"The Investigative Services Unit (ISU) would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for your assistance and participation in operation “Skoal Bandit”.

On October 15, 2009, the California State Prison-Sacramento (CSP-Sac) Investigative Services Unit (ISU), in concert with eleven (11) law enforcement agencies, 23 canines and CDCR Correctional Cadets conducted an illegal narcotics, weapons, cellular phone and tobacco recovery operation. The operation was conducted as a result of information obtained and corroborated through weeks of investigation by the CSP-Sac ISU staff. The information obtained suggested, inmates housed within the Minimum Support Facility (MSF), was in possession of or had access to several items of dangerous contraband.

As a result of the search, illegal narcotics (marijuana, tar heroin, cocaine), cellular phones, chargers, inmate manufactured weapon’s; dangerous contraband (razor blades, screw drivers) and tobacco were recovered.

S. Henegar and his team played a major role in the success of the operation and were vital in helping to maintain the safety and security of our institution. On behalf of Warden J. Walker, ISU/ IGI Lieutenant T.S. Ventimiglia, ISU Sergeant L.A. Quinn and all the staff at CSP-Sac, we extend our most sincere appreciation.



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-Sgt. L.A. Quinn & Lt. T.S. Ventimiglia