Men Arrested Wearing Stolen SDSO Uniforms & Gear | San Diego

11.02.2022 | 2:30 AM | SAN DIEGO – Officers conducted a traffic stop on a green  Mercedes with Arizona plates covered in fake bullet hole stickers for an equipment violation (covered license plate).

The driver was wearing a ballistic vest and SD Sheriff’s Jacket with an employee’s name on it.

The driver and passenger were detained and are now under arrest.

Upon searching the car, a replica firearm, additional Sheriff’s Department uniform shirts, and 2-3 oz. of meth (narcotics}  and paraphernalia were located in the vehicle.

SDPD is working with the SDSO to determine when & where the gear was stolen.

UPDATE from SDSO:

The uniforms and gear were stolen out of a deputy’s storage facility and were old uniforms and gear.

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