Full Notification

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Public Corruption Unit conducted an investigation regarding impersonating a peace officer and false imprisonment.  During the investigation it was alleged the suspect, Timothy Peel, MW/35 (Assistant Fire Chief for the City of La Habra Heights) impersonated a peace officer, conducted traffic stops, and unlawfully detained his victims.

On January 27, 2022, a search warrant was served in the 15000 block of Danbrook Dr, Whittier.  The suspect was arrested for impersonating a peace officer and false imprisonment.

The suspect used a 2020 white Chevy Silverado 2500 HD equipped with lights and siren to conduct the traffic stops.

The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Division. 

The suspect remains in custody for Impersonating a Peace Officer 538(d) P.C. and False Imprisonment 236 P.C. He is being held on $100,000 bail.  His next court date is on January 31, 2022, at Downey Courthouse.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying any additional victims who may have been unlawfully detained by the suspect.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Public Corruption Unit is tasked with investigating crimes committed by public officials.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department at (213)-229-1700.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Forwarded by:  
Deputy Alejandra Parra 
Sheriff's Information Bureau  
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department  
211 West Temple Street,  
Los Angeles California 90012  
213-229-1700  
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
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