Westminster City Manager To Retire Next Month for Private Sector Job
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Eddie Manfro’s planned retirement from his city manager post was made public by City Councilman Tai Do on Facebook, who called it “totally unexpected news.”
Westminster Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave
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Westminster’s police chief, Ralph Ornelas, is on administrative leave pending the results of an outside investigation into “possible policy violations,” according to city officials.
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Westminster Appeal of Federal Discrimination Lawsuit
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The nation’s highest court decided April 16 it would not review the case, rejecting a petition by Westminster to appeal the 2014 decision by a federal court jury that awarded $3.4 million in damages plus attorney fees to Westminster Police Department officers Jose Flores, Ryan Reyes and Brian Perez.
Allegations of Corruption by Former Westminster Police Chief Now Available in Vietnamese
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Last month, hours before city hall closed for the holidays on Dec. 22, the city of Westminster released an explosive complaint written by its former police chief, Kevin Baker.
Judge Rules Westminster Must Make Public Ex-Police Chief’s Claim Against the City
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The city of Westminster must make public a legal claim against the city filed by former Police Chief Kevin Baker, according to a ruling issued late Wednesday afternoon by Judge Walter Schwarm, in response to a Voice of OC lawsuit.
Westminster Hires Former LA Sheriff’s Commander as Police Chief
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Following the abrupt retirement and a settlement with its previous police chief, the city of Westminster has selected a new chief of police from outside its department, retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Commander Ralph Ornelas.
DA Looking Into Allegations of Payoff Attempt by Westminster Mayor
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Orange County District Attorney’s Office is making inquiries into allegations of what is essentially an attempted bribe by Westminster Mayor Tri Ta to keep Councilwoman Margie Rice, his opponent in the November election, from running against him, according to a lawyer who is suing the city.
Voice of OC Sues Westminster Over Former Police Chief’s Claim
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Westminster has refused to release a claim against the city filed by former police chief Kevin Baker, who alleged he was retaliated against by Councilwoman Margie Rice for being a whistleblower.
Westminster Police Chief Retires After Stress Leave
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Chief Kevin Baker retired quietly on May 1 after being out for more than six months on a stress leave, according to assistant city manager Chet Simmons.
Westminster Police Chief On ‘Stress Leave’
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Westminster Police Chief Kevin Baker has been out on medical leave for several months and is being paid a full salary. One council member has described Baker’s absence as a “stress leave.”