California residents who launched fireworks for the 4th of July have tickets coming in the mail, thanks to police drones that were taking note.
One resident, for example, racked up $100,000 in fines last summer due to the illegal use of fireworks.
“If you think you got away with it, you probably didn’t,” said Sacramento Fire Department Captain Justin Sylvia.
“What may have been a $1,000 fine for one occurrence last year could now be $30,000 because you lit off so many.”
Homeowners who weren’t even present at the property also have tickets coming in the mail due to the social host ordinance.
So l*me.
California residents who launched fireworks for the 4th of July have tickets coming in the mail, thanks to police drones that were taking note.
One resident, for example, racked up $100,000 in fines last summer due to the illegal use of fireworks.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 10, 2025