Actor Adam Wylie, known for his roles in "Picket Fences" and "Gilmore Girls," was arrested for shoplifting at a Target store in California. Security guards observed Wylie selecting items from the health and beauty section and not paying for them at the self-checkout. The stolen items amounted to just over $108. Wylie was escorted back into the store, cited for petty theft by the Burbank Police Department, and released.
The offices of IATSE Local 80 and the main West Coast office of IATSE were closed after receiving a threatening letter from an out-of-work grip, which appeared to be related to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The threat, mostly aimed at Local 80, prompted the closure of offices, cancellation of events, and notification of other union locals. The Burbank Police Department is investigating the credibility and validity of the threat. The strikes have significantly impacted below-the-line workers and businesses in the entertainment industry.
A driver was arrested after leading police on a pursuit through the San Fernando Valley for vehicle code violations. The pursuit ended in the Santa Clarita area where the driver pulled over and was taken into custody by the Burbank Police Department. No further details were immediately available.
