Former CHP Officer Arrested for Fraud

Jordan Lester, a former California Highway Patrol officer, was arrested on suspicion of workers' compensation fraud and theft following a multi-year investigation initiated after an anonymous tip. The 44-year-old, who served for 16 years, filed a workers' compensation claim in July 2021 and was subsequently placed off work by a physician in January 2022. Investigators found that Lester engaged in activities inconsistent with medical restrictions while on leave, leading to allegations of fraud. Additionally, he was accused of perjury for making false statements to the Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the price of a vehicle he purchased. Lester was arrested in Quincy and booked into the Plumas County Jail, with multiple charges including making false statements and failing to disclose information affecting benefits. The CHP emphasized its commitment to investigating allegations of employee misconduct thoroughly.