Police Arrest Assailant in Unprovoked Assault on Venice Beach Boardwalk

[@Prodem24]

Is probably cheaper to keep the homeless with mental problems in a mental institution than than the waste of police and fire resources we see everyday not just in LA but all across the country

[@carlpitlick5104]

💯💯💯

[@flyerbob124]

It used to be they would go to a mental hospital, but Reagan closed most of the state hospitals when he was governor. I blame a lot of this on him. The epidemic of drug use hasn’t helped .

[@Prodem24]

@@flyerbob124 100% correct Reagan and the republicans created this problem by closing the mental institutions and giving the savings to the wealthy in a form of a tax break

[@orvtaylor1524]

Been saying that forever.

[@dgsantafedave1]

@@flyerbob124 Wasn't just Reagan. The ACLU filed a lawsuit claiming that assessing 5150 and 5250 designations on people was unconstitutional and they won the lawsuit. After that the authorities could not lock up people with clear mental issues without a consent form signed by the person and a judges signature. Not even the families of the mentally ill person could get them into institutions! Fast forward to today and you still see the effects of this lawsuit. Governor Reagan closed the state hospitals because they were mismanaged and not cost effective.

[@randyc9656]

A menace to society

[@geraldhagen2989]

As usual ad nauseum.

[@quicknick5458]

Ken, the victim who was kicked in the face, has my respect and admiration for his wisdom, kindness and restraint. However, if the day comes when I am assaulted, There will almost certainly be a response, intended to cause the assailant to be unable to continue his attack.

[@ToddNewkirk-ue9hk]

in cali if you defend yourself you get charged . The system is crooked and has lost the respect of the citizens. The politicians want more money for more police. In Ca a person defending themselves gets charged with assaulting a disabled person. that is how the police write the report ,make it look like you attacked someone in a wheelchair.

[@Talk-to-the-Pugs]

I’m from Southern California, Venice Beach used to be a beautiful, vibrant community. It’s now a getto. So sad.

[@CaliKatJupiter]

Big bad bully.... boo who my wrist hurts. LAPD and LAFD props to you and your patience.

[@chrisskyway7000]

They'll give him a quick checkup at the hospital, and he'll be back out there by sundown, assuming he's not already back.

[@drewzuromski6289]

They really need to bring back mental institutions

[@westho7314]

Ronald Reagan closed the asylums & institutions years ago To save precious tax dollars. Unfortunately many communities in California are still under the influence of Ronald Reagan. Compared to the sixties & 70's the police are quite polite, respectful and docile with these antagonistic dregs who constantly disrupt the peace.Gavin says the homeless encampments around the state are to be cleaned up asap. And at what cost to regular tax payers in our state? Ronald Reagan's hordes of the later day trickle down billionaires & corporations of today should pay their fair share of taxes to finance this socio economic effort. Instead social & economical grifters like Elon Musk, the Silicone Valley crowd & Hollywood's finest and real estate tycoons make heaps of loot and then complain & move away to low wage paying places like Texas saying California's taxes are too much for them.

[@PrisonPreacher]

What's wrong with jails?

[@DustyCruz]

Closing them was a big mistake, even if the government did mess it up by exploiting some patients(MKULTRA).

[@rockpadstudios]

Because of the law suits and the enormous cost I don't think it will ever happen.

[@soulrebel2]

unstable and dangerous.

[@williamsmith6235]

He be back on the boardwalk within 24 hours, free to attack someone else.

[@CeeDub619cameraman]

@@williamsmith6235if he attacks me it’ll be his last effort.

"King Osirus" ->(NO) Shit! 'Damn Chinese->Invaders WOW!

[@willicat44]

Hey,..we're not talking about Trump........

[@rgs4x]

An oxygen thief.

[@EliIceberg]

100%!

[@scarr652]

Yes, he is sucking up oxygen that could have been used by someone else !!

[@Mushymush1]

Thats a Dave Chapelle skit.

[@thelastninja4825]

the usual suspects, rude, stupid, arrogant, violent but always the victim somehow

"King Osirus" Can't Breathe? ->Great Observation and Reporting.

[@DayBeforeTomorrow]

Ten cops, seven firemen and paramedics, multiple squad cars, fire trucks and ambulances all for one person, all standing around playing games with this loser for almost twenty minutes. That just doesn't seem right!

[@stefanboster5728]

‘Known for its vibrant and diverse atmosphere’.. Yeah, ok.. Tell that to the shop owners who’ve had to close, and the local homeowners who feel unsafe going out after dark..

[@flyerbob124]

I used to go to Venice Beach a lot when I lived in the South Bay. Moved to the central coast the fled California 5 years ago. God what a shit hole that beach has become with the mental illness and rapid drug use.

[@gcrauwels941]

'known for its vibrant and diverse atmosphere'

[@deb6828]

I have family member who was assaulted unprovoked. He was drinking a coffee & talking on his phone. A guy fitting this description violently charged my son throwing him to the ground. My son also had the presence of mind not to retaliate. The crazy dangerous homeless man ran away. The police said there would be no way to find him. These addicts are unstable and they present a serious danger to people. This must stop. My son required minor medical attention fortunately he was okay but these homeless can kill people.

[@heypistolero]

You or I do that to someone and get caught, we are in big trouble. But for the homeless, even if they catch them, they are treated like they don't know any better. But by the grace of God am I not on the street, addicted, but if I was it would be because of my own actions, and even when I was an addict, I knew it was wrong.

[@LeticiaSarabia-yb8dm]

Yes! The Homeless Are Hostile and Dangerous!! It's So Sad!! Please Don't Let Him Out!! 🙏💔🖤😭😭😭😭

[@lcfflc3887]

Your usual democrat voter.

[@Mushymush1]

I'm flabbergasted. In Southern California?

[@jefftucker4422]

The complete shithole .

[@Doingmypart528]

“Unprovoked” Meanwhile he is talking shit about “whites” and yelling about allah. This was a hate crime.

[@deebee4575]

Released one hour later without bail.

[@texan40]

This never ends in crazy California it’s endless

[@hourbee5535]

Stay aware of your surroundings and be prepared to defend yourself at all times

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

I agree I tell my daughters that especially one that lives close to the shoreline in Long Beach. Bc shit!

[@PauloHernandezXD]

I agree with this, some people will call you paranoid but they don't have situational awareness themselves. Stay safe

[@heypistolero]

@@nancysantamarialatica1141 Unfortunately, I've seen multiple instances where the women, despite warnings from other do not heed them. Maybe because they find it rude or awkward to say something to strangers

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

@@PauloHernandezXD never turn your back on crazy . And yes stay safe .

[@lauraslaven7827]

Ken I’m sorry this happened to you! Sending you and Venice, a huge healing hug

[@spanic4ever]

Always the same people 🙄

[@sondrajean955]

?????

[@Lasher500]

Always the same “type”. Unruly, obstreperous and a danger to the public. Just happens to be black.

[@geraldhagen2989]

Exactly, they, the minority, monopolize crime and proud of it.

[@norituk9824]

@@sondrajean955 Don't act naive.

[@destinyreturns4885]

What a waste of resources....Pure and simple.....

[@uberlpn]

Total waste on so many levels!

[@clacal2005]

12 officers, medics and fire fighters wasting time and resources on someone who needs help they can’t provide.

[@Mike-ky8wd]

I thought of that too - Somewhere, someone may be having a heart attack or stroke, and the recourses are tied up on this

[@yinandyangandinbetween8159]

Can you imagine our public school systems? We lose so much time attending to one disruptive student and the other 29 are getting cheated from getting an education. Happens almost daily in some classes…

[@rodneyspears1760]

😊You get what you vote for.

[@bretfisher7286]

I grew up around Santa Monica-- I body surfed Hermosa Beach quite a bit, and fished piers around here. I lived in Lomita. That was fifty years ago. At that time, nothing like this *ever* happened. Nothing like it. I never saw a single fistfight. I never saw anyone yelling insanely. There was no one around who was threatening. It was the beach. Everybody went to the beach to have a good time in the sun, and swim, and surf, and play volleyball, and take their kids with their pails and shovels to play in the wet sand. Nothing happened. Ever. I can't believe this. I don't understand how this has happened.

[@geraldhagen2989]

The unstoppable plague.

[@dianadunne7673]

I’ve come to the conclusion that dudes that have those long well-maintained locks are on the dole, a financial drain on their mama, grandma, girlfriend(s) or all of above

[@yinandyangandinbetween8159]

Agree. Takes some patience to sit still to do the locks…..can’t be ranting and swinging arms when you want your hair to look good…l

[@georger2505]

The prosecutor probably let him go after a few minutes with no bail. That's LA justice.

[@coletrick8748]

California is doomed! I remember when all those Boardwalk shops were open all day, all night and everyone wanted that real estate to open a small business. Those Days are gone forever.

[@RighteousRhythm]

Thank a Democrat.

[@EliIceberg]

The sh*t never ends in SM. Thanks, Grusome!

[@guyintenn]

This is Venice Beach in Los Angeles.

[@An_rew_org]

Write with the letter - F

[@9663mu]

@@guyintenndon’t matter. He started this entire soft on crime policies

[@markstemock1190]

VENICE

[@lorewilhelm9182]

Rose Avenue

[@kennethbrooks1239]

Before bodycams and surveillance cameras this is one of the guys who would never act this way.

[@bguerra4]

Unprovoked, but not unpredictable

[@doneown503]

, not sure worst, job police of EMS

[@Locke99GS]

There's like an epidemic of severe mental disability the last decade or so.

[@ToddNewkirk-ue9hk]

yes severe

[@clacal2005]

Not to mention many facilities have been shut down.

[@Russell-ob1yn]

Ya Think!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@funkychicken2119]

It’s called social media. That’s the problem. And the disease is victimhood. People use to never behave like this just 15-20 years ago. Now, it’s “the world owes me” “I’m the boss, I’m the main character” Social media has propagated this mindset into our society.

[@stevesinner3501]

@@lulueusebia5789 you didn't read the fine print

[@Joanne-n6b]

Such a drama queen 😮

[@mikeg3439]

At least a quarter million will be spent in expensive care, legal defense and room and boarding for this person. Not one person will care about the tax payer who was assaulted. This is California, and most California voters enabled this.

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Citizens can no longer rely on the so-called authorities, We Citizens must take matters into our own hands!!✊

[@EatDrinkBeMerry]

10:27 this victim is such a good human. He said he’d take a black eye every day for the betterment of Venice Beach. What a guy!

[@scruffydog52]

If that’s what Venice Beach looks like just who in the hell would want to go there ?

[@isntrael]

hey look who it is. typical suspect

[@mfuller2236]

Since you're already here search youtube for "Karen" to remind yourself of who is overwhelmingly thrown off planes, out of airports, out of restaurants, out of shops, losing their jobs for public displays of rage, oh and hitting cops. These unhinged folks don't look like this guy.

[@foxglovepearls]

His victim is smart and articulate! And he’s right too! Glad he’s ok!

[@kenrowland7864]

Venice Beach is just an Extension of SkidRow in Dtla.!!!!

[@jackwilson3121]

You can fight back of someone attacks you. It is self defense

[@flanagamer]

Exactly! And in this case there are witnesses proving the other guy instigated it

[@Scorch1028]

This perp was released from jail shortly after being taken in. Then he was issued a “court date” for battering a total stranger. What a waste of time. He will not be attending his court date.

[@geraldhagen2989]

@@Scorch1028 Two tier justice

[@sunsensational]

Karen Bass has the tools. She’s just decided not to implement them. California passed a new conservatorship law that would allow these people to be held for over a year. Even San Francisco allowed it to take affect now, but LA County is not going to implement it for another several years.

[@Coffee240]

Poor cops 😢

[@RighteousRhythm]

I don't know how they do it.

[@Coffee240]

@@RighteousRhythm me either, it is a horrible job.

[@yahoola]

Empty businesses when your representatives don't give a heck about your business

[@Jack-vt6cw]

Heck?? You sound furious 😒

[@jimo2665]

Unfortunately, he will probably be back on the Venice boardwalk to cause more trouble.

[@flanagamer]

The dude should’ve pressed charges, woulda kept him in prison longer

[@wernerpanchenko6542]

Newsome will let him go

[@Scorch1028]

Yeah. According to him, “Allah” told him to be out in Venice that day. He will definitely be back, stirring up more trouble. Hopefully, he won’t kill somebody next time.

[@PrisonPreacher]

I miss the days of no body cameras and batons.

[@stephenoshaughnessy2279]

Notice how the boardwalk is vacant of people and the stores are closed and boarded-up. Notice how many city resources are wasted on one person.

[@9663mu]

Please vote out George Gascon.

[@RighteousRhythm]

He's trash.

[@edwardsinger4043]

How many police officers does it take to screw in a light bulb? Too many officers creates confusion. Who is supposed to be responsible for being on task?

[@ronnonyabizness5240]

The usual suspect purpetuating the stereotype.... points for consistency I guess.

[@geraldhagen2989]

So predictable

[@rossr100]

My daughter stayed at Venice beach on a stopover to Canada. Went for a walk on the iconic beach and turned around after 2 minutes. The most unsafe she'd ever felt. Nice job California, you've totally F'd what you had. How's those tourism dollars these days?

[@davidmurray6176]

They never hurt a soul once labotomized back in the day.

[@hootersville113]

Why are they fooling with this fool?

[@chrisc8073]

Different day, same SM, Venice lunacy.

[@adrianwright8685]

8 cops for this one guy. So if just 0.025% of population (330m) decide to kick off at same time the whole police force (700,000) will be overwhelmed!

[@daviddortch2088]

Should’ve just sent a social worker out to handle this.

[@tuomasholo]

I feel bad for the EMTs and police officers who deal with these crazy people everyday.

[@MoAnn81]

Man, I really like Ken. I’m glad he’s ok.

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

Thank you officers. Shit gets them some EAR PLUGS . O my god . I’m even exhausted watching it . Oh my God.

[@penelopelgoss2520]

I am really glad the LEOs are wearing gloves. After seeing sooo many of them not wearing them. It's well worth their health and welfare!!!

[@priscillaastling8707]

Too bad there’s not a mute button on handcuffs

[@AngelWest58]

more fatherless behavior

[@geraldhagen2989]

plus brainless, etc etc etc

[@TheBlackbelair]

What ever happened to straight jackets?

[@michaelrowley-o5m]

The crap cops have to put up with every day with the losers they encounter.

[@benbrakey9812]

I seen the police with him last week

[@BrooksTownsley]

Telling her she looked like a old navy employee hit below the belt

[@realinthafield4508]

How 😅😅😅😅😅

[@BrooksTownsley]

@@realinthafield4508 I was thinking more like dollar general

[@Scorch1028]

That loser was kicked out of Watts for his unruly behavior. That’s how he ended up in Venice.

[@jeannelederman8992]

Police need a pay raise‼️‼️

[@Scorch1028]

An _unprovoked_ attack? He was “provoked” by the voices in his head.

[@TonyTorez-h1j]

They better keep the police onsite there coz that place is friggin crazy

[@x_Dude1]

Another one of peeple shouting - His hair type matters - Skin color - Allah is on his side. (it makes me sad)....

[@lukeknowles5700]

All these resources used up, only to have the DA dismiss the charges.

[@bigsur21]

A lot of tax payer money here For a homeless person problem

[@kahlrhoam6769]

What do we need there, nowadays, Judge Dredd?!?!?

[@doneown503]

😂 , & that Slo-MO!😮

[@RighteousRhythm]

Or Robocop

[@toddnewkirk2782]

A big part of the problem is clearly evident in this video. A big police presence after the crime is committed. 15 police to deal w/ 1 crack head. Instead of preventing the crime. We cannot afford to police in this manner

[@Malibu_Dawn]

The job of the police has NEVER been to prevent crime, Jethro!

[@DyreStraits]

What planet do you live on?

[@chrisskyway7000]

@@Malibu_Dawn false. They are meant to be a deterrent as well. Of course, when radical leftist extremists are the ones deciding whether to prosecute, and they don't, there's no real deterrence.

[@Malibu_Dawn]

@@DyreStraits Been to the Citizens Police Acadamy in Southern California. It's free and amazing. Do you ever get off the couch Dyre? Take a class in criminal justice. Open your mind to how the world actually works!

[@Malibu_Dawn]

@@DyreStraits Have you wver been to the Dojo Dyre? Oh, it's scary all right! Ever shoot a firearm? Or do you only shoot off your mouth?

[@USAlover573]

Why do these happenings always have several cops? Extra ops should be patrolling for their keep.

[@flanagamer]

That female cop just standing there not doing a damn thing 😅🤦🏻‍♂️

[@LeticiaSarabia-yb8dm]

The Other Guy Cops Not Doing a Damn Thing Either!! 🤷😠😠😠😠

[@PrisonPreacher]

"DEI"

[@diannedeschytza1511]

And the perp just loves an audience to listen to his useless blabber

[@joeb7868]

Ken seems like a cool dude.

[@lizmallard7158]

Charming!,

[@doneown503]

Raving Maniac , personified !😮

[@dr3258]

Just another Bain of the American public.

[@christinemichael3291]

I noticed he got louder as he saw you filming. Hard to document and not escalate a scene. Stay safe.

[@Scorch1028]

The sad thing is, this man was probably released back out of the street a day later. That’s how things work in California. Mentally unstable people who savagely attack strangers unprovoked, are turned loose not long after being hauled away to jail.

[@marcocisneros6982]

In the words of Billy Ray Ballentine: May I suggest using your nightstick officer...

[@jwaterous224]

Thanks for reporting Fabian. I can attest to the surprise of the victim. I do hope for the recovery of the perpetrator. Peace!

[@tonymontana3151]

gta 5 modders have really out done themselves

[@jeffreycastillo3142]

Bro should take the pavement temperature challenge!

[@kenthesparky178]

How many officers does it take to control this one person?

[@DocStawl]

If they sedated him, why's he still screaming? Elijah McClain never kicked anyone in the face, but they sure got *him* really quiet...

[@bobbondi7191]

Just curious, how long does the battery on your bicycle last?

[@BrianMunger-h3g]

I worked at an institution and I warned everyone that closing them would lead to this. I knew it!!!

[@dansumigawa1414]

Mental health is lacking here! He is dangerous !

[@Deepee-i4p]

One of three choices, Insane asylum Prison Rehab

[@Thomas-g5t2k]

These cops stand around all day as though they are waiting for a bus are they getting paid or all volunteers what a dump

[@kenrowland7864]

Oh I'm sure the locals that pay high rents are just Lovin this....🤦🤔🥳

[@Mr052309]

Police officers, “hundreds” of ‘em wasted plenty of time arguing with this lawless dude.

[@p.neeshed5937]

He's mad because "they" can't skate and can't swim

[@MikeCerrooq1zt]

Usual suspects

[@DavidStarr-eg2kv]

Send him to county. They'll change his attitude 😅

[@Impyklown]

Another homeless person getting arrested

[@bengone3349]

You couldn't pay me enough in LI to deal with this stuff.

[@leese.23]

The fire department IS the ambulance in this case Mumbles.

[@stephend9899]

They "hooked" him up!