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Resident alleges misconduct by deputies; city attorney says no deputies on leave
Summary
During public comment, Holly Warner alleged six Yucaipa deputies are under investigation for serious misconduct, including crimes involving a child; the city attorney replied that, to the city’s knowledge, no deputies are on administrative leave or under criminal investigation and said the claims are 'unfounded' as currently known.
Holly Warner, a Yucaipa resident, used the public-comment period to allege a pattern of serious misconduct involving employees of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, telling the City Council that "6 officers of YPD are currently under an active investigation for serious police misconduct" and that victims include Yucaipa residents and at least one child.
Warner said the allegations involve concealment by fellow officers and multiple victims and that outside agencies — she named the FBI, the California Department of Justice and POST — were notified by a frustrated victim seeking outside oversight. "This seems to be a heinous violation of public trust," she told the council.
Deputy Mayor Bieber asked whether staff could report on the matter and not allow silence to stand as acceptance of the allegations. The city attorney responded that he had inquired with the county station captain and could report "there are no deputies from the Yucaipa Police Department who are on admin leave" and, "as far as we know, the allegations that were just made are unfounded." He said the city would seek to provide a full report back to council if new information emerged.
Council members and staff treated Warner's remarks as a request for transparency rather than an item for substantive deliberation during that meeting; the city attorney cited Brown Act limits on discussion of matters not on the agenda but said staff will follow up with the county and provide a report if warranted.
Next steps: Deputy Mayor Bieber specifically asked staff to bring back any relevant information for council consideration, mindful of any ongoing investigations; the council did not take formal action at the meeting.
Attribution: Quotes and paraphrases of allegations come from public commenter Holly Warner; the city's response is attributed to the City Attorney as recorded on the public record.
