California police sergeant nabbed for stealing half-ton of used cooking oil, as grease crime wave spreads

In California, police sergeant John Landahl of Folsom was arrested this week on a charge of stealing used cooking oil from the Sacramento Rendering Company. The theft of approximately 1000 pounds of grease led to the charge. Numerous victims of grease theft across the country have noted a slow response by police, who have been reluctant to chase down pilferers of waste materials. The sergeant is a 22-year veteran of the department, and is on administrative leave pending trial.

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