STOCKTON, Calif. — A convicted Stockton felon, once sentenced to 20 years in prison for the attempted murder of two Stockton police officers, is back behind bars months after being released under California’s compassionate release program.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Steven Rodriguez was arrested May 7 on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of a short-barreled rifle and unlawful possession of ammunition.
San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow said Rodriguez has a long criminal history dating back decades…