LAPD captain's arrested for piracy
More than 100 counterfeit DVDs seized
Hollywood patrol Capt. Julie D. Nelson, a 28-year veteran, was arrested in La Palma, the LAPD said.
More than 100 pirated and counterfeit DVDs were found in her home and in cars, authorities said.
Nelson was arrested for investigation of two felonies: failure to disclose the origin of a recording or audiovisual work and possession and sale of a counterfeit trademark or registered mark.
She has been relieved of duty and assigned to her home, according to an LAPD press statement.
Officer Jason Lee said the LAPD's Professional Standards Bureau began to investigate after receiving a tip that Nelson might be involved in illegal DVD sales.
The bureau conducted an undercover operation and bought several pirated copies from Nelson, he said.
"When the department receives information that one of its own is breaking the law, regardless of rank, we will pursue every lead using every available resource," LAPD First Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said.
