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Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Steal a Compressor from Piedmont Ace Hardware
By Jim Emerson PIEDMONT, CA — A man arrested for reportedly trying to steal a compressor has prior convictions and arrests involving thefts. Darryl S. Dobrinski, Jr., 25, of Oakland,
Arrest Made in Stolen Vehicle Incident in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA — UPDATE FROM 02/04/25: “This female suspect has now been identified as 29 year old Yolanda Frances Benson from Los Angeles County. Once identified, SLTPD learned
Felon with a Loaded Firearm Arrested Near Ohlone Greenway
By Jim Emerson ALBANY, CA — Adam K. Jones, a 49-year-old felon from Albany, was rearrested on February 4, shortly before 1 p.m. Jones was found in possession of a
Placer County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Remains of 1990 Jane Doe Cold Case
PLACER COUNTY, CA — “In a breakthrough investigation, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office has officially identified the remains of a woman found in 1990 as Wendy Abrams-Nishikai. She was last
Suspects Face Charges for Vehicle Theft and Stabbings
By Jim Emerson BERKELEY, CA — Two men face charges involving the theft of a delivery van and deadly knife fight that followed. The two male suspects survived stabbing injuries,
Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Suspected Car Thief
By F. Scott Faulkner MOORPARK, CA — A 21-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested Thursday after leading Moorpark deputies on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle before fleeing on foot. Jah
8-hour Standoff Ends with Arrest
By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA, CA — A 47 year old Santa Barbara man, Donovan Madden, was arrested after an 8-hour-long standoff with police. At approximately 8 a.m. January
Arsonists Convicted of Starting Crozier Fire
PLACERVILLE — An El Dorado County jury convicted on January 30, an Jason David Robinette on two counts of arson for setting fires in the El Dorado National Forest on
Man Arrested Trying to Sell Drugs Undercover Detective
By Jim Emerson MARIN CITY, CA — A suspect with a drug trafficking history was arrested for allegedly offering to sell drugs to an undercover detective. Nathan J. Picco, 44,
Two Stabbed in Roseville – Suspected Arrested
ROSEVILLE, CA — Placer County officials report they have a suspect in custody in relation to the stabbing death of a 64-year-old woman. Alexander Howard, 35, is accused of stabbing
