From Pleasanton Police Department:
Today the Pleasanton Police Department ended a several month long investigation into an elder abuse case reported by Alameda County Adult Protective Services. The victim, an 82-year-old Pleasanton resident and property owner, was being defrauded by the suspects, Matthew Messier, 36, of Pleasanton, and Elizabeth Regalado, 30, his wife, by placing the victim’s entire estate into a trust controlled by the suspects.
Messier is a former Police Commander who was employed by the Pinole Police Department when this incident was first reported. The investigation revealed he used his position of authority to gain the trust of the victim.
He was arrested at his home for the following charges, 487(a) PC grand theft and 3 counts of attempted grand theft, four counts of 368(d) PC elder abuse, 470(d) PC forgery, two counts of 115(a) PC registering a fraudulent document, 182(a)(1) PC criminal conspiracy, and 6125 B&P practicing law without a license. Regalado was charged with one count of 182(a)(1) PC criminal conspiracy.
A complaint was filed by the Alameda County District Attorney’s office and two warrants were obtained for Messier and Regalado’s arrest. Messier was arrested on Nov. 16 and booked into Santa Rita Jail on the above charges. Messier’s wife, Elizabeth Regalado, is still outstanding.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Elizabeth Regalado or information that may be relevant to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Pleasanton Police Department directly at 925-931-5100 and reference Case 12-26567.
Ignorant ? Really , Bud ? The thought of someone abusing an elderly person is disgusting ..obviously , they had enough evidence to arrest them ..didn't you read the article ? That woman , looked up to someone she thought was a good person , a police commander ....god forbid, one day you might need someone to handle your affairs ...how would your family or friends react if you were taken advantage of ...
You just are such a funny one ...very testy ! You must have been in the courtroom yourself , or you wouldn't be so on edge .... or maybe not ....criminal lawyer , perhaps ? Or , Bud , maybe you're just a douche BAG ....
I'm looking into it ...I have a very close friend on the Pinole PD...will post it as soon as I can.....
Thank you for your comment ...it's a very sad situation .. I feel so sad for your neighbour .... Maybe your comments will finally shut "Bud Burlison 's " mouth up .... I can't imagine witnessing these people do this for months you must have been saddened to find out how many charges are being brought against them ....
You can say all the nasty little comments you want ...why don't we meet up and you can say them face to face with me ...name the time and place and I'll be there.... Bud, you are one of those people in life that are a bottom feeder .....you're a sad, sad little man ......I actually feel sorry for people like you ......out of all the comments people have made on here , not once have you opened your heart and said " wow, I feel so bad for that elderly woman " ....who knows , maybe this Matthew Messier person is your friend and your defending him?? So big man, why don't you take my offer and meet up with me and then you may say repeat all the things from this blog , directly to me.....
Anonymous; I respond in kind to personal attacks. Actually, the responses have been sort of tame. As far as you having your day in court as a witness, don't be surprised or disappointed if you deposition (if they allow you to present one) is discounted as hearsay. I will plead ignorance of Monika's last post. That is, I'm going to ignore it.
I am not a past or present law enforcement officer. I am a past elected official that has always paid attention to the Constitution that I swore to. "Anonymous" ; Are you a present or past PPD officer that has information about Mr. Messier's behavior? I'm sure I could find this information if I wished to, but why don't you just come clean as to who you are and what you represent.