Ranks swell in Inyo justice system (May 19, 2006 InYo Register) New deputy officers sworn in for duty in both divisions of Probation Dept.

It is good to see that the Inyo County is getting bigger with the Amount of Crime that they have had. When I was a Reserve in Bishop, we used to have to take Juviniles Offenders to the Juvinile Detention Center in Palmdale or Ventura or Visalia. I am not to sure where it was. I know they have a big Facility in Ventura, My friends son is serving his time there. It's not a Picnic house let me tell you that huh? But the Justice System in Inyo County is about the Best in California, and that is for sure. I went from City of Bishop, where in Inyo County we were Punishing the Drunkard for Drunk in Public was actually treated as a crime and people were punshed. In San Bernardno County they don't have time for prosecution of Drunk in Public, so it is credit Time served unless you have so many that you are consisdered a chronic Problen and at that time you are brought before the judge and prosecuted, but not before, so you can get a couple of Drunk in Public's but no DUI..etc...etc...

BSRancher....

PS>I miss home!!

Ranks swell in Inyo justice system

New deputy officers sworn in for duty in both divisions of Probation Dept.

By The Inyo Register Staff

Inyo County is welcoming two new faces into the law enforcement ranks this month with the hire of two new probation officers to serve in both the adult and juvenile divisions for the Probation Department.

The two newest additions to the Inyo County Justice System, deputy probation officers Arturo Torres and Heather MacArthur, were officially sworn in by Superior Court Judge Dean Stout on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Torres has been assigned to the juvenile probation department, while MacArthur joined the ranks of the adult probation office.

According to Carma Roper of the Probation Department,, the ceremony commenced with an introduction of the two new officers by Chief Probation Officer Jim Moffett. Witnesses to the ceremony included colleagues and other public officials. Inyo County Supervisors Jim Bilyeu and Linda Arcularius, Inyo County District Attorney Art Maillet and Inyo County Sheriff's Sergeant Randy Nixon were all on hand at the swearing-in, as well as, Victim/Witness Coordinator Ginnie Bird, District Attorney's Investigator Leslie Nixon and probation staff from both the juvenile and adult divisions.

According to Roper, Judge Stout spoke of the unique duties of probation officers and the critical role probation plays in the judicial process. Both MacArthur and Torres will work closely with local law enforcement to keep tabs on probationers and help them to stay out of trouble and ultimately, out of jail.

Deputy Probation Officer MacArthur, a native of Ridgecrest, attended college at Cerro Coso Community College, receiving two Associate degrees in Administration of Justice and Social Science. In addition, she earned a Bachelor's degree in 2005 from California State University, Bakersfield in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology. She interned with Kern County Probation in Ridgecrest where she learned the ropes and has worked as an optician's assistant and admissions and records clerk.

Her hobbies, according to Roper, include fishing, hiking, camping and reading. "Inyo County is a source of inspiration for MacArthur and she looks forward to establishing a family and residing here for years to come," said Roper.

Deputy Probation Officer Torres comes to Inyo County from the small town of San Joaquin located in the Fresno area. He attended Tranquility High School where he was actively involved in football.

Torres graduated form Fresno State University in 2005 with a Bachelor's degree in Criminology. His prior employment includes mentoring work with the developmentally disabled, as well as career counseling. He enjoys motorcycles, working out and jogging. "Torres, who is bilingual (English/Spanish), will be an asset in the Juvenile Probation Division," Roper noted.

These officers represent the future of the Inyo County Probation Department and received praise for their motivation, enthusiasm and commitment to their duties. "Their contributions have been immediate and we are predicting successful probation careers for both of them," Roper said on behalf of the department.

For more information about Inyo County's two newest probations officers or the probation department in general, contact Chief Probation Officer Jim Moffett at (760) 878-0274.

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