Los Angeles, Ca
Ex-Long Beach police officer pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges
A former Lengthy Seaside police officer pleaded responsible Monday to distributing youngster pornography, together with whereas working as a legislation enforcement officer.
Anthony Brown, 57, of Lakewood, pleaded responsible to at least one rely of a federal prison cost of distribution of kid pornography, the U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace Central District of California mentioned in a information launch.
Beforehand, in September 2021, he had pleaded not responsible at his arraignment to 3 counts of distribution of kid pornography and one rely of possession of kid pornography.
Brown used his sensible cellphone to log into MeWe, an internet-based messaging utility, together with when he was on obligation as a Lengthy Seaside police officer, in response to his plea settlement.
Whereas logged in, Brown knowingly distributed and possessed youngster pornography, the U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace mentioned.
Brown was faraway from MeWe and reported by the platform to authorities, a MeWe spokesperson informed KTLA when Brown was arraigned.
Brown admitted in his plea settlement to distributing sexually express photographs of ladies in November 2019, March 2020 and April 2020, the information launch states.
From October 2019 by Could 2020, Brown additionally knowingly possessed a sexually express picture of a lady who seemed to be 11 or 12 years outdated.
Brown was a Lengthy Seaside police officer for 27 years, most not too long ago assigned to a Lengthy Seaside airport safety element.
The division started investigating him in Could 2020 after they obtained an nameless tip a few doable crime in opposition to a toddler, the Los Angeles Occasions reported. Brown was then suspended with out pay.
However Brown might obtain a pension of about $93,000 a 12 months, the Lengthy Seaside Submit reported final 12 months, which is assured underneath state legislation. Nonetheless it has exceptions, together with if he’s convicted of a felony related to his job, in response to the report.
He left the power final 12 months after his arrest on state fees of possession and distribution of kid pornography. The Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace dismissed these fees in gentle of the federal case.
A sentencing listening to is scheduled for July 25, at which era Brown will face a compulsory minimal sentence of 5 years in federal jail and a statutory most sentence of 20 years in federal jail.
Homeland Safety Investigations and the Lengthy Seaside Police Division investigated this matter.
Los Angeles, Ca
‘Shut up, I’m trying to steal!’: Burglars ransack Southern California homes while posing as deliverymen
Residents are frightened and angry as a group of suspects continue ransacking San Fernando Valley homes, leaving a trail of destruction behind.
A Valley Village resident said she was stunned and shaken up after thieves targeted her home on Dec. 17 between 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The break-in was captured on home surveillance cameras as a male suspect approached the house and appeared to be disguised as a delivery man.
“Ten minutes after we left [our home], someone was knocking at the door and our dog was barking away,” she said. “Then within a minute, someone had broken into the back of the house, smashed the glass door, came in and locked the dog in a room and just trashed the house. They took all of my jewelry.”
Photos of the aftermath showed drawers in every room were removed and emptied and all of the woman’s belongings were thrown across the floor in heaping piles.
“It was very frightening and very scary,” the homeowner, who did not want to be identified, told KTLA’s Angeli Kakade.
She posted the surveillance video on the NextDoor app and was shocked to discover how many other nearby residents came forward with similar burglary stories.
“I didn’t know this was going on until I let our neighbors know and then you start finding out that it’s happening all the time,” another neighbor told KTLA.
A Sherman Oaks resident posted a video of a thief rummaging inside a closet and at one point, he was heard yelling to the homeowner, “Shut up bi*ch! I’m trying to steal!”
Victims reported the same details — a fake delivery man knocks on the front door to check if anyone’s home while several accomplices enter the house by shattering a back door or window.
At times, when the suspects would spot a security camera, they would quickly run over and knock it to the ground.
The Valley Village victim said she’s angry over the constant break-ins her community is forced to endure. The worst part, she said, was that she had no idea it was taking place. She believes local law enforcement needs to prioritize alerting citizens of burglary threats.
“I’m very frustrated because I feel like if people had let us know, maybe we could’ve taken more precautions,” she said.
The burglaries remain under investigation and no suspects have been arrested. Anyone with information can call the Los Angeles Police Department at 818-374-9500.
Los Angeles, Ca
Police searching for man who severely injured store owner
Police in Anaheim are asking for the public’s help to find the person who attacked a local business owner and left them with major injuries.
The attack happened on Dec. 9 around 10 p.m. at a store near the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and South Street, police said.
According to the Anaheim Police Department, a man attacked the business owner inside the store. The unidentified victim suffered serious injuries that police officials described as “severe.”
On Friday, the Police Department released two images of the suspect with a plea to the public for help locating him.
“Any information you have could help us bring justice in the case,” the Police Department wrote in a post to Instagram. “Your assistance is appreciated.”
Anyone who might recognize the man is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department at 714- 765-1900. Anonymous tips can be made online or by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-847-6227.
Los Angeles, Ca
'Bluey' coming to Disney parks and cruise line
Bluey, a blue heeler dog from the children’s show of the same name, will be making her theme park debut at Disneyland and Walt Disney World next year. Walt Disney Co. also announced that the character will join the Disney Cruise Line as well.
“Beginning in January 2025, onboard Disney Cruise Line voyages originating from Australia and New Zealand, families can interact with Bluey and her sister, Bingo, like never before. From special meet-and-greets to an interactive and clue-filled game that ends in a dance party featuring Bluey’s signature moves, families in the region can embark on a magical holiday with their favorite blue heeler,” the company said in a news release.
The company will share more details about how guests can meet Bluey and her family at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in the coming months.
The announcement comes amid an expanded partnership between Disney and BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC that distributes the popular Australian animated series, and Ludo Studio, which produced the program.
It’s not completely unusual for Disney to highlight other intellectual property in its theme parks. For example, the Star Wars and Muppets attractions were in place at Disneyland and Walt Disney World before Disney bought LucasFilm and Jim Henson Productions, respectively.
The companies also announced that a Bluey movie will be released theatrically in 2027, with Disney leading distribution.
The show follows a family of cartoon dogs who live in Brisbane, Australia.
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