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12/15/2005 Los Angeles County Sheriffs Create Santa Sting Sheriffs in Los Angeles County, California dress up like Santa Claus to issue $5000 in holiday citations. Los Angeles County, California Sheriffs dressed up like Santa Claus and waited in crosswalks to issue $147 tickets to passing motorists whom they claim had failed to yield. Deputy Joe Trejo's operation in Newhall yesterday generated at least $5000 in revenue. "When people get a citation here, it's not like a speeding ticket," Deputy Richard Phares told the Los Angeles Daily News. "They may complain a little about the speeding ticket, but not like they will complain about this one." This is the fifth time that the force has used a santa suit for what has become an annual holiday sting. Source: He sees you when you're driving (LA Daily News (CA), 12/15/2005) Regional News: Other news about Los Angeles County, California Permanent Link for this item Return to Front Page

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