Malibu Volunteers On Patrol Bill Melcher Recognized

September 1, 2026 ·

MALIBU—On August 24, the Malibu City Council recognized Bill Melcher, a member of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Malibu Volunteers on Patrol organization.
Earlier in August, he helped locate a driver on the Pacific Coast Highway suspected of driving under the influence and helped apprehend the driver. His actions helped remove the driver from the highway and helped prevent an incident.
Melcher is also a third-year student at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law. The city of Malibu thanked Melcher for his service and his actions.
Members of Malibu Volunteers on Patrol assist the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Malibu/Lost Hills Station by performing non-emergency duties.
By Daniel Diquinzio
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