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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

Santa Barbara

Fire Truck Stolen in Carpinteria: Suspect Nabbed by Deputies

– By F. Scott Faulkner CARPINTERIA, CA  — March 9, 2026 – On the afternoon of March 7, a Santa Barbara County Fire Truck went suddenly missing from the Carpinteria-Summerland

Tuolumne

Authorities Requesting Public Assistance in Sonora Mini Mart Armed Robbery Investigation

SONORA, CA — “On 12/05/2025, at approximately 1850 hours, a male subject entered the Sonora Mini Mart, located at 14290 Tuolumne Road in Sonora, and demanded money from the clerk.