So here's the article: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/u-s-marshals-help-track-down-arrest-suspect-connected-to-brazen-mid-day-dog-theft-in-dtla/
Apart from universally condemning dog thieves, and being glad these brutes got caught, the interesting thing is that US Marshals got involved at all. To me it seems like another data point, albeit a small one, in federal oversight over local government, i.e., devolution. I've never heard of marshals being involved in local crime except in federal territories.
Frens, enlighten me if I'm just uninformed about the marshals role generally, or if this is as weird as I think it is. Thanks.
Judging by the fact that photos were apparently published on the social media of the LA PD Gang and Narcotics Division. I’d hazard a guess there’s far more to the Marshals involvement. Than just a dog theft.
My guess is the thieves had some sort of Gang or Cartel connection. And the dog theft was an excuse to bring them in.
That certainly makes sense.
Or marshals stepped in to protect a deeper op.
Is it a Dog Comm?
Mmm ... don't think so, especially since footage shows the poor woman was nearly run over by the criminals. But could be; for what it's worth, it was a French bulldog.
It is weird though.
I expect US marshals to take on a significantly bigger role when Trump returns.
If it crosses state lines, they can get involved.
Trump EO made animal cruelty a federal crime. Perps can be pursued and prosecuted even if they cross state lines.