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id: fb2c1b41cb
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 21:24 PST
updated: 2026-11-06 14:15 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Former cop pleads guilty to stealing $300K in benefits from dead coworker

A former San Diego police officer pleaded guilty in federal court to failing to report the 2016 death of a former colleague and illegally collecting nearly $300,000 in federal benefits intended for the deceased.

Section: [Public Safety](/san-diego/section/safety.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [NBC 7 San Diego](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/ex-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-taking-300k-in-dead-co-workers-benefits/4096889/), 2026-11-04 21:24 PST: Ex-police officer pleads guilty to taking $300K in dead co-worker's benefits
- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego/ivan-alonso-rodriguez-cop-fraud/), 2026-11-06 14:15 PST: Former cop pleads guilty to stealing $300K in benefits from dead coworker

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