April 14, 2025 #1 Local News, Forum, Information and Event Source for Venice Beach, California.

Person Faces Charges After 37 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Crashed Vehicle

California Highway Patrol investigating September 26 incident 

By Sam Catanzaro

A suspect faces charges after officers found 37 pounds of marijuana in a vehicle involved in a Playa del Rey crash. 

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision–which involved multiple vehicles–occurred around 12 a.m. Monday, September 26 on the 90 Freeway near Culver Boulevard.

The CHP says paramedics responded to the scene and transported two people with minor injuries to local hospitals for treatment.

As CHP officers were investigating the collision, one of the individuals from the vehicles involved fled the scene on foot after giving CHP officers a statement. 

CHP officers took inventory of the vehicle before it was towed discovered 37 pounds of cannabis inside one of the cars.

The individual connected to that vehicle will face charges for possession for sales and transportation of cannabis, according to the CHP.

Related Posts

Burned Lot Listings Surge in Palisades as Post-Wildfire Market Softens

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Although buyers remain hesitant, well-priced lots in desirable locations continue to move The real estate market in Pacific Palisades is...

Potential Curfew Coming to Santa Monica State Beach after Violent Incidents

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

The discussion follows several disturbing incidents that occurred during late-night hours on or near the beach City leaders in Santa...

Pacific Coast Highway to Reopen by End of May, Newsom Announces

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

The route is critical for connecting Los Angeles, especially as summer tourism ramps up The Pacific Coast Highway, a vital...

Rebuild Stronger with Build Strong – We’re With You Every Step of the Way

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

Build Strong is here to guide you through each step of the rebuilding process, from filing insurance claims to restoring...

(Video) Marina del Rey Celebrates 60th Birthday with DJs, Dancing and a Mime

April 13, 2025

April 13, 2025

Events, public festivities, and themed promotions at Fisherman’s Village marked the occasion Events, public festivities, and themed promotions at Fisherman’s...

Venice Shorts: New Trees for OFW, Greater Enforcement of E-bikes at the Beach

April 13, 2025

April 13, 2025

Community leaders tackle beach safety, e-bike enforcement, and upcoming summer events at latest Oceanfront Walk Committee meeting By Nick Antonicello ...

Cockroach Infestation Temporarily Closes Tonic Bar at Erewhon Santa Monica

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health temporarily shut down the tonic bar at Erewhon Market’s Santa Monica location...

County Offers Housing Vouchers to Wildfire Survivors

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Priority placement is being granted to those who lost their homes in the early 2025 wildfires Survivors of the January...

THIS WEEKEND: Volunteers to Tackle Trash at Ballona Creek in Venice Surfing Association Cleanup

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The effort is part of a nationwide campaign to clean 100 beaches and remove one million pounds of plastic from...

Venice Shorts: Grayson Freshly Paved Today

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

A series of repaving projects are happening here at the beach By Nick Antonicello  A series of resurfacing and paving...

Santa Monica Councilmember Clarifies Position on Fairview Library Amid Public Outcry

April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

The statement came during a packed City Council meeting April 8, where dozens of residents—many holding signs reading “Save the...

Hal Frederick, Beloved Venice Restaurateur Who Helped Name Abbot Kinney Blvd., Dies at 91

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

In 1987, he opened Hal’s Bar & Grill on what was then still called West Washington Boulevard—a street Frederick helped...

Palisades Recovery Coalition to Present Rebuilding Draft Plan

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Described as a “structured, methodical approach” to post-disaster recovery, the plan aims to streamline materials management, workforce deployment, and legislative...

Art Museum Opens Photo Exhibit Honoring First Responders of LA Wildfires

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

The exhibition includes photographs of firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, and volunteers working during the height of the crisis A...

Man Attempts to Steal Route 66 Sign, No Arrest Made

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

Police said the man left the area without further incident A man was detained Sunday afternoon after police found him...