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September 13 – 19, 2019 Volume XXII, Issue 8
Armed Bank Robber at SM Wells Fargo Masked suspect eludes massive manhunt after stealing thousands of dollars.
among other law enforcement personnel, a massive manhunt ensued within a perminter from 11th Street to Lincoln Boulevard and Montana Avenue to Washington Avenue. Despite the scale of the search, which included SMPD's tactical weapons unit and multiple K-9 scouts, by 3 p.m. law enforcement called off the search saying they were unable to locate the suspect and a shelter order for residents and school lockdowns at Roosevelt Elementary, St. Monica's High School and First United Methodist were lifted. "The suspect was not located. We understand this has been very stressful on the community and appreciate your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates should any additional information become available in a new message," the SMPD said at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday.
By Sam Catanzaro An armed bank robber who eluded a massive manhunt in Santa Monica stole between $3,000 to $5,000, says law enforcement officials. On Tuesday, September 10, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) received a call regarding an armed robbery at Wells Fargo on 10th Street and Montana Avenue at 9:51 a.m. "The suspect who was heavily dressed in dark clothing consisting of a hoodie, gloves and a white 'Day of the Dead' type of mask entered into the bank carrying a long-barreled weapon and demanded money. The suspect received between $3,000 to $5,000 and left the location. The suspect was last seen jumping a wall to the rear of the bank and in the 800 block of 9th Street," the SMPD said in a press release Wednesday.
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Wells Fargo security footage shows a masked gunman demand money from a bank teller Tuesday morning.
SMPD officers were on the scene in minutes and established a perimeter-based on information provided by witnesses and residents in the area and attempted to locate the suspect, described as 6 foot 4, 200
lbs, armed with a double-barreled shotgun and wearing a dark trench-coat. Aided by the Culver City Police Department, Beverly Hills Police Department and Los Angeles Police Department S.W.A.T. officers,
No one was injured in the incident and the Santa Monica Police Department are working with the Federal Bureau of Investigations to identify the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Haro of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8432 or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.
Santa Monica Vape Lab Subpoenaed Honey Cut Labs subject of New York investigation By Keldine Hull Within the last few months, approximately 450 people across more than 33 states have sought medical help for a life-threatening lung disease reportedly caused vaping. On September 10, Kansas health officials confirmed the first death in the state associated with the mysterious lung disease, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to six. According to health officials in California, 57 potential cas-
es of acute lung disease, and one death, have been identified in the state since late June. New York health officials subpoenaed three companies in connection with the illness, including Honey Cut Labs, a Santa Monica-based lab that manufactures and sells a dilutent thickener used in the underground THC vape market. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main active ingredient of cannabis. Limited information is available about Honey Cut Labs, and media outlets reported that the company vanished from the internet. According to authorities, tests confirmed that samples of thickeners from the three companies subpoenaed contained nearly pure vitamin E acetate.
It is still unclear if vitamin E acetate is the sole cause of the illnesses. According to the CDC, symptoms of severe pulmonary disease reported by some patients of the outbreak include: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever or weight loss. The CDC continued, “Some patients have reported that their symptoms developed over a few days, while others have reported that their symptoms developed over several weeks.” In a statement, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said, “The rise in vaping-associated illnesses is a frightening public health phenomenon, and I am directing the Department of
Health to take several actions to address this crisis, including starting an investigation into some of these companies that produce vaping substances to find out what’s in it, and requiring that smoke and vape shops post a warning that lets people know that this is a risky activity.” The other two companies subpoenaed are Floraplex Terpenes in Michigan and Mass Terpenes in Massachusetts. Throughout the course of the investigation, more companies may be ordered to provide samples. For more information about the outbreak, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html
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