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Marin

Suspect Arrested for Theft of a $15,000 Marin County Check

– By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA  — Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives investigated the theft of a $15,265 check and recently arrested Rhod J. Robles, 19 of Daly City.

Santa Barbara

$500K Bail for Telephone Scammer

By F. Scott Faulkner August 13, 2025 – Santa Barbara County, Ca. A 34-year-old woman from Los Angeles County is behind bars after allegedly attempting to swindle a 77-year-old Goleta

Riverside

Hemet Police Arrest Two Suspects in Separate Mail Theft Cases, Identify 71 Victims

HEMET, CA  — The Hemet Police Department has reported two recent arrests in connection with mail theft incidents within the city. The arrests occurred over a two-week period in July

Los Angeles

Palmdale Man Arraigned in $1.8 Million Embezzlement Scheme; Pleads Not Guilty

“LOS ANGELES – Formerly licensed insurance agent Matthew Evans, 36, of Palmdale, was arraigned today and pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges involving fraud, after a Department of Insurance

Mendocino

Ukiah Man Arrested for Alleged Grand Theft, Fraudulent Use of Access Card

WILLITS, CA  —  “On 4/8/25, an employee with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) reported to the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) that three access cards and approximately $1,900 worth of

News Placer

Fraud Suspect Arrested

AUBURN, CA  —  “Yunming Fan, 36 of San Gabriel, CA, was arrested on charges related to a scam involving an elderly victim in Auburn. On Tuesday, June 10, the Placer

Marin

Woman Arrested Following a Disturbance at a Hotel in Novato

By Jim Emerson NOVATO, CA — An unemployed woman frequently in trouble with law was arrested after allegedly causing a disturbance at a hotel. Melissa G. Smith, 49, of Healdsburg,

News Sacramento

Reward Points Rip-Off: Man Arrested with $25K in Stolen Items

Press Release: Inam Rasool, 38, attempted to leave a Sam’s Club without paying form thousands of dollars of merchandise. In February 2025, Rasool entered a local Sam’s Club and attempted

News

Father and Son Arrested for Robbery in Car Buying Scheme

Sacramento CA — Father and son attempt to scam seller out of “broken” vehicle. A Sacramento County resident attempted to sell his vehicle through a private sale May 8. He

Marin

Suspect Arrested for School Burglaries in 3 Counties

By Jim Emerson SAN RAFAEL, CA — Marin County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a suspect implicated in school burglaries in three San Francisco Bay Area counties. Christopher Britton, 34, of