Feds search Irvine home of Monica Alston based on photos and a video she posted on social media

[riversedge]

Sheriff and FBI investigate OC special officer in connection with Capitol melee


https://www.ocregister.com/2021/03/03/sheriff-and-fbi-investigate-oc-special-officer-in-connection-with-capitol-melee/

Feds search Irvine home of Monica Alston based on photos and a video she posted on social media



By Tony Saavedra | [e-mail] | Orange County Register


UPDATED: March 3, 2021 at 5:36 p.m.

An Orange County Sheriff’s Department special officer is under local and federal investigation in connection with the Jan. 6 riot at the nation’s Capitol.

Monica Alston, who posted on social media photos of herself outside the Capitol as well as a video taken inside the building, was placed on paid leave Jan. 21 by the department pending an internal investigation. According to the Transparent California public pay website, Alston earned $114,991 in total compensation in 2019.

Meanwhile, the FBI last month searched her Irvine home, one of dozens of raids conducted in the aftermath of the attack on the nation’s citadel, according to published accounts.

A special officer is not a full deputy and does not retain their police powers when off duty.

Alston is the latest Orange County sheriff’s employee investigated for potential right-wing activity. Late last year, a 13-year deputy was investigated for wearing an Oathkeeper patch on his uniform as well as the logo of the “Three Percenters.”...........................................





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Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol’s Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. – Demonstrators breeched security and entered the Capitol as Congress debated the a 2020 presidential election Electoral Vote Certification. (Photo by Saul LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

[PSPS]

1. There's that word 'riot' again: "in connection with the Jan. 6 riot"

There must have been a new directive in the style book lately. Pretty soon, it will be "protest."

[ret5hd]

2. Picnic...I believe the word you are looking for is "picnic".

Or "soiree"...maybe it was a soiree.

[bottomofthehill]

3. Festive carnival like atmosphere.

I think not! Trust me, nothing festive Senator Johnson. Chants of hang mike pence, Nancy where are you and get the suits was an armed insurrection not a festive event. Bless their little hearts though, they are changing the narrative.

[Hugin]

4. 'toot'...

So obviously a 'toot'.

[luckone]

5. Or .."Jan 6 patriot's gathering inside the Capitol "

[Ilsa]

6. Eventually, "prayer meeting & Bible study." nt