U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California
Coverage of U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California in the Nexus archive.
- Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course ahead of president’s visit
An armed man was arrested at Trump National Golf Club in California after federal agents reported a suspicious individual. The man, identified as Jeanine John Taele, was charged with concealed firearm possession and was under investigation for a robbery case. He claimed to be part of the State Department's security detail but was later arrested on weapons-related charges.
- Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park
Christopher Johnson, an employee of nonprofit People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), was arrested in May for allegedly attempting to sell fentanyl near Los Angeles' MacArthur Park. Found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, cash, and a scale during a traffic stop, Johnson now faces federal drug distribution charges. PATH, which receives 94% of its funding from federal and local governments, operates harm reduction programs including needle distribution in the area.