An off-duty sheriff’s deputy who was seen concealing another deputy’s DUI crash in Stevenson Ranch two years ago has been given informal probation as part of a plea deal reached on Friday.
On August 26, 2022, 55-year-old Gregory Brian Davis demonstrated an act of heroism when he rescued his fellow deputy’s unconscious body from a wrecked SUV. With great care, he placed the injured deputy in the vehicle of his colleague’s wife, who promptly drove him home. This commendable action was highlighted in a news release by District Attorney George Gascón when announcing the charges.
According to prosecutors, Davis attempted to relocate the deputy’s SUV, but his actions were interrupted when a retired Los Angeles Police Department officer passing by alerted the authorities.
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According to the agency’s personnel records, Davis, who is no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Department, initially faced one felony charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice and four misdemeanor charges related to obstructing officers’ investigation.
Davis entered into a plea deal where he pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges: a reduced conspiracy charge and obstruction of justice.
Davis has been instructed to fulfill 80 hours of community service and make a minor civil assessment payment in addition to the informal probation.
Deputy Carlos Lopez, charged with a misdemeanor DUI, including a special allegation of refusing to take a chemical test and having a blood-alcohol content above 0.15%, entered a plea of no contest on May 15.
According to online records from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, he was given a three-year informal probation, a fine, and was required to participate in the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact program, as well as the “Hospital and Morgue Program” and community service.
According to the agency’s personnel records, he is still listed as an active employee.
