On Friday, July 4th, three separate fire suppression teams from the Palmdale Sheriff Station along with Code Enforcement Officers patrolled the City of Palmdale to cite individuals for possessing illegal fireworks. The majority of the Palmdale citizens engaged in safe firework fun by using city approved “Safe & Sane” fireworks. Unfortunately a small percentage of citizens chose to use illegal fireworks which resulted in a hefty fine of $2,500.
Last night the fire suppression teams responded to 106 firework calls, issued 34 citations and confiscated approximately 300lbs of illegal fireworks. The confiscated fireworks were taken to Fire Station 129 for disposal.
Sgt. Bistline of the Palmdale Sheriff Station who has assisted with the fire suppression teams for the past 11 years stated, “The use of illegal fireworks in Palmdale is still high but significantly down from the past years.”
The Palmdale Sheriff Station would like to remind the residents of Palmdale discharging fireworks on Saturday, July 5th after 12:00pm will subject the violators to fines. To report illegal fireworks anonymously, please call the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at 661-272-2400.
PLEASE REMEMBER - As you continue to celebrate this 4th of July weekend – DESIGNATE A DRIVER!! Please do not drink and drive!
LA Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org
Written by:
Deputy Jodi Wolfe
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station
750 East Avenue Q,
Palmdale, Ca. 93550
(661) 272-2520
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Palmdale.lasd.org
Twitter: @jwLASD
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