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Murder Charge for Fatal Car Crash
– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA MARIA VALLEY, CA — August 15, 2025 – It has taken nearly a year, but Santa Barbara officials have filed a felony complaint in
Suspected Pedophile in Custody Is Ineligible for Release on Bond
– By Jim Emerson BRENTWOOD, CA — The Contra Costa County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force spearheaded an investigation of a suspected pedophile. Ty Oliver Leighton, 29, of Brentwood,
Woman Arrested with a Stolen Van and Boxes of Stolen Shoes
– By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE, CA — A woman with a stolen van and more than 25 boxes of shoes was arrested this week. Lashay L. Dodds, 38, of Oakland,
Armed Robbery Suspects Apprehended with a Stolen Vehicle
– By Jim Emerson SAN LORENZO, CA — Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested two suspects implicated in a recent armed robbery in San Lorenzo. A prepared statement from the
Gangsters Busted in “Cat in the Hat” Operation
By F. Scott Faulkner July 15, 2025 – Ventura County, CA Four San Bernardino County residents have been arrested in connection with a catalytic converter thefts across Ventura County, following
Child Pornography and Firearms Bust
By F. Scott Faulkner July 19, 2025 – Santa Barbara County, Ca. A months-long investigation into online child exploitation led to the arrest of a Santa Maria man. On July
“Distraction” Thieves Arrested
– By F. Scott Faulkner MOORPARK, CA — July 8, 2025 – A pair of out-of-town suspects were arrested after targeting a woman in a brazen distraction-theft scheme tied to
Murrieta Woman Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Narcotics into San Bernardino Jail
SAN BERNARDINO, CA — ”Jail Intel Team Conducts Investigation and Arrests Murrieta Woman for Attempting to Smuggle Narcotics into the Jail DATE/TIME: June 25, 2025/ 2:51 p.m. INCIDENT: PC 4573.5-Bringing
Suspected Gang Member Arrested for Stabbing & Witness Intimidation
– By F. Scott Faulkner FILLMORE, CA — June 18, 2025 -BA two-month investigation into a violent stabbing in Fillmore has led to the arrest of 22-year-old Fillmore resident Nathan
Hours-long Standoff Leads to Arrest
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA — “Just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025, Officers from the Rancho Cordova Police Department responded to the call of a robbery on Moraine Circle
