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PCCD public safety director Tim Thomas pleads no contest, receives six months probation for battery charge
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• March 13, 2024
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Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• February 22, 2024
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PCCD public safety director placed on leave pending resignation
Announcement comes hours after recent court hearing for battery case
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor
• February 14, 2024
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Thomas hearing rescheduled due to outstanding arrest warrant
Warrant stems from Thomas' failure to appear for Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor
• February 13, 2024
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New movement in public safety director’s criminal cases
Tim Thomas convicted on DUI, new hearing set for battery case
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor
• December 22, 2023
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Thomas hearing set, new charges unveiled
Jan 30 arrest includes DUI, refusal to test, and firearm charges according to CHP
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor
• October 17, 2023
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Peralta public safety director seeks court diversion for criminal charges
Trustees approve decision to reclassify his position
Lylah Schmedel, Staff Writer
• September 4, 2023
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Alameda County District Attorney’s Office reverses itself on recusal from Thomas case
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• April 21, 2023
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District Attorney’s Office recuses itself from Thomas case
Appointment of Royl Roberts creates a potential conflict
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• February 19, 2023
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Laney Faculty Senate Passes Resolution to Censure PCCD Director of Public Safety Tim Thomas
Ken Lester, Managing Editor
• November 17, 2022
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Tim Thomas pleads “not guilty”
Pre-trial hearing on misdemeanor battery, elder abuse, and grand theft charges set for Dec. 15
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• October 24, 2022
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District Attorney files three charges against PCCD Safety Director
David Rowe, Associate Editor
• October 5, 2022
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