Overview

• Joanne Segovia, former executive director of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association, pleaded guilty to importing synthetic opioids.
• Segovia faces up to 20 years in prison, but her plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office may reduce her charges.
• Federal investigations revealed Segovia received drug shipments from countries like India, Hong Kong, and Singapore, disguised as innocuous items.
• The investigation began in 2022 after her details were found on a suspected drug dealer's phone, linking her to a widespread drug trafficking network.
• Segovia was terminated from her position at the police union following the internal probe and subsequent charges.