Tag: Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD)

BEVERLY HILLS—On Tuesday, July 28, Adva Lavie, 28, the Los Angeles-based OnlyFans creator and social media influencer, was re-arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department on a new felony theft allegation out of Riverside County. Mia Ventura was arrested for allegedly cutting off her court-ordered ankle monitor while awaiting trial on 6 existing felony counts.

Officers found Ventura on the sidewalk near N. Cannon Blvd. and Brighton Way around 10:30 p.m., where she was taken into custody.

Lavie was forced to wear an ankle monitor as part of an ongoing court case. Prosecutors allege Lavie used dating apps to build relationships with wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, then stole from them.

The Los Angees District Attorney’s Office believes Lavie’s actions were premeditated, with prosecutors arguing she took time to build trust with her victims before exploiting them. She is facing six felony charges in Los Angeles County, which include two counts of grand theft, two counts of first-degree residential burglary, and two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information.

A judge revoked her release and ordered her held without bail following the alleged monitor violation. Lavie will now have to face the judge for a bail review hearing on July 31 at the Van Nuys courthouse.

She is facing a total of 7 felony charges across two counties. The original six Los Angeles County counts carry a maximum of 11 years and 8 months in state prison if convicted, though prosecutors have not released a combined sentencing exposure that includes the new Riverside County charge.

By Milan Manesh

BEVERLY HILLS—On July 3, news was announced of officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department via social media accounts receiving the highest pay in the nation. The Beverly Hills City Council approved a $695.2 million 2026-2027 municipal budget last week allocating $124.9 million to the BHPD, which is a 6.8 percent pay raise for officers. The starting pay rate for BHPD officers starts at approximately $118,000 annually increasing in rate by seniority to close to $146,700 for some officers and not exceeding $189,326. These rates do not include overtime pay. Starting pay for officers prior to the increase had a base pay between $104,986 up to $118,118. Senior officers with the BHPD earned between $146,749-$189,326, not including overtime, or educational-assignment bonuses. Reports indicate that the Los Angeles Police Department salaries are a lower rate than the BHPD with the beginning pay rate at an estimated $86,192 each year. Other local law enforcement departments such as Glendale, San Bernardino, and Burbank report an average salary range of $115,000-$118,000 annually. California’s statewide minimum wage for 2026 is currently set at $16.90 per hour. This rate is applicable to all employers regardless of the company’s size. Some cities have higher rates such as: -West Hollywood $20.25 per hour -San Francisco $19.61 per hour -Los Angeles $18.42 per hour Minimum wage for fast-food workers is $20 per hour. Health Care Workers’ pay ranges between $18.63 to $25 per hour depending on the type of facility. Both the California Department of Industrial Relations and UC Berkeley Labor Center Database breaks down pay rates by city or specific industries. By Sharon