The Bureau of Investigation is the investigative branch of the District Attorney.  Current staffing includes, (one) Chief 

Investigator, (five) Investigators, (one) Investigator Assistant, and (one) Office Assistant.  The investigators are sworn

peace officers in the State of California (830.1 PC).

        Contact:  (you can also click on the name for e-mail)

                    Major Crimes

                        530-529-3590

                            ●  Investigator ERIC CLAY - General crime, Gangs, Domestic Violence

                                        Ext. 3065

                            ●  Investigator RICH EDWARDS - General crime, Workers Comp Fraud, Auto Insurance Fraud, 

                                                                                    Firearms. Stat Rape

                                        Ext. 3068

                    Welfare Fraud 

                        530-529-3590 (This unit can also be reached at 530-528-4100 M-F 0800-1100)

                            ●  Investigator RANDY KNOX - Welfare Fraud, Arson

                                        Ext. 3066

                            ●  Investigator DAVE FLINN - Welfare Fraud, Sex crimes

                                        Ext. 3064

                            ●  Investigator WALT RHODES - Welfare Fraud, Child Abduction

                                        Ext 3067

                            ●  Investigator Assistant SHARON VANSICKEL - Welfare Fraud

                                        Ext 3062

Murder and Major Felonies:

Murders and other major felony incidents are generally investigated by the local law enforcement agency having

jurisdiction over the location where the crime occurred (Unincorporated areas of Tehama County fall under the 

jurisdiction of the Tehama County Sheriff's Department; Incorporated areas of Red Bluff fall under the jurisdiction 

of the Red Bluff Police Department, Incorporated areas of Corning fall under the jurisdiction of the Corning Police

Department and State property and freeways fall under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol).  These 

agencies will generally conduct the initial investigation that will lead to the case being submitted to the District 

Attorney for prosecution.  At times there will be additional investigation required in preparation for trial.  This 

additional investigation may include interviewing additional victims, witnesses and suspects; collecting additional 

evidence, obtaining and serving search warrants; and working closely with the prosecuting attorney to ensure a 

conviction is obtained.

Gangs:

One Investigator is assigned to the Tehama County Gang Task Force.  In addition to work on the Task Force, 

the Investigator is responsible for follow up on gang cases submitted for prosecution, maintaining all gang 

documentation for all agencies in Tehama County and conducting training for law enforcement and the public.  

See the Tehama County Gang Task Force web site for information on gangs in Tehama County.

Welfare Fraud:

Investigators conduct welfare fraud investigations as part of a contract with the Tehama County Department of

Social Services (TCDSS).  Reports of potential welfare fraud come to the Bureau from TCDSS and from the 

public.  If anyone suspects welfare fraud they can call the Bureau at 530-529-3590.  You may remain confidential 

if you wish.  Signs of Welfare Fraud may include a person working and not reporting the income, not having 

children who they are receiving aid for, or unreported assets such as cars, boats, etc.  Welfare is confidential and 

we may not be able to inform you of the outcome of the investigation.

Worker's Compensation Fraud:

Tehama County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation receives funding from the California Department of 

Insurance to conduct and assist on investigations concerning Worker's Compensation Fraud.  For more details 

about Worker's Compensation Fraud click here.

Automobile Insurance Fraud:

Tehama County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation receives funding from the California Department of 

Insurance to conduct and assist on investigations concerning Automobile Insurance Fraud.  For more details 

about Auto Insurance Fraud click here.