Unbelievable. Not in their jurisdiction. Not even a criminal matter, but a civil one. Wasting tax payer dollars to intimidate and interrupt a business. These people should be in jail for multiple reasons, but the abuse of authority is ridiculously obvious in this instance. Who signed off on a search warrant? Who signed off to have the business's assets frozen? Prosecute all these people who think they are above the law.

@MinistryOfMagic_DoM

2 жыл бұрын

The search warrant isn't even legal either. You can't approve a warrant for a state you don't have jurisdiction in. You can file an arrest warrant in your home jurisdiction and then request a local LEO make the arrest in the jurisdiction of the named party, but you cannot file a search warrant and sign it in California for a property in Indiana. Youd need a judge in the local jurisdiction to sign it and a LEO in the local jurisdiction to serve it. If they don't have that, they could have found dead bodies and the evidence would be invalid for use in court.

@pistolannie6500

2 жыл бұрын

Mob mentality.... send in the "henchmen" to "ruff em up a little"! That is EXACTLY... What THIS was!!

@MrSlugny

2 жыл бұрын

All levels of government behave like this ...

@philyeary8809

2 жыл бұрын

They should be shot upon breaking and entering.

@stvnfarm

2 жыл бұрын

Where was the local sherrif in Indiana?

This is a civil matter and the sheriff had no business spending one cent of tax payer dollars traveling to another state (where they have no jurisdiction), the sheriff needs to fully account for this

@eldiablo7862

2 жыл бұрын

The Sheriff and his deputies need to be jailed.

@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the sheriff, the deputies and all politicians who are in San Mateo County should be in jail.

@sherrienale9974

2 жыл бұрын

The money spent need to come out of that Sheriff 's pocket,then fire him

@GabGotti3

2 жыл бұрын

You act like Police are trustworthy.

@jimcooksey812

2 жыл бұрын

It needs to be deducted from his PERS account or his severance package!

The real issue is that this is a malicious prosecution. The builders story is very clear. The rich friend of the sheriff missed a payment and couldn't be contacted for 8 months. The builder would have been justified to just cancel everything at that point, but only moved the guys to last place. Then the rich guy called his buddy the sheriff and had him abuse his power to intimidate, financially attack, and charge him with bogus felony charges. The sheriff and the DA should immediately be fired and charged with malicious prosecution.

@Klausjp.ontheroadagain

2 жыл бұрын

and refund the trip charges

@jessaguilar7892

2 жыл бұрын

The problem is you don’t fire a sheriff or District Attorney they are both elected officials. So it would have to be a recall election which should happen in my opinion.

@canucanoe2861

2 жыл бұрын

"The sheriff and the DA should immediately be fired and charged with malicious prosecution." As should the local police who cooperated.

@canucanoe2861

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessaguilar7892 Not if they are indicted.

@EliChristman

2 жыл бұрын

My only counter to that is you can't just cancel everything and walk away (and expect a refund). The builder has sunk cost, time, employees, etc. to cover. He's already paid money out. Now if the rich guy wanted the shell of a car, sure let him take that. But no refund, in my opinion.

Out of their jurisdiction, crossing state lines, false imprisonment ,intimidating a business owner and unlawful use of taxpayer funds in the commission of a crime. It seems that the US Marshals should be arresting every single one of the California officials that were involved in this outrageous overreach and charging them federally!!!

@lobitome

2 жыл бұрын

don't forget the police in Indiana that helped by being there or allowing the detainment at their office.corruption all around.

@dknowles60

2 жыл бұрын

But the Us marshalls will get spanked like they did at ruby ridge

@jessestreet2549

2 жыл бұрын

@@dknowles60 Marshal's at ruby ridge shot people and were forced to pay compensaation. Arresting Leo's who abused authority is a whole other animal.

@dknowles60

2 жыл бұрын

@@jessestreet2549 Should have gone. to jail it reals takes a mean and nasty man to killed a dog to kill a 4'8" 60LB 14 YEDAR OLD BOY RUNING AWAY

This is wild that they thought they would get away with this. This just goes to show just because you have a badge and are voted into a position of law and order as high as the sheriff, it doesn't mean you still can't be a total scum bag.

@coop5329

2 жыл бұрын

Because of all the shi* he has gotten away with for years. Why would now be different?

@jonslg240

2 жыл бұрын

This isn't just a badge issue. For the left wing this is just the order of they day. They literally deal in corruption every single day. For a law enforcement officer on the right? 99.9% of them wouldn't even accept $1mil to do this. They know it's wrong, they earn a good living already, and most importantly their freedom means more to them than anything else. For the left? This is what they do every single day. I really hope Americans wake up, but the Democrats have ruined the lives of half the population to the point where THEY THINK EVERYONE SHOULD BE CRIMINALS. That's why the left only defends criminals and the right rejects them.

@arcanisdivinitis

2 жыл бұрын

He is waiting to leave office as he lost his re-election before this.

@heyelights897

2 жыл бұрын

It also means your IQ can be as low as the criminals,

@jonslg240

2 жыл бұрын

The proof is in the pudding. The left just spent weeks attacking the man who saved countless lives from a mass shooter in a mall. The left spent every other mass shooting talking about the lives of the mass shooters FOR WEEKS. Then someone carrying a gun defends the public against a mass shooting, AND ALL THEY DO IS ATTACK HIM FOR A WEEK THEN NEVER MENTION IT AGAIN? Wake the fluck up, America. The left doesn't care about anyone who's working class, they only care about the people who never tried a day in their lives, or work at burger king when they're 45 because they've been in and out of prison their whole lives. They don't care for one second about the people who make is a good society. They ONLY care about power.

This is precisely what local media should be doing everywhere in America and why it’s so important. Bravo.

@Step-n-Wolf

2 жыл бұрын

And they need to go after Brandon Jr and Sr next.

@checkyoursix5623

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps other Lame Stream Media outlets can take a clue and get into some good old-fashioned muck raking !!

@Skank_and_Gutterboy

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, as much as I despise the media, it's good to see them doing their job here and really credit them for that.

@jeffkaczmarek3577

2 жыл бұрын

@@Step-n-Wolf Without the leeches of law enforcement to personally enforce his laws and taxes upon the public with their own two hands, every law Joe and the democrats have ever written is nothing more than a list of harmless suggestions. Learn to put the blame where it properly belongs, on those wearing boots, not suits.

@kidonspank

2 жыл бұрын

@@Step-n-Wolf for what crimes?

Additionally, this is not the first time this DA has been involved in favoritism and scandal...Absolutely sickening..

@Aereto

2 жыл бұрын

Yet the entire state failed to get rid of the DA

Absolutely disgusting. This needs to be addressed. You let some power trip like this go unaddressed, more will happen. Every officer involved should be terminated.

@darth3911

2 жыл бұрын

In this case it involved higher ups. The officers could have felt presser by there bosses demanding they do something they shouldn’t. Either way everyone involved should be punished, the upper management should be imprisoned and the lower officers should at least be sent back to the police academy.

Every person involved in this needs to go to prison for interstate intimidation as a means of extortion under color of law.

@theflanman420420

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they do… and the only retribution that we the taxpayers will see is these thug criminals being put on paid leave and then being able to retire or step down… with benefits. Any lawsuits will be paid by tax dollars…. Seems we always lose.

@twistedhillbilly6157

2 жыл бұрын

4 officers were following orders.. The Sherriff is mysteriously on a long vacation... CA politics... When democrats are in power this is all you will ever get....

@lov2cyanaked

2 жыл бұрын

@@theflanman420420 Sheriff Carlos Bolanos lost his reelection, he was going to be out and retire jan 2023. Just trying to sneak something in on his way out probably for "free".🤑

@smartmonkey777

2 жыл бұрын

Life in prison or the death penalty due to their position of trust and power.

@BrooklynBalla

2 жыл бұрын

They won’t spend a single minute locked up.They’ll even keep there jobs.Most likely they’ll be fired or forced to resign but they’ll keep their law enforcement certification which means they can go work for another department.

This isn't only on the San Mateo Sheriff's Office, but the local cops who assisted. This is a gross abuse of power, and lawsuits need to be filed.

@wstavis3135

2 жыл бұрын

The local cops were actually functioning under good faith. They are obligated to assist in serving a proper warrant. The Sheriff and DA who obtained the warrant are guilty of false pretenses, the local boys did nothing wrong.

@SPITSPHIRE

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, i expect better of my police departments in Indiana.

@LethologicaGaming

2 жыл бұрын

I've got a feeling the local cops were mislead. Maybe they should have double checked but whatever paperwork the California sheriff's brought probably looked legit.

@Songbirdofourgeneration

2 жыл бұрын

@@wstavis3135 the local cops still have an obligation to investigate why someone they’re allegedly supposed to protect and serve, is being hunted down by cops half way across the country. Innocent until proven guilty. That case was thrown out already by 2 judges, both criminally and civilly. They should have looked into the matter first instead of just letting this loose cannon agency do what they want to one of their citizens.

@ananousous

2 жыл бұрын

Prisons need to be filled

The real question is, how did they get a judge to sign that warrant, to be applied out of state, and who is the judge that thought this could possibly be a valid reason to issue the warrant. Noticed, in all the coverage, no one is asking about that.

@frankkolton1780

2 жыл бұрын

Actually 3 separate California warrants, signed by 3 different California judges, 2 were for banking records, 1 was for electronic records. A separate warrant was issued and signed in Indiana. Unfortunately it can be done legally even though is was morally wrong and a terrible abuse of power.

@jocarmo

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankkolton1780 Appreciate the info, so crazy that this could possibly be legal

@davidkuhlman8004

2 жыл бұрын

both state AG's trade "favors"

@davidkuhlman8004

2 жыл бұрын

DA's in this case

I don’t understand how a police department, sheriffs department etc… can cross state lines and enforce a warrant that’s not even a criminal warrant. This group of officers are COMICALLY CORRUPT….

I have to say I am impressed that the news team is keeping this at the forefront. This is abuse of power and special treatment for a "wealthy" individual.

@brendabilotti1912

2 жыл бұрын

I am as well! What was done to this man.....was DISGUSTING!!!

@NovemberFoxtrotRC

2 жыл бұрын

Same, glad the county is getting involved too. Good to see people sticking up for the little guy.

@geoh7777

2 жыл бұрын

"Wealthy individual" should have his Batmobile order canceled. He cannot be trusted to not cause trouble in the future: e.g. miscellaneous complaints about the car's components etc.

@fukhue8226

2 жыл бұрын

How wealthy are you when you have to make Payments on a $250,000 car? And you miss a payment!

@CarShopping101

2 жыл бұрын

A wealthy realtor and the San Mateo County Sheriff using taxpayers money to act as a private Gestapo should be national news. And police act like victims and wonder why people think that half of the them are criminals with badges.

You know this wasn't the first time they've abused their power.

@harryknackers7892

2 жыл бұрын

I know it personally!

@me8042

2 жыл бұрын

Probably for the favor of Ritchie Rich.

@delaineymacphearson6850

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. The confidence that was shown by the idiots was pretty evident.

@philyeary8809

2 жыл бұрын

@@harryknackers7892 so do i.

A friend's son applied to be a police officer in several cities in my area. He's well qualified and was offered jobs but in all cases, ALL, he was required to sign a loyalty oath to his Chief; not an oath to follow the law but to follow orders. As a law abiding citizen, he declined and was not hired.

@michaelleitner1245

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry but I don't believe that story. Name the cities.

@ewjiml

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelleitner1245 Of course he won’t name the cities because he’s full of it. He’s just making up bs to fit his narrative.

@Aereto

2 жыл бұрын

It would REALLY help if you ACTUALLY stated the city or county identify questionable jurisdictions. Otherwise you are just one of those Defuns the Police and BLM criminals who take advantage of the chaos all those years ago.

@darth3911

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelleitner1245 From what I personally seen I would not be surprised if his claim was true.

I'd love to hear just one deputy explain why they thought participating in this egregious abuse of power was a good idea. How on earth did they imagine this guy would just accept the abuse and say nothing? Everyone who participated in this foul injustice should be locked up.

@marcosmota1094

2 жыл бұрын

They don't care....they clocked overtime, avoided slogging through crappy cases in SMC, and pal'ed around for a weekend. Oh, sky miles too...

Speaking for myself, if I miss a payment and can't be reached for 8 months I either changed my mind or don't have the money. That real estate idiot is just throwing a tantrum and now his childish actions are biting his friend the dirty sheriff. They are all dirty and belong behind bars.

@pamelafrye4667

2 жыл бұрын

FACTS 💯!!!!!

@Leviatiemily

2 жыл бұрын

Ikr.

@mis4nthr0p3

2 жыл бұрын

They should be made to pay for the expenses incurred on their junket.

@stonedsasquatch

2 жыл бұрын

Real estate agent might end up losing his license over this too. I've seen them revoked for far less

@davidb9323

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he won’t sell the car to the man, and then take him to the cleaners

a absolute joke, treating a man like he's a bank robber halfway across the country because the rich friend of the sheriff wanted some hired thugs, there is no way this can end without his resignation

@Jonathanizer

2 жыл бұрын

It's a lame duck sheriff, he's going to retire at the end of the year anyways. More fitting punishment would be: have his government pension taken away and pay for this trip.

@chriswampler1

2 жыл бұрын

The district attorney Marie McLaughlin needs to resign too.

@chriswampler1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jonathanizer and seize assets gained while holding the office.

@Razgriz85

2 жыл бұрын

@@chriswampler1 You misspelled "fired".

@PrinceAndrewFucksKids

2 жыл бұрын

Look at the whistlindiesel channel, look what the cop did. Cops are pigs and they deserve all the abuse and bullets they get!

When Sheriff's use taxpayers money for personal vendettas, those Sheriff's should be stripped of their police powers! This is totally shameful.

Need to start holding law enforcement just as accountable as any other citizen would be. If you’re supposed to know the law better than me and willingly break it then it should be malicious no matter the case. Time to start taking these “hometown heroes” off the force before they get themselves in trouble or killed. Or someone else for that matter.

Where's the outrage in Indiana? Wouldn't local law enforcement bear just as much responsibility for allowing out of state cops to behave this way?

@Cobb

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed the police chief/Sheriff should have sent them away stating that they have no jurisdiction there and will be arrested if they try to conduct police business in their state/county/city.

@dicktracy762

2 жыл бұрын

Well, apparently the Cal guys had a lawful arrest warrant. But would not the locals have to do the arresting? And the interrogation? And to do this would not the car guy have to have allegedly broken some Indiana law?

@negate3

2 жыл бұрын

One of the charges is from CA state law. How do you charge a business in IN with violating a CA state law?

@guskeman

2 жыл бұрын

@@negate3 if you do business in another state you have to follow that state's laws. Not that this dude actually broke laws.

@PrestonGladd

2 жыл бұрын

@@guskeman but that state can't just cross state lines and arrest you, they have to request the local authorities arrest and extradite you. The out of state department can only show up at the station and transport you. They can't be at the arresting site as they don't have any authority in that state to act as law enforcement officers.

You miss a payment on ANYTHING for 8 months and there are bound to be consequences. Sad to see grown men turn into babies when they don’t get what they want

@patrickblock2477

2 жыл бұрын

Time to add a clause in the contract

@mis4nthr0p3

2 жыл бұрын

Man-baby had a tantrum cuz he was denied his toy. Needs to be put in time out (jail).

@o.b.7217

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickblock2477 I think, they mentioned in the original story, that there is such a clause in the contract.

@h8dallas420

2 жыл бұрын

sad that those babies have friends in power and are willing to misuse that power for them.

@stevejette2329

2 жыл бұрын

TKCP - Like trump

This type of stuff has been going on for a long time. I’m so glad these corrupt cops and their Supervisors and Mangers are finally being held liable.

Mother of God. Put somebody in jail so people know there's consequences to their actions. Goddamnit

They sure are making a big deal about the money, yet they didn’t even mention that a California judge can’t issue a search warrant for Indiana

@darkstorminc

2 жыл бұрын

Was it the Ca judge? I haven't heard which state issued the warrant.

@jbonegw

2 жыл бұрын

@@darkstorminc it was CA.

@woowaptibam5253

2 жыл бұрын

They had a help of a local department

@jonraybon8582

2 жыл бұрын

@@jbonegw No it wasn’t. If you watch the original story on this, it shows the warrant with an Indiana seal on it. The CA cops went to an Indiana judge, who most likely just gave the probable cause declaration a quick once over, and rubber stamped it.

@jbonegw

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonraybon8582 just watched the original again and see the warrant I was thinking of was for bank account records.

Felony charges should be brought against those law enforcement officials.

@ShapesWithoutColors

2 жыл бұрын

Federal rico charges. 10 years in a federal penitentiary, minimum.

@marcbetancourt731

2 жыл бұрын

they just gonna get a pat on the back

@TheFerruccio

2 жыл бұрын

Should. In a crazy alternate universe where they actually receive charges, they still won’t get convicted for any of it. Just sit back and watch as, yet again, every government official involved here will get away without consequences. At best, the taxpayers will foot the additional bill for the out of court civil settlement, and every crooked official will keep their job, or laterally transfer to another department. No law enforcement officer involved in this will receive any consequences aside from a mild inconvenience in their employment. I guarantee you that this is what will happen.

@ME-kc8hn

2 жыл бұрын

They should shoot themselves for violating their oath of office…….no fvcks given for governmental abuse of power and intimidation with weapons

@guymetdrapedes220

2 жыл бұрын

Who's going to arrest them?

This is why gun rights are imperative. This was invasive. Hold your ground.

Not just lawsuits... Careers ended immediately! Maybe include some jail time too!!

That business owner was just given a very winnable lawsuit against the San Mateo D.A, city, and Sherrifs offices. This story is flat out disgusting. Yet now surprising

@MGower4465

2 жыл бұрын

Like the LEO care? They'll claim qualified immunity, which the DA will agree to, since the DA is clearly part of tbis cabal since he brought charges. Then the judgement money comes from the taxpayers who are already being ripped off for over 10 grand. The county should sue the wealthy realtor to recover every cent. He put all this in motion because he didn't get his way. He should shiulder the costs personally.

@CT_Taylor

2 жыл бұрын

The supreme court has found in the plain text of the constitution where it says "except" and a long list of about every rule or law we have and then invented some other flowery stuff like "clearly established llaw" which they themselves have also said couldnt be said to be found about not being seized and killed by police officers without probable cause

@randlemarsh

2 жыл бұрын

Suing the police or city doesn't matter to cops or the officials. It doesn't come out of their paycheck or pocket. It's all the taxpayers that have to foot the bill. That's why their needs to be an end to qualified immunity.

@kenbob1071

2 жыл бұрын

@@MGower4465 And the wealthy realtor doesn't care either because it's pocket change to a guy paying $250k for a bat mobile. He's probably got shady real estate deals with the city that will more than cover it. 'Murican justice!

@Txpo50

2 жыл бұрын

District Attorneys have what’s called Absolute Immunity as ruled by the Supreme Court in Imbler v Pachtman, 1976. They can’t be sued for misconduct related to their advocacy in the courtroom.

I'd think these "officers" would have some serious consequences for holding this man against his will for an hour. That's a slam-dunk civil rights violation.

@MrClobbertime

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't 'false imprisonment' come with criminal charges?

@TheFerruccio

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, it’s not so “slam dunk.” The people involved are the police. They will absolutely get away with this, with little to no consequences, and, at best, taxpayer money will be used to compensate the victim while the perpetrators admit to no wrongdoing and keep their jobs. This is absolutely the thing that will occur. You can call me out on it if that doesn’t happen (like seriously, please do. I would love to see the police receive real consequences for once). If the officers involved are fired, keep track of what department they end up moving to, and whether they actually received any consequences beyond simply being inconvenienced in their employment.

@Suisfonia

2 жыл бұрын

If its to be believed, some reports claim that the officers were mislead by their superiors to claim that they were asked by Indiana police to assist in a criminal investigation. I have a hard time swallowing that since it's really not that common not to mention that there would be a public record of it, which I presume they can't find any of. Now to be fair, there were times when officers were mislead by their superiors and then used as scape goats, but I dunno I don't think this is one of them and if it isn't, all those involved need to be fired for abuse of power and violating jurisdiction.

@IridescentW

2 жыл бұрын

They're cops. They could have beat the business owner to death and they'd still get raises (paid for by the always generous tax payers) when they made it back to their own state.

They have no jurisdiction there. That is how I'm really confused at how they were able to do a raid with zero jurisdiction.

I'm intrigued to see the interview with the guy who ordered the car. What was his excuse for missing the payment, and then being out of contact for 8 months? A wonder the garage didn't just completely scrap his order!

Clearly, these officials, police, judge, and the DA missed the main message about truth and justice from the Caped Crusader while growing up. I thought they'd sworn oaths to uphold the law; not be lap dogs for some punk with too much time and money.

@beep-beep

2 жыл бұрын

When they played pretend when they were little, they wanted to be Robin, I guess 😆

@gregfalco4528

2 жыл бұрын

You assume any of those scumbags wanted to be good guys in the first place.

@TheUluxian

2 жыл бұрын

@@beep-beep More likely they wanted to be The Joker..

@willardlentz3044

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheUluxian That Sheriff is a joker

@berkeleygang1834

2 жыл бұрын

One of the problems is that they're sworn to uphold the law instead of defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. While police are prohibited from using excessive force (which is subject to a lot of interpretation), they are allowed to lie in an interogation (that is, any time they are not testifying in court, which would be perjury). Frazier v. Cupp (1969) also needs to be overturned.

Appreciate the local news calling out this complete about of power. To harass a nice person who just loves Batman is horrific. Outrageous

@andrewvelonis5940

2 жыл бұрын

He doesn't "just" love Batman, he loves capitalism too. The fact that he can combine the two is excellent in my book.

@nikkimcdonald4562

2 жыл бұрын

I think too many people sue for trivial matters , but I hope this guy sues the PD for this . Absolutely disgraceful behavior on their part.

@soundbyte99

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of cancel culture.

@Boba_Brett13

2 жыл бұрын

@@nikkimcdonald4562 Mark is an outstanding guy. They only chance he'd sue them is if he was backed into a corner, and even then it would be personally difficult for him. I grew up with him and his Batmobiles (before he was licensed by DC) around town, and there's no nicer guy out there that would give you the cowl off of his head..

Kudos to ABC 7 for doing some real journalism.

Great job getting this info out to the public!

Respect to ABC7 for pursuing the story and getting those financials. Without the financials, anyone can see that it was a gross abuse of power and negligence of civic duty. Having the financials brought to light provides cold hard evidence of the direct cost to taxpayers and a perspective that, anyone from the area who would not otherwise be invested in the injustice, can look at and start to ask why their hard earned dollars are being spent in this way. This wasn't a buddy helping another buddy power wash their deck. This was blatant abuse of the taxpayer dollar to fund the terrorizing and intimidation of someone over halfway across the country... someone who was in the moral right. This was not someone missing a rent check because they lost their job. This was someone buying a luxury who didn't want to pay a small business owner, skipped out on any communication, then threw a fit and called in a favor from a buddy who used taxpayer money to abuse the power that the local public had entrusted them with. This should not stand and I am pleased to see the media stepping forward to alert the public to the situation. Something that seems long lost in these past few years. It is good to see local news being real journalists again and truly serving their local communities.

@i.m.7710

2 жыл бұрын

Your last sentence is so true!!!!!!!! Breath of fresh air to see real journalists again.

@SLloyd-qb8kt

2 жыл бұрын

Truth!!!

@lovelylillie4325

2 жыл бұрын

Yasss!!!!

@SpiritGirlSF

2 жыл бұрын

Another news story to shake and destroy public confidence in the Police.

@bak-mariterry5180

2 жыл бұрын

Now, if the MSN would do a through investigation on The Biden Family, maybe some questions could be answered.

This is CRIMINAL. All involved should be treated like such, DA, Sheriffs,etc….

@T-roc57

2 жыл бұрын

Whoever has their hands on it, if they don't face strong punishment then something is very wrong.

@thesilkymodine

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that it happened in the first place should tell you all you need to know.

@cowsagainstcapitalism347

2 жыл бұрын

ALL COPS are criminals and ONLY CRIMINALS back law enforcement

I would put this under illegal use of government resources and personal. This should have been handled in court not by cops. We have a legal system in America and this is not how our system works. Also having your friends strong arm someone you are doing business with feels a lot like the mob, but them being cops makes this a whole other level of illegal BS.

Your team for this station is amazing. I am from Missouri. I was upset about this. Posted it to family and friends in St. Louis, Missouri. Keep up your great work.

Wow, that is an absolutely insane abuse of power! The deputies that participated should all be fired (they knew they were wrong), and the sheriff himself should not only have to pay that money back, but also be facing a bit of jail time!

@ronnieallie8490

2 жыл бұрын

I see you everywhere 🤣

@MrBerserkinTime

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Xavier

@astaraoneill9166

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@Jreb1865

2 жыл бұрын

And any judge stupid enough to sign the search warrant needs a little jail time of their own to remind them what the 4th amendment means...

@AECRADIO1

2 жыл бұрын

TREASON...NOTHING SHORT OF PUBLIC EXECUTION, OR YOU MIGHT AS WELL JUST SLAP WRISTS AND SAY NO NO...THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IF THE PEOPLE DO NOT TAKE SERIOUS ACTION! TYRANTS DO MOT LEARN FTOM WRIST SLAPS, BUT SEVERE CHARGES WILL END THIS TYRANNY!

Stop calling those goons who were shaking down that businessman "investigators" they were hired thugs. Everybody involved needs to go to prison, especially the sheriff. The DA needs to go to jail, the judge who signed the warrant needs to be in prison. The real-estate agent needs to go to prison for false allegations. When does justice get served in this country?

@SkaalKesh

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the neat part: it doesn’t. When the people who make the laws, interpret the laws, and enforce the laws want to abuse their power to take from you and give to themselves, who is there to act as a check? That’s right: the people who put them there in the first place. Force them out. Elect better people. If they refuse to get their act together, go further as necessary until corruption like that is no more. Remember, when government fear the people, rather than the people fearing their government, then there is freedom.

@imthebest7290

2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@calanon534

2 жыл бұрын

When you can afford it, peasant. Until then, people like that Real Estate dude get to call the shots. The Sheriff will get to resign without consequence. The deputies might get a vacation. The citizens of San Mateo County will likely get a bump in taxes to cover legal expenses from the inevitable lawsuit, settlement, and payout. The guilty go free, the innocent pay dearly.

@pamelafrye4667

2 жыл бұрын

FACTS 💯!!!! Absofuckinlutely 💯 AGREE with everything YOU SAID!!!! QUALIFIED IMMUNITY NEEDS to be stripped from them & sued ALONG with CRIMINAL charges & prison!!!!!! This is EXACTLY why QUALIFIED IMMUNITY NEEDS to be GONE NOW completely!!!!!

@rockon8174

2 жыл бұрын

At the barrel of a gun!

How does the state of Ca get to take bank accounts away in Indiana with out due process no court hearing over a civil mather and get a way with trashing Fed Gov law and Indiana law

imagine how many times this happens and goes unnoticed

you know what you can't buy with money ....... integrity, morals, and class!

How were the detectives even able to get the warrant for this? The whole county is corrupt from the courthouse to the sheriffs dept

If this would have been my shop, the first thing that would have happened was a call to my attorney and the STATE police to intervene.

While America it's time for accountability Amendment he needs to be sued in court and that County needs to pay the money back to the taxpayers

I am glad this story went viral across the nation. Abuse like this is not exclusive to California and our media everywhere should have the courage to hold public office holders accountable. Good job.

@billywallace3194

2 жыл бұрын

What does it matter i see Criminal cop lots of times On here and some get busted some don,t but it keeps going on and on Like cops don,t care if we see it, they think they have Some special power they Do not have.

@sboz86

2 жыл бұрын

​@@billywallace3194 is that supposed to be a haiku? agreed police think they're the exception.

@CarShopping101

2 жыл бұрын

@@billywallace3194 While there are some good cops, fully half of LEO are just criminals with badges. And the "good" cops never speak up against the criminals

@ravenrock541

2 жыл бұрын

All media in the United States is owned by six corporations. They have been infiltrated and corrupted just as the FBI, DOJ, and CIA have been

@dw3403

Жыл бұрын

we need an update. its been 3 weeks.

The charges should be dropped and bank accounts unfrozen and anything collected by the officers returned effective immediately. And that car maker should sue the san Mateo county sheriff's office, sam anagnostou, and the judge who issued the warrant.

@coop5329

2 жыл бұрын

@David Graham What I want to know is exactly who authorized freezing his bank account and under what law.

@saturncrush

2 жыл бұрын

@@coop5329 scary isn’t. The potential this could be used on any citizen

@12gaugeCharlee

2 жыл бұрын

@@coop5329 same here. And that person should also be included in the lawsuit.

@redrockpaco2893

2 жыл бұрын

Dude, righteous!

@nunyabiznez6381

2 жыл бұрын

Those officers are guilty of kidnapping and all belong in federal prison.

This case shows an abhorrent example of “self entitlement” taken to a whole new level.

How much you want to bet the Police Union will make sure they don't get fired. Also: Well done with the investigative reporting, this is why the American people need the media.

Let me guess, the sherif will investigate themselves and find no wrongdoing.

@ericw1314

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds familiar to another agency

@georgenicholai6089

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericw1314 …..rhymes with FBI

This is unbelievable! I think everyone involved should have their financials gone through as well. There’s no way the DA or Sheriff went to this kind of trouble just because a buddy was butthurt about a delay on a car. To just disregard procedure and boundaries while putting their careers on the line without a payoff or blackmail motivating them… doesn’t make sense.

@nathanmace3936

2 жыл бұрын

Some people's egos are so big they don't do sensible things.

@conniead5206

2 жыл бұрын

Naive much? The term “lynching” is named that because a Judge Lynch illegally jailed quite a few of his rivals. DAs have been found to have repressed evidence that proved a person was innocent just so they could have a quick trial and make a name for themselves. Unfortunately often found out decades later and after the DA is retired or dead. In the last three years there have been at least two judges convicted of criminal charges. When I was young a judge moved into a renovated barn across the street from us. After he drove in and out of a couple of yards, didn’t make the turn onto our street, and plowed between two houses on that turn, we learned he had a long history of DWIs that had been swept under the carpet. Just because someone is in a position of trust doesn’t mean they are trustworthy.

@kathyd2595

2 жыл бұрын

Repeat after me….corruption. Corruption + Power + Government = MONEYMAKING. These guys are no better than mobbed up criminals. If you really aren’t aware of this, you need to focus! Money and politics are key to why our country is so messed up. Politicians get quickly used to their sweet gigs and power so they get greedy. To be clear, that’s folks in both the Conservatives AND Democrats. Stay aware if your values are being fairly represented by your leadership and really, ‘your’ employees.🤔

@nturavrgchick6055

2 жыл бұрын

The "payoff" comes on the front end when it comes to sheriffs who are voted in the same way it does with politicians: via campaign donations. Then later they can call in a favor when they need one.

@nturavrgchick6055

2 жыл бұрын

Meaning, campaign donations are legal bribes. We need to get this kind of money OUT OF POLITICS once and for all!!!!

It's pretty clear and cut. The sheriff broke the law and overstepped his jurisdiction. He should spend some time in jail himself while getting stripped of his function and pay all costs back with after tax dollars out of his own pocket. Officers, DA and others that made this possible are also corrupt and should be kicked out a well. The officers involved should have stood strong against corruption, despotism and terrorism instead of willing participants. With government like that, you don't need enemies foreign or domestic anymore.

Corruption like this is why all qualified and judicial immunity has to go and those who abuse the trust of the public they are sworn to protect deserve punishment ten fold.

@bradwardenbradwarden1854

2 жыл бұрын

Now we need apply that to all officials and representatives and clean house.

@mazyata9958

2 жыл бұрын

These scumbags can't be fired. The sheep don't realize how corrupt this nation is from small to larger scale.

@Nubbley

2 жыл бұрын

your saying this 3 years after they covered up the largest child trafficking ring in the world... good luck with that.

@jamessimms415

2 жыл бұрын

Throw in Civil Asset Forfeiture to be abolished

@illumiNOTme326

2 жыл бұрын

All very good points here.

This rotten sheriff Bolanos needs to be sued and fired for trespassing, unlawful raid, harassment and intimidation.

@wooden5c

2 жыл бұрын

I agree - And why is the San Mateo County District Attorney's office prosecuting this??

@ska7triumph

2 жыл бұрын

As should the judge who issued the warrants and the DA! Rest of the others should be fired. Get the FBI involved along with a counter suit by Mark.

@jakemallory4239

2 жыл бұрын

this was his last gasp, he was voted out and his term ends in January. hope he gets charged with abuse of power.

@MaryamofShomal

2 жыл бұрын

We the People fired him - he just lost re-election to our new Sheriff Corpus.

@Penaltybox66

2 жыл бұрын

The Sgt approved this operation? What DA reviewed the probable cause statement? What judge signed the warrant?

What is the position of the San Mateo Sheriff and DA about actual crime in their county? Do they let real criminal acts like shoplifting, vandalism and violence go unpunished?

Everything about this case pisses me off, but the one positive thing is seeing a journalist do actual investigative journalism. Good on this Dan Noyes dude!

So, how come all those involved from the Sheriff, the two Deputies, the sergeant, the Lieutenant, DA and Judge are not suspended with out pay, pending an investigation? Also Qualified Immunity should be removed from all of them, no need for the tax payers to foot the bill.

Since when do Sheriff's deputies have authority outside their county let alone out of their state?? (Here's a clue, they have zero authority outside their county and should be arrested for impersonation!!

... and just like that ... "WE'VE INVESTIGATED OURSELVES AND FOUND NO WRONGDOING" 🙄 Lock em ALL up!

This sounds like an episode of Repo on crack where the guy missed a payment and was so butt hurt that he made a payment over the phone so they wouldn't take the car 😂

Can we take a moment and appreciate the rare and elusive creature known as investigative journalism? Very well done, and I'm hopeful that one day, investigative journalism with integrity will thrive in this country again.

@tom4150

2 жыл бұрын

Yah and for California information act that makes the numbers are public

@IridescentW

2 жыл бұрын

It won't. Real journalism is dead and it's never coming back.

@7davesanchez

2 жыл бұрын

"Journalism is printing what those in power don't want printed. Everything else is public relations." -George Orwell

@Kevin-cb9wq

2 жыл бұрын

@@IridescentW Spoken like someone who only watches Fox News.

@TerryLawrence001

2 жыл бұрын

Real journalism is dead, this story only made it on air because no-one involved had financial control over the news department. You can bet that stories are routinely buried by rich friends of media outlets all over the world. Not one media giant tells the whole truth, all of them are click-bait miners and for a more in depth story, check back at eleven!

They had no right to freeze bank account, send workers home, or turn away deliveries. They were not only out of their jurisdiction, but they subverted the presumption of innocent until proven guilty and denied legal process. Goes to show you need to have a good lawyer on speed dial if you are in business in the US. I already posted long comments on my experience with local gov and LE in previous story. Suffice to say, even my friends that came to the US from places like Australia have been amazed by how the system revolves around lawyers, insurance/medical realms, and politicians. We need more transparency and accountability, but it only occurs when we demand better. Most people will do what we are doing here - post an outraged comment and nothing more, and the news will eventually move to the next story with likely little real change.

@Aereto

2 жыл бұрын

That's Californians for you.

@charliepearce8767

2 жыл бұрын

Think that $$ in the bank is yours ? Think again.

Fire the sheriff, sue him and the buyer!

Disgusting abuse of power, keep us posted, we want follow ups on this story, great reporting!

I’m a cop and I can tell you right now…. That is absolutely unjustified. There is literally no reason for sheriffs deputies from another jurisdiction to spend all that kind of money going to another jurisdiction to question somebody. Anything that has to do with businesses and exchange of contract or money in a contract has nothing to do with the police but it’s all civil court.

@patrickorourke7174

2 жыл бұрын

Back to the Police Academy, you were not paying attention to the Criminal Law or Civil Law course work.

@thewarroom6118

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickorourke7174 Well please enlighten me. When do police deal with anything civil? When you’re done being a security guard, you let me know and I’ll teach you about the law.

@donHooligan

2 жыл бұрын

American cops lie and violate human rights every single day in every single state. Y'all are out of control! forcing fascism into this country...

@timf2279

2 жыл бұрын

If a crime was even committed it would have been in Indiana not California. Maybe a stretch for wire fraud and a Federal Offense. I'm surprised the DA even signed off on the charges. I don't know what was in the written contract, however seems reasonable if you miss a payment, go to the back of the line. Seems nothing more than civil contract law, which was resolved in a local Indiana Court. Can always appeal to the next higher court.

@BC-ny3zb

2 жыл бұрын

@@thewarroom6118 That comment was police brutality.

This story was AWESOME. I love it when local news teams call out officials no matter what party they're affiliated with. Let's get em. Well done team. That $210,000 batmobile is now going to cost multiple people and agencies millions once they're all sued. Mr Carlos needs to step-down from his position immediately.

@lobitome

2 жыл бұрын

pretty sure it was said he was retiring soon. maybe he thinks that will make him immune to his actions consequences.

@ejicon3099

2 жыл бұрын

@@lobitome Good info. Thanks for sharing.

At least one of the members of the San Mateo County reached out and was able to obtain a warrant in Indiana which is what was presented at the time. They also took him to the local jail, but never asked him any question or explained what was going on.

Good for the local news doing real journalism

We investigated ourself, And found no wrong doing. Take away qualified immunity, And let the public sue them and there pension.

@unkatom

2 жыл бұрын

Sherriffs are actually a rather ancient form of authority that enjoys little oversight, legally. Its a carryover from a stuffy British tradition… over there, its an appointed Royal position with lordly rewards, over here its largely a free-for-all once elected. While there are good Sheriffs, there are some truly hideous Sheriffs with all kinds of lose behavior.

Compliments to each and every person on the I-Team. Great job investigating and presenting an apparent gross abuse of police powers out of San Mateo. Best kind of reporting is helping “ the common person” have a voice when mistreated so severely. Keep up the good work.

@nturavrgchick6055

2 жыл бұрын

@George Jones I'm in South Carolina but I'm also pissed about this corrupt BS!!!

Incredible! How important check and balances are. A badge is a huge amount of power, and in the wrong hands is frightening.

THIS IS CRAZY THE SHERRIF FROM CA SHOULD BE IN JAIL, WOW WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO.

This is one of the most egregious uses of law enforcement I’ve ever heard of. Shame on that sheriff for using his deputies like mobsters and shame on his deputies for going along with it.

@calculator1841

2 жыл бұрын

No, the worst is the fake RUSSION COLLUSION! Leftist-weaponized DoJ & FBI

@razzledingle

2 жыл бұрын

An even more heinous abuse of power is going on up in Napa County, with the Paul Pelosi DUI cover-up.

@lobitome

2 жыл бұрын

if the cops involved had integrity, they would have refused, quit or contacted someone higher up. it may not be as easy as it seems, but people want police officials to at least appear to have integrity.

@ravenrock541

2 жыл бұрын

"Most egregious use of law enforcement" ? Seriously, take a look at the FBI. Falsified evidence, lied to a FISA court judge, illegal wire tapping, leaking to the media to influence an election... the list of criminal activity against a sitting president is treasonous. And that's my point, our entire infrastructure of social order is corrupted from the top down to the county dog catcher. The United States is a banana republic

Props to the people of San Mateo for standing up!

Now this is investigative reporting. Great job.

Attorney Steve Lehto has not only done a video on this fiasco, but he's talked to the gentleman builder in Indiana and got numerous issues ironed out. You're County fathers/mothers need to force the Sheriff and his Friend need to receive the ENTIRE bill for Overtime, Flight tickets, Hotels, Rental cars and ANYTHING else that was charged to the county.

How did a judge sign off on a warrant for them to enter his private place of work, confiscate materials, and freeze his bank accounts? And what were the four officers thinking to do this without any apprehension? How is it possible for one person to control so many other people with power? Did no one stop to think this was wrong except an ABC reporter?

@ToVisitOctober

2 жыл бұрын

Judge probably had another “favor of a friend”

@cedarbay3994

2 жыл бұрын

Cops do not question orders. It is a quasi-military organization where you do what you’re told and don’t think for yourself.

@audraarndt1824

2 жыл бұрын

Its called an inside favor

@indiandaeng

2 жыл бұрын

Would have to be an Indiana Judge or else false arrest comes to mind as well as blackmail.

@inconnu4961

2 жыл бұрын

@@indiandaeng They did get a local judge to sign a warrant And a local sheriffs deputy accompanied the california law enforcement agency investigating.

“I’m concerned about the integrity of the DA’s office.” Me: you’ve clearly never been in court, dealt with a DA, a judge, a prosecutor or a cop

It is great to hear the people San Mateo county speaking out against the actions of an out of control paid for and bought for sheriff

Bravo ABC7 for doing real journalism.

Yeah, they're out of their jurisdiction. Sounds like the sheriff needs to be put in jail.

@weedshoes5089

2 жыл бұрын

False imprisonment is a felony.

@dicktracy762

2 жыл бұрын

@@weedshoes5089 This is true.

Somebody's bout to get sued and it's not Batmobile Bob.

Omg this is abuse of power and harassment. That real estate agent threw a fit, called his friend and his friend abused his power. Fire him and fine the real estate agent too!

The thing that infuriates me is the fact the Indiana police was apparently complicit in the harassment, sending a detective and allowing the use of the local jail. I want an investigation as to why Indiana police was participating in what is a blatant abuse of power and an answer if this is the kind of conduct we can expect from our police.

@henrybourdon6712

2 жыл бұрын

It is called gang mentality. Cops backing cops no mater if it is legal or not. It is so simple to understand. One cop f..ks up and the gang backs him up with lies or if needed false statements to planting evidence. Any one believing otherwise is naive or has not had it happen to them yet. Wait and see when this is all said and done. Wrist slapping with no return of any money earned overtime or not and the public will foot that bill as well and with time will be swept under the carpet as usual. It is how the system is set up, just wait and see but do not expect any real justice. In america justice is blinded by money and is power. Now wear your mask in the hot summer months in fear of catching a winter time cold and having your body fight it and survive like nature intended. Bow your head shut up do not think or ask questions and comply like a good little working tax payer under constant government stress who made the not found in nature sickness in the first place. Remember to wave a flag and believe you are in the land of the free.

@craigpoole2602

2 жыл бұрын

Just to play Devil's advocate for a second....if the San Mateo sheriff will act in this way there is no telling what the Indiana officials were told. Now that this is a national story I'm sure a large portion of the truth will come out. The SM sheriff should hope Mr Real Estate has a job waiting for him because he's most certainly going to lose the one he currently has.

@johnathanstephenson8107

2 жыл бұрын

The local cops may have only found out that anything was going on when they showed up at the jail. And after an hour the local cops told them to let him go and get out of town.

@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943

2 жыл бұрын

3 words: Thin Blue Line.

@iNowHateAtSigns

2 жыл бұрын

Different law enforcement organizations cooperate all the time. In this case the SMC Sherrif's office provided a search warrant and felony charges to Cass County Sheriff's office. Cass County would have no reason to question these legal documents, and so would've complied. They did nothing wrong. If it helps with your "fury," consider a child rapist getting away clean because he moved to another county and that county's sheriff refused to assist detectives from the county where the crime originated. Hope this helps.

FAILURE TO RENDER GOODS OR SERVICES is absolutely NOT an arrest and detain matter here and nearly every part of the world, it is purely a civil case matter. All the cops know this information going over state lines, and yet still agreed to the matter. All involved need to be immediately fired.

@Xdenge420

2 жыл бұрын

all the cops involved should be in prison and they can NEVER be a cop again

@Kevin-cb9wq

2 жыл бұрын

Fired, and jailed.

@royfrye2871

2 жыл бұрын

He hadnt failed. Just wasnt on customers timeline. And building specialty vehicles is not a simple process, things happen.and he is not the only customer

@natehill8069

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xdenge420 INCLUDING the local cop who played along instead of laughing them out of his office

this is ridiculous. the sherriff of san mateo county should be removed yesterday. I live in Logansport, and can say the man's integrity is beyond reproach

As the son of a cop I know this is b.s. and I hope they win their lawsuit against those pricks

The good news is that this guy is getting a lot of sympathetic publicity. If I had the money I would definitely order a batmobile from him now that I know he makes them. The original sold at auction for somewhere near five million.

@andrewvelonis5940

2 жыл бұрын

I got to sit in one and I have the pictures to prove it.

@ddegn

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewvelonis5940 Very cool!

It just makes you wonder how often this kind of thing happens and we never hear about it…

@beastshawnee

2 жыл бұрын

locally it’s frequent but across the country? weird.

No one is above the law. Thank you so much for your integrity and perseverance in investigating this horrible abuse of power.

@randomacc7721

2 жыл бұрын

Uh I’m pretty sure the police are above the law, I mean they literally get qualified immunity. Not to mention rich people too. They can call their buddies and get off the hook on literally any charge.

@TracyIndy

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomacc7721 just like any group there are a few bad apples, but that does not make the whole group bad. Be careful when you make blanket statements.

That Sheriff HAS TO ANSWER to media requests... He should be removed from office immediately

Straight up abuse of power. This Sheriff himself cut me off on Highway 101 Northbound near San Mateo traveling at a very slower speed than I was jeapordizing the saftey of my child, wife, and myself in the vehicle. I had to move on to the left shoulder (form lane 1) to avoid hitting him and then he moved to the right lane (lane 2) and pulled his badge. I flipped him off as I didn't see his actions acceptable. He then moved over 2 additional lanes to the right and exited the highway. Guess it's all a gang now of who knows who. Thought the mafia era was over.

@Rhaspun

2 жыл бұрын

Power absolutely corrupts.

@WolfRun59

2 жыл бұрын

The Mafia had a code. Renegade cops (and I know the vast majority are NOT) only follow their personal whims and feelings of entitlement. We’ve got our own gangster sheriff in L.A.

@SniperPIKACHU

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rhaspun Especially those godless ones. This is why religion is important. When you know there is a higher power up there, you won't dare to act like you are god when you have the power to do whatever you want. Stay humble.

Real investigative journalism is a breath of fresh air! Well done ABC7!

Lawsuits and terminations need to be applied here. Complete abuse of public money. Inexcusable!!!!

The four 'investigators' need to be charged in Indiana for impersonating a police officer, seeing how they had no authority in the state of Indiana.

They should all be brought up on charges of racketeering and violation of the Interstate Commerce Clause. They clearly used the threat of violence or legal punishment to extort this poor man of his property. Not only did they falsely imprison him, but they also froze his bank account. This is the kind of stuff the mafia would do if they had the legal authority.

@juanvelazques4380

2 жыл бұрын

Carlos Bolaños is running again 🤣

@savage2012

2 жыл бұрын

there is mafia in the system I'm not scared of

When they identified themselves as out of state police, I would have told them to leave my private property. Any refusal would be treated with extreme hostility against armed intruders 🤷🏾🏴

@aaronstestlab

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like they were accompanied by Indiana police, who in my opinion share much of the blame.

@lynnvh5445

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there we're out of jurisdiction

@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916

2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstestlab They can also get it.

@canniballectus2560

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916 No legal standing as law enforcement in that State unless the local Sheriff deputized them, which didn't happen. Thus impersonating law enforcement, felony theft, felony kidnapping. Not sure what else could be made of it off the top of my head but I hope the business owner hires a good attorney that pursues as many civil and criminal complaints as possible and costs all of those officers their jobs back in Commifornia. Can't be a police officer if you have a pending felony charge/conviction. Hope it happens so we can see it snowball back onto the Sheriff and his buddy in court filings that become a matter of public record.

@darkstorminc

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedkaczynskiamericanhero3916 so you're one of those idiots who thinks shooting people solves all problems. That or a nutjob sovereign citizen.