The sheriff’s investigation leads to an arrest.
A criminal warrant was issued against Deputy Cory Richey on 13 counts of burglary and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. Early this morning, sheriff’s department detectives arrested Richey.
The arrest occurred at around 7:30 this morning when Richey arrived at his workplace. Richey was incarcerated in San Diego Central Jail on the felony warrant shortly before 12:30 p.m. His bail is set at $250,000.
Several search warrants have been executed and an investigation is ongoing.
Richey has been employed by the Sheriff’s Department since March 2007. This case is currently being investigated by the San Diego Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Unit, which will be looking into Richey’s actions. He was suspended without pay by the sheriff’s department.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department does not tolerate any criminal activity by our employees and investigates all acts of misconduct. We hold our employees accountable for decisions made and actions taken. As steadfast public servants, we will continue to hold the highest level of expectations and will require all of our employees to adhere to policies and procedures, as well as all federal, state and local statutes. The communities we serve expect this from the sheriff’s department, and we ask it of ourselves.
We are grateful to all of the detectives and sheriff’s personnel who worked on this case, as well as the work of the San Diego District Attorney’s Office.
officer arrested
The sheriff’s investigation leads to an arrest.
A criminal warrant has been issued for Officer Cory Richey on 13 counts of robbery and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. Early this morning, sheriff’s department detectives arrested Richey.
The arrest occurred at around 7:30 this morning when Richey arrived at his workplace. Richey was incarcerated at San Diego Central Jail on a felony warrant at around 12:30 p.m. His bail is set at $250,000.
Several search warrants have been executed and an investigation is ongoing.
Richey has been an employee of the Sheriff’s Department since March 2007. This case is simultaneously being investigated by the San Diego Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Unit, which will further investigate Richey’s actions. You’ve been suspended without pay by the sheriff’s department.
The San Diego Sheriff’s Department does not tolerate any criminal activity by our employees and investigates all acts of misconduct. We hold our employees accountable for decisions made and actions taken. As loyal government employees, we will continue to hold the highest level of expectations and will require all of our employees to adhere to policies and procedures as well as all federal, state and local statutes. The communities we serve expect this of the Sheriff’s Department and we expect it of ourselves.
