Drug needles have been found in the dugouts of the Encino Little League complex, one of many issues stemming from a nearby homeless encampment.
Needles have been found in the dugout of the Encino Little League complex, one of many issues stemming from a nearby homeless encampment.encampment erected near Encino Little League complex has prompted concern from parents and league officials amid allegations of theft and drug use, resulting in the discovery of hypodermic needles in the facility's dugouts.
The encampment literally looms large over the fields, as it sits atop a hill just beyond the batting cages. "They're constantly stealing our stuff. They're going in the sheds, even sleeping in the sheds," said Andrew Tapia, a coach. Moskowitz said league officials took items back, adding "when we asked why they took it, they said they would go to stores and try to sell the items.""We're not trying to displace anybody, we just need to get into our facility," said producer Drew Dempsey with Sunset Sound."This is a private studio, and you can't even walk in because there are tents all through here.
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