(KNX 1070) -- Three co-conspirators of an Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy were arrested Thursday for their roles in a plot that led to the theft of 1,200 pounds of marijuana and $645,000 in cash and money orders.
So far, six men have been charged, in addition to LASD Deputy Marc Antrim, 41, of South El Monte, who was arrested November 8.
“Deputy Antrim allegedly was able to use his law enforcement expertise and his access to Sheriff’s Department gear to stage a robbery that netted over a million dollars in marijuana and cash,” said the United States Attorney Nick Hanna. “We cannot tolerate this type of behavior from sworn officers, and this case demonstrates our commitment to quickly address corrupt behavior by law enforcement. The rapid response by the Sheriff’s Department, and the collaborative work with their federal colleagues in the DEA, FBI, and ATF, is a perfect example of law enforcement joining together to ensure the integrity of the criminal justice system.”
“Today’s arrests send a clear message that law enforcement will not tolerate criminal activity committed by those entrusted to uphold the law and protect the public,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge David J. Downing. “Drug traffickers will be held accountable, regardless of their standing in the community.”
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, on October 29, Antrim, who was working as a patrol deputy assigned to the Temple City station, and his crew, raided a warehouse in downtown Los Angeles, posing as armed deputies. The crew held three security guards while they loaded the stolen marijuana and cash into a rental truck.
Antrim, Eric Rodriguez, 32, of Adelanto and Kevin McBride, 43 of Glendora were all arrested on federal drug trafficking and gun charges November 8, and Thursday, Matthew James Perez of Ontario, 42, Daniel Aguilera of East Los Angeles, 31, and Jay Colby, 41, Sanford of Pomona were all arrested on the same charges.
The justice department reports that Antrim, Rodriguez, and McBride have already signed plea agreements and are expected to enter guilty pleas.