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Officer Don Vasquez praised for role in financial-crimes probe

Fire and Police Commission · July 30, 2026
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Chief Dermen recognized Officer Don Vasquez for investigative work on bank fraud and check-washing in coordination with U.S. postal inspectors; an arrest warrant and grand-jury subpoenas were reported as part of the case.

Chief Dermen recognized Officer Don Vasquez for bringing federal investigative experience to the department and assisting the investigations unit. Dermen said Vasquez "has been coordinating with the United States postal inspectors, to apprehend a suspect involved in bank fraud and check washing," noting surveillance led to an arrest warrant and the submission of grand-jury subpoenas.

Detective Sergeant Keith O'Connor also praised Vasquez's contribution to the investigations unit. The commission recorded the recognition during departmental updates; no formal personnel action was announced in open session.