A lack of a booking photo, a protective order on body-worn camera footage, and few facts around the incident beyond a brief court document have only raised more questions around misdemeanor charges against Ahmad Zahra.
Tag: Joe Felz
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Former Fullerton Police Sgt. Could Avoid Jail Time After Lying in Police Report Regarding 2016 City Manager DUI
Fullerton residents and watchdogs for years questioned how Joe Felz was given a ride home by police officers when he hit a tree and tried to flee the scene after drinking on election night that year.
Posted inFullerton
How Did a Former City Manager Get a Ride Home From Police After Drinking and Crashing Car?
Fullerton may have to produce records that could show why former City Manager Joe Felz didn’t get arrested for driving under the influence following his 2016 election night car crash after a lawsuit demanding those records, along with numerous others, was filed by local resident Joshua Ferguson.
Posted inFullerton, NEWS, Safety, Security & Justice
Fullerton Police Department Tackling Two Staff Controversies
The Fullerton Police Department is facing at least two controversies: its police chief is on paid leave after an alleged fight at a late August concert and, separately, a former sergeant was charged with falsifying a 2016 police report.
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Former Fullerton City Manager Pleads Guilty to Reckless Driving in 2016 Election Night Car Crash
Former Fullerton City Manager Joe Felz pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of reckless driving involving alcohol that stems from his 2016 election night car crash when he ran it up a curb, over a tree and attempted to drive off on a flat tire.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Investigative, Top Stories
County Rejects DA Investigators’ Corruption Claims, Setting Stage for Court Battle
County Counsel Leon Page said Tom Conklin and Abraham Santos’ claims of wrongdoing were found to be false in an independent investigation. Their attorney disputes the investigation and says his clients will be filing suit.
Posted inFullerton, Investigative, News Briefs
Former Fullerton Police Chief Says Ex-City Manager’s DUI Stop Handled With “Objectivity”
Former Fullerton Police Chief Danny Hughes said Monday the investigation of ex-City Manager Joe Felz’ election night car crash was handled in a way that considered “objectivity.”
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Former Fullerton City Manager Joe Felz Charged With DUI for Election Night Accident
His arraignment is scheduled for April 3. If convicted, he faces up to one year in county jail.
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The Year in OC Political Theater
In a normal year, Orange County gets more than its fair share of political theater. In 2016, one of the most important election years in recent history, it was worthy of Broadway.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Top Stories
Fullerton City Manager Announces Retirement
Joe Felz, who has been leave since he crashed his car after drinking on election night, will retire at the end of the month, according to a letter Councilwoman Jennifer Fitzgerald read during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
