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The Vodka & Bacon Bandit Caught in the Act of Stealing

  “A woman was arrested for repeatedly stealing bacon and vodka. Some food pairings are classics—peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa … Tito’s Vodka and Oscar Mayer Thick-Cut Bacon?

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Robbery: $100K Bail for Necklace Theft

SANTA BARBARA, CA  — July 16th 2026 — An alleged robbery of a necklace turned violent, resulting in one arrest. Hundreds of shoppers and tourists were strolling Santa Barbara’s downtown

Fresno

Facebook Marketplace Incident: Attempted Theft & Assault in Firebaugh

FIREBOUGH, CA — A Firebaugh man was arrested for allegedly attempting to steal a laptop that was for sale and pepper-spraying its owner when they tried to get it back.

Madera

Authorities Seeking Public’s Assistance Locating Man Wanted on Suspicion of Grand Theft, Trespassing

MADERA COUNTY, CA — “The Madera County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol Oakhurst Area are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in the theft of

Fresno

Fresno Police Arrest Two for Alleged Theft of Construction Material

FRESNO, CA — “On May 27, 2026, the Fresno Police Department received a call of a theft of metal concrete stakes belonging to the City of Fresno near North Santa

Santa Clara

Campbell Police Conduct High-Risk Traffic Stop, Robbery Suspects Arrested

CAMPBELL, CA — “On Wednesday, 5/27/26 at approximately 9:14 AM, CPD officers responded to a robbery near Apricot Ave. It was reported that a male brandished a firearm, stole various

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,