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Ex-Long Beach police officer pleads guilty to federal child pornography charges

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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.

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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Could 2020, Brown additionally knowingly possessed a sexually express picture of a lady who seemed to be 11 or 12 years outdated.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.

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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.

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LIVE: Police pursue possible DUI suspect in L.A. County

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LIVE: Police pursue possible DUI suspect in L.A. County

Police are pursuing a suspect driver in Los Angeles County Friday night.

The driver may be wanted for a possible DUI as patrol units follow the silver Mercedes Benz sedan closely behind.

At times, the driver was seen driving the wrong way, dangerously speeding through red lights and narrowly missing other vehicles on surface streets.

It’s unclear how many passengers may be inside the vehicle.

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Pedestrian dragged by vehicle, killed in hit-and-run crash in L.A.

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Pedestrian dragged by vehicle, killed in hit-and-run crash in L.A.

A suspect remains at large after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The crash occurred on Jan. 29 at around 9 p.m. as the male victim crossed Venice Boulevard near St. Andrews Place within a marked crosswalk, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

That’s when the suspect, who was traveling westbound on Venice Boulevard, struck the victim. The violent impact pushed the person’s body underneath the vehicle, police said.

The victim was dragged underneath until the next street before he was dislodged and the suspect sped away, leaving the pedestrian lying on the road.

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Paramedics responded to the crash and transported the victim to a local hospital where, despite life-saving measures, he later died.

The suspect’s car is described as a light-colored SUV or crossover vehicle. Police did not provide a physical description of the person.

The victim was only described as a male. No further details were released. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

“Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves,” said LAPD. “Pedestrians are also reminded to use crosswalks and use caution when on the roadway.”

A reward of up to $50,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s identification, apprehension, and conviction.

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Anyone with information is asked to call West Traffic Detectives at 213-473-0234. The public can also call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

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Applebee’s brings back Date Night Passes

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Applebee’s brings back Date Night Passes

(KTLA) –  Applebee’s announced Thursday that it’s bringing back the coveted Date Night Pass, which went viral on social media during its debut last year.

This year, the chain is offering 3,000 passes that will be exclusively available to Club Applebee’s members. On Valentine’s Day, 3,000 randomly selected members will receive an email notifying them that they’ve been randomly selected to purchase a Date Night Pass.

Those interested in the pass must be Club Applebee members. For those just signing up, your welcome email will include an option to register for a chance to purchase one Date Night Pass.

This time around, the pass will cost $100, allowing cardholders to get up to $50 of food and nonalcoholic beverages once a month for the next year. Passes will be redeemable for 12 visits between March 1, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2026.

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By the time the pass expires, members would have saved $500, according to the company.

Last year, the demand for the pass was so high that Applebee’s restaurant temporarily crashed and passes sold out in one minute.

More information about the pass can be found here.

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