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Former Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer arrested on meth, child-endangerment charges
Oakland Tribune ^ | 9/5/12 | Julia Prodis Sulek and Josh Richman

Posted on 09/05/2012 4:16:48 PM PDT by SmithL

Former Alameda County Supervisor Nadia Lockyer, estranged wife of state Treasurer Bill Lockyer, faces drug and child-endangerment charges after her arrest last week in Orange County.

Police went to the Orange home where Lockyer, 41, and her 9-year-old son, Diego, were visiting a relative on Aug. 28 after a caller tipped them that she might have drugs there, said Farrah Emami, spokeswoman for the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia -- tubular aluminum foil with a burned end -- at the house.

"When they later contacted the defendant, she showed objective signs of being under the influence of a drug," Emami said.

Lockyer, 41, was arrested and is charged with felony methamphetamine possession and three misdemeanors: being under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and child abuse and endangerment. The latter charge was lodged because the drug was found in the room Lockyer was sharing with her son, Emami said.

Lockyer entered "not guilty" pleas to all the counts on Aug. 30 and was released on her own recognizance to National Therapeutic Services, an Orange County drug rehab center offering mental health and addiction services. She's due back in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.

Lockyer's attorney, Allan Stokke of Newport Beach, didn't immediately return a call Wednesday afternoon.

Lockyer resigned her District 2 supervisorial seat April 20, months after a Feb. 3 incident in a Newark hotel room brought her extramarital affair and her drug addiction into the public eye. She had told police that Stephen Chikhani of San Jose -- her lover since 2010 -- had attacked her in the room she had rented for herself and her son following an argument with her husband. After a lengthy review of the evidence, the state Justice Department announced April 30 that no charges would be filed against Chikhani.

Lockyer this summer sought a restraining order to keep Chikhani away from her and her family; a hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning in Pleasanton. Attorney Mark Ressa of San Ramon, representing her in that matter, couldn't immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. Chikhani has denied stalking, bothering or wanting anything to do with Lockyer.

Bill Lockyer, 71, filed for divorce in July, citing "irreconcilable differences" and seeking joint physical and legal custody of their son.

Spokesman Tom Dresslar said Wednesday that "Bill hopes Nadia has a successful recovery, and he also wants to make clear that Diego is living with him in the Bay Area and he's safe and sound."

The Lockyers had wed in 2003. One veteran political operative at the time called it "a match made in political heaven." Sharing a Hayward hills home, they became a prominent Democratic "power couple" from whom many local candidates sought blessings and support.

Bill Lockyer transferred about $1.5 million from his campaign committee to his wife's 2010 campaign for supervisor, allowing her to swamp her rivals in a blizzard of direct mail and advertising.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; US: California
KEYWORDS: alameda; cultureofcorruption; lockyer
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To: editor-surveyor

So it’s even worst than I thought - millions for a county election - but not nearly as big as LA county?


21 posted on 09/05/2012 4:43:21 PM PDT by nascarnation (Defeat Baraq 2012. Deport Baraq 2013)
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To: SmithL
Drugs don't hurt anybody.
22 posted on 09/05/2012 4:48:38 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah, so shall it be again.")
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To: nascarnation

Alameda County is the most corrupt county in California.


23 posted on 09/05/2012 5:01:54 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: Pollster1
hell of a set of choppers... she'll look like hell too when Meth-Mouth sets in
24 posted on 09/05/2012 5:02:33 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - *DTOM* -ww- NO Pity for the LAZY)
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To: editor-surveyor
Alameda County is the most corrupt county in California.

If I could photoshop, I'd make a county sign with "Chicago of the West" as their tagline.

25 posted on 09/05/2012 5:03:22 PM PDT by nascarnation (Defeat Baraq 2012. Deport Baraq 2013)
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To: Pollster1
Nadia ... is very cute, if you don't mind those crazy eyes. She looks like the "he's my boyfriend, just doesn't know it yet" type...

Uh, that's not what those eyes say to me...


26 posted on 09/05/2012 5:03:45 PM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: SmithL

oh I am so shocked...


27 posted on 09/05/2012 5:12:29 PM PDT by Nifster
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To: SmithL

Politicians demand only the finest vice all at taxpayer expense!


28 posted on 09/05/2012 5:27:00 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: SmithL

looks like Bill is gonna have a kid under foot.. she’s going buh bye.

Who smokes tinfoil? black tar? oh my.


29 posted on 09/05/2012 5:58:19 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: editor-surveyor

Alameda County is the most corrupt county in California.

The list of current and past politicos is ‘star-studded’ indeed.

One of the biggies on the Dem stage , none other than
AG Kamela Harris..

and then ya got Moonbeam and Pete STark and Tauscher to add balance .. or is that imbalance 8-?


30 posted on 09/05/2012 6:02:10 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: SmithL

More resume enhancements.


31 posted on 09/05/2012 6:03:13 PM PDT by stop_fascism (Love your country, but never trust its government - R.A. Heinlein)
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To: Pollster1
I like women with crazy eyes.


32 posted on 09/05/2012 6:03:32 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: SmithL

The Bitch set her up.


33 posted on 09/05/2012 6:06:05 PM PDT by dfwgator (I'm voting for Ryan and that other guy.)
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To: SmithL
Bill Lockyer, 71, filed for divorce in July, citing "irreconcilable differences" and seeking joint physical and legal custody of their son.

I hope this assclown had a DNA test done.
That kid could be anybody's.

34 posted on 09/05/2012 6:07:19 PM PDT by Lancey Howard
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To: NormsRevenge

Hey, don’t forget Ronnie Dellums!


35 posted on 09/05/2012 6:16:18 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: DAC21

It’s generally assumed that she was a beard for Bill. A good beard has to be discrete.


36 posted on 09/05/2012 6:17:16 PM PDT by stop_fascism (Love your country, but never trust its government - R.A. Heinlein)
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To: Lancey Howard

San Paku.


37 posted on 09/05/2012 6:18:07 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

and a Barbara Lee back atcha, he was her mentor. blame it on Bezerkley


38 posted on 09/05/2012 6:33:23 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi)
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To: NormsRevenge

Ron lives in Montclair. (Oakland)


39 posted on 09/05/2012 6:37:06 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: stop_fascism
It’s generally assumed that she was a beard for Bill.

He's closeted?

I just looked up his picture. You'd have to be on drugs to sleep with that.

40 posted on 09/05/2012 7:04:36 PM PDT by Auntie Mame (Fear not tomorrow. God is already there.)
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