2nd DCA Upholds Conviction of Police Department Employee for Comp Fraud

A California appellate court upheld the conviction of a Gardena Police Department employee for workers’ compensation fraud. Case: People v. Reynoso, No. B300803, 10/22/2020, unpublished. Facts: Angelica Reynoso worked as a service officer at the city jail for the Gardena Police Department. On Feb. 18, 2016, an officer booked an inmate who later reported that he had infectious scabies. A hospital visit confirmed the inmate’s infection. On Feb. 20, 2016, the inmate was transferred to another jail. The booking officer packed the inmate’s belongings, but Reynoso may have touch...