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Santa Monica Police Announce They Will Fine People Who Get Caught Violating Stay at Home Orders

The Santa Monica Police Department will begin issuing citations and fines to people who are caught violating Governor Gavin Newsom’s Stay at Home order.

Fines will be issued to both individuals and businesses who resist the order.

“Our first priority is to remind and educate the public when they are not following our local orders,” Santa Monica City Manager Rick Cole told the Santa Monica Mirror. “However, it’s important for people to know that our local orders include the ability to fine individuals and businesses that do not abide voluntarily.”

The Mirror reports that City officers are authorized to issue administrative citations to enforce emergency orders issued to date as follows:

Revised First Supplement to the Executive Order (Temporary Moratorium on Residential and Commercial Evictions) – $1000 per violation

Second Supplement to the Executive Order (Pier Closure) – for individuals: $100 for first violation, $250 for second violation within one year, $500 for third or subsequent violations within one year; for violations by businesses: $500 for first violation, $750 for second violation within one year, $1000 for third or subsequent violations within one year

Third Supplement to the Executive Order (Business Closure) – $500 for first violation, $750 for second violation within one year, $1000 for third or subsequent violations within one year

Eighth Supplement to the Executive Order (Stay at Home / Safer at Home Orders) – for individuals: $100 for first violation, $250 for second violation within one year, $500 for third or subsequent violations within one year; for violations by businesses: $500 for first violation, $750 for second violation within one year, $1000 for third or subsequent violations within one year

Along with the governor’s order, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a “Safer at Home” order last week and the City of Santa Monica issued a local order adopting orders from both the state and the county. Police are advised to follow whichever orders are strictest at the time, unless directly told otherwise.

Under the rules, residents are forced to stay home and away from anyone who is not in their immediate family unless it is part of an “essential activity.” Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited.” People can still go to the grocery store, pharmacy and medical appointments. Walks and ride bikes are also allowed in permitted areas,” the Mirror reports.

As of Saturday afternoon, there had been 16 cases of the Chinese coronavirus in Santa Monica.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/03/santa-monica-police-announce-they-will-fine-people-who-get-caught-violating-stay-at-home-orders/

Over 150 Illegal Aliens Detained in PA Begin Hunger Strike Demanding Release

Roughly 180 illegal aliens detained in Pennsylvania are now hunger striking to demand their release due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The hunger strike is taking place at the York County Detention Center.

“We are chickens in a chicken coop here — we are like sitting ducks,” a detainee referred to only as “Jesus” told WHYY.

“We want people to be able to get out on parole or with ankle bracelets and to be released,” Jesus added. “In our block, there are older gentlemen, there are people with high blood pressure, diabetes who are still here.”

The protest is being supported by an organization called the Movement of Immigration Leaders in Pennsylvania (MILP). Their website says that they are “a network of immigrant families that cultivates leadership and the organizing of our communities across the State of Pennsylvania.”

“With MILPA we claim our rights for this land. We belong here because we are from here. MILPA is a new formation and unity that grows from our roots. It represents a new phase of our communities continued growth in this state. We continue working visiting towns and cities in Pennsylvania that need our support, and building committees that reflect and represent our values to claim our human rights and fight for justice,” their website says.

There was already another hunger strike protest taking place at a facility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees in Newark, New Jersey. The strike has continued after an illegal alien detainee who contracted the Chinese coronavirus was one of ten who were released from the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, New Jersey.

The infected detainee was released following a federal judge in New York City ordering ten illegal aliens released from custody citing “inadequate conditions.”

“The risk that Petitioners will face a severe, and quite possibly fatal, infection if they remain in immigration detention constitutes irreparable harm warranting a TRO,” US District Court Judge Analisa Torres wrote in her order. “Respondents have exhibited, and continue to exhibit, deliberate indifference to Petitioners’ medical needs.”

Bergen County officials maintain that the allegations of poor conditions at the facility are false. An ICE official also told Buzzfeed that “detainees have access to comprehensive medical care while at the facility and any that may be isolated for COVID-19 will be seen daily by medical professionals.”

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/03/over-150-illegal-aliens-detained-in-pa-begin-hunger-strike-demanding-release/

FBI Warns of Recent Virtual Kidnapping Scams

FBI ALERT: The FBI has become aware of recent cases in New Mexico of a phone scam known as virtual kidnapping in which a victim is told his or her family member has been kidnapped and a ransom is demanded.

Unlike traditional abductions, virtual kidnappers have not actually kidnapped anyone. Instead, through deceptions and threats, they coerce victims to pay a quick ransom before the scheme falls apart.

If you suspect a real kidnapping is taking place or you believe a ransom demand is a scheme, immediately contact the Albuquerque FBI Division at (505) 889-1300 or local law enforcement.

The following should be considered if you receive a call, which usually originates in Mexico:

Attempt to contact the alleged victim via phone, text, or social media, and request that they call back from their cell phone.

Contact family members to determine if they have been called as well.

If you engage the caller, do not disclose your loved one’s name or provide any identifying information.

Try to slow the situation down. The success of any type of virtual kidnapping scheme depends on speed and fear. Criminals know they only have a short time to exact a ransom before the victims unravel the scam or authorities become involved.

Request to speak to your family member directly. Ask: “How do I know my loved one is OK?”

Ask questions only the alleged kidnap victim would know, such as the name of a pet. Avoid sharing information about yourself or your family.

Listen carefully to the voice of the alleged victim if they speak. Often it is someone posing as the kidnap victim.

To buy time, repeat the caller’s request and tell them you are writing down the demand, or tell the caller you need more time.

Do not agree to meet the caller in person. Such a meeting can be dangerous.

https://breaking911.com/fbi-warns-of-recent-virtual-kidnapping-scams/