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Driver pulled over in California had baby monkey in his Rolls-Royce, highway patrol says
A baby spider monkey that was seized during a traffic stop along a Central California highway earlier this week is now in the care of the Oakland Zoo. California Highway Patrol said the animal was discovered after Madera-area officers pulled over a Rolls Royce on northbound Highway 99.
California Highway Patrol gets in some monkey business during routine stop
A traffic stop by California Highway Patrol took an unusual turn when officials pulled over a car for excessive speeding and found an exotic animal in the vehicle.
Baby spider monkey wearing onesie in Rolls Royce finds permanent California home
California Highway Patrol Madera made an unusual arrest on Monday night and confiscated a spider monkey. A CHP Madera officer stopped a Rolls Royce Ghost on north Highway 99, north of Avenue 17, for excessive speed. The driver was allegedly driving under the influence and was arrested.
California Highway Patrol to step up enforcement for New Year's holiday
California Highway Patrol officers will be out in force Tuesday and Wednesday aiming to catch impaired drivers.
California officer pulls over speeding Rolls Royce, finds monkey clenching driver
The California Highway Patrol had one of its more bizarre traffic stops near the close of 2024 as officers in the Central Valley pulled over a Rolls Royce with a baby monkey in a onesie as a passenger.
Monkey found during California traffic stop is getting a new home
A monkey discovered during a bizarre traffic stop in California on Tuesday is getting a new home. Officials pulled over a 2022 Rolls Royce Ghost at around 8 p.m. for speeding on Highway 99 in Madera County.
1970s muscle car may have been involved in deadly Highway 99 hit-and-run last May, CHP says
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California Cops Continue to Stop Black and Hispanic Drivers More Often
Black drivers, in particular, are stopped at disproportionate rates, a study of 5 million traffic stops found. Police officers say the analysis was flawed.
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CHP: Crash closes two lanes on Highway 101
The crash, which took place shortly after 6 p.m., involved a white Toyota Tacoma and closed the two right lanes of Highway ...
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Abducted Inglewood Teen Found Safe, Suspect Arrested After Brief Amber Alert in California
The Amber Alert for Nevaeh Holden was canceled after she was found safe. Edward Mason, the suspect in her abduction, was ...
Hundreds of new laws in California take effect this year. Here's what to know for 2025.
Scores of new California laws are going into effect in 2025 after Gov. Gavin Newsom took action on hundreds of bills that crossed his desk last year.
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California Highway Patrol cracks down on drunk, reckless drivers on New Year's Eve
California Highway Patrol officers have increased patrol as they remain on the lookout for drunk, reckless drivers ...
Coroner identifies 74-year-old man killed in Highway 58 crash near North Edwards
A man who died after a crash on Highway 58 has been identified as 74-year-old Eddy Miguel Castellanos of Weldon.RELATED: At least one dead in Highway 58 crash i ...
Authorities name driver killed in Highway 101 crash in Camarillo
Authorities named the driver killed in a two-car crash on Highway 101 in Camarillo Tuesday. A second driver who left the scene hasn't been found.
New California laws target sideshows
The California Highway Patrol recently highlighted several new laws going into effect that seek to help local law enforcement ...