Overview
- Baltimore police confirmed that four department members had their police powers removed and were reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of a criminal investigation in California.
- The inquiry is being led by the San Francisco Police Department, according to statements provided to local outlets.
- News reports identified the suspended personnel as Major Jai Etwaroo, Juan Rivas, Angel Villaronga, and Jahmoor Acosta, including one commanding officer.
- San Francisco Superior Court records showed no charges filed and no custody listings for the four as of the latest reports, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office declined comment.
- Baltimore officials said the suspensions were made in accordance with state law, as the department faces separate recent cases involving indictments of Officers Robert Parks and Kalman Finkelstein.