Overview
- Christopher Brandon Carnahan, 43, of Norwalk was arrested on two felony counts and is being held on $100,000 bail with arraignment pending.
- He reported a left elbow injury on May 22, 2023 and was placed on Temporary Totally Disabled status, which can pay 100% of base salary tax‑free for up to a year.
- Prosecutors allege he completed many skydives at Skydive Elsinore and worked out at a fitness center while collecting benefits.
- The district attorney’s office released images it says show him skydiving and lifting weights, including a photo dated May 23, 2024.
- If convicted, he faces up to six years in custody, and the LAPD is expected to review his employment status as the case proceeds.