Lasd deputies charged over civil rights violations while working as off-duty security

Lasd deputies charged over civil rights violations while working as off-duty security
Bilal A. Essayli U.S. Attorney — Department of Justice
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Federal prosecutors have secured a guilty plea from a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy, David Anthony Rodriguez, and charged another deputy, Christopher Michael Cadman. Both were involved in using their law enforcement positions while acting as private security for off-duty clients, including Adam Iza, a cryptocurrency businessman now in federal custody.

David Anthony Rodriguez, 43, of La Verne, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against rights. Christopher Michael Cadman, 33, of Fullerton, agreed to plead guilty to charges of conspiracy against rights and subscribing to a false tax return. Cadman could face up to 13 years in federal prison at his sentencing hearing.

Rodriguez and Cadman previously worked for Adam Iza. Iza has been detained since September 2024 and pleaded guilty on January 30 to conspiracy against rights, wire fraud, and tax evasion. His sentencing is set for December 15.

Court documents reveal that in August 2021, Cadman and an officer identified as “LASD Deputy 6” intimidated a victim who was an adversary of Iza’s. LASD Deputy 6 held the victim at gunpoint at Iza’s Bel Air mansion office. The victim then transferred $25,000 to Iza’s account due to the threat.

In September 2021, Cadman orchestrated a traffic stop in Paramount to arrest the same victim. He admitted receiving cash payments from Iza during his employment.

Cadman also failed to report income totaling at least $40,500 on his federal tax return filed with the IRS in February 2022. He owes approximately $11,000 in federal taxes for that year.

In another plea agreement, Rodriguez admitted misusing his powers as an officer by obtaining a court-authorized search warrant under false pretenses in July 2022. This allowed him access to GPS location information associated with another victim’s phone for a client other than Iza.

Rodriguez shared this information with co-conspirators including Eric Chase Saavedra who also pleaded guilty earlier this year. The information was used by LASD deputies and others for harassment purposes.

Rodriguez faces up to ten years in prison with sentencing scheduled for November 10 by United States District Judge Percy Anderson.

The FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation are leading the investigation with assistance from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Assistant United States Attorney Maxwell K. Coll is prosecuting these cases.



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