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Top commander of elite L.A. County sheriff's unit leaves job amid dishonesty probe
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Alene Tchekmedyian , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 4, 2026
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An internal memo reviewed by The Times said Cmdr. Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the special enforcement bureau at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, was recommended for discharge after violating policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation.
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What is this story about? An internal memo reviewed by The Times said Cmdr. Oscar Barragan, who oversaw the special enforcement bureau at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, was recommended for discharge after violating policies on dishonesty and obstructing an investigation.
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