(Imperial County District Attorney Investigator receives award)...Investigator Albert Llanas awarded 2025 Investigator of the Year.

The award was from the California District Attorneys Association. It is a prestigious honor that highlights both individual excellence and the broader impact of the local office's commitment to justice. The CDAA honors one investigator in California whose work reflects the highest standards of criminal investigation, integrity and public service. D.A. Investigator Llanas distinguished himself among peers statewide through his relentless pursuit of justice, most notably his work with the Investigative Services Unit at a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation prison. His investigation into the use of drones to smuggle contraband led to multiple search warrants and the takedown of a criminal organization responsible for trafficking illegal items into the prisons