Archive for February, 2010
Police Briefs
City of Holtville Monday, February 22 GET A RESTRAINING ORDER: It was reported that the caller' s ex-boyfriend is harassing her, the subject follows her around and is making her life a bit difficult, she was advised to obtain a restraining order. LOUD DOGS: It was reported that a caller can hear a few males talking loudly while the neighborhood dogs bark, the caller found it suspicious, though they were not there when they arrived, the caller was advised to call back should they return. LOITERING: It was reported that a male subject was in the area, he has never been [...]
U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seize Drugs and Weapons, Arrest Three
Yuma, Ariz. - U.S. Border Patrol agents seized more than $1 million of marijuana, two weapons, recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested three people in three separate incidents this week. Yuma Sector Border Patrol Agents recovered a stolen SUV loaded with 107 bundles of marijuana. Early Tuesday morning, Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a vehicle near Avenue B and 8th Street. The driver refused to stop and sped away from agents, eventually losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a brick wall. The driver and [...]
CBP Officers Discover Marijuana Concealed in Roof
Douglas, Arizona — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 60 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the roof top of a vehicle. Late Monday afternoon, CBP officers were screening traffic when a Chevy Blazer being driven by a 21-year-old man approached the primary inspection site. The officers selected the SUV for a secondary inspection, prompting a search by a K-9 team. The additional search led to the discovery of small packages concealed in the headliner of the vehicle. The total weight of marijuana was more than 60 pounds with an estimated street value of $139,000 [...]
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. Ongoing Investigation Into Possibly Illegal Practices by Some California Health Insurers
Los Angeles-Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr., who has an ongoing investigation into possibly illegal practices by some California health insurers, today subpoenaed financial records and other documents from California's seven largest health insurance companies. "We have been looking at these companies for a number of months and are very concerned that some of them are unjustly raising premiums and denying payment of legitimate claims," Brown said. "Not only are the rate increases devastating to Californians strapped by the economy, but in some cases, they are possibly illegal." "Our [...]
Another Earthquake Hits California – Mexico Border
A minor earthquake occurred at 7:02:30 AM (PST) on Friday, February 26, 2010. The magnitude 3.9 event occurred 27 km (17 miles) NNW of Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico. The hypocentral depth is 32 km (20 miles). Magnitude 3.9 - local magnitude (ML) Time Friday, February 26, 2010 at 7:02:30 AM (PST) Friday, February 26, 2010 at 15:02:30 (UTC) Distance from Guadalupe Victoria, Baja California, Mexico - 27 km (17 miles) NNW (331 degrees) Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico - 27 km (17 miles) SE (130 degrees) Calexico, CA - 31 km (19 miles) SE (131 [...]
Border Patrol Seizes $4.7 Million worth of Marijuana
Tucson, Ariz. – In the past 48 hours, U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Tucson Sector seized more than 5,900 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $4.7 million. A few of the most significant seizures included in the total over the past two days were attributed to the Ajo Station All-Terrain Vehicle Unit who confiscation of 772 pounds; Casa Grande agents’ seizure of 431 pounds recovered from a hidden compartment in a vehicle; and agents assigned to the Tucson Station discovering an additional 239 pounds during a vehicle stop. The continued vigilance of Tucson Sector Border [...]
The California Mid Winter Fair Opens Today
The California Mid Winter Fair opens tomorrow. Come on out and enjoy all of the festivities from magic tricks to sand sculpting. There is going to be something for everyone, young and old. So pack up the kids and come out and enjoy this years Fair and Fiesta and Discover Treasures Below The Sea.
Neighborhood Watch Program Can Make Holtville Safer, Sheriff Says
By Luke Phillips Holtville has always been a safe place to live, but residents will soon have the opportunity to help make it even safer. The Imperial County Sheriff's Office, now in charge of law enforcement in Holtville, will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, March 9 for any residents interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch program in their neighborhood. "It's really just an informational meeting," said Holtville Police Chief Clint Erro. "We're just going to explain what the program is and some of the benefits and what it's going to take to have it here. If people are interested, [...]
Holtville City Council Meeting 2-22-2010
Video of the complete 2/22/2010 Holtville City Council Meeting.
