Enter Article DATE HERE
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles Police Department officer was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing money from a woman's backpack while officers were conducting enforcement of an illegal cannabis grow facility.
A worker at the facility notified an LAPD supervisor that money was missing from her backpack. The supervisor secured the scene and reviewed footage from cameras installed inside the building. The footage led investigators to believe Northeast Area Police Officer Louis Mota had stolen the money from the woman's backpack, the police department reported.
Mota was taken into custody and booked for misdemeanor theft. He was later released on his own recognizance, according to the police.
"No employee of this department is above the law, and we will not tolerate any individual who betrays the public's trust through this type of behavior," LAPD Chief Michel Moore said.
Mota is assigned to home while the LAPD conducts an administrative and criminal investigation.
When you subscribe to the blog, we will send you an e-mail when there are new updates on the site so you wouldn't miss them.
Breaking News: Ashville Police Chief Placed on Suspension Amid Allegations of Theft July 18th, 2024 Ashville, OH – In a shocking turn of events, Ashville Police Chief Jeff George was walked out of the...
Former Boston Police Officer Sentenced for Overtime Fraud Scheme July 10th, 2024 BOSTON – A former Boston Police officer was sentenced today in connection with an investigation of overtime fraud at th...
Ohio BCI investigates after police chief fired, audit finds 'money missing from evidence room' 07/12/2024 NEW MIAMI, Ohio (WXIX) - A state law enforcement agency launched an investigation this week at...