Monday, October 31, 2011 – 03:30 p.m.
As predicted the U.S. Department of Justice has a task force examining the financial situation of Victorville, California.
The Daily Press, in a late morning story, is reporting the existence of a Joint Task Force involving at least the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the San Bernardino County Grand Jury.
The article also says the focus extends as far back as former city manager Jon Roberts.
Expect the examination of Roberts to spread to former Mayor Terry Caldwell, who abruptly decided to not seek reelection last year, and William “Buck” Johns, chief executive officer of Newport Beach-based Inland Energy.
Johns has been enjoying the cover and counsel of Tustin-based political consultant David Ellis.
Ellis, who operates under the name Delta Partners LLC, is a close friend and political advisor to San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos.
The Victorville nows joins other FBI probes of San Bernardino County, San Bernardino International Airport, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the City of Upland.
Developing…
About time! If you think Sb Airport was a ripoff, wait till the Feds rip the lid off of the electric generation scam in Victimville! At least SB built something….
This is funny stuff, especially since it was written by the guy charged with the most felonies ever. Looking for company in prison jimmy?
What does this do all the VV pols who are challenging Imus for the CA Big 8? If they can’t keep VV clean, what can they do in DC?
Thought this raid happened first?
Know there was already a civil lawsuit involving John’s power plant, is that what’s causing a delay, or maybe it was just the previous Grand Jury investigation I remember. Victimville is bankrupt (bk), nuff said.