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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Northern California police warn of $1,000 fine per illegal firework amid Fourth of July holiday
( — Police in Northern California issued a stern warning about the consequences of using illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.• 'Yes, they've already started—illegal fireworks are being heard and seen around Woodland,' the Woodland Police Department said on social media. Northern California police issue $120,000 fine for illegal fireworks To combat illegal fireworks throughout the area, the WPD warned that each illegal firework will result in a $1,000 fine or arrest. Additionally, the agency activated an anonymous tip line for reporting individuals who use illegal fireworks. 'We understand it's difficult to report a neighbor,' WPD said. 'You may not want to cause conflict, but the noise, risk of fire and danger to people, pets and property can't be ignored.' When a report is made, police said a courtesy door hanger will be delivered to the responsible household. The hanger will inform the household that they have been reported for illegal firework use. WPD said that illegal fireworks pose safety risks to the community and issuing fines is the best way to reduce their usage. To report illegal fireworks in Woodland, snitches can use the 'Nail 'Em' App or email fireworks@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Yahoo
Two Northern California teens arrested for false stabbing report at immigration rally
( — Two teenagers were arrested for making a false police report about a stabbing that happened at an immigration rally Monday night, according to the Woodland Police Department. As the rally was wrapping up, officers responded to reports of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed in the leg. The victim and his friend reportedly told police the suspect fled the scene. The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated. MOSAIC Children's Museum to showcase poem by 13-year-old for Black History Month Woodland detectives said they spent hours collecting and viewing video footage to find a suspect and determine what led to the incident. Investigators discovered the person who called 911 was the victim's teenage friend who was with him during the incident. 'Turns out the boys were playing with a pocketknife when the suspect accidentally stabbed his friend,' WPD said. 'The boy responsible for the stabbing later admitted that he called 911 for help but was also worried about getting in trouble, so the victim and the suspect lied to police and fire personnel about how the injury happened.' WPD said the boys were arrested and released to their parents for filing a false police report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
