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Contra Costa

Liquor Store Theft Suspect Arrested after Getaway Car Crashes – Accomplice Still Sought

LAFAYETTE, CA — One suspect, William P. Ware, 43, of Oakland, was arrested following a liquor store theft, and getaway car crash in Lafayette on June 2. Ware is one

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

Ventura

Catalytic Converter Thief Caught

By F. Scott Faulkner May 24, 2026 – Ventura County, CA Los Angeles resident Efran Esau Flores Alvarez, 20, was arrested May 19 after investigators connected him to a series

Alameda

Electronic Data Trail Leads to Arrest of a Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect

– By Jim Emerson SAN LEANDRO, CA — A suspect who left an electronic data trail faces strong-arm robbery charges and hate crime allegations. Jerty J. Finley, 22 of Ashland,

Ventura

Oxnard Woman Arrested for $35K Custom Copper Fountain Theft

– By F. Scott Faulkner OXNARD, CA  — May 15, 2026 – Not all lovers of public artwork are drawn to it for reasons of aesthetic appreciation, as evidenced by

Ventura

Suspect in Custody for Massive String of Early Morning Vehicle Break-Ins

By F. Scott Faulkner VENTURA COUNTY, CA  — April 26, 2026 – A string of early morning vehicle break-ins across Thousand Oaks and Moorpark came to a head April 20

Orange

Suspect Arrested in Multi-State Lego Fraud Investigation

IRVINE, CA — The Irvine Police Department has arrested a Paramount man following a national retail theft investigation involving approximately $34,000 in losses. 28 year old Jarelle Augustine if Paramount,

Orange

Two Arrested for Catalytic Converter Theft in Early Morning Search

CYPRESS, CA — Cypress Police Department night shift officers apprehended two individuals in connection with a catalytic converter theft reported during the early morning hours of April 17, 2026. After

Butte

Chico Police Recover Stolen Frenchie Puppy, Suspect Reportedly Faces Grand Theft Charges

CHICO, CA — On the morning of April 4, 2026, Chico Police officers received a report regarding the theft of a frenchie puppy at the Tesla charging stations on E.

Contra Costa

Walnut Creek Church Burglary: Suspect Arrested & Stolen Items Recovered at His Home

– by Jim Emerson WALNUT CREEK,CA  — Police arrested a man suspected of stealing audio-visual electronics equipment and ceremonial items from a church in Walnut Creek. Jason Burnett, 42, was