Anaheim has finally started to arrest transients, on drug charges

Yesterday morning, Anaheim Homeless Liaison Officers conducted directed enforcement and outreach services near La Palma Park where there has been an increase of drug use and sales in the past month. It has negatively impacted the charter school located across the street.

Officers detained 17 individuals on the sidewalk next to the school. Seven subjects were arrested included one for felony sales of narcotics. Five subjects were provided detox and housing services. One subject, an 8 month pregnant female, was transported to the hospital for care and housing. The refuse was cleared by Lyons Security and the area will be cleaned by public works.

Then, the team responded to the 2200 block of W Lincoln Ave. where there has been an influx of homeless individuals camping and using narcotics in the area. They contacted two individuals who were passed out in a vehicle. Both were arrested for narcotics violations. Both subjects also agreed to go to detox services.

The vehicle was impounded and the area cleared by Lyons Security.

It was a great team effort to enforce the law while showing compassion and offering services in addition to the legal process, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Editor’s Note – Why isn’t the SAPD arresting the transients yet?