It is not uncommon for former police officers to become private detectives and leverage their connections with colleagues to drum up business. However, Michael Sianez, 53, is charged with using his former service to threaten disgruntled customers and engaging in a series of bizarre crimes, including soliciting women to have sex with his dog.
Sianez faces 63-count criminal complaint that details allegations of how he opened unlicensed private investigation businesses and did little or no work. When customers complained, he allegedly threatened to bring the heat down on them with former colleagues in the police department or, in one case, bring the heat himself by burning down a person’s home. After his arrest, police reportedly found that he had posted ads on Craigslist seeking women who would be willing to have sex with his dog.
Sianez served in the Santa Ana and Stanton Police Departments from 1979 to 1986. He was convicted of stalking in 1998
The 63 counts including 20 counts of grand theft by false pretense, 12 counts of fraudulently using an access card, 2 counts of 2nd degree commercial burglary, 5 counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, 4 counts of theft, 4 counts of obtaining electricity services through false representation, identity theft, perjury by declaration, computer access and fraud, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person. There are also misdemeanor charges, including 3 counts of conspiracy to commit sexual assault upon an animal, 2 counts of dissuading a witness from reporting a crime, 3 counts of obtaining electricity services through false representation, criminal threats, unlawful representation as a private investigator, engaging in the business of private investigation, and doing business without a valid license. That could bring 38 years in jail.
Source: SFGate.
I am sure with a resume as consummate as his, many a police department would jump at the chance to employ his services. Maybe he can do an instruction video, motivational tapes for all LEO’s to be inspired to do their very best.
I see a future in marketing and advertising of this mans talents. You did say former? I am sure the covenant not to compete has passed……
You know its sometimes hard to tell the difference in active cops and this one….well maybe an exception. The sex with the dog part…. nah, I take that back… I hope he does not get charged with revealing trade secrets…..
That’s a man who loves his dog.
Nal,
or not….
“After his arrest, police reportedly found that he had posted ads on Craigslist seeking women who would be willing to have sex with his dog.”
Now that dog is the pet of the week.:-))
Lets hope that the Dog does not become Pet of the Month, in the Best of Bestiality . . . . .
looks like sumbuddy brought the heat……maybe it was the dog….!
On June 30, 2010 outgoing C.A.L.I. President Jim Zimmer acknowledged the incredible effort made by Ms. Lori Johnson, a private investigator from the Orange County area. Her outstanding work led to the arrest of an unlicensed investigator, known in the industry as a predator against unsuspecting victims. Lori is to be commended for her work. Mr. Zimmer wrote:
“On behalf of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI), I wish to personally and publicly thank you for your relentless efforts which culminated in the recent arrest on June 24, 2010 of Kevin Michael Sianez who has been charged with, among other things, defrauding clients
by stealing payment for unperformed, unlicensed private investigator work.”
To top it off, Ms. Johnson joined CALI this week. We welcome her with open arms and hope other invetsigators will show the same initiative against unlicensed practices.
Thanks Lori!
Chris Reynolds
CALI President 2010-11