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Florida Fugitive Captured in Santa Monica
Santa Monica cops pulled over a Florida fugitive, Michael Lee Pope, for a minor park violation—only to discover he had a full extradition warrant for lewd acts with a minor. This isn’t his first arrest for these charges; back in 2025, he was nabbed in Florida and also charged with firearm possession, adding to his prior felony drug convictions. Despite being held on a hefty bond for the gun charges, he’s now behind bars in LA County after a smooth takedown, raising questions about how he slipped across state lines. His case underscores how felony warrants can track people nationwide—even when…
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