Charles Vincent Esteves has been permanently transferred from the Office of Civil Defense to the Department of Public Works, according to a letter from Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to Speaker Frank Blas, Jr. The transfer took effect January 8. 

In the letter, the governor stated that esteves, a classified employee who had been serving as administrator of Civil Defense, was reassigned as part of ongoing stabilization efforts within Guam Homeland Security and the Office of Civil Defense. The administration emphasized that operations at GHS-OCD will continue uninterrupted and remain fully capable of carrying out emergency preparedness and response for the people of Guam.

The transfer follows Esteves’ conviction in Washington, DC, where court records show he was sentenced on October 20, 2025, to 30 days in jail after being found guilty of simple assault and destruction of property during a nonjury trial. The charges stemmed from a March 23, 2025 incident involving an ex-girlfriend.

Authorities later sought his arrest and extradition after a police report was filed in DC.

Former communications director for the Office of the Governor, Krystal Paco-San Agustin had previously stated that his employment status will be handled through the Government of Guam’s merit system, in accordance with personnel rules and due process.