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Oakland Attorney Arrested in Solano County Jail Contraband Sting

Specialized SCSO units recovered the seized items before they reached inmates as authorities keep the investigation active with details undisclosed

The Solano County Superior Courthouse is seen in Fairfield. A Bay Area attorney and former Oakland school board member was arrested after allegedly trying to bring contraband into the Solano County Jail. 
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Overview

  • Oakland attorney Christopher Dobbins, 53, was arrested on June 20 after allegedly attempting to smuggle contraband into Solano County Jail
  • Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a targeted, intelligence-driven operation to intercept the materials before distribution within the facility
  • The SCSO’s Gang Intelligence Unit, Investigations Bureau and Enforcement Team collaborated on the joint operation
  • Officials have not specified the nature of the contraband and are withholding further information during the ongoing probe
  • Sheriff Thomas A. Ferrara emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward any efforts to undermine jail security and vowed to maintain facility integrity