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A West Covina police officer faces felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly stealing cash from motorists he stopped.

“Stealing from the very people you are sworn to protect is a profound betrayal of the badge,” said Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan J. Hochman.

A West Covina police officer has been charged with stealing cash from motorists during traffic stops since 2024.

Jose Antonio Garcia, 38, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged Friday by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office with one felony count of misappropriation of public funds, one felony count of grand theft by embezzlement and two misdemeanor counts of petty theft.

If convicted on all charges, h

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