Attorney arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle contraband into Solano County Jail

(KRON) — An Oakland attorney was arrested on June 20 for trying to sneak contraband into the Solano County Jail, according to the Solano County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect, 53-year-old Christopher Dobbins of Oakland, was arrested following an “extensive investigation,” the Solano County Sheriff’s Office said. The alleged contraband was seized before reaching inmates.

“Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a targeted operation based on credible intelligence indicating illegal activity,” SCSO said.

The arrest was part of a joint operation between the SCSO Gang Intelligence Unit, Investigations Bureau, and Sheriff’s Enforcement Team. Solano County Sheriff Thomas Ferrara said that the investigation addressed a “serious breach” within the county jail…

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