A Los Angeles Police Department officer is facing charges of tampering with evidence and petit larceny after allegedly stealing people’s items during traffic and pedestrian stops.
“Public trust and the integrity of law enforcement are undermined when officers tamper with evidence and steal items from the public,” said LA County District Attorney George Gascón. “Police officers are charged with upholding justice and protecting our communities, and any violation of that trust is unacceptable.”
In total, prosecutors charged Officer Alan Carrillo with two counts of altering, placing or concealing evidence as a peace officer and three counts of petit larceny.
Carrillo faces up to seven years and six months in prison if convicted. His bond has been set at $100,000.
The officer allegedly stole personal items, including metal brass knuckles and knives, from people during pedestrian and traffic stops on April 19 and June 15 last year. Prosecutors also said his documentation of the items was inconsistent in his reports. The items he allegedly stole were never reported.
The LAPD’s Internal Affairs Division began investigating the allegations after launching an overarching investigation into officers from the department’s Mission Area Gang Enforcement Detail.
Mission Division is part of the department’s Valley Bureau and patrols the northern San Fernando Valley near the city of San Fernando.
“Our office is committed to holding Mr. Carrillo accountable for his actions so that we can restore the public’s trust in law enforcement,” Gascón said.
Matthew Rodriguez
