CALIFORNIA ELECTRONIC INTERCEPTIONS REPORTCalifornia Electronic Interceptions Report Annual Report...

CALIFORNIA ELECTRONIC

INTERCEPTIONS REPORT

Annual Report to the

Legislature 2016

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

XAVIER BECERRA Attorney General

Division of Criminal Law

Appeals, Writs & Trials Section This annual report is available on the

California Attorney General’s website: http://oag.ca.gov

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Table of Contents

Executive Summary............................................................................................................................1

Table 1: Arrests and Convictions Resulting from Electronic Interceptions During Calendar Year 2016.....................................................................................................................................................3

Table 2: General Description of Electronic Interceptions During Calendar Year 2016...................4

Table 3: Electronic Interception Court Activity During Calendar Year 2016..................................5

Table 4: Description of Communications Obtained and Usefulness of Electronic Interceptions During Calendar Year 2016................................................................................................................6

Table 4A: Previously Unreported Description of Communications Obtained and Usefulness of Electronic Interceptions ....................................................................................................................37

Table 5: Penal Code Section 629.62 Inventory Report...................................................................38

Table 6: Costs of Electronic Interceptions During Calendar Year 2016 ........................................63

Table 6A: Previously Unreported Costs of Electronic Interceptions..............................................86

Table 7: Jurisdiction Reporting No Electronic Interception Activity During Calendar Year 2016..........................................................................................................................................87

Table 8: Summary of Supplemental Reports for Interceptions Conducted in Prior Years.............88

Table 9: List of Electronic Interception Orders Approved But Never Installed or Not Used Calendar Year 2016 ..........................................................................................................................91

Appendix A: Penal Code section 629.62 “Report by Attorney General”........................................92

California Electronic Interceptions Report Annual Report to the Legislature 2016

Executive Summary

The 2016 Attorney General’s Electronic Interceptions Report is issued in compliance with Penal Code section 629.62, and can be referenced on the Attorney General’s website at: http://oag.ca.gov.

Electronic intercepts are legally sanctioned surveillance of electronic communications for law enforcement purposes and continue to be a vital force in the battle against criminal elements. This report contains electronic interception data and describes how electronic intercepts have enhanced the ability of law enforcement to identify and dismantle drug trafficking organizations (DTO), solve serious and violent crimes, and incapacitate criminal street gangs. DTO’s, criminal street gangs, and individuals involved in criminal offenses often use telecommunications to advance illegal objectives such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and murder. Through the use of court-authorized electronic intercepts, law enforcement has an effective tool to investigate and prevent crimes.

From intelligence-gathering to arrests, several counties provide examples demonstrating that intercepts are essential tools to combat the ever-changing criminal element

Riverside County (2015-RIV-2228) used electronic intercepts to arrest seven people, and seize $229,965 in narcotics proceeds, 6.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 45 kilograms of heroin, and 10 kilograms of cocaine.

San Bernardino County (2016-SBD-650, 661, 699, 705) used electronic intercepts to disrupt extensive gang activity and solve multiple murders. These investigations led to the arrests of 74 gang members and the seizure of narcotics and firearms.

San Diego County (2016-SD-232) used electronic intercepts to arrest 17 people and dismantle a sophisticated money laundering organization (MLO). Agents successfully seized two million dollars of narcotics proceeds and a residential property valued at two million dollars.

San Joaquin County (2016-SJ-83) utilized electronic intercepts to arrest 58 gang members, prevent five armed robberies and multiple shootings, discover a human trafficking ring, and solve a homicide.

Santa Clara County (2016-SCL-7) worked with federal agents to dismantle a transnational criminal organization that was responsible for four homicides and illegal gambling. The investigation led to 24 arrests, the seizure of five firearms, 69 illegal gambling machines, and more than one million dollars in narcotics proceeds, and narcotics.

Though the report is divided into separate tables, the tables should be read in conjunction with one another to evaluate the impact intercepts have on public safety. Tables 1, 2, and 3 reflect the statistics of arrest, conviction, nature of intercept orders, and post-intercept court activity. Table 4 contains a description of and optional commentary for each intercept. Table 5 represents compliance with the inventory notice requirement given to those who were subjected to intercepts.

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Table 6 shows the cost of each intercept. Table 7 lists counties with no intercepts to report. Table 8 provides supplemental information for intercepts approved prior to 2016 but completed later. Finally, Table 9 lists electronic intercept orders that were never used.

If you have any questions or comments about this report, please contact the Criminal Law Division of the Attorney General’s Office at (916) 445-9555.

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Table 1 Arrests and Convictions Resulting from Electronic Interceptions

During Calendar Year 20161

Reporting Jurisdiction

No. of Applications

Number of

Persons Arrested

Arrest Offenses Conviction Offenses Number of Persons

Convicted

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Alameda 6 0 0 Contra Costa 11 40 6.7 7 38 24 39 2 2 2 0.3

Fresno 34 83 3.5 11 12 61 0 Imperial 2 0 0

Los Angeles 221 173 3.1 13 25 0 Orange 36 1 1.0 1 0

Riverside 106 54 3.6 54 0 Sacramento 2 1 1.0 1 0

San Bernardino 80 127 4.2 33 37 92 4 10 3 3 0.1 San Diego 17 43 7.2 3 3 37 23 13 13 2.2

San Joaquin 18 58 58.0 58 58 58 0 San Luis Obispo 3 12 12.0 12 9 9 9.0 Santa Barbara 1 17 17.0 17 17 0

Santa Clara 12 113 12.6 4 100 113 99 0 Sonoma 1 0 0

Stanislaus 1 0 0 Ventura 18 54 6.0 2 45 44 6 0

Total: 569 776 149 298 472 4 0 238 0 5 22 0 0 2 27

1 Any disparity between “Number of Persons Arrested” and “Number of Persons Convicted” may be attributed to the fact that a number of those arrested are pending either changes or trial, processes that could take a period of time, or that the intercept is part of a larger-scale ongoing investigation.

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Table 2 General Description of Electronic Interceptions

During Calendar Year 2016


No. of Applications

Targeted Offenses (Offenses Specified in Order) Targeted Location Targeted Device

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Alameda 6 6 2 1 4 4 2 Contra Costa 11 2 8 4 11

Fresno 34 23 3 8 32 3 34 3 20 Imperial 2 2 2 2

Los Angeles 221 15 204 203 219 1 7 Orange 36 3 33 2 36 36 2

Riverside 106 8 4 94 1 106 106 Sacramento 2 1 1 2 2 1

San Bernardino 80 11 69 80 80 San Diego 17 4 1 12 5 17 1 14 1 3

San Joaquin 18 18 18 18 2 18 San Luis Obispo 3 2 1 3 3 Santa Barbara 1 1 1 1

Santa Clara 12 8 10 8 4 12 4 12 12 1 Sonoma 1 1 1

Stanislaus 1 1 1 Ventura 18 2 6 11 3 9 18

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Table 3 Electronic Interception Orders Issued by Judges And Court Activity During Calendar Year 20162


Number of Intercept Orders Number of Extensions

Total Duration of Wiretaps

Motions to

Suppress Number of

Trials Resulting

from Intercepts

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Alameda 6 6 180 120 20 0 Contra Costa 11 11 1 330 266 24 0

Fresno 34 33 1 1 11 10 1 30 1320 967 28 0 Imperial 2 2 60 60 30 0

Los Angeles 221 221 1 82 82 30 9089 9466 43 1 0 Orange 36 36 2 2 16 1140 879 24 0

Riverside 106 106 84 84 30 5670 5409 51 0 Sacramento 2 2 37 11 6 0

San Bernardino 80 79 2 4 51 51 4 30 3870 3551 44 13 San Diego 17 17 2 10 10 30 810 730 43 0

San Joaquin 18 18 16 16 30 1020 709 39 0 San Luis Obispo 3 3 1 1 1 30 120 105 35 1 1 Santa Barbara 1 1 2 2 11 52 37 37 0

Santa Clara 12 12 1 3 2 30 440 347 29 0 Sonoma 1 1 30 23 23 0

Stanislaus 1 1 1 20 20 20 0 Ventura 18 18 540 489 27 0

2 The purpose of obtaining electronic intercept evidence is not always trial-focused and may relate to further investigation at the state or federal levels for crime prevention.

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Table 4 Description of Communications Obtained and

Usefulness of Electronic Interceptions During Calendar Year 2016

Reporting Jurisdiction EICOS No.

Approximate No. of Persons

Whose Communications Were Intercepted

Total No. of Communications

Intercepted

Nature & Frequency (Penal Code § 629.62(9)) Comments on Usefulness of

Intercept3Incriminating Communications

(%)

Other Communications

(%)

Alameda 2016-ALA-62 31 91 15 85

This was a wiretap on a cold case murder. Though this wiretap did not lead to any direct arrests at this time, it did provide valuable information on several suspect leads.

2016-ALA-63 5 14 0 100 See Wiretap No. 2016-ALA-62. 2016-ALA-64 68 93 5 95 See Wiretap No. 2016-ALA-62. 2016-ALA-65 16 24 8 92 See Wiretap No. 2016-ALA-62. 2016-ALA-66 58 145 19 81 See Wiretap No. 2016-ALA-62. 2016-ALA-67 42 81 2 98 See Wiretap No. 2016-ALA-62.

Contra Costa 2017-CC-1 63 673 3.8 96

The wiretap was part of an investigation into a 2015 murder. Though the information was not sufficient to file homicide charges, it was sufficient to file firearm/gang charges.

2017-CC-2 937 1,492 10 90

The wire was initiated to investigate a series of murders and attempted murders by a gang. Almost immediately upon interception, law enforcement identified a series of residential burglaries, robberies, and carjackings that this gang was involved in. 6 gang members were apprehended. In addition, firearms were seized and leads were developed to firther investigate the shootings that were the original impetus for the wire.

2017-CC-3 288 4,011 15 85 2017-CC-4 325 10,216 2 98 2017-CC-5 219 11,207 8 92 2017-CC-6 462 16,210 14 86 2017-CC-7 81 3,896 9 91 2017-CC-8 249 10,164 10 90

2017-CC-9 561 8,567 20 80

A multi-agency task force initiated this wiretap investigation and successfully put an end to a tremendous amount of violent gang activity in a specific area of the county for the past 5 years.

2017-CC-10 82 2,736 11 89 See Wiretap No. 2017-CC-9. 2017-CC-11 371 5,412 10 90 See Wiretap No. 2017-CC-9.

Fresno 2016-FR-3 383 17,610 31 69

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Intercepted



(%)


(%)

Fresno (cont’d) 2016-FR-1 564 19,881 21 79

31 gang members were arrested on state and federal charges including conspiracy to commit murder in aid of racketeering, human trafficking, and fraud in aid of racketeering. Several were also charged with transporting subjects for commercial sex acts. 13 vehicles were seized as well as $182,000. To date there has been a decrease in shootings and violence perpetrated by this gang.

2016-FR-2 241 22,847 69 31 2016-FR-4 1 69 13 87

2016-FR-6 108 4,238 27 73

As a result of this wiretap, agents were able to dismantle a group of individuals who were trafficking in the sales of methamphetamine and cocaine.

2016-FR-7 34 1,617 10 90 2016-FR-8 66 948 19 81 2016-FR-9 92 3,087 14 86 2016-FR-10 24 404 29 71 2016-FR-11 3 135 29 71 2016-FR-12 9 95 24 76 2016-FR-13 1 69 13 87 2016-FR-14 237 9,197 54 46 2016-FR-16 55 1,646 46 54 2016-FR-21 31 2,182 19 81 2016-FR-22 9 342 5 95 2016-FR-23 1,743 94,367 8 92 2016-FR-24 562 16,863 50 50 2016-FR-25 122 1,375 2 98 2016-FR-26 331 1,681 53 47 2016-FR-27 607 18,395 17 83 2016-FR-28 95 3,195 11 89 2016-FR-29 53 4,321 22 78 2016-FR-30 611 16,781 49 51 2016-FR-31 181 3,868 34 66 2016-FR-32 348 10,596 26 73 2016-FR-33 85 2,359 19 81 2016-FR-34 59 1,715 29 71 2016-FR-35 161 7,513 18 82 2016-FR-36 45 707 24 76 2016-FR-37 70 2,534 8 92 2016-FR-38 56 5,423 12 88

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Intercepted



(%)


(%) Fresno (cont’d) 2016-FR-39 36 455 26 74

2016-FR-40 55 1,646 49 51 As a result of this wiretap one arrest was made.

Imperial 2016-IM-100 1,072 6,903 19 81

The wire interceptions focused on the narcotics smuggling, transportation, and distribution from a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization (DTO) that was involved in Imperial County and other areas in the United States.

2016-IM-101 6 736 39 61 See Wiretap No. 2016-IM-100. Los Angeles 2016-LA-1023 33 7,638 25 75 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1027 2 2,523 48 52 This wiretap was part of a cold case murder investigation and resulted in one arrest. To date, no charges have been filed.

2016-LA-1054 151 1,900 14 86 This wiretap helped identify members within a DTO, including a supplier.

2016-LA-1060 592 5,490 2 98

As a result of this wiretap, the following seizures were made: one kilogram of heroin, 45 oxycodone pills, $55,000 in narcotics proceeds, two vehicles, and useable amounts of methamphetamine and cocaine.

2016-LA-1061 108 5,651 15 85 As a result of this wiretap, approximately 14 pounds of methamphetamine and $4,400 in narcotics proceeds were seized.

2016-LA-1063 29 18,307 31 69

As a result of this wiretap, 77 kilograms of cocaine and approximately $240,000 in narcotics proceeds were seized. This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1064 5 1,835 26 74 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1068 222 559,003 20 80 As a result of this wiretap, 34 kilograms of cocaine was seized. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1069 46 220,884 4 96 As a result of this wiretap, $169,048 in narcotics proceeds was seized. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1070 10 14,261 30 70 This wiretap led to identification of additional targets subjects within the DTO.

2016-LA-1071 95 115,249 28 72

This wiretap led to identification of additional targets subjects transporting narcotics into the United States and overseas. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1073 21 1,107 2 98 No significant activity to report at this time.

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Intercepted



(%)


(%)

Los Angeles (cont’d) 2016-LA-1074 31 32,700 38 62

This wiretap led to identification of additional targets transporting narcotics into the United States and overseas. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1075 1 14 The target discontinued use of this phone.

2016-LA-1076 123 2,814 23 77 As a result of this wiretap, approximately 1 kilogram of heroin, $51,800, and 2 vehicles were seized.

2016-LA-1077 147 218,205 16 84 50 pounds of methamphetamine was seized. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1079 10 68 41 59 Approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine was seized.

2016-LA-1080 42 38,684 31 69 As a result of this wiretap, $90,000 was seized. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1081 84 5,260 20 80 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified. 2016-LA-1082 67 2,594 3 97 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1084 162 4,782 9 91 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1085 94 3,091 13 87 See Wiretap No. 2016-LA-1076.

2016-LA-1086 40 1,916 32 68 As a result of this wiretap, 3 arrests were made and 14.2 ounces of heroin was seized.

2016-LA-1088 19 14,728 4 96 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified.

2016-LA-1089 12 214 3 97 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified.




2016-LA-1093 32 3,782 12 88 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of $137,980 in narcotics proceeds and the arrest of 1 person.


2016-LA-1095 36 3,861 22 78 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of 40 pounds of methamphetamine and the arrest of 1 person.

2016-LA-1096 1 85 3 97 See Wiretap No. 2016-LA-1093.

2016-LA-1097 77 40,316 89 11 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of $904,189 in narcotics proceeds, 53 kilograms of cocaine, and the arrest of 4 people.


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(%)


(%)


As a result of this wiretap, agents identified additional members of the DTO and seized $144,760.00 in narcotics proceeds. Agents also identified the source of supply, locations, and the method of operations.

2016-LA-1100 17 7,202 40 60 This intercept led to the identification of a narcotics courier. 2016-LA-1101 2 225 30 70 Target subject changed phones.

2016-LA-1102 25 245 46 54

As a result of this wiretap, agents learned the method of operation and identity of other targets. Approximately, one pound of heroin and a quarter-pound of methamphetamine were seized.

2016-LA-1103 0 0 0 100 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified. One kilogram of cocaine was seized and one person was arrested.

2016-LA-1104 0 0 0 100

As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified. Three pounds of heroin, $62,000 in narcotics proceeds and one handgun were seized, and two people were arrested.

2016-LA-1105 0 0 0 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects were identified.

2016-LA-1106 94 1,596 40 60

As a result of this wiretap three people were arrested, and three vehicles, $65,000 in narcotics proceeds, three kilograms of cocaine, and 1.5 pounds of methamphetamine were seized.

2016-LA-1107 197 60,829 2 98

As a result of this wiretap three arrests were made, 22 kilograms of cocaine, four pounds of methamphetamine and $48,730 in narcotics proceeds were seized.

2016-LA-1108 187 7,712 12 88 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects and information were identified.

2016-LA-1109 73 3,123 22 78 As a result of this wiretap, agents seized $101,130 in narcotics proceeds and arrested two people.

2016-LA-1110 15 956 8 92 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects and information were identified.

2016-LA-1111 0 0 0 0 No significant activity to report as this time.


2016-LA-1114 18 2,318 30 70 14 pounds of methamphetamine was seized. 2016-LA-1115 34 2,941 34 66 Nothing significant to report.

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Intercepted



(%)


(%) Los Angeles

(cont’d) 2016-LA-1116 88 10,276 9 91

2016-LA-1117 28 156 40 60 As a result of this wiretap, 1 person was arrested and 10 pounds of methamphetamine was seized.

2016-LA-1118 2 98 5 95 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1119 11 236 19 81 The target discontinued using this phone.


2016-LA-1121 33 979 8 92 1 person was arrested and 8 pounds of methamphetamine was seized

2016-LA-1122 24 47 0 100 As a result of this wiretap, additional target subjects and information were identified.

2016-LA-1123 46 4,602 29 71 As a result of this wiretap, $144,000 in narcotics proceeds and 54 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

2016-LA-1124 52 9,086 18 82 As a result of this wiretap, $220,000 in narcotics proceeds and 23 kilograms of cocaine were seized and 2 people were arrested.


2016-LA-1126 54 5,271 34 66 As a result of this wiretap, $268,855 in narcotics proceeds was seized and 1 person was arrested.

2016-LA-1127 15 1,478 17 83 As a result of this wiretap, $183,000 and 90 kilograms of cocaine were seized and 2 people were arrested.

2016-LA-1128 72 5,499 See Wiretap No. 2016-LA-1126. 2016-LA-1129 66 4,783 16 84 Nothing significant to report.

2016-LA-1130 12 712 6 94 The target discontinued use of the phone.

2016-LA-1131 33 8,409 16 84 During this wiretap investigation approximately$140,000 in U.S. currency was seized and one arrest was made.

2016-LA-1132 43 2,479 16 84 The target discontinued use of the phone. 2016-LA-1135 9 2,137 4 96 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1136 127 24,548 6 94 Nothing significant to report.

2016-LA-1137 945 5,445 12 88 As a result of this wiretap, 70 pounds of marijuana and $15,398 in narcotics proceeds were seized and a butane honey oil laboratory was discovered.

2016-LA-1138 202 20,305 22 78 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1139 2 2 100 0 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1140 9 110 41 59 This investigation is ongoing.

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Intercepted



(%)


(%) Los Angeles

(cont’d) 2016-LA-1141 6 189 38 62 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1142 581 16,095

As a result of this wiretap, three arrests were made, and 578 grams of methamphetamine, 1199 grams of cocaine, and one handgun were seized.

2016-LA-1143 40 987 21 79 The target subjects of this wiretap were arrested on methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana charges.

2016-LA-1144 60 14,000 21 79 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1145 80 12,150 25 75 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1146 24 2,815 2 98 The wiretap resulted in one arrest and the seizure of one ounce of methamphetamine.

2016-LA-1147 12 588 37 63 The target subject discontinued using the wiretapped phone. 2016-LA-1148 150 33,534 29 71 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1149 100 15,000 53 47 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1150 25 14,050 50 50 This wiretap led to more target subjects. 2016-LA-1151 45 12,000 75 25 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1152 35 14,500 49 51 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1153 12 588 37 63 The target subject discontinued using the wiretapped phone.

2016-LA-1154 21 125 4 96 The target subjects were involved in a murder and all suspects were arrested.

2016-LA-1155 254 10,026 8 92 The target subjects were involved in a murder and all suspects were arrested.

2016-LA-1156 138 21,482 2 The target subjects were involved in a murder and all suspects were arrested.

2016-LA-1157 796 28,112 7 93 The target subjects were involved in a murder and all suspects were arrested.


2016-LA-1159 127 536 6 94

As a result of intercepted messages, agents seized a total of eight kilograms of cocaine and approximately $26,000 in narcotic proceeds.

2016-LA-1160 149 11,823 3 97 The target subject discontinued using the wiretapped phone.

2016-LA-1161 134 1,403 9 91 The target subject discontinued using the wiretapped phone.

2016-LA-1162 0 0 0 0 This wire intercept was discontinued after ten days.

2016-LA-1163 21 20,237 27 73 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets involved in narcotic trafficking.

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(%)


(%) Los Angeles

(cont’d) 2016-LA-1164 70 588 35 65 No significant arrests or seizures were made as a result of this interception.

2016-LA-1165 0 0 0 0 The target discontinued using this phone.

2016-LA-1166 139 6,480 This interception led to 2 arrests, and the seizure of16 pounds of methamphetamine,1 pound of heroin, and $38,020.

2016-LA-1167 41 2,890 37 63 Approximately $600,000 in narcotics proceeds was seized during this wire interception.

2016-LA-1169 58 9,835 19 81 As a result of this wiretap, 43 pounds of methamohetamine and 1 kilogram of cocaine were seized.

2016-LA-1170 0

As a result of these interceptions 2 arrests were made,and 5.2 kilos of cocaine, 3.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 81 grams of tar heroin,442 grams of heroin and $29,338 were seized.

2016-LA-1171 7 128 22 78 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets involved in narcotic trafficking.

2016-LA-1174 63 3,245 13 87 Agents seized 3.695 pounds of methamphetamine and 100 grams of cocaine, and arrested 2 suspects.

2016-LA-1175 178 5,791 29 71 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets.

2016-LA-1176 44 318 18 82 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets.

2016-LA-1177 77 2,289 17 83 The target subject discontinued using his telephone.

2016-LA-1178 0 0 0 0 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets.

2016-LA-1180 2 14 0 100 The target subject discontinued using his telephone.

2016-LA-1181 19 1,444 Intercepted conversations led to the seizure of $144,000 in narcotics proceeds and 54 kilograms of cocaine.

2016-LA-1182 20 342 58 42 The intercept led to the identification of additional targets involved in narcotic trafficking.

2016-LA-1183 0 0 0 0

During the course of this wiretap investigation, agents were unable to intercept any pertinent calls from this target telephone, and due to the inactivity of this line, the interception was terminated.

2016-LA-1184 52 3,653 27 73 $600,000 in narcotics proceeds seized and 1 suspect was arrested.

2016-LA-1185 47 1,589 30 70 The target subjects discontinued using their telephones.

2016-LA-1186 29 1,867 33 67 5 kilograms of cocaine were seized during this wire interception.

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(%)


(%) Los Angeles

(cont’d) 2016-LA-1187 9 307 37 63 The target subject discontinued using his telephone.

2016-LA-1188 73 6,537 22 78 Agents seized approximately 16 pounds of methamphetamine and half a kilogram of cocaine.



2016-LA-1191 12 3,819 27 73 During this wiretap investigation, 3 arrests were made, and approximately $1.2 million and 82 kilograms of cocaine were seized.

2016-LA-1192 9 6,050 This interception led to the seizure of approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine and $546,285.

2016-LA-1193 25 10,145 No seizures occurred during this interception.


2016-LA-1195 3 2,419 98 2 This interception led to 3 arrests, the seizure of approximately 5 kilograms of heroin, and approximately 70 lbs of marijuana.

2016-LA-1196 783 3,693 17 83 The target subject discontinued using his telephone.

2016-LA-1197 12 790 36 64 The target subjects discontinued using their telephones.

2016-LA-1198 0 0 No seizures or arrests were made for this interception. 2016-LA-1199 10 91 13 87

2016-LA-1200 18 107 42 58 As a result of this wiretap, agents made 1 arrest and seized 21 kilograms of cocaine and 1 pound of tar heroin.

2016-LA-1201 44 5,295 27 73 This wiretap interception resulted in the arrest of 2 subjects and the seizure of 41 pounds of methamphetamine and $166,542.

2016-LA-1202 662 1,605 34 66 This intercept led to the identification of multiple couriers and the seizure of approximately 22 lbs of methamphetamine.

2016-LA-1203 6 73 16 84 This wiretap led to more target subjects. 2016-LA-1204 3 34 12 88 2016-LA-1205 30 2,635 30 70 2016-LA-1206 116 2,840 7 93

2016-LA-1207 3 2,288 39 61 Investigators seized a total of 49 kilograms of cocaine and made 1 arrest.

2016-LA-1208 39 7,536 37 63

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(%)


(%) Los Angeles

(cont’d) 2016-LA-1209 5 1,686 41 59

2016-LA-1210 4,600 22,000 11 89 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1211 19 291 64 36 This wiretap led to more target subjects.

2016-LA-1212 57 724 11 89 The target was arrested along with others for murder.

2016-LA-1213 708 27,210 4 96 All targets were involved in the murder.

2016-LA-1214 61 1,668 8 92 The target was arrested along with others for the murder. 2016-LA-1215 150 6,288 15 85 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1216 349 2,285 40 60 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1217 183 7,573 6 94 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1218 61 649 7 93 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1219 20 6,047 11 89 This wiretap led to more target subjects.

2016-LA-1220 80 4,277 41 59 This wiretap led to more target subjects.





2016-LA-1225 1 17,950 6 94

This investigation targeted a specific violent criminal street gang and included multiple wiretaps. Numerous assault rifles, handguns, and elicit narcotics were seized. Several people have been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and homicide. 1 person has been charged federally with narcotics and weapons trafficking. The investigation is ongoing. There has been a decrease in violent crimes in the community. Additional arrests are pending.

2016-LA-1226 1 171 11 89 See Wiretap No. 2016-LA-1225. 2016-LA-1227 13 804 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1229 0 0 0 0 The target subject stopped using his phone. 2016-LA-1230 118 3,302 37 63 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1231 46 1,338 54 46 This investigation is ongoing.

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(%)


3 arrests were made, 30 kilos of cocaine, 100 pounds of methamphetamine and $10,000 were seized. Additional target subjects were identified. This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1233 85 20,379 24 76 This investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1235 0 0 0 0 Target did not use his phone.

2016-LA-1236 35 14,500

As a result of this interception the following seizures in CA and other states were made: $150,000; $15,000; $10,000; 5 kilograms of cocaine; 10 kilograms of cocaine; 15 kilograms of cocaine, and 3 pounds of methamphetamine.

2016-LA-1237 32 14,500 38 62

As a result of this interception the following seizures were made: 13 kilograms of cocaine; 40 kgs of cocaine; and 54 lbs of methamphetamine.

2016-LA-1238 14 471 87 13 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1239 62 2,891 25 75 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1240 141 7,914 25 75 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1241 27 1,281 31 69

During this interception period, agents identified the members of this DTO and seized 48 kilos of cocaine, 40 pounds of methamphetamine, and $230,000 in narcotic proceeds. Agents also identified the source of supply, stash locations, the method of operation and other target telephones.

2016-LA-1242 38 1,192 During this investigation the agents learned the method of operation, others involved, and identified other target telephones used by this DTO.

2016-LA-1243 32 1,498 31 69 Nothing significant to report. 2016-LA-1244 162 4,782 9 91 Nothing significant to report.

2016-LA-1245 35 7,183 22 78 During this interception period, agents arrested 2 people and seized approximately 1 pound of heroin.

2016-LA-1246 31 2,663 16 84 During the course of this investigation, agents learned the method of operation, and identified other subjected.

2016-LA-1247 0 0 0 0 No seizures made during this interception period.

2016-LA-1248 34 11,696 53 47

During this interception period, agents identified the members of this DTO and seized approximately 48 kilos of cocaine, 40 pounds of methamphetamine, and $230,000 in narcotic proceeds.

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(cont’d) 2016-LA-1249 34 33,572 40 60 No seizures occured during this interception.

2016-LA-1250 19 44,814 20 80

Intercepts led to the identification of additional targets involved in the narcotic trafficking. At the conclusion of the investigation, all offenders will be charged and arrested.

2016-LA-1251 78 9,958 46 54 As a result of this interception agents seized half-a-pound of heroin and arrested1 subject.

2016-LA-1252 3 28 14 86 As a result of the interception, agents seized 1 pound of cocaine and arrested 2 subjects.

2016-LA-1253 130 4,724 41 59 As a result of the interception, agents seized 7 kilograms of cocaine, 1 pound of methamphetamine, and $10,981, and arrested 2 subjects.

2016-LA-1254 40 912 As a result of the interception, agents seized 6 kilograms of cocaine, 1 pound of methamphetamine, and $10,891, and arrested 3 subjects.

2016-LA-1255 116 6,647 33 67

As a result of this interception agents seized 1,798 pounds of marijuana, approximateley $450,000, 2 pounds of methamphetamine, and 1 firearm, and 5 subjects were arrested.

2016-LA-1256 34 1,341 30 70 As a result of this interception, agents seized $100,000 from narcotic proceeds and 21 firearms, and 5 subjects were arrested.

2016-LA-1257 14 2,384 30 70 As a result of this wiretap, 6 kilograms of cocaine, 1 pound of methamphetamine, and $10,891 were seized, and 3 arrests were made.

2016-LA-1258 77 1,680 22 78 No significant arrests or seizures were made.

2016-LA-1259 6 210 4 96 As a result of this wiretap, 4 pounds of methamphetamine was seized and 2 arrests were made.

2016-LA-1260 38 39,698 9 91 Although the interceptions did not result in any seizures, it led investigators to additional targets within the organization.

2016-LA-1261 5 1,835 26 74 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1262 23 3,722 17 83 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-LA-1265 1 2 0 0 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1267 1,325 62,074 8 92 The target subjects were involved in a murder. All suspects were arrested as a result of this interception.

2016-LA-1268 1,373 106,401 3 97 The target subjects were involved in a murder. All suspects were arrested as a result of this interception.

2016-LA-1269 0 As a result of this interception, $44,980 was seized.

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The operation targeted DTO members. This is still an ongoing investigation.

2016-LA-1271 9 73 74 26 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1272 8 71 41 59 No significant arrests or seizures were made as a result of this wire. 2016-LA-1273 44 2,113 1 99 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-LA-1274 0 543 During this wiretap, 1 arrest was

made, and 41 pounds of methamphetamine and $166,542 were seized.

2016-LA-1275 675 11,473 3 97 The target subjects were involved in a murder. All suspects were arrested as a result of this interception.


2016-LA-1277 7 678 53 47 The operation targeted DTO members. This is still an ongoing investigation.


2016-LA-4 6 150 35 65 The target subject discontinued using his cell phone.

2016-LA-5 2 22 0 100 The target discontinued using his telephone.

2016-LA-6 27 893 64 36

During the course of this investigation, agents learned the target had a few different sources of supply of cocaine and methamphetamine, and other sources were involved and identified.

2016-LA-7 37 4,055 15 85 During the course of this investigation, 2 arrests were made and 1 kilogram of heroin was seized.

2016-LA-8 28 665 18 82 During the course of this interception, agents learned the target had a few different sources of supply for cocaine and methamphetamine.

2016-LA-9 16 1,186 37 63

During the course of this investigation, agents learned the target had a few different sources of supply of cocaine and methamphetamine, and other sources were involved and identified.

2016-LA-10 90 8,605 18 82 During the course of this interception, agents made 3 arrests, and seized 90 pounds of methamphetamine and 1 kilogram of heroin.

2016-LA-11 85 6,521 6 94 During the course of this interception, agents arrested 3 targets, seized 6 kilos of cocaine, one pound of methamphetamine, and $10,891.

2016-LA-12 20 4,932 72 28 During the course of this interception, agents learned about the method of operation and identified other target telephones used by this DTO.

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Los Angeles (cont’d) 2016-LA-13 19 240 60 40

During the course of this interception, agents seized a total of 32 kilograms of cocaine, and approximateley $800,000, and arrested 2 subjects.

2016-LA-14 41 4,726 29 71 The target discontinued using his telephone. 2016-LA-15 68 2,262 31 69 This wiretap resulted in other wiretaps.

2016-LA-16 20 952 12 88 This interception led to the identification of additional target subjects.

2016-LA-17 12 890 28 72 During the course of this interception, agents learned about the method of operation and identified other target telephones used by this DTO.

2016-LA-18 7 128 23 77 During the course of this interception, agents learned about the method of operation and identified other target telephones used by this DTO.

2016-LA-19 26 2,873 16 84 During the course of this investigation, additional DTO members have been identified.

2016-LA-20 43 4,077 30 70 The interception led to the identification of additional target subjects.

2016-LA-21 215 6,162 31 69 The interception led to the identification of additional target subjects.

2016-LA-22 85 683 30 70 The interception led to the identification of additional target subjects.

Orange 2016-OR-121 108 3,202 20 80 The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify narcotics traffickers and seized controlled substances.

2016-OR-122 8 14 75 25 The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify narcotics traffickers and seized controlled substances.

2016-OR-123 2 1,645 33 67 The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify narcotics traffickers and seized controlled substances.



2016-OR-127 28 976 20 80



2016-OR-130 0 52 0 0 No communications were intercepted.

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Orange (cont’d) 2016-OR-131 17 478 66 34

The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify narcotics traffickers and seized controlled substances.






2016-OR-137 0 0 0 0 The users of the target telephones discontinued use. There were no interceptions.



2016-OR-140 17 451 21 79 This wiretap produced incriminating statements and disproved certain alibi defenses.

2016-OR-141 49 681 10 90 This wiretap produced previously unknown witnesses to a cold case murder. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-OR-142 16 128 9 91 See Wiretap No. 2016-OR-141.



2016-OR-145 18 323 12 88 During the interception law enforcement was able identify narcotics traffickers.


2016-OR-147 57 1,691 25 75 The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify other narcotics traffickers.

2016-OR-148 14 692 26 74 The target subject discontinued use of the phone.

2016-OR-149 0 4 0 100 The target subject discontinued use of the phone.

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Orange (cont’d) 2016-OR-150 14 316 20 80

Limited intelligence material was obtained prior to the target subject discontinuing the use of the phone.

2016-OR-151 2 2,711 20 80 The wiretap intercept allowed law enforcement to identify other narcotics traffickers.

2016-OR-152 104 7,061 12 88 Limited intelligence material was obtained prior to the target subject discontinuing the use of the phone.

2016-OR-153 57 3,804 12 88 The wiretap interceptions identified a potential narcotics trafficker.

2016-OR-154 21 686 12 88 The wiretap enabled law enforcement to identify potential narcotics traffickers.



2016-OR-157 0 0 0 0

The wiretap was installed and monitored briefly before it became apparent there was a numerical error in the phone number listed in the order.

Riverside 2015-RIV-2186 176 10,560 25 75 During this investigation, agents seized a total of 20 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately $110,000 in narcotics proceeds.

2015-RIV-2196 88 3,517 21 79 2015-RIV-2197 16 1,652 14 72 2015-RIV-2207 216 292,494 11 89 2015-RIV-2208 464 10,608 16 84 2015-RIV-2223 17 4,328 3 97 2015-RIV-2227 164 8,989 20 80

2015-RIV-2228 128 100,993 65 35

This wiretap interception order resulted in the arrest of 7 people and the seizure of $299,965 along with the seizure of 61.59 pounds of amphetamines, 45 kilos of heroin/fentanyl and 10 kilos of cocaine.

2015-RIV-2231 63 8,304 10 90

2015-RIV-2232 340 13,139 2 98 Interceptions assisted investigators in identifying principal parties and ultimately identifying the primary suspects in a case.

2015-RIV-2234 90 5,434 24 76 2015-RIV-2235 20 18,000 28 72 2015-RIV-2236 58 3,630 30 70 2015-RIV-2237 138 354,287 6 94

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(%) Riverside (cont’d) 2015-RIV-2238 18 2,298 2 98

No subscriber Information was obtained.

2015-RIV-2239 227 23,304 18 82 The identification of a higher level narcotics source of supply was found.

2016-RIV-2240 702 15,070 19 81 As a result of this wiretap, co conspirators and significant narcotics locations were identified.

2016-RIV-2241 308 1,012 17 83 2016-RIV-2242 55 133,059 15 85 2016-RIV-2243 33 2,516 8 92 2016-RIV-2244 28 1,243 32 68

2016-RIV-2245 593 15,816 19 81 Numerous communications were intercepted which allowed for the identification of higher-level narcotics sources of supply.

2016-RIV-2246 115 1,798 1 99 The intercepts identified target subjects and co conspirators involved in the coordination and sales of methamphetamine in the county.

2016-RIV-2247 27 2,028 37 63 2016-RIV-2248 101 171,191 15 85 2016-RIV-2249 100 2,709 20 80 2016-RIV-2250 50 1,679 8 92 2016-RIV-2251 458 5,880 24 76 2016-RIV-2252 450 450 7 93 2016-RIV-2253 56 1,352 32 68

2016-RIV-2254 613 96,120 25 75

This wiretap resulted in the seizure of approximately 19.9 kilos of cocaine from a drug courier and an out-of-state seizure of approximately 6 kilograms of heroin.

2016-RIV-2255 37 861 55 45 2016-RIV-2256 47 3,057 1 99 2016-RIV-2257 101 168,178 15 85 2016-RIV-2258 20 119 1 99 2016-RIV-2259 271 4,628 25 75 2016-RIV-2260 5,838 5,838 5 95 2016-RIV-2261 117 3,507 50 50 2016-RIV-2262 55 42,070 26 74 2016-RIV-2263 76 3,633 68 32 2016-RIV-2264 10 156 50 50 2016-RIV-2265 472 472 1 99

2016-RIV-2266 432 18,402 18 82 Numerous communications were intercepted which allowed for the identification of higher-level narcotics sources of supply.

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2016-RIV-2268 84 202,255 15 85 2016-RIV-2269 5 376 11 89 2016-RIV-2270 2,007 46,486 15 85 2016-RIV-2271 75 3,924 32 68 2016-RIV-2272 43 32,971 53 47 2016-RIV-2273 20 14,245 33 67 2016-RIV-2274 70 112,926 36 64 2016-RIV-2275 18 13,026 17 83

2016-RIV-2276 706 49,423 7 93

Interecepts were valuable in identifying criminal street gang members involved in multiple conspiracies to distribute narcotics, firearms trafficking, and other crimes for the benefit of and the direction of the criminal street gang. Multiple arrests and narcotics/proceeds were seized.

2016-RIV-2277 8 205 50 50

Pertinent calls used to identify co conspirators and narcotics related locations investigators were obtained and approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine and 5 pounds cocaine were seized.

2016-RIV-2278 22 8,472 35 65 2016-RIV-2279 175 18,198 4 96 2016-RIV-2280 83 71,061 15 85

2016-RIV-2281 14 26,690 18 82

The wiretap order resulted in the seizure of 19.9 kilos of cocaine from a drug courier and an out-of-state seizure of approximately 6 kilos of heroin.

2016-RIV-2282 28 22,864 22 78 2016-RIV-2283 61 2,599 29 71 2016-RIV-2284 82 162,035 5 95 2016-RIV-2285 189 3,590 15 85 2016-RIV-2286 10 63 14 86

2016-RIV-2287 69 3,003 8 92

The intercepts were valuable in identifying criminal street gang members involved in multiple conspiracies to distribute narcotics, firearms trafficking, and other crimes for the benefit of and at the direction of the criminal street gang.

2016-RIV-2288 45 18,195 31 69 2016-RIV-2289 91 2,875 91 9 2016-RIV-2290 24 1,053 25 75

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2016-RIV-2292 30 22,613 25 75 2016-RIV-2293 91,116 91,116 31 69 2016-RIV-2294 16 28,664 14 86 2016-RIV-2295 54 767 3 97 2016-RIV-2296 28 26,855 30 70 2016-RIV-2297 67 246,956 18 82 2016-RIV-2298 26 35,958 15 85 2016-RIV-2299 23 61,338 32 68 2016-RIV-2300 2 4,921 1 99 2016-RIV-2301 44 1,032 26 74 2016-RIV-2302 52 118,645 5 95 2016-RIV-2303 16 932 12 88 2016-RIV-2304 4,169 64,169 24 76 2016-RIV-2305 30 35,245 28 72 2016-RIV-2306 4 2,634 2 98 2016-RIV-2307 4 3,892 15 85 2016-RIV-2308 1 2,094 3 97 2016-RIV-2309 13 13,480 15 85 2016-RIV-2310 180 12,537 10 90 2016-RIV-2311 1 369 5 95 2016-RIV-2312 70 16,482 27 73 2016-RIV-2314 24 5,219 4 96

2016-RIV-2315 53 1,345 20 80 As a result of this wiretap interception order, approximately 48 pounds of methamphetamine was seized.

2016-RIV-2316 19 10,310 36 64 2016-RIV-2317 25 34,135 15 85 2016-RIV-2318 19 37 73 27 2016-RIV-2319 55 11,571 21 79

2016-RIV-2320 27 1,286 44 56 As a result of this wiretap interception order, 56 pounds of methamphetamine, $97,000, and 2 pounds of cocaine were seized.

2016-RIV-2321 818 818 73 27 2016-RIV-2324 27 17,285 12 88 2016-RIV-2325 4 1,288 1 99 2016-RIV-2326 14 9,215 41 59 2016-RIV-2327 164 12,315 1 99

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Riverside (cont’d) 2016-RIV-2328 33 3,953 11 89

Two targets in this case were stopped by interdiction and 6 pounds of methamphetamine and one weapon were seized.

2016-RIV-2329 34 4,985 8 92 This wiretap investigation assisted with a triple homicide. 2016-RIV-2332 34 680 0 100 2016-RIV-2333 113 5,779 24 76 2016-RIV-2334 44 50,437 12 88

Sacramento 2016-SAC-63 34 594 40 60 The wiretap was terminated early.

2016-SAC-65 130 777 12 88 This wiretap was part of a cold case murder investigation. San Bernardino 2015-SBD-618 748 66,349 11 89 Nothing significant to report.

2015-SBD-620 119 1,378 40 60 This investigation is ongoing.

2015-SBD-623 103 37,909 17 83

This wiretap resulted in the 3 separate seizures: (1) 1 kilogram cocaine and $58,300; (2) $1,060,800; and (3) 4 grams of cocaine, a handgun and ammunition.

2015-SBD-627 291 45,599 25 75 This wiretap resulted in the 3 separate seizures: (1) 5 ounces cocaine and $20,000; (2) 3 kilograms cocaine and $85,695; and (3) $101,100.

2016-SBD-633 81 227,133 17 83 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of 1 pound of heroin, $254,740, and a handgun.

2016-SBD-634 143 7,005 12 88 This wire was used to identify and locate the suspects involved in a homicide.

2016-SBD-635 242 11,679 5 95 Intercepted communications lead to the arrest of 3 subjects, and seizure of 9.3 kilograms of heroin.


2016-SBD-637 508 52,965 15 85 6 pounds of methamphetamine and $55,590 were seized.

2016-SBD-638 237 7,403 1 99 Intercepted communications led to the identification of other members of the DTO, and other target telephones.

2016-SBD-639 29 769 20 80 2016-SBD-640 228 13,246 3 97 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-641 46 1,132 53 47 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of 33 pounds of methamphetamine.

2016-SBD-642 81 6,616 4 96 Intercepted communications led to 1 arrest and the separate seizures of 4 kilograms of heroin and 1 kilogram of heroin.


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San Bernardino (cont’d) 2016-SBD-644 51 1,130 56 44

Other members of the DTO and intelligence on the organization was gained.

2016-SBD-645 32 2,828 1 99 The wire allowed investigators to rule

out target suspects and find additional witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-646 31 237 11 89 No seizures. 2016-SBD-647 73 52,601 37 63 Drugs, guns, and money were seized. 2016-SBD-648 116 2,615 38 62 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-649 78 7,625 9 91 Intercepted communications lead to the identification of several other target subjects and their role in the organization.

2016-SBD-650 165 2,502 42 58

This interception order focused specifically on one street gang that was involved in the sales of narcotics in the local area. This case produced numerous seizures of narcotics and currency. This investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-651 33 554 47 53 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of 130 pounds of methamphetamine, 3 kilograms of heroin, and $160,000.

2016-SBD-652 40 4,490 3 97 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-653 5 29 13 87

This wiretap resulted in the seizure of $137,722 in narcotics-related proceeds, 103 pounds of methamphetamine, and 3 kilograms heroin.

2016-SBD-654 53 7,499 42 58

2016-SBD-655 105 3,760 6 94 Investigators seized 7 pounds of heroin and arrested one subject.

2016-SBD-656 103 2,224 46 54 Interceptions led to one arrest and the seizure of 2.5 kilograms of heroin. The identification of other members in the DTO were revealed.

2016-SBD-657 43 1,327 23 77 No arrests. 2016-SBD-658 36 9,417 48 52

2016-SBD-659 0 0 0 0 There were no seizures as a result of interception.

2016-SBD-660 168 6,596 2 98 Intercepted communications led to the identification of other target subjects and target telephones within the DTO.

2016-SBD-661 100 14,325 35 65

Several suspects were identified as selling and transporting controlled substances. Appoximately 6 lbs of methamphetamine, 11 guns, and $30,000 were seized.

2016-SBD-662 13 330 62 38 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of narcotic proceeds and 1 pound of cocaine.

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San Bernardino (cont’d) 2016-SBD-663 30 500 41 59

This case produced numerous seizures of narcotics and US currency. This investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-664 134 3,689 10 90

2016-SBD-665 54 13,516 42 58 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of 6 kilograms of cocaine.

2016-SBD-666 88 1,941 18 82

These interceptions provided the investigators useful intelligence on a DTO. In addition, 1 suspect was arrested another state for possession of 3 kilograms of heroin.

2016-SBD-667 417 15,695 20 80 Intelligence related to drug and gang information was obtained through the interception of the phone line.

2016-SBD-669 0 0 0 0 No interceptions were obtained. 2016-SBD-670 27 640 3 97 The investigation is ongoing. 2016-SBD-671 33 20,594 35 65 No identifications were made. 2016-SBD-672 55 4,347 12 88 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-673 284 11,100 11 89 This investigation allowed investigators to obtain information on narcotic activity and possession of firearms.

2016-SBD-674 59 6,375 7 93 Investigators seized numerous marijuana plants upon discovering a stash house.

2016-SBD-675 25 1,182 46 54 This wiretap resulted in the seizure of narcotic proceeds.

2016-SBD-676 22 61 3 97 Limited calls were intercepted on 2 of the 3 lines.

2016-SBD-677 19 262 31 69 This case produced numerous seizures of narcotics and currency. The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-678 116 7,903 1 99

2016-SBD-679 74 2,692 3 97 This wiretap lead to 1 arrest and the seizure of 3 kilograms of heroin. It also assisted in identifying other members of the DTO.

2016-SBD-680 20 440 34 66 Intelligence related to drugs and gangs was obtained through the interception of the phone line.

2016-SBD-681 22 6,203 3 97 The intercept assisted investigators with the identification of a gang member dealing narcotics. Approximately $30,000 was seized.

2016-SBD-682 249 35,072 3 97

This wiretap led to the seizure of $18,845, 1 kilograms of brown heroin, 7 pounds of methamphetamine, 1 ounce of cocaine, 2 firearms, and the arrest of 1 subject.

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Intercepted communications led to the arrest of 2 subjects, the seizure of 15 pounds of heroin, and the identification of other target telephones for members of the DTO.

2016-SBD-684 52 3,742 36 64 The wiretap led to information which assisted in the arrest of 3 suspects.

2016-SBD-685 0 0 0 100 The target discontinued use of the target phone shortly after initial interception.

2016-SBD-686 244 7,611 4 96 Intercepted communications led to the identity of other members of the DTO and to several other target telephones.

2016-SBD-687 142 4,564 9 91 This wiretap led to the seizure of $137,340, 1 pound of cocaine, and the arrest of 3 subjects.

2016-SBD-688 225 8,485 12 88 Intelligence related to drugs and gangs was obtained through the interception of the phone line.

2016-SBD-689 56 3,086 25 75 The wiretap led to information which assisted in the arrest of 3 suspects. 2016-SBD-690 43 599 14 86 This investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-691 46 1,091 26 74

Intercepted communications led to the arrest of 1 subject, and the seizure of 13 kilograms of cocaine, and helped investigators identify other members of the DTO.

2016-SBD-692 122 3,556 17 83 Intercepted communications led to the arrest of 2 subjects and the seizure of 25 pounds of methamphetamine and 435 pounds of heroin.

2016-SBD-693 33 1,389 10 90 Intercepted communications led to the arrest of 2 subjects and the seizure of a kilogram of heroin.

2016-SBD-694 0 No calls were intercepted on this wire. 2016-SBD-695 94 4,030 13 87

2016-SBD-696 104 14,397 1 99

Intercepted communications led to the arrest of 1 subject and the seizure of 35 kilograms of cocaine. Investigators were also able to identify target telephones of narcotic couriers/source of supply of narcotics.

2016-SBD-697 6 2,386 5 95

This wiretap resulted in the seizure of $14,858, 1 kilo of cocaine, 2 kilosof heroin, 35 pounds methamphetamine, one pistol, and the arrest/detention of 3 subjects.

2016-SBD-698 208 11,965 16 84

As a result of intercepted communications, investigators were able to identify other members of the organization and other target telephones. Investigators seized 5 kilograms of heroin.

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This investigation allowed investigators to obtain information regarding ongoing gang activity including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of firearms.

2016-SBD-700 21 456 21 79 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SBD-701 24 92 12 88 These interceptions provided the investigators useful intelligence on a DTO.

2016-SBD-702 38 2,011 3 97

2016-SBD-703 50 218 32 68 Intercepted communications led to identifying locations associated with the DTO as well as its members.

2016-SBD-705 592 24,291 3 97


2016-SBD-706 0 11 0 100 The phone appeared to have been discarded by the target subject prior to interceptions.

2016-SBD-707 177 3,469 3 97


2016-SBD-709 64 29,158 3 97

The interception of targets in this case was invaluable and led to the seizure of 15 firearms and the following narcotics: cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, and marijuana. Without the interceptions, the above firearms would still be on the streets and cause a constant danger of crime and violence.

2016-SBD-710 0

2017-SBD-1 189 15,594 This investigation allowed investigators to obtain information regarding narcotic activity and possession of firearms.

San Diego 2016-SD-217 45 3,644 9 91

2016-SD-218 248 1,530 52 48

This wiretap assisted in identifying higher level narcotic traffickers within San Diego County. This investigation has also provided information relating to multiple individuals in Mexico who are transporting narcotics into the state.

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San Diego (cont’d) 2016-SD-219 55 321 36 64

Through this wiretap, agents seized approximately 23.1 kilograms of methamphetamine and one handgun. This wiretap also led to the arrest of 3 individuals. The drug transportation cell which this investigation targeted has been effectively dismantled.

2016-SD-220 25 3,111 0.5 99 No arrests or seizures were directly tied to this wiretap.

2016-SD-221 46 2,670 15 85 No arrests or seizures were directly tied to this wiretap.

2016-SD-222 26 665 25 75

The purpose of seeking this wire was to identify any additional co-conspirators to the murder and/or locate the murder weapon, both of which would not be possible without wire interceptions.

2016-SD-223 37 66,794 36 64 This investigation targeted subjects operating in parts of San Diego, Mexico, Central America and South America.

2016-SD-224 27 84,850 27 73 This investigation targeted subjects operating in parts of San Diego, Mexico, Central America and South America.

2016-SD-225 24 1,368 19 81 Wire intercepts identified an active methamphetamine distribution network.

2016-SD-226 106 2,898 9 91

Intercepted conversations allowed law enforcement to conduct surveillance during key points in this murder investigation and document communication between targets and witnesses.

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San Diego (cont’d) 2016-SD-227 312 16,059 20 80

Human traffickers are known for controlling their victims through force and emotional manipulation, to the point victims do not see themselves as victims and do not cooperate with law enforcement. Victims often hide or destroy evidence law enforcement needs to prove the crime. The main target in this case was known to have a violent history with women. Although the main target was known to be trafficking women, due to the victims' lack of cooperation with law enforcement, a prosecutable case was not possible. The interception of wire and electronic communications in this case allowed law enforcement access to evidence of the force and emotional manipulation between targets and victims. Evidence was obtained of the targets providing illegal substances to their victims as well as the methods of their operation. The evidence obtained during the interception allowed the prosecution to move forward without a cooperative victim to testify and provide evidence or testimony against their trafficker. 15 individuals who were street level

2016-SD-228 59 3,108 41 59 heroin users and dealers were intercepted.

2016-SD-229 43 2,047 9 91 This wire was initiated as part of a cold case homicide investigation. 2016-SD-230 1,252 17,068 37 63 2016-SD-231 174 2,615 20 80

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San Diego (cont’d) 2016-SD-232 45 212 6 94

This wire investigation targeted a sophisticated Money Laundering Organization (MLO) utilizing shell companies to conceal the true nature of their criminal purpose. At the conclusion of the investigation agents successfully obtained arrest warrants for 26 individuals, of which 17 have been arrested. In addition, agents seized approximately 2 million dollars cash of illicit proceeds, a residential property valued at approximately 2 million dollars, and a vehicle worth approximately $100,000. Further, as a result of the interceptions, agents have identified several of the MLO's shell company bank accounts held in the U.S and Mexico, as well as a employee at a U.S. bank who was using their position to assist the MLO with illicit transactions. It is believed this MLO laundered over 9 million dollars.

2016-SD-233 119 4,483 21 79

The need for this intercept was to thwart a conspiracy to murder a peace officer(s). In such a circumstances, the success of this wiretap and related law enforcement actions is measured by the fact that the crime was prevented.

San Joaquin 2016-SJ-83 553 30,025

This investigation targeted some of the most violent gangs in San Joaquin County. The investigation thwarted five armed robberies, prevented multiple shootings, brought to light human trafficking, and solved a homicide. To say the wire was successful would be an understatement. There has been no significant crime in the targeted areas since the investigation ended.

2016-SJ-84 155 2,887 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-85 18 452 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-86 115 4,665 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83.. 2016-SJ-87 394 10,554 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-88 165 6,882 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-89 184 1,780 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-90 75 2,054 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-91 165 4,923 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-92 130 7,192 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-93 322 9,196 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-94 96 3,592 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-95 212 5,120 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83.

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(cont’d) 2016-SJ-96 75 363 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83.

2016-SJ-97 125 3,980 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-98 124 1,171 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-99 94 1,625 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83. 2016-SJ-100 46 282 See Wiretap No. 2016-SJ-83.

San Luis Obispo 2017-SLO-1 167 2,707 9 91

The wiretap intercept was part of an investigation by law enforcement regarding a suspected conspiracy to commit murder. As a result of the wiretap, there were no criminal charges filed against any suspects.

2017-SLO-2 22 56 1 100

Through initial investigation, law enforcement learned of the intended target(s) sophistication at evading law enforcement detection. Consequently, law enforcement utilized the wiretap to evaluate the workings of the target(s) and the suspected drug trafficking of the target(s) in San Luis Obispo County.

2017-SLO-3 90 4,007 33 67

This wiretap intercept was part of an investigation by law enforcement regarding suspected trafficking of narcotics. As a result of this wiretap, 13 defendants were indicted for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and several of were also charged with distributing.

Santa Barbara 2016-SBA-53 285 5,437 15 85

This wiretap intercept had the most significant impact of any operation in the history of Santa Barbara County. The wiretap enabled law enforcement to arrest 17 gang members or associates who had been terrorizing the City of Santa Maria. The suspects were charged with the murder of 10 people and the conspiracy to commit the murder of 14 more people.

Santa Clara 2016-SCL-1 39 390 10 90

This wiretap itercept culminated with state search warrants and arrest warrants which resulted in the arrest of 11 individuals, and the seizure of $2,295.85 in narcotics proceeds, approximately 3 pounds of methamphetamine, 1 pound of cocaine, 4 pounds of marijuana, 392 marijuana plants, 42 grams of hashish, and 33 grams of psilocybin mushrooms.

2016-SCL-2 109 6,352 40 60 See Wiretap No. 2016-SC-1.

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Santa Clara (cont’d) 2016-SCL-3 121 3,603 4 96

During the wiretap intercept, additional suspects were identified and a suspect was confirmed to be involved in the homicide under investigation. Additionally, information concerning drug sales, drug trafficking, and street gang membership was gathered and found to assist in the homicide investigation. The street gang was also identified to be involved in two robberies.

2016-SCL-4 52 2,879 2 98 The investigation is ongoing.

2016-SCL-5 358 120,093 6 94

This wire intercept was a multi-agency investigation. The primary target was a transnational organized criminal enterprise who were using violence to extort café owners to continue the illegal gambling in the cafés. At least four homicides have been attributed to this organization. Additionally, an officer was identified as a participant in the criminal activity, 24 people were arrested and charged and the following items were seized: five firearms, 69 illegal gambling machines, more than one million dollars, assorted jewelry, 14,000 Ecstasy pills, more than 300 Xanax pills, four vials of a steroid substance, five vehicles, one alligator, and, over 900 pounds of green marijuana and hashish oil. The wiretap also identified multiple instances of extortion with a gang enhancement, attempts to bribe law enforcement, witness intimidation and aggravated assaults.

2016-SCL-6 57 1,514 17 83 See 2016-SCL-5. 2016-SCL-7 9 59 50 50 See 2016-SCL-5. 2016-SCL-8 251 30,356 9 91 See 2016-SCL-5. 2016-SCL-9 45 3,011 6 94 This investigation is pending.

2016-SCL-10 30 1,383 19 81 This case is currently pending.

2016-SCL-11 23 1,242 25 75

As a result of the wiretap intercept, law enforcement became aware of one target subject attempting to acquire firearms for the purpose of assisting another target subject in the murder of San Jose Police Department officers. Target Subject #1 provided law enforcement with 2.5 ounces of methamphetamine and $787 to the undercover agent with the intent to purchase weapons and was arrested.

2016-SCL-12 39 598 42 58 See Wiretap No. 2016-SCL-11.

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Sonoma 2015-SON-8 43 1,748 1 99 This pending wiretap intercept investigation will likely identify a homicide suspect a cold case murder.

Stanislaus 2016-STA-1 83 1,459 1 99

This wiretap intercept assisted in a cold case murder investigation. Although significant information was discussed that has led to new investigative avenues, no arrests have been made at this time.

Ventura 2016-VE-176 689 24,543

The wiretap intercept led to the seizure of multiple firearms and some controlled substances. One of the firearms seized may have prevented a shooting from occurring.

2016-VE-177 622 20,854 15 85 See Wiretap No. 2016-VE-176.

2016-VE-178 178 1,528 13 87 This wiretap intercept led to the arrest of a person responsible for trafficking narcotics into Ventura County.

2016-VE-179 1,329 27,351 4 96

This wiretap intercept allowed law enforcement to expand the scope of the investigation up the chain of command within the criminal street gang and to reach sources of supply for the controlled substances.

2016-VE-180 1,551 32,844 45 55

This wiretap intercept turned into a very large investigation into a sophisticated human trafficking and prostitution ring. It led the arrest of the top-level leaders of the organization.

2016-VE-181 2,069 48,453 11 89 See Wiretap No. 2016-VE-179.

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