In a recent government meeting, significant revelations emerged regarding a forensic report implicating a sheriff in sending homophobic texts. The report, conducted by CellBright—a company utilizing technology similar to that of the FBI—confirmed that the texts originated from the sheriff's phone, raising serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officials.
The discussion highlighted the forensic analysis of a cell phone belonging to a witness who received the texts. While the specific content of the messages was not disclosed, the confidence in the findings suggests a troubling breach of professional conduct.
Additionally, the meeting addressed a memo from Under Sheriff Dan Perea detailing an unusual request made by Victor Angier, whose position had been eliminated by the board prior to the request. Angier expressed concerns about rifles stored in a safe, suggesting that he feared for his safety and believed there was a plot against him. This request was made during an active investigation into his access to these weapons, raising further questions about the integrity of the sheriff's department.
The undersheriff ultimately rejected Angier's request to send staff home early and change the safe's code, instructing him to cease further contact. These developments underscore ongoing issues within the department and the need for accountability in law enforcement practices.