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Mendocino

Hopland Man Accused of Threatening Other Man with Firearm During Drunken Argument

HOPLAND, CA — “On 06/11/2026 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8000 block of Highway 175 in Hopland following a

Santa Barbara

Nurse Charged With 77 Felonies in Elder Abuse Case

By F. Scott Faulkner June 9, 2026 – Santa Barbara County, CA A registered nurse is facing 77 felony charges alleging the operation of an unlicensed in-home health care business

Contra Costa

Suspect Arrested for a Disfiguring Attack

By Jim Emerson EL CERRITO — A 59-year-old woman was attacked and severely disfigured on May 27. The victim was beaten and robbed on the Ohlone Greenway pedestrian path near

Mendocino

Willits Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder, Elder Abuse

WILLITS, CA — A Willits man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, elder abuse, and other charges after allegedly attacking his elderly former housemate. According to a press

Placer

Sun City Gutter and Window Cleaning Scam Arrests

LINCOLN, CA  — “Over the past 18 months, Lincoln Police Department has investigated a series of gutter and window cleaning scams targeting elderly adults in the Sun City neighborhood. In

Placer

Pair Arrested in Lincoln Area Car “Fix-it” Scam

LINCOLN, CA  — “On Feb. 23, 2026, the Lincoln Police Department received a call regarding a possible fraud in progress. Officers responded and located an elderly couple with an unknown

Ventura

Armed Robbery Arrest in Ventura

– By F. Scott Faulkner VENTURA, CA  — January 5, 2026 Ventura police detectives arrested Timothy Schooler-Hart, 23, of Ventura on December 23, identifying him as responsible for a string

Los Angeles

Burbank Man Arrested for Allegedly Violating Court Order, Terrorizing Family

BURBANK, CA — “On December 10, 2025, at about 4:15 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 1000 block of East Orange Grove

Santa Cruz

Son Charged with Murder, Elder Abuse of 90-Year-Old Father After Extradition from Switzerland

SANTA CRUZ, CA – “SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SHERIFF-CORONER MEDIA RELEASE Chris Clark Sheriff-Coroner 5200 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 454-7616 FAX: (831) 454-7608 Media Release: October 28, 2025

Santa Clara

San Jose Man Arrested for Allegedly Slashing Bus Driver with Kitchen Knife

SAN JOSE, CA — An individual has been arrested for allegedly attacking a Bay Area bus driver with a large kitchen knife. According to a press release by the Santa