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Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say
- A former Costa Mesa police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access, extreme stalking and restraining order violations.
- Josett admitted to contacting the woman sometimes more than 100 times a day over a nine‑month period.
- Prosecutors say he used confidential police databases to track the woman’s location and that of his wife.
- The case shows alleged misconduct while Josett was employed by the Costa Mesa Police Department.
- Josett faced a 52‑week domestic violence program as part of his sentence.
- Josett already spent nine months wearing a GPS ankle monitor after his arrest.
- Authorities say he tracked a new boyfriend by illegally accessing the license plate reader system in June 2024.
- Orange County DA called the actions obsessive and dangerous for someone with a badge.
- The case was reported to the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
- Josett was arrested after violating a restraining order and driving by the woman’s home.
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