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A Southern California woman was arrested after she was allegedly found with thousands of dollars worth of stolen luxury handbags. The suspect was identified as Karla Sunceri, 51, a Mission Hills resident, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Sunceri was identified as the alleged operator of a crime fence involving high-end designer handbags, police […]
The controversial zero-bail system has been in effect in Los Angeles County for about three weeks, and court officials claim it's working.
Split Council votes 4-3 to participate in litigation over new ‘zero bail’ system:A contentious closed session during an Oct. 10 meeting of Santa Monica City Council concluded with a 4-3 vote to join a lawsuit over Los Angeles County’s newly implemented Zero Bail system. Integrated into the county on Oct. 1, every police agency must follow the new system that largely eliminates the need for cash bail while evaluating the severity of the crime, a suspect’s risk to the public and repeat offenses. The most serious crimes such as murder do not qualify for pre-arraignment release. The city w...
Councilmembers voted 4-3 to join a lawsuit over the County’s newly implemented Zero Bail system at the October 10 meeting
Council votes to join lawsuit over new bail system:Santa Monica City Council voted to join a lawsuit over the County’s newly implemented Zero Bail policy at its meeting on Oct. 10. Beginning Oct. 1, police agencies throughout Los Angeles County had to follow a new bail system that prevents LAPD and the Sheriff’s department from demanding cash bail for low-level offenses. A total of 12 cities in the county filed a lawsuit to delay implementation of the policy prior to Santa Monica’s involvement, including Arcadia and Palmdale, claiming it is dangerous.