May 25, 2021 Monterey County sheriff rebuked for ignoring spending laws Supervisors censure Stephen Bernal
May 22, 2021 DA’s Office finds Monterey County Sheriff’s Office broke the law but really didn’t mean to Investigation sparked by earlier Voices report
December 12, 2020 State agency to investigate Monterey County Counsel’s Office and Sheriff’s Department
November 13, 2020 Monterey County sheriff accused of serial affairs with subordinates Allegations appear in complaint to state FPPC
February 20, 2020 Sheriff under scrutiny for using deputies to staff private events SWAT team protects sheriffs testing guns