Moradan mixes facts, humor as San Joaquin Sheriff's spokesman

How does a former-pastor-turned-DJ go from cracking jokes to cocking guns to negotiating for hostages and speaking to the media?

"I can communicate," Sgt. Chris Stevens said sheepishly.

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