Full Notification

Who:          Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
 
What:         LASD conducts law enforcement action on massive underground party in Palmdale, leading to the arrest of 158 people. These types of parties typically involve drugs, alcohol, weapons, minors, and prostitution.  Additionally, this criminal behavior is occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
                  
When:        Tuesday, December 8, 2020.
                   11:00 A.M.
 
Where:       Front Steps of the Hall of Justice
                   211 West Temple Street,
                   Los Angeles, CA  90012
 
Media note:  The event will also be broadcast live via LASD social media accounts.  Please observe face covering requirements, per the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health https://covid19.lacounty.gov/face-coverings/
 
View the press conference live on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/
 
Media Parking at the Hall of Justice:  Parking at or around the Hall of Justice is very limited and public safety is paramount.  News media representatives are reminded that parking restrictions apply to their vehicles.  These restrictions are subject to enforcement at any time by the city of Los Angeles and/or the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or their parking enforcement agencies or officials. The most important safety-related components pertain to fire department or other emergency access and vehicle or pedestrian safety, to include use of the sidewalk and ingress or egress of the property.  It is unlawful to block driveways, create blind spots for motorists or pedestrians, and obstruct stairwells, fire hydrants, crosswalks, handicap access points or other pedestrian thoroughfares or walkways.  Media representatives should consider all of these safety factors when making their decisions on where or how to park their vehicles.  Placement of equipment and overhead clearance for satellite or other antennas should also be considered. 
 
For questions, concerns or additional information, contact the Sheriff’s Information Bureau at (213) 229-1850.
 
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Prepared by:
Alba Ibarra
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA  90012
213-229-1850
 
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
 
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department