Two private investigators have found themselves on the wrong side of the law in San Joaquin County, facing serious charges for their alleged involvement in witness tampering connected to the case of a former Stockton police sergeant. Mary Greenberg, 62, and her daughter, Kramer Greenberg, 34, are accused of attempting to prevent a key witness from testifying against Nicholas Bloed, who, earlier this year, pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting four women while on duty.
According to CBS News Sacramento, the Greenbergs' plan involved offering the witness, identified as Jane Doe, an undisclosed amount of money and arranging her relocation to Southern California, Mary Greenberg faces multiple felony charges including conspiracy, bribery of a witness, and interfering with testimony while Kramer Greenberg is charged with attempting to dissuade a witness, though the DA's office made clear there would be zero tolerance for anyone attempting to interfere with the administration of justice. In a swift turn of events, the would-be silenced witness contacted the District Attorney’s Office instead, resulting in the arrest of the Greenbergs and the charges brought against them.
The actions of the Greenbergs didn't just catch the attention of prosecutors; they've prompted a stern warning from District Attorney Ron Freitas, who said, "There will be zero tolerance for anyone attempting to interfere with the administration of justice in San Joaquin County," and that criminals terrorizing victims will "absolutely be met with the full force of this District Attorney's Office," according to a statement provided by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office. Both investigators were working for Bloed, who was sentenced to eight years in prison and must register as a sex offender for at least 20 years.
The District Attorney's Office has urged anyone with information related to witness tampering or intimidation to contact their Bureau of Investigations, highlighting the importance of community involvement in preserving the integrity of the justice system. The arraignment for the Greenbergs is scheduled for December 4 at 1:30 PM. Their alleged crimes illustrate the fragile balance within our legal process and how pivotal each testimony can be in the pursuit of truth and accountability.
