Tag "grand theft"
Police Reportedly Arrest Organized Crime Suspect in Connection with Scam Targeting the Elderly
BEVERLY HILLS, CA — “On July 1, 2025, an elderly Beverly Hills resident was defrauded by an organized crime group posing as financial institution employees and federal government agents. The
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests in Regional Theft Cases
PLACER COUNTY, CA — “On August 7, 2025, Lincoln Police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle linked to numerous thefts in the Lincoln region. During the stop,
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,
High-End Auto Scam Arrest – 61 Felonies
– By F. Scott Faulkner SANTA BARBARA, CA — August 2, 2025 – A man claiming to be a top BMW executive is now behind bars. Jonathan Tudor, 64, of
Sonoma County Man Arrested in Connection with Courier Scam That Targeted Senior Citizens
SANTA ROSA, CA — “On July 1, 2025, a 74-year-old resident of Santa Rosa reported to SRPD that she had possibly been scammed out of $43,000. She reported receiving a
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
Man Arrested for Organized Retail Thefts of Sneakers
– By Jim Emerson LIVERMORE, CA — One man has been arrested and Livermore police are seeking a second man in connection with organized retail thefts. These thefts occurred recently
Fleeing Burglary Suspect Has 34 Prior Arrests on His Record
By Jim Emerson FREMONT, CA — A suspect with multiple prior convictions was arrested for residential burglary and attempted arson after fleeing from police. The suspect is 39-year-old Michael C.
Man on Parole Arrested in Relation to Residential Burglary in Loleta
LOLETA, CA — “On May 10, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to a residential burglary in the Loleta area. The suspect caused significant property damage and stole items
Gang-banger Busted on Firearms Violations
By F. Scott Faulkner May 12, 2025 – Ventura County, CA A months-long investigation into illegal firearm activity ended last week with the arrest of 23– year-old Kristian Morfin, a
