A former Riverside County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested on charges of stalking and kidnapping.
On November 27, authorities received a report that a woman was being stalked by Alexander Vanney, 33.
An investigation was launched and authorities “uncovered evidence that Vanney had committed additional felonies.”
On December 19, Vanney was arrested on charges of kidnapping, stalking, and other felonies.
Vanney was previously arrested in June 2024 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman who was volunteering with the sheriff’s department.
At the time, Vanney was still employed as a lieutenant. The woman reported the assault to another deputy, who reported it to his supervisor, according to the Press-Enterprise.
Former Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Alexander Vanney, 33, was arrested on suspicion of stalking. (Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)
Vanney was hired by the sheriff’s department in 2016 and last worked at the Hemet Sheriff’s Office. He was released on $1 million bail in June. He was initially placed on administrative leave, but was later fired following an investigation.
The investigation into the December 2024 arrest is still ongoing and no further details have been released.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Catherine Bermudez of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Unit at 951-955-1706.
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