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Los Angeles Times
08-08-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Ex-LAPD officer arrested for alleged home burglaries in area he once patrolled
A former Los Angeles police officer has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a series of burglaries in San Fernando Valley neighborhoods used to patrol, according to department sources and jail records. Eric Halem, 37, was arrested Thursday afternoon by members of the LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division and is being held without bail, according to online jail records. He is set to be arraigned on Monday. It's unclear whether he has retained a defense attorney. Details about the alleged crimes are murky, but several department sources — who requested anonymity to discuss the open case — said he was suspected of links to home invasions that occurred in the West Valley Division, where Halem worked until several years ago. The LAPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The West Valley includes Encino, an affluent area that has been on edge following a series of home break-ins, including one that caused the deaths of 'American Idol' music supervisor Robin Kaye and her rock musician husband, Tom DeLuca. That incident rekindled concerns about safety in the area and led the LAPD to step up patrols. A suspect with a history of mental illness has been charged with the couple's murders. Halem resigned from the LAPD and opted to join the department's reserve officer program in 2024, where he remained until this March when he was charged with insurance fraud. During his LAPD career, he made a name for himself with side businesses as a security consultant and by renting out luxury cars to music artists and celebrities. In 2019, he was hired to provide security for Randall Emmett, an action move producer. Emmett was the subject of a 2022 Times investigation and subsequent Hulu documentary that surfaced allegations of abuse against women and assistants as well as mistreatment of assistants and business partners. Emmett has denied the allegations. Around the same time, Halem landed small roles in TV shows like 'Vanderpump Rules' and 'Midnight in the Switchgrass.' But earlier this year he and his brother were charged with insurance fraud over what prosecutors alleged was an elaborate insurance fraud scheme related to a Bentley crash in January 2023. Court records show that LAPD internal affairs investigators were looking into similar allegations against Halem near the end of his department career. Halem has pleaded not guilty to two felony counts of insurance fraud on Friday. His brother Jacob Halem, 32, also pleaded not guilty to a count of insurance fraud. Eric Halem ran several car rental companies, Kaypr and Drive LA, which boasted a fleet of rare, luxury vehicles, including a 2020 Bentley Continental GT and a neon green Lamborghini Urus. Prosecutors allege Halem told told his insurance company that his brother had borrowed the Bentley and crashed it on Jan. 5, 2023. But police investigation revealed that the Bentley had been rented by a Drive LA client who wrecked it three days prior. After the rental driver's insurance claim was denied because of a lack of proper coverage, Eric Halem filed a fraudulent claim for more than $200,000 with his insurance company on his personal policy, misrepresenting details of the accident, authorities allege. Halem was stripped of his reserve police powers in March after the criminal case against him was announced. The LAPD reserve program that Halem was part of dates back to World War II, and today reserves number in the 300s, and its membership over the years has included not only one-time cops, but also ER doctors and a former City Council member. Reserve officers are qualified to carry guns, make arrests, take reports — basically able to execute most traditional police duties, but they aren't paid. A department roster shows that he joined the force in February 2009. Times staff writer contributed to this report.
Daily Mirror
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Machine Gun Kelly's daughter steals the show in rare public appearance
Machine Gun Kelly's eldest child recently made a rare public appearance alongside her musician father at the Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards and fans were blown away Machine Gun Kelly's daughter made a rare public appearance as fans said "she's a natural". The 15-year-old joined her famous dad on stage as the pair went to the 2025 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards together in Santa Monica this weekend. The 35-year-old joined Casie on the orange carpet earlier in the night before she then introduced his performance later on. MGK shares his eldest daughter with his ex Emma Cannon. A video shows Casie with a microphone in her hand as she announces: "Hey, I'm Casie, and no one really wants their parents at the party, but you, you're pretty cool. "Give it up for my dad, MGK!" The musician smiles from ear to ear before standing up and bursting into song for the audience. As the father-daughter duo posed on the orange carpet together, Casie looked stunning in a lilac mini dress with a drape detail. She accessorised her look with sparkly silver heels and matching silver rings. Meanwhile, MGK wore a black corduroy jumpsuit along with black chunky boots and a silver chain. MGK is also a dad to newborn daughter Saga Blade who he shares with ex Megan Fox. He recently broke his silence on his relationship tatus with Megan after their daughter's arrival. The couple have been on and off for a few years but they called it quits for good last year. However, the actress was still pregnant at the time and has since given birth to their daughter Saga Blade. The musician has been co-parenting their baby after they split over Thanksgiving. He said: "Megan is a great mom." He added: "She's killing it. I'm so excited." He then went on to talk about the sentimental meaning behind their daughter's name. MGK said that Saga's name represents him and 39-year-old Megan's experience of having a baby together. He discussed how the two of them went through a pregnancy loss. He said: "Coming back again, disappearing, coming back again. She is an epic story. And that's what Saga means." MGK added: "I'm also of Norwegian heritage so that's the Nordic goddess of storytelling." It was in November of last year that Megan announced that she was expecting their rainbow baby, but the couple then split up just a month after the announcement. The on-off couple's daughter was later born in March. MGK and Megan's relationship first began back in 2020 when they met on the set of crime thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass. MGK popped the question in 2022. They then went on to split in early 2023 before getting back together. However, they have now called it quits for what seems like a final time.
Daily Mirror
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Machine Gun Kelly speaks out on Megan Fox relationship after baby's birth
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have been in an on-off relationship for quite some time but finally called it quits last year, but the pair recently welcomed their first child together Megan Fox's ex Machine Gun Kelly has broken his silence on his relationship status after their daughter's arrival. The famous duo have been on and off for a few years but they called it quits for good last year. However, the actress was still pregnant at the time and has since given birth to their daughter Saga Blade. The musician has been co-parenting their baby after they split over Thanksgiving. But he has now spoken out about their relationship and where he and Megan stand with each other. Machine Gun Kelly, 35, appeared on Friday's Today Show where he spoke positively about his ex. He said: "Megan is a great mom." He added: "She's killing it. I'm so excited." He then went on to talk about the sentimental meaning behind their daughter's name. MGK said that Saga's name represents him and 39 year old Megan's experience of having a baby together. He discussed how the two of them went through a pregnancy loss. He said: "Coming back again, disappearing, coming back again. She is an epic story. And that's what Saga means." MGK added: "I'm also of Norwegian heritage so that's the Nordic goddess of storytelling." He then went on to talk about what he thinks his daughter might do in the future as he said he thinks she's got a "storytelling future ahead of her". MGK and Megan's relationship first began back in 2020 when they met on the set of crime thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass. MGK popped the question in 2022. They then went on to split in early 2023 before getting back together. Later that year Megan said that she had a miscarriage during their relationship as she made the sad confession in her poetry book Pretty Boys Are Poisonous. MGK also seemed to mention the loss in February 2024 in his song don't let me go where he sang: "How can I live with the fact / That my hand wasn't on her stomach when we lost the baby." It was in November of last year that Megan announced that she was expecting their rainbow baby but the couple then split up just a month after the announcement. The on-off couple's daughter was later born in March. Before being with MGK, Megan was married to actor Brian Austin Green for a decade. The exes were together for 16 years in total and are parents to three sons Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, eight. MGK is also a dad to his daughter Casie Colson Baker who is 15-years-old and he shares with his ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon.
Mint
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'Transformers' actor Megan Fox, rapper Machine Gun Kelly announce daughter's unusual name
Rapper and music producer Machine Gun Kelly recently welcomed a baby girl with his then partner, actress Megan Fox. Via an Instagram post that MGK posted recently, he announced the name of his daughter. 'Saga Blade Fox-Baker, thank you for the ultimate gift @meganfox (sic)," wrote MGK in the post. He also tagged Megan Fox in the caption and thanked her for the 'ultimate gift'. In the video, the musician can be seen playing a ukulele while swaying his daughter, Saga, in her little swing. Megan Fox welcomed Saga with MGK, whose real name is Colson Baker, on March 27, 2025. This marked the first time the two have revealed their daughter's name. They announced their daughter's arrival with a post on Instagram with the caption, 'She's finally here!! our little celestial seed (sic).' Saga is Megan's fourth child and MGK's second. During his teenage years, MGK was in a relationship with Emma Cannon, with whom he shares a daughter, Casie, born in July 2009. Megan Fox, who was previously married to Brian Austin Green, has three children with him: Noah (12), Bodhi (11), and Journey (8). On the other hand, Brian Austin Green is engaged to dancer Sharna Burgess. They were introduced by mutual friends in 2020. In February 2022, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together, and their son was born on June 28, 2022. In May 2020, MGK began dating actress Megan Fox after they met on the set of 'Midnight in the Switchgrass'. On January 12, 2022, Fox announced their engagement. However, in March 2024, she revealed that the engagement had been called off. As of now, the status of their relationship remains unclear.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Machine Gun Kelly sends fans into frenzy with sweet Megan Fox post
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly split up shortly before their daughter was born, but now fans reckon they've rekindled their romance after the Aussie's latest post on Instagram Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox's fans are convinced they're back together after welcoming their daughter into the world in March. The rapper, 35, and actress, 38, split up shortly before Megan gave birth amid rumours the mum-of-four found 'material, which was upsetting' on MGK's phone. Neither Megan or MGK have made any comment on the split, but the Aussie did praise the Transformers star in his latest Instagram post in which he revealed the name of the couple's daughter. Posting a video of himself playing the ukulele - wearing a pair of striking yellow trousers - in which the top of a baby bouncer can be seen, he told fans the tot, called Saga, had both his and Megan's surnames, with the caption: "Saga Blade Fox-Baker." An hours later, MGK updated the post to include an emotional shoutout to the Transformers star, writing: "Saga Blade Fox-Baker — thank you for the ultimate gift, @meganfox." Responding to the post, fans of the proud parents said they thought the couple had reunited as one replied: "This is so sweet! They're definitely back together" while another shared: "I think it's back on between them. I hope so!" Meanwhile, a third mused: "I reckon they're back together. I hope it lasts this time." Megan reportedly called it off with the Aussie star in December, almost three years on from their engagement after finding 'upsetting material' on his phone. They were said to be holidaying in Colorado when things blew up between them with MGK reportedly leaving their swanky hotel in Vail, according to TMZ. The pair kept a low profile until Megan gave birth in March, with sources confirmed they would be co-parenting their daughter. However, last month things seemed to be back on between the pair, as MGK left an awards show early to look after Megan, who was sick. In May, the rapper ditched the American Music Awards to support his former partner when she fell ill with "a little bit of a fever". In a rare update, MGK told reporters that he was going to walk the carpet and quickly head off to be with his family, before sweetly stating that it was his 'purpose' to be a dad. Speaking to E News on the red carpet, the Bloody Valentine singer said: 'She has a little bit of a fever, so I'm gonna walk the carpet and go back, y'know, handle my business, give her my pheromones and let her heal up'. The on-off couple are said to have met properly for the first time in 2020 while both working on the film Midnight in the Switchgrass (2021), as reported by GQ magazine, after briefly meeting years earlier at a party. Megan said they "didn't hook up right away" after reconnecting on the film set, but went on to confirm her romance with MGK later that same year, after she appeared in the music video for his song, Bloody Valentine.
