Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca Found Safe
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca was found safe in the early hours of Monday, July 15, after he apparently wandered away from his home in San Marino. San Marino Police Chief John Incontro confirmed that Baca was located at an El Monte restaurant and was identified through a bracelet he was wearing. Fortunately, Baca was uninjured and appeared to be in good spirits, according to Incontro.
Background and Timeline of Events
Baca, 82 years old, was last seen at his residence around 3:30 pm on Sunday, according to reports from NBC4. Notably, in 2016, Baca faced legal troubles when he was convicted of obstructing an FBI investigation into abuses at the county jail. At the time, his attorney revealed that Baca was dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Baca was sentenced to three years in prison and served approximately two years before being released.
Collaborative Search Efforts and Outcome
The search for Baca was a joint effort between the San Marino Police Department and the Los Angeles County Police Department. V. Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the San Marino Police, informed City Press that the department’s search operations were aided by missing persons detectives from various neighboring agencies and the Sheriff’s Department. Baca had previously served as the Los Angeles County Sheriff from 1998 to 2014.
In conclusion, the safe recovery of Lee Baca serves as a relief to his family, friends, and the community. It also highlights the importance of collaborative search efforts and the swift response of law enforcement agencies in ensuring the well-being of individuals in need.
