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us-news21 days ago•398 min saved

Downey man arrested at Trump golf course with illegal weapons ahead of LA visit

A 38-year-old Downey man, Jeanine John Taele, was arrested at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes after plainclothes federal agents flagged him for suspicious activity; deputies found a loaded pistol in his car and a loaded hollow-point magazine on his person, and a home search later uncovered an illegally modified AR-style rifle, a .45 pistol, body armor, high-capacity magazines, ammo, notebooks with concerning statements, and two radio signal devices. Taele is charged with multiple weapon offenses and is under investigation for robbery; authorities did not report a direct threat to the president, and the arrest occurred days before Trump’s Los Angeles visit.

via NBC News|

#arrest #illegal-weapons #los-angeles-county-sheriff

local-news1 year ago•4 min saved

Tragic Explosion at LA Sheriff's Training Facility Claims Three Lives

Three Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives—William Osborn, Victor Lemus, and Joshua Kelley-Eklund—were killed in an explosion while handling explosives, marking the department’s deadliest incident in over 160 years. The detectives, highly trained in arson and explosives, responded to assist in removing explosives at a Santa Monica apartment complex, with the investigation ongoing to determine the cause and potential negligence. They are remembered for their courage, dedication, and service to the community.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arson-explosives #detectives-killed #explosion

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Father Arrested After Toddler Dies at Palmdale Park

The father of a young boy who died after being found unresponsive at a Palmdale park has been arrested on suspicion of accessory to conceal a crime and child endangerment. The cause of death is still unknown and under investigation by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Neighbors reported that the child lived with his father in an apartment complex near the park.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#arrest #child-death #crime

law-enforcement3 years ago•2 min saved

Outrage and Demands for Action: LA County Sheriff Confronts Disturbing Video of Deputy's Violent Arrest

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has called a video showing a deputy throwing a woman to the ground "disturbing" and has promised a thorough review of the incident. The video, captured by a bystander and body cameras, shows the deputy detaining a man outside a grocery store in response to a call about an assault on store employees. As the deputy detains the man, he approaches a woman recording the incident and forcibly throws her to the ground. The identities of those involved have not been released, and an investigation has been launched to determine if the use of force was reasonable and necessary. Community groups are demanding accountability and the firing of the deputies, while the mayor of Lancaster is reserving judgment until the investigation is complete. Both officers have been pulled off field duty.

via KABC-TV|

#accountability #community-activism #investigation