Police action at homeless camp

 

Westminster and Garden Grove police partnered recently to deal with homeless encampments near the underpass of the Garden Grove (22) Freeway at Beach Boulevard.

The Community Preservation Unit from the GGPD and the Homeless Liaison Office unit from the WPD, along with City Net – which coordinates services for the unsheltered – were involved.

Fifteen people were illegally camping in the area, according to police, and several of them were repeat offenders who have refused services provided by City Net, or refused to comply with “no trespassing” signs posted in the area.

Twelve people were arrested on outstanding warrants, five for being in possession of narcotics such as fentanyl and methamphetamines, and one for carrying a concealed weapon.

One person received a housing referral from City Net.

Several truckloads of abandoned property were recovered, including eight shopping carts and 12 bicycles.