEiDiTUA O1fKCIPFW OF CONTF#IS MON t ill it'FEE,#A N[YON'tLit, lYt ETNAii Jitm 10C1NC'�3.GN1t7fitl MWA MOR PNCiib $KSOiE ca QE$C1WwAM(WPAVMW [PAMZ.' eO4L1,r-ew+11A „#,w, t/.0 S, L' L'""+Jrvl't r10A/ �,at�c/v�'G'�d"t�sY C'�iQ• 9�ts"j�.sr Vle, "ra uJr rer” � x ',� . . s r lc,r.� r' 'd'�► /�dvs>r.� ?,go �,clr✓'/3',vr�A .�`c�ci I;'Ayd A,lAq,"A.r 77 . w. r &*Vs Rwyywwr eevl-,0,4 C5 147 ti.t,�" 0. 'o�c. /�'�A,¢p"�� `/i• 44`4"3 awrsir AL : Jif 3 Here's more Rupf campaign money going out the door. Note the address of the"Sheriff s Charities Inc."-scene as the Posse's address,previous page. Now,a cynic might ask whether the money is being properly separated between political org(the Passe)and charitable purposes...but it probably is, there are too many otherwise reasonable peoplein the Posse for something that ugly to go un-noticed. The point is,the$700 that went to the Posse by name went for political purposes, because if it had been intended. for charity it would have gone to the Sheriff's own charity,instead. In other words, it's further evidence of how deeply tied to the Sheriffs electoral politics the Passe is. Schedule low*v P"#01066stN4wr#�as n ww000ft" "aim Arn+W*s IMW r r, + Kim Payments and Couttibuttons !�mhwh.i►11Anw h+w �, (tither Khan Loans)Made s�a+srntettcstsawtrtt�na� sK«.�W..,,�2��. +rs._l ._•��t. .... HAW OFdFM4rtalts4l bttCANt7�ttEANflGtrMlRCttE4Ctlt�sN1tEk 4 HAI*AMAC)WSSOFPAW9. ttR+OF4ntapoewopcownouym I IMPMAN 0ON0i11EAt fe PAYMiNtCF EIED CM E. pr CDk*rtlt#.atAttettMI*C0MWftcE' ~M6AVAn KI*"fo etwK*Ok PWYf t1Ft:{' ktl 'SUktf7F 81k1C1#PM�t3N1J 4:30f'IF J 1 tl-.I1Cli6 lOW. aaotntutAflrttliKMEfNA Ettt#kipEAS17N#MituM# M7 a.} CDC* OR Atlto"PM e-sl Awe sr. �r Rosso y.2&/ AfAAty. +/er r M,4ARTMIgr 64. f✓,r4�r.�A.rt,� P�i�vr�.v� f Suf'iA'�,�+'` '� / rcro,ed ems' 940:!5"20 t e yota�ta or stdo or mom(Indude aN sdateaak E st blMb.) 2. p;sYMOIs Meda r«kta of Und"$100(00 at IMmh-)» » »»«_.. »» .» ..» »» .. » »r.....» »» ........ $ .3 t 3.Total Ww"t rsld thh rariod on CuWanding kwns.{Enter smo-'room Sd Wr 8.Part lr,Colwnn(d).j..»».»..».» »»»»». .»»» S 4.TM21 WCC tl xxrra MS raid INS rer&x[(DO mit Itemize.Enter sntoom rmtm Wit"F.UnG 4). » w..... » »�..,. »,• � 5.Tmat rayfflents mark this rivial,(AM l invi 1,2.3 and 4.Valor hero nsmI an rhe..%mmaty Pate.Comma A.I,Inc 11:1 This is interesting--the Posse went and rented a hall specifically for a Rupf campaign fundraiser, and Rupf paid `em back. Nothing wrong with that,but yet again it shows deep ties between Rupf s electoral politics and the Posse. And that in turn raisesharsh questions about why Rupf s secretary was able to provide the dates and times of Posse events to callers,and direct'a Posse applications set to his mailbox. Sohedide d(Continuation Shoot) ,ryr+. rw�iwteMta. se«.n+. 1o..►ra�.,e.e � I INT ,� Monetary Contributions Received .e..: � wMrtaR a�►« cwt In"AIM AAL can pPODA"""W,M"M 16ee+r010I*%M UM MM MS& CMCLM�AAll4lNAtfi#MPLOMIFi! AU911lti IIECE1MiE0 GAt1LAWA rooAm cuWULAJIM ICO M9g 1 WWO CM09MAWIM OR40 tiutr+#sawt'awwa,#xntrq wuc6ra#wtW •GtGa!i' NFoftOW" 1-11 /f, , , ,i is s r. s s-- ,. ,�IT-- , twl it rt s.,r? ICA. f4-92-4. n,�i a ,sr6 WN # ,v As 51++ '�c►r�f';r, ,torr s f, if . l s '�►,zea c r. e" .wrAv e4n,4 ep. .xzs zs ACNOY fsJ/y►z .tea` �e en `99 b. Ndtroer�tc. , oa5 094,VO-V, SAQN440rV Z&4.0 AHA V)400 'p-eQ•A&JC 6 grq g b.s.41x4rAvn+'rt. x.25`-- erwrornr. 3 LtSc+ Mayman is a permitholder,and Posse. Mongsene is now retired, at one point in the mid-1990s`he was a Lt. In the Sheriff's department who Rupf assigned the task of"initial CCW screening"...later that went to Lt.Wayne Willett and now somebody name of Varady. Approximately 1996 a business owner who lives in Lafayette called the Sheriffs office and asked about CCW issuance. Mongsene told the guy to join the Sheriff's Posse if he wanted any chance at all. (Sidenote on campaign finance laws:per county rules, $225 is the max donation in a non-election year. So Mayman got his wife to contribute too. As for Olney, a total of 8 or 9,dierent relatives andlor Olney employees all "contributed"in their names on this date—odds are it was really all the owner's money just creatively split. Just like the'DeVincenzi contribution of almost$1.900 worth of chow they ran out of relatives to split the total among, and used three employees...who I somehow doubt cared very much about Sheriff pf"ss political career: In other wards, it's easy to make up these dumb Mules, but it doesn't take much creativity to bypass `ern either.) APPENDIX A: Rupf Permitholder Database, Circa Early 2000 Version 4.0,cleaned up,page numbers added plus endnotes with some legal technicalities. Compiled 8/21/01 by James March Names and case file info is derived from Rupf s response to Chuck Michel's PRAR request of early 2000. Rupf withheld this data in the Fed trial of 2001,we were forced to use the older data,consisting of over 754 pages of mildly redacted(by Rupf or his staff)original CCW application/renewal file info. Methodology:each multi-page record in the Michel response was examined and the permitholder name compared to the rosters of permitholders dated 5/24/2401. Their information is summarized in the table below. Therefore,this table will be incomplete in that it doesn't cover new permit issuance between the time of the Michel response and 5/24/01. This table is also limited purely to current(as of 5/24/2001)permitholders. Note:the "first issued" date refers to the first date I can find in the file,and in many cases the oldest forms for that person are missing or incomplete.Permits may be older than as listed. If there's no first date on the file, Prefer to the 5/24/2041 PRAR data. City of residence generally isn't listed because it's wildly inaccurate in all Rupf sources. Somebody with an address of"Martinez" for example may live many miles outside the town borders, "Numbering"refers to the page number where that applicant's file begins. Permit types: 12027i refers to the shall-issue system for retired Fed agents. Standard/Std is the normal type, "Judge"is obvious,and "Reserves" mean a reserve deputy for the Contra Costa Sheriffs Office UNLESS some other department is noted. Some pages were discarded as irrelevant; we have saved these and will make them available to defense counsel upon request. The pages set aside included shouting range qualification data, sign-off sheets showing that the applicant understands the process,and renewal applications where the renewal pages did not contain any "new information" beyond the contents of the original app and the current permit card itselfIn some cases the renewal sheet were retained in the file because they were the only data available, or the renewal sheet expanded on info available in the app, or the renewal sheet showed a change in occupation(or"life circumstances")from the original application time.Examples of the types of pages set aside can be found'in pages 743-747- it is Plaintiffs firm belief that these pages are irrelevant to the charge of equal protection violations or it's defense. Not one renewal form page ever contained revised"good cause data":from'the original'issuance. 4 William Bruce ~standard Carries cash related to his Y8S He also had CCN in Plummer photography business(owner). Ohio based on a "special deputy:; status"with no actual law enforcement duties...very similar to the Posse. 10 Frank Edward1996 Std Needs to defend his cattle ranch, YES Nephew of Frank Nunes Jr. which he owns and resides at. Of Pereira,known to be course,being his"home and place politically connected,: of business",he already has carry a former UnderSheriff rights. This same PRAR response and current Posse in the"good cause"area for Steve member/CCW Jacobsen was heavily redacted; not permitholder, o for the Michel PRAR response of References included arly'2000. In Rupfs-5/2412001` both Prank and John permitholder database printout, Pereira;Jack Roddy, occu anon is"consultant'. I Bob Chapman 14 Richard 1975? Std "Night work, violent crime area", he YES Earnest Tirrell is a doctor and a nurse was robbed in the hospital parking lot. Posse> membership listed in the"good cause statement! 19 Lois Haight 1995 Judge Judge-modest good"cause'listed Listed as reference by Thomas Van Voorhis, #23 23 Thomas Van 1998 Std This is somebody Willett denied in Thomas Van Voorhis Voorhis 1998 due to not good cause,so he was on a first-name appealed to Rupf by letter with very basis with the staff of weak"good cause"and a long list former state senator of Judges and politicians as Rainey. l filed a "character references"such as DA complaint with Gary Yancey, Superior Court Judge Rainey's office about Lois Haight(also a permithoider), Rupf s CCW abuse, State Senator Dick Rainey and they mentioned former Congressman Bill Baker`- "Thomas"as a classic""CCW by connections". See frequent visitor. also the"Contra Costa Cronies Related to attorney Roster"page 2; Dan Van Voorhis, attorney for Kenneth Eugene Behring entry #1;x26' 28 Frank Pereira 1964 Std Unknown good cause-old permit, YES Politically connected "good cause"papers long since note the pattern of lost,gets renewed anywaysl He's a "very old permit and former UnderSheriff political renewals despite no appointee back in the'60s, but "good cause on file". wasn't a sworn peace officer hence You'll see more of the need for CCW. that. 32 William Albert 1986- Std. "My wife is in a wheelchair,we're This was a renewal; Riley Jr. but see old, we use ATMs!'-accurate he had a permit while notes paraphrase of applicants own living in Kingsburg, handwritten"good cause CA 93631, Fresno statement": County(which is highly restrictive). PRAR response printout lists hire startin in 1335 37 Walter Joseph ? Std "I have to be in SF andother r high YES Pastore is prominently Pastore crime areas at night'-accurate mentioned in Rupf s paraphrase. campaign fund records. 40 John Lee ? Std None listed. Former"special deputy YES Son of Frank Pereira, Pereira Sheriff' Posse, related to Frank Nunes Jr, Posse 42 Joseph Randall 1984 Std Mone listed-forms are present, Mass good cause statement area is blank! 46 Kim Fang(RIP) 1989 Std None listed. When he died, media YES The PRAR response reports listed his"good cause"as to Michel was done being related to telephone death before Fang died. threats however he had switches Fang donated at least both residence and career since $700 in recorded initial permit issuance. Media campaign donations reports of his death widely to Rupf and more than mentioned Posse membership. that to Rainey when he was Sheriff l and approved Fang's `permit. 48 Robert Henry 1990 Std He's a"Sr.VP of Marketing"for Martinez "Eagle Food Servicee'.Good cause (paraphrased)adds up to"on the read late at night,takes his daughter to sporting events across the state(horse-relate)". Wealth involved in issuance? 56 Owen McNiel 1992 Std The entire"good cause"section Schafer reads: "Self Protection". (He may be a former reservist see also entry page 66(Christopher Young) below for what may be a similar case. 60 Jamieson 1999 Std. Turned down by Willett for lack of Mike Haas met this Bitzer Bates good cause, writes four-page rant gent at a political on the general state of crime plus event Where Haas constitutional rights, and is was speaking; Bates personally approved by Rupf. I had much praise for don't disagree, point is Rupf would Rupf s CCW never have issued to a peon on that policies U.This and basis. Van Voorhis establish Sheriff Lt.Willetts involvement in bias. 66 Christopher 1995 Reserve Good cause listed as"Self As long as they`re still Young Protection". That may standard IN the reserves this for reservists? makes at least some sense. But we have cases on record where they beep the permit oven after leaYin reserYes. 69 Alex Clyde 1961 Reserve None-it says"issued pursuant to Smith reserve policy"and"will be revoked on leaving the reserves".Well if that's the case, and numbers 56 and 66 above were reservists from the same period,#56 kept his permitpost-reserve. 73 Michael 1995 Std 'Travel, including through violent Rupf probably saw big Stephen Telfer areas with young daughter and potential for campaign luxury car". Accurate paraphrase. money. Owner of"Telfer/Sheldon Oil Corn an " 78 Ernest Terry 1968 Std Good cause not present(forms Permit expired...he missing,typical.of older permits). may have died or Occupation:owns a cocktailmoved? lounge. 81 Frank Joseph 1970 Std ' Here's a good one. He was Thelen manager of a slaughterhouse,and had a permit for"personal protection and handling bank deposits". OK,`fine...but he's still being reissued, even though he's now a teacher at a community col e? 83 John Peter 1070 Std Good cause:"self defense"-that's Toth Mia the whole text 86 Wayne Roy 1978 StdSome kind of HazMat specialist_ Tuinage had a brief encounter with two guys who he thought was watching him take money away from a sate. 91 Joseph Lewis 9994 Std gunsmith transporting guns/money Venturing 95 Ernest C. 1994 Std Real estate person of some sort, Voight drives alone to properties in Nevada. 99 James Von 1961 Std Mortgage Banker-no good cause Waldegg listed. 101 Joseph 1976 Std VP of the Oakland Meat Company YES This gent just died, Domenic needs general'protection, I guess per the Posse Vrankovich due to wealth?He has a sense of newsletter. Also per humor-on the old form asking for that document(page "prior criminal problems that make 5) he had held the you seek a permit"he hand-:wrote rank of"Lieutenant"';in "not yet": the Posse, but at age 85 he clearly wasn't a reservist. 107 Denis M. 1987 Std Owns a vending company, carries Weigand atone 111 Claude Samuel 1968 Std Physician-no good cause listed Whitson forms mmissin 114 Donald Aubrey 19591 Std Puncher-good cause is"self Williamson rotection" entire text 117 Michael Lee' 1994 Std Physician-moderate'good cause Wynn relating to control of drug supplies, prescriptions,and disability s' noffs. 121 Raymond 1968 Std Owner of the Oakland Meat' #101 Frank Zaharis Company,Vrankovich's boss(#101 was. above). Other than that,no good cause listed...forms missing, lost in the mists of time. 124 John Domenic 1989 Std Transports money relating to family YES There's always been Devincenzi chain of Delis. at least one member` of this family with permit at any one time,for manly years. This family has given over$3,000 to Rupfs campaign funds, and caters Fosse dinners. 128 George Robert 1993 Std Owns business, ex-employee Martin threatened to go postal, plus he responds to the alarm late sometimes. 132 Dennis Robert 1993 Std Business owner,three parts"stores, Decent good cause- Ladd two in bed neighborhoods. He had but being a business a prettygood list of police reports owner helps... relating to vandalism,robbery, break-ins. 137 Eugene Reyes 1974 Reserve Seems to have scored CCW before Abuan joining reserves. No good cause statements of an sort in file. 139 Ralph John 1994 Std Manages a welfare fraud We have no way of Alvarado investigations unit for the county knowing how marry social services department. Has "regular folks"'in very strong good cause related to a circumstances just as psycho ex-employee,documented dire were very well. denied...esp. if they lived in a town with its own PD. 146 Joseph John 1985 Std Geologist by trade, also has rental Ambrosino properties,claims tenants being' thrown out threaten to kill hire. 154 Armand Albert 1972 Std Owns an auto upholstery shop in a This is specifically the Annereau ,,dark secluded area", carries cash. type of good cause Sheriff's Lt.Varady said was inadequate to the Contra Costa Times. 152 Leonard Lewis 1971 Std Owns a liquor store Battaglia 154 Roger Lee 1973 Std Originally he was the asst, manager Becker of a sporting goods store and took money to the bank. He has switched to some unspecified"self em ka'ed", no details. 156 Robert William 1974 Std Originally got permit restricted to Beni the times he was carrying money relating to his plumbing business. That restriction has been lifted some time since. He's still in that trade. 158 Guy Henry 1969 Std Contractor, something to do with Black radio/TV broadcast antennae, works in remote areas.Weak. 161 Ernest W. Blee 1965 Std Civil engineer, no good cause listed. 163 Robert Hayden 1974 Std Rancher-no good cause listed, YES Chapman was a Chapman forms missing. reference on the Nunes application, alongside the Pereiras. 165 Francis J. 1993 Std Owns"Castle Fine Arts"in SF, Castle Jr. other than that no good cause is in the file(the forms that would have it are gone)._ 167 Salvatore 1984 Std. Farmer-"for protection of large Cardinale; sums of mone " 174 William Allen 1997 Std Owns some sort of business,can't Davis make out the name. Paperwork is particularly sketchy for a Rupf-eras initial permit,all forms that would have good cause on"em are gone. Yet there's been at least three renewals,the latest early in'99. 172 Gait Anthony 1984 Std A stockbroker whose stated"good Note that the permit DeMartini cause"was for protection white at a was NOT (male)` remote ranch in Calaveras County. geographically or There was a more detailed letter, otherwise restricted. now missing. 177 Angelo 1974 "Std Owner of a business called Dirnagio "Elegant Floors'; no good cause ` statement papers, as normal for files this old. 180 Michael 1997 Std. Same as#179-business owner, Very odd. Steve Edward sketchy;paperwork, multiple Jacobsen filed a Donnelly renewals since.ALL original papers; PRAR on Rupf in gone,along with goad cause; not 1997-it's passible common for Rupf-initial-issued Rupf s people started permit. realizing there was damaging stuff in these tiles around that time, and ur ed'ern? 182 Lawrence 1975 Std Sketchy papers, no good cause Some sort of Delmore info, he used to be the head connections involved. Durbin custodian for a local school district, and as of 1998 he was retired and still being renewed. 185 Robert August 1995 Std Business owner, was dealing with Edelman petty crimes near his warehouse, and when he made contracting housecails he dealt with criminal- class people(he referred to house as having guns and drugs exposed in the living room 187 William Ellis 1999 Std Doctor, runs multiple offices, de osits cash 189 Giovanni N. 1978 Std awns a Ferrari dealershiptrepair lw gani shop,travels with race cars. 194 Michael Geary 1972 Reserve He's been a reservist the whole As usual with Farrell time he's held CCW. reserves, no"'good cause"` 196 Douglas 1977 Std` He's a sales engineer for"steam Lovejoy specialties", and travels to Faulkner Richmond, where"punks"of some sort threw rotten veggies at his car four ears ago.Weak. 200 David Allen 1971 Std No good cause records.When he Flori first obtained CCW, he was a frozen foods salesman, now he's in sheet metal somehow. 202 Dale Allen 1992 Std' Real estate investor,goes to"low Frost rent"areas. 206 Barton Jay 1997 Std He's a Brigadier General in the US Gilbert Army Reserves,and is sometimes connected with drug task force operations.Not bad as far as"good' cause".. 210 Frank Wendel 1971 Std Masonry contract estimator,carries Greer large sums of rash for banking and payroll?Which doesn't make much sense...that's not what you'd expect' an estimator to do. 213 Joel H.-Golub 1993 Judge Court commissioner,good cause relates to that: 217 George James 1990 Std Good cause is"we live in a remote Grover Jr. area of Orinda,°have lots of money, art and valuables, and we travel to art shows 221 Roger Marion 1975 Std Employed originally as a PI for an Gorrell'Sr. investigative agency, now"self em ka ed",job title not specified. 227` George 1990 Std Attorney, does family law practice Charles and had specific threats. Strang Heitman oetd cause case. 233 Roger©ale 1973 Std Awns auto parts store, takes cash Henderson to the bank. 236 Andrew Claude 1994 Std Internal'security and executive Higgins protection, employed by Bank of America 240 Joseph 1998 Std' Private Hisquerdo Investigator/bodyguard/POST course:.instructor 243 William Albert 1994 Std Construction foreman,takes payroll Howard to remote sites. 247' Deborah 1997 Std Senior security manager for Michael Jacob Bechtel, internal corporate bodyguard. 260 Wayne Edward 1985 Std Gun shop owner, sells full-auto Jackson machine guns to P©s.Needs to be able to defend same from being stolen. 254 Alexander 1985 Std PI, plus carries cash to sporting Williams Jason events he manages. 259 Kenneth Allen 1991 Std Other than occupation listed as Krohn "'repossessor", no goad cause statement, very skimpy file. 261 Michael Patrick 1983 Std Corporate security, loss prevention Keenan for Ross stores.Originally scared CCW while doing the same for Macy's. 266 Richard Jacob 1970 Std Something to do with an auto Karnes wreckers-owner?Most of the old paperwork and good cause data missing. 2701 Dennis 1996 Reserve Good cause mentions working late Kahane in an official' Spencer with"most unsavory"(his words) in the Posse. Kahane people hanging out in the parking lot-he's an attorne 273 Robert Denny 1992 Reserve Good cause relates to being a Laurence reservist. 278 Christian 1985 Reserve Original CCW issued because the I wonder if Rupf August guy rusts a yacht harbor.' judges wealth purely Lauritzen III by the applicant's name?' 282' Lowell Stanley 1979 Std Security and executive protection Considering pG&E"s Lawrence for PG&E(his employer). current,popularity, I'd assume he's pretty busy. 286' James Donald 1972 Std Sells guns and tear gas to police Lee departments,at least back in '72.Current permit lists occupation as"sales". 289 JamesRobert 1996 Std Occupation on most recent permit Lobb i "salesman",ALL original papers missing including"good cause". 292 David Arthur 1972 Std Attorney in his original papers...no Especially interesting. Long tither good cause, and he's now Original papers are retired. marked:"transfer', good clause left blank. The guy has had continuous renewals' since, and at NO time has the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office ever had a good cause statement for him on file.And now post- retirement,CCW is STILL being treated as a"tenured position". Equal protection violation. 294 Michael James 1998 Std All original"good cause"papers Lorenzo' and documents from the original 1998 application are missing, odd for something so recent.' Occupation: P.I. 296 Walter Lloyd See Std Runs a security company now, The oldest papers Lyall note! back in 1970 was involved in a from 1979 are for a home/apartment maintenance renewal.As with#80, company: Rupf never had good' cause data for this u , ever7 299 Michael 1972 Std Owns small business;carries cash George to bank: McDermott 302 ©avid John 1992 Std Employed in corporate security, McIntyre I department director. 306 David Ewing 1979 Std T Owns a construction company, Maclellan carries cash to$8k,and had death threats from a violent'ex-ern' to ee 311 George Kevin 1993 Std Attorney, also a Judge Pro-Tem Mallett and Superior Court arbitrator. 316 William E. 1971 Std Originally a county animal control I'm not related to him March officer now retired. so far as I'm aware.. 318 Ronald Pete 1998 Std He owns a restaurant and a Masser vending machine company,works late and transports cash. 320 Raynal James 1978 Std He's a financial manager with YES Mayman is treasurer " Mayman Bechtel, described as"a major of Rupfs campaign multinational firm that does fund,and seems to business in"world hot spots"such have held that position as Iran, South Africa,the middle throughout Rupfs east, etc and tate company is a tenure as Sheriff. target of anti-nuke people, environmentalists,etc." (paraphrased)and therefore he's at risk.Asa financial specialist he probably never leaves this area on business,if Bechtel gets targeted it'll be overseas. 325 Paul Euper 1968 Std Owns a restaurant chain. Meador: 328 Jack Mttew 1961 Std Former building contractor, now Another case of Metez refired, no good cause papers in "tenure', no good the file. cause needed. 331 Louis 1994 Std President of Macy's West(!). Claims What are the odds this Maximillian to be well-known for pushing gent's wealth and Meunier prosecution of rioters in SF that social status had were active after the Rodney King something to do with verdicts. permit issuance? 335 Frank Louis 1988 Std Owns a welding supply business, Middleton carries cash,etc. 340 John D Milano 1985 Std Chiropractor,gave story about his Yo Rupf:you should mother's house getting broken into have issued the CCW` and her purse stolen,so despite not to granny! living with her,somehow his gun is wing to help her. Danged if I know how... 344 Sandra Ford 1994 Std Attorney, received threats related to Mock a case 348 John Andrew 1974 Reserve No good cause data;this gent is He doesn't appear to Montag Rup1's Rangemaster and from what be a"roadblock"in the I've heard separately, very CCW process. competent at it: Probably generally pro-CCW. Now much he knows about biaslelitlsmtetc:is another question, might be interesting to get him into ifiirtns? 354 Charles James 1973 Std Attorney"needs to be on the street He's now with a Morehouse with his police clients": different law firm, it's unlikely he has the same needs as in'73. 353 Robert Anthony 19713 Std Originally a truck dispatcher(with No"good cause" Nadol Jr. the Teamsters Union?), now in details ever on file construction-the only"good cause with this guy. I smell a statement was"self protection". politically connected individual. 357 Tarchieso Joe1969 Std Now retired, was in sheet metal, Piastrelli ood rause missing from file. 360 David Pearsall 1969 Std Current permit has occupation as Platter "Finance",back in'69 he was a stockbroker for Merrill Lynch,still works for that company in some capacity. No good cause on file. 363 Calvin Vincent 1968 Std In'68, he was into carpet sales and Porter was a full-time fireman. Occupation today is "Sates",and no good cause data is in the file. 366 Garry Joseph 1994 Std Owns Pacific Electrical Supply Inc, Russello claims to have to fire people sometimes, and they get dis run#led. 371' Walter 1988 Std Dentist does 24hour emergency cy Rosenkranz care,and has access to drugs. 375 Joseph'Petere= 1979 Std Carries money to buy Corvette Sounds politically Remfti parts and cars as part of his bobby. connected, 380 Jack J. Sarver 1995 Std Retired; as of 1`995 he was doing Compare this to D's some estate jewelry sales on the case-D couldn't get side,claimed an undocumented full documentation out attempted robbery. Don't know if he of Orinc a PD so he still does this as a retiree. gets shot down. 383 Leo Saunders 1991 Std Real estate, and does rent collection for property`management purposes,so carries cash. 387 Darrell Santos 1998 Std Works in investigations for PacBell, Transferred from coordinated wiretaps and testifies in Alameda Sheriffs state and ped court.Claims to have Office ' received threats for that stuff. 390 Maurice 1991 Std Self employed'coin and precious Herbert Rose metals dealer at shows, transportingtranspoging valuables. 395 Thomas 1978 Std Live onel Scored CCW while a YES This guy was known' Michael member of the CC County Board of for his strongly anti- Powers Supes,talked about having to go gun ways while in mix with his constituents(!).Also an: office(I)as was his attorney who handles estate sales wife who was on the, etc. Richmond city council. Hypocritesl 400' Edward Gerow 1997 Std Business owner, carries cash, Most list businesses mm+ons business not named-odd owned 403 Thomas 1982 Std' VP of a';security company, does Andrew Sutak executive protection 408 John mean 1961 Std Retiree today,at time of issuance, Shipley was a machinist and did some gunsmithing and sluing' instruction. No good cause statement on file. 411 Joseph Siino 1971 Std Attorney(still practices). Statement in 19719: "Carry large sums,also represent different types of people" (exact quote).'Now,to my knowledge, there's just one type of people on the planet, now that Neanderthals are extinct... 414 Gary Allen 1972 Stiff Owns an auto body shop,good Smith cause."self protection and large sums of money" exact quote). 417 Harold Bernard 1984 Std' Owns retail stares-no good cause Smith Jr. data on record. 420 Ronald L. 1997 12027i Former cop, deputy and FBI said Smith he wanted to break into executive protect on. 422 Timothy 1993 Std Runs retail insurance biz,takes Charles Smith cash to bank. 426 ' William H. 1994 120271 Former FBI, 23 years, "to protect Smits Jr. myself from the people I busted" (paraphrase). 430 Roy Douglas 1973 Std In'73 he was a"garage foreman", Snelson no good cause is listed anywhere, and his latest renewal has the "occupation"area deliberately masked out. 433 Michael 1977 Std PI/bodyguard. Stephen Stone 439' Robert'Warren 1984 Std CPA, transports cash for one Does he still have that Nagle accounting client. client? In 2000? 445 Erik Strand 1993 Reserve Reserves membership is sole good cause: 460 Roger L. 1999 Reserve Good cause relates to reserves, he Draper does some work as a jailer in Martinez,worries about revenge by ex-inmates. 463 Stanley'Edwin1996 Std Wealthy corporate attorney,travels ' Gutman throe h SP,poor delicate flower. 467' Richard 198? 12027 Retired FBI, now a Pl. This is the guy that Charies put"Walnut Creek PD Dubrurlle doesn't issue any permits"'in his application. He had no reason to he. 471 Jahn Walter 1999 Std This one's important, No good 99.9° Seeno is deeply Challoner cause data.Thing is,this guy certain connected to DA Gary transferred in from Clayton PD Yancey, now retiring approved by Lt.Willett 212199. due to cancer. Clayton PD told'a different applicant that they don't issue at all, This case was in`1996.And this guy is a VP in documented in the: Seeno Construction-Mr. Seeno "Contra Costa Cronies holds a CCW, and Seeno is Roster",,,pages 7 and definitely'Posse: 8. He's also on the Posse's Board of Directors. 473 Tom Butterfield 1992 Std Union district representative when Politically connected! issued, good cause was"Do business and attend social functions with my wife and sometimes my children;in high crime areas of Contra Costa County"(verbatml). Now he's retired, and a pathetic effort was made to cover that up(see the Michel file record pages 473-478). 479 Phillip Eugene 1962 Std No good cause data in file. Original Another"tenure'case' Bradshaw occupation was as a salesman for International Harvester-now retired; 482' Leonard 1967 Std No good cause on file,,continuous Contra Costa Cronies Raymond Orr renewals,he's a GOLF PRO? Raster case 4. 488 Roger Denton 1594 Std "Protection while traveling in High Remember,Richmond Working crime areas ie. Richmond, West is a specific zero- Oakland, East San Jose" CCW zone-if you lige (verbatim!). there! Richmond was blocked by agreement between Rupf and all the PDs in the county, where Rup€wouldn't issue in towns plus Richmond's Chiefs have always been anti-CCW. Contra Costa Cronies` Roster case,page 3. 488 Norbert Young 199 Std Specific claimed threats that add up He may be a to fairly strong good cause, no Richmond resident, documentation on it. uncertain'without knowing the street address. 490 Marinus Zeelen 1994 Std Realtor;claim of a specific criminalYES threat plus"carnes Cash"(business; related?). 495 Jahn Maitland 1961 Std Retired as of 1998; original good Another"tenure case" Lauderdale cause missing,as of 1971 he was an"account executive"for an electrical s' n corn an . 498 Edward L. 1969 Std Doctor,no good cause statement, Kronick records missing.. 502 Steven Mark'' 1991 Std Occupation on current permit is Elefant "Executive",good cause statement is missing...there was an attached letter that he referred to in his 1991 a2plication, now missing, 508' Paul Thomas 1971 Std Occupation:psychiatrist;gond How many people pay DiGaudio cause related to can inq of more ? shrinks in cash? 511 Barton Randy 1990 Std Oral Surgeon. His good cause His personal letter to Blumberg statement talked about bad areas, Rainey talks about and protecting'drug supplies, what a good shot he however... is,and mentions his shooting buddies: John Montagh,(the: rangemaster),John Dashner(?)and- WARREN RUPF prior to his election to Sheriff.Very, Connected. 518 Edward Joseph 1967 Std Occupation is"sales",all good Amarant cause data missing from sketchy file. Oldest doc in the file is a 1971 renewal,the"1`967"bate comes from Ru fs database printout. 521 Donald A. 1983 Std Currently retired`,all original good Stewart cause papers missing. Don't even know what his original occupation was. 524 Bradford Tare 1992 Std Physician-no;original permit app Prescott forms in the file, no good cause, no nuthin`. 526 Kenneth 1992 Std Occupation is"investor", the Scratch"works'for"- Eugene or"-Eugene complete good cause statement is Ken Behring not only Behring "high prafile...need protection". owns"Blackhawk Works for"Blackhawk Corp„in Investments", he also CCW application file..: owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team fairly recently,owns the Behring auto museum, and he personally built the city of Blackhawk. During the political wars surrounding the Blackhawk development, his attorney was Dan Van Voorhis, related to current perrnitholder' and crony Thomas Van Voorhis. Ken Behring is a multi- billionaire, one of the richest men in Contra Costa County, and its interesting that the phrasing of the application sought to mask this. 531 Nelson Buck 1969 Std CEO of the Oakland Meat We know of two other McAfee Company,originally scored CCW permitholders(#101 because he was the Chief Financial and#121)connected' Officer and did bank deposits but with that carp. Permit with the job title change, that"good application was cause"is gone now. Doesn't matter, witnessed by he's an aristocrat, right? Vrankovich,#101, who's known Posse 539 Gregory Allen 1897 Std This guy works for his parent's Think about this: Reese' political consulting business;he wouldn't it be greatly leads teams of canvassers into to Rupf s;benefit to "bad areas"and many of his team have THIS sort of members are women. person"owe hi one"?And of course, people who LIVE in the bad areas are blanket-denied. 542 James P. 1998 Std Occupation is blank.Original This one is really Muglie application form is present, but odd...Rupf renewed goad cause is BLANK. him on 517/99, not long after I sued'him. Rupf had to be at least peripherally thinking about"good cause"and equal protection?Yet he signs off on this? 545 Ann B. Moriarty ? Std Property Manager,there's no good cause statements, no original applications paperwork,and she's not in the database that covers original dates of issuance. 547 Stephen Jaynes 1999 Std Business manager,lame good Application was Mikich cause involving"contact with large witnessed by Frank sums of money"and"travel through Pereira,known Posse. h` h crime areas". 549 Melvin D. 1972 Std Now retired; used to be a McCollough warehouse foreman,original 1972 form is present but with"Good cause"was BLANK 552 Donald Lee 1972 Std Originally he was VP and sales Definitely a connected McCulley manager of a manufacturing individual. company. He now runs his own manufacturees'rep sales firm;good' cause involves;business cash. His 1972 letter to the Sheriff lists the UnderSherifl as a personal character reference. 556 Robert Leon 1978 Std Former cop, now a Pl if he retired, it would Hawkins be a 12027-type permit?(12027 is a Shall-issue system). 561 Stanley Joseph 1993 12027iRetired FBI Hennessey 566 Jahn James 1993 >Reserve Good cause relates to reserves. Jono u#os 571 Stephen J. 1993 Reserves Reserves Lirrrrite 576 liir Nushi 1996 Reserves Reserves 579 Robert William 1993 ? Originally reserves, obtained CCW Parkins purely on that basis,but now he's NOT and still has a rmitl? 584. Dennis Ray 1996 12027i Former FBI Prasch 586 John Parker 1994 120271 Former FBI, now PI Roland 591 Gene Edgar' 1998 Reserves Reserves Ross 593 John T. Rotolo 1988 Reserves Reserves 598 Lowell Edwin 1595 Std Attorney,Judge Pro-Terri and does Richards security(?). 601 William Arthur 1995 Reserves Reserves(Alameda County SO). Rice 606 Caul N. 1998 120271 Former FBI' Reynolds 608 Robert 1974 12027i Odd case-he first obtained CCW Randolph from the Contra Costa Sheriffs Rockwell' Office as a private security guard, then went into the FBI for a long time, and on coming out applied under 120271. Doesn't matter much, gust odd. 611 Kevin Blair 1998 Std Prosecutor,Alameda County'DAs Thomas office. 613 Bobby Dwain 1999 Std Internal security and executive Thomson rotfor Bank of America. 615 Benedict 1996 12027i Former FBI James Tisa 618 David Jon 1995 Reserves Reserves Travers;: 621 William C. 1993 Std Attorney, former cop with Concord VencilE` PD, "runs into people he bested" (paraphrase). Had a letter of support from the CPD Chief, now missing. 625 John R 1969 Std Barber shop owner-good cause Verduci statement not present 627 ,filbert Kaye 1983 Reserves Reserves watts 632 Walter Mills 1988 Reserves Reserves Welti 637 Vincent Joseph 1998 120271 Retired FBI Weitz 639 dirk Peter 1999 Std Restaurant owner,takes money to Walzien, bank,threats from violentlerazy ex ern to ees. 641 Ronald A. 1995 120271 Retired FBI Witne 645 James D. 1998 12027i Retired FBI Wilson Jr. 647 Owen Kieth 1971 Std Originally scares CCW as reserve, Yeager retained CCW after leaving reserves Occupation is blanked out on latest perplit. 650 Richard Albert 1994 12027i Retired Fed Secret Service Zarzana 658 Robert Allen 1989 Std Trauma room neurosurgeon; has Decent good cause Fink testified as to the nature of injuries statement inflicted by criminals and is not popular in certain low-rent circles as a result. 664 Edgar Leon 1999 Std Financial consultant and auditor, Moved in from Napa, Aitken claims that this makes him where he had CCW unpopular at times.Also claims to for 15 years. carry murrey. Mentioned that the Napa Sheriff`would act as a reference. 667 James Hugh 1978 Std Assistant DA,deals with gang Anderson prosecution. 673 Stephen Keith1988 Std Fire/arson investigator, local fire Decent good cause ril district. 679 M.Donald 1978 Std Former cop to New Jerseys Bellew employed as internal security and executive protection for World Airways,which if I recall right,,is now defunct?Current occupation is listed as"security m r.'" 685 John Felix 1998 Std Owns 100 apartment units, collects Bessols> rent,takes cash to bank. 687 Edward 1996 Reserves Reserves-Berkeley PD, G22MBorden 690' Wilfred Cannell 1994 Reserves Marin probation;officer and has Broom deputy powers somehow connected with the Marin Sheriff. 653 Robert Duran 1994 Std Deputy DA assigned to a gang task Burke force. 700 Bruce Murray 1984 12027i Farmer deputy,US Marshal, now Croskey getting threats: 705 Carl Herrick 1999 Std Pathologist, testifies about cases, YES Remember, Rupfs Critz had letter of reference from the San lawyer was on record Joachin County Sheriff"-who in court on 12122/99 mentioned Cntz'as being Contra saying that the Posse Costa Sheriffs Posse. is a private political club whose membership lists should be sealed. 708 Janet Candis 1999 Reserves Reserves Collins 710 Ernest A. ? Reserves Reserves-paperworkparticularly Clausen sketchy. 712 Paul L. 1999 Std Occupation is"estimator manager", Cianciarulo good cause is"I'm a former crap, l' may run into people I busted" (paraphrased). 716 Jahn Robert 1971 Std Original good cause."hardware Davison' salesman on the road a lot with valuables", occupation today'is listed as"sales". 719 Gerald B. 1996 120271 Retired FBI Diedrich 724 Fred T.Fiedler:; 1994 12027i' Retired FBI 729 Michael Abram 1996 12027i' Retired FBI Garduno 731 Grady Lee 1990 Std Criminology lab' Goldman technician/manager,n/manager, testifies`in coati needs protection. 735 Thomas Lewis 1999 Reserves Reserves-former full-time deputy, Hauschild now a fire[liter 737 Michael" 1983 Std Retail gun shop owner- Not bad as Not all permithalders Chance "good cause"goes, probably one of are"cronies"...just the"cleaner" emits. 1 way too many 0. 743-747 These are examples of pages from the file Rupf supplied Chuck Michel that Plaintiffs and counsel have set aside as being not relevant to the sub'ect of Nual protection. Additional notes: The 12027-basedpermits shouldn't even be in here.That's a separate system for former law enforcement of various types-12027i covers,former'Feds. Now,Fm not ready to call 12027 an equal protection violation, because to do sir,I'd have to challenge the idea that cops get armaments and carry rights beyond what"us peons"get. A purist might say that, and with some constitutional backing but that's a complaity beyond what I need to deal with' By including 12027 cases,Rupf gains by"watering down"the percentage of"cronies"listed.L,efs say there's a total of 100 Posse members with CCW(which is very conservative!).If there's 244 permits total active today,then the Posse percentage is bad,but possibly survivable.But if out of 244 total,50 or more are'12027,-then the REAL'Posse percentage is higher— 100 is a higher'percentage of 190 than it is 244. Problem: it's not at all clear that records under 12027 are public!They weren't covered tinder CBS vs.Block,and with their shall-issue status,equal protection is less of an issue.I'm not at all harmed if I'm denied info on thein. Last,this file is very incomplete.There were over 230 permits outstanding at the time this PRAR was answered,over a dozen of' these above are expired,so there were at least 40 or so files totally missing when this was answered!!!Where the bell are the rest!?I'm going to have to carefully sort out who's missing.There's been some added since,a bit over a dozen.Kim Fang died, of course. SEE ALSO THE "CONTRA COSTA CRONIES ROSTER"AT.- http://www.ninthundred.com/--equaic,ew/Cccr.pdf (for examples of the CC's app files mentioned.)