Decriminalizing Certain Misdemeanors to Infractions in Los Angeles

On July 25th, an internal memo was sent out to LAPD Commanding Officers notifying them that the police force would be decriminalizing certain misdemeanors in Los Angeles and classing them as infractions instead. Some of these misdemeanors include: driving without a license, camping on the beach, or using a fake ID to purchase alcohol. Reducing [...]

Volunteers in Malibu get the Green Light to Issue Parking Citations

Recently, Los Angeles Police Department volunteers in Malibu, California have gotten the green-light to issue parking citations. This marks the first time ever that volunteer officers have been able to issue citations under the program. There are ten volunteers total, each patrolling in groups of two. The teams provide a minimum of 16 hours of [...]

50 Cent Facing Domestic Violence Charges in Los Angeles

An altercation inside the Toluca Lake home of one of his ex-girlfriends' leaves rapper 50 Cent facing domestic violence charges in Los Angeles. According to reports, 50 Cent, (real name Curtis Jackson) kicked the woman and caused $7,100 in property damage inside the home. The incident was first reported when LAPD officers responded to a [...]