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PRESS RELEASE: Seizure of Illegal Fireworks
Press Release Prepared by: Detective Rivera
Press Release Date: 06/29/2020
Follow-Up Contact: Officer Ramirez – 805-525-4474 Ext 2174
Approved by: Interim Commander Allen Macias
PRESS RELEASE: Seizure of Illegal Fireworks 
Nature of Incident: Seizure of Illegal Fireworks
Report Number(s): SG2001242
Location(s): 100 block of West Santa Barbara Street
Date & Times: June 27, 2020 at 11:30 PM
Unit Responsible: Special Enforcement Unit
Suspect(s): Withheld Due to Pending Investigation
| Over the last few months, we have noticed an increase in illegal firework activity within the city. The department increased it's patrols within the city and the Special Enforcement Unit has directed it's focus on this activity. On Friday June 27, 2020, our Special Enforcement Unit seized a large quantity of "dangerous" fireworks. During the team’s firework enforcement efforts, they came in contact with a person who was actively selling fireworks in the City of Santa Paula. A operation was commenced in which Officers arraigned to meet the suspect and purchase the fireworks for a negotiated price. This investigation is currently ongoing. All fireworks including those labeled "dangerous" and "safe and sane," are illegal in the City of Santa Paula. The community should continue to contact the Santa Paula Police Department on it's non-emergency line to report the use of illegal fireworks and provide tips and information that can lead to the successful locating and confiscation of illegal fireworks. To report illegal fireworks activity, call the non-emergency number 1-805-525-4477 or email dispatch at [email protected]. |
Press Release Prepared by: Detective Rivera
Press Release Date: 06/29/2020
Follow-Up Contact: Officer Ramirez – 805-525-4474 Ext 2174
Approved by: Interim Commander Allen Macias
Address/Location
Santa Paula Police Department
214 S 10th St
Santa Paula, CA 93060
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-525-4474
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