Los Angeles, Ca
Follow-home robbery, pistol-whipping in Culver City results in arrest of 2 men, police say

The Culver Metropolis Police Division has arrested two males in reference to a follow-home theft throughout which a sufferer was pistol-whipped, police stated Tuesday.
The theft, which occurred at about 12:23 a.m. within the 3600 block of Wesley Road, is believed to be a follow-home theft, and the thieves made off with a Rolex and a cellphone, police stated in a information launch.
“One of many victims wasn’t capable of get hiss watch off on time, so then the suspect ended up hanging the sufferer a number of instances with the butt of the handgun and wasn’t capable of get the watch off,” Sgt. Edward Baskaron of the CCPD stated. “The opposite sufferer eliminated his Rolex watch, his cellphone and his pockets, and the suspects fled.”
The alleged robbers, 24-year-old Khalil Thompson and 23-year-old Micah McDonald, have been “rapidly recognized” as suspects and have been arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning by SWAT crew members from the Culver Metropolis and Beverly Hills police departments, the CCPD stated.
Police discovered a number of weapons, they stated, and so they’re nonetheless in search of two different suspects.
Thompson and McDonald, who’re on parole and “have in depth prison arrest historical past, together with for housebreaking, armed theft, and tried homicide,” are being held for theft and aggravated assault on this incident, police stated.
“Thompson and McDonald are recognized prison road gang members suspected to be concerned in different follow-home robberies within the area,” the discharge added.
The case will probably be offered to the Los Angeles County District Legal professional’s workplace for submitting consideration.
A search of jail data confirmed quite a few arrests for Thompson, although his Tuesday arrest didn’t seem. McDonald’s arrest on Tuesday was listed in jail data, which present that he’s being held with out bail and {that a} courtroom date has not been scheduled.
Anybody with any data or questions concerning this incident is requested to contact CCPD Sgt. Eddie Baskaron at 310-253-6316.

Los Angeles, Ca
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.
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.
Los Angeles, Ca
2 suspects arrested for allegedly starting fire in Ventura County

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly starting a fire in Ventura County.
The suspects were identified as Michael McCullar, 53, and Jamie Jacobson, 37, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
On Feb. 3, the sheriff’s Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit conducted a nighttime operation in the Santa Clara River bottom just south of Olivas Links Golf Course.
“The goal of this operation was fire prevention through proactive policing,” authorities explained.
The team launched a drone with thermal capabilities and eventually discovered an active fire in a brush area near the river bottom. The two suspects were seen tending to the fire, deputies said.
Authorities with the Homeless Liaison Unit approached the pair and took them into custody. They were arrested and booked at the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for one count of felony arson each.
“The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Homeless Liaison Unit is committed to utilizing modern based policing methods, evidence-based policing, and a proactive approach to prevent future fires and crime in the river bottom,” the sheriff’s department said.
Anyone with additional information or reports on suspicious behavior can call the Ventura County Sheriff at 805-654-9511.
Los Angeles, Ca
Woman found dead during welfare check prompts homicide investigation

A homicide investigation is underway Wednesday after a woman was found dead during a welfare check in the Newhall community of Santa Clarita Tuesday night.
Deputies were sent to the 21000 block of Nandina Lane around 6:45 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department stated.
During the welfare check deputies discovered “a female adult unresponsive.”
The unidentified woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s Department.
Homicide investigators were sent to the scene but no further details have been revealed.
Anyone with information was asked to contact the Homicide Bureau at 323- 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or by using the lacrimestoppers website.
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