Mounted Enforcement Deputies arrest man for possession of marijuana for sales in the park.
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On March 21, 2013, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Parks Bureau Mounted Enforcement Detail observed two male adults smoking marijuana in a truck at Alondra Park. The deputies detained and identified the suspects as Nathan David Brennan, a male, adult, a resident of Harbor City and Alexander Michael Bornstein, a male, adult, a resident of Manhattan Beach.
After further investigation it was determined that Mr. Brennan was found to be in possession of several small bottle containers and some hand rolled cigarettes containing a green leafy substance that appeared to be marijuana. Also found was a small portable scale used to weigh marijuana and several small baggies indicative of items used for packaging for sales of “marijuana”. He was immediately arrested.
Suspect Bornstein was cited and released for smoking dangerous drugs in a park.
Suspect Brennan was booked at Century Regional Detention Facility for possession of marijuana for sales and is being held in lieu of a $15,000.00 bail.
Alondra Park is located 3850 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departments Parks Bureau is dedicated to providing a safe and drug free environment at all Los Angeles County Parks.
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The Parks Bureau Mounted Enforcement Detail (M.E.D.) is made up of 2 sergeants and 4 deputy sheriffs who are assigned to conduct law enforcement duties from the back of their equine partners. The mission of the Mounted Enforcement Detail is to provide the Department with a well-trained equestrian unit, capable of being utilized in a variety of situations including, but not limited to:
Crime suppression/Directed Patrol: The Detail can deploy in areas where it is difficult for patrol Deputies to access, such as parks, housing projects, train tracks, beaches, and river beds. The mounted unit can also patrol shopping malls and other areas congested by traffic. M.E.D. deputies were recently responsible for significant arrests involving assault, and weapons and narcotic violations during the Antelope Valley Fair.
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