Bikini Cafe Bust: 17 Arrested in Undercover Sting
#CaliforniaCrime #UndercoverOperationA California coffee shop was shut down after an undercover probe revealed it operated as a "bikini cafe," with scantily clad workers giving lap dances. Seventeen arrests were made for violating nudity and alcohol codes. read more
Autistic Teen Found Naked in Store, Mother Arrested for Abuse
#CaliforniaCrime #ChildAbuseAwarenessA California mother and grandmother are in custody after a 15-year-old boy, bound and naked, ran into a grocery store in Ceres, California. The child, who is autistic, was found with numerous injuries, leading to the arrests of Leandra Renteria and two others for child abuse. read more
Mother arrested for stabbing son to death in Southern California
#CaliforniaCrime #FamilyTragedySaritha Ramaraju, 48, was arrested in a California hotel after admitting to stabbing her 11-year-old son, found dead in their room. Facing charges, Ramaraju was heard saying she had ingested pills, with a motive unclear. A custody battle with the father was ongoing. read more
"Mother Faces Charges After DUI Crash Kills Two Children"
#CaliforniaCrime #DUIcrashYesica Barajas, 31, of Napa, is facing charges for a DUI crash that killed her two children in California, leading to two counts of gross vehicular manslaughter. The incident occurred on March 16, when her car crashed into a tree, resulting in the children's deaths. read more
California Man Avoids Prison for Assaulting Woman; Outrage Over Sentence
#CaliforniaCrime #JusticeSystemIssuesTrevor Colombano, a California man, avoided prison after assaulting and disfiguring a woman in front of her daughter. Despite facing serious charges, his cannabis use and mental health concerns led to probation, prompting public outrage. The traumatized victim left the state for safety. read more
California man charged with stealing $25,000 worth of Legos
#LegoTheft #CaliforniaCrimeMichael Ivory Fletcher is accused of stealing $25,000 worth of Legos from Target stores in California by entering alone, filling a cart quickly, and escaping within minutes. He allegedly repeated this method at least seven times across multiple counties. read more
Teenage Pregnant Girl Killed in Hit-and-Run by Suspect
#CaliforniaCrime #TeenMurderA 19-year-old in Riverside, California, is accused of murdering a pregnant 16-year-old girl after being confronted by her family for having sex with her underage sister. Issac Blackhorse Garcia faces charges of murder, hit-and-run, and unlawful sex with a minor. read more
California Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Road Incident
#CaliforniaCrime #DomesticViolenceA California man, Isaac Albert Perez, has been charged with murdering his wife and her suspected paramour, Charles Dark, by driving them off the road into a flood channel in San Bernardino. The incident stemmed from Perez's anger over his wife's affair. read more
Elderly Woman's Body Found in Car Trunk, Couple Arrested
#CaliforniaCrime #ElderlyAbuse97-year-old California woman killed and placed in a car trunk by her grandson and his girlfriend. Brian Wiggins, 40, and Dozsha Beckwith, 31, were arrested and charged with homicide, burglary, and accessory. read more
Matthew Muller faces new charges for home invasion sexual assaults
#MatthewMuller #CaliforniaCrimeMatthew Muller, convicted for the "Gone Girl" kidnapping, now faces new charges for two 15-year-old home invasions. The 47-year-old, previously serving a 40-year term, attacked women in Mountain View and Palo Alto, prompting possible life imprisonment. DNA evidence implicated him in the assaults. read more
Three Family Members Found Stabbed to Death in California
#CaliforniaCrime #MurderInvestigationA 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after three family members were found stabbed to death in a California home on December 26. The victims were identified as Rona Nate, 44; Paul Sebastian Manangan, 16; and Mia Chantelle Narvaez, 8. read more
Man detained in California linked to Wisconsin school shooting plot
#SchoolShooting #CaliforniaCrimeAlexander Paffendorf, a California man, was detained in connection with the Madison school shooting. He allegedly texted shooter Natalie Rupnow about coordinating an attack at a government building during the incident. read more
"Naked Man Arrested for Teen's Ax Murder on Football Field"
#USCrime #CaliforniacrimeA naked man suspected of killing a teenager was arrested on a high school football field in Ventura County, California. Deputies tracked him down following the teen's death from blunt force injuries. The suspect, identified as Zuberi Sharp, was apprehended while naked and armed with an ax. read more
Man Charged with Animal Cruelty for Stoning Great Egret
#CaliforniaCrime #AnimalCrueltyA 36-year-old California man, Jeremy Jansen, was arrested and charged for stoning a Great Egret to death at Lake Gregory Regional Park. The incident was captured on video by a witness, sparking shock and anger. Jansen faces charges of animal cruelty and killing a non-game bird. read more
"California Man Charged with Murder of Couple Over Debt"
#CaliforniaCrime #HuangtingGongMurderCalifornia man Huangting Gong is accused of killing a couple he owed $80,000, burning their bodies, and burying them in the desert. If convicted, he may face life without parole or the death penalty. read more
"Northern California Couple Charged with Murder of Toddler"
#CaliforniaCrime #USParentsMurderIn Northern California, two parents were charged with murder after police found their 2-year-old child's grave in January. The child had been unlawfully buried and physically abused before their death, leading to murder charges without bond for the parents. read more
California Man Found Buried in Backyard, Roommate Confesses to Murder
#CaliforniaCrime #RoommateMurderBradley Minder's body was discovered buried in his Riverside, California backyard days after he reported his roommate had ransacked his room. Richard Martinez, accused of the murder, will face charges on November 4. read more
David DePape Sentenced to Life for Attacking Paul Pelosi
#DavidDePape #CaliforniaCrimeDavid DePape receives life sentence for hammer attack on Paul Pelosi in California. DePape found guilty of kidnapping, burglary, and false imprisonment. Victim's daughter reads letter detailing traumatic attack. DePape claims psychic abilities and conspiracy theories before sentencing. read more
California Couple Arrested for Molesting Girls During Sleepovers
#CaliforniaCrime #ChildAbuseA man in California, Christopher Gary Tilden, 45, is accused of molesting girls during sleepovers over the past three years, with authorities suspecting additional victims. Tilden's wife, Katrina Frances Tilden, 43, also faces charges for failing to report the abuse. read more
California Man Charged with Drugging and Assaulting Multiple Women
#CaliforniaCrime #SexualAssaultMichael DiGiorgio, a 50-year-old man from South Gate, California, faces 18 felony charges, including murder, for drugging and sexually assaulting nine women between May 2019 and November 2021. The assaults occurred at his homes in Redondo and Hermosa Beach, with the possibility of more victims coming forward. read more
California Man Faces Charges for Drugging and Raping Multiple Women
#CaliforniaCrime #USCrimeA California man, Michel DiGiorgi, is charged with drugging and raping nine women, resulting in one victim's fatal overdose. Facing murder and rape charges, he owned the homes where the assaults occurred. If convicted, DiGiorgi may receive a life sentence. read more
Cold case: Woman charged with murder 30 years later.
#CaliforniaCrime #ColdCaseArrestA 60-year-old mom in California, Pamela Ferreyra, is charged with murder 30 years after leaving her newborn boy in a grocery bag along a road. The case, unsolved for decades, was reopened with DNA technology. read more
Valley Christian High School Staffer Faces Charges for Exploiting Students
#CaliforniaCrime #USLegalSystemTodd Baldwin, a 25-year staffer at Valley Christian High School in California, faces federal charges for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit content and dirty underwear from male students for sale online. Baldwin confessed to receiving content from four students, with evidence suggesting more victims. read more
Renowned Photojournalist Paul Lowe Fatally Stabbed by Son in California
#PaulLowe #CaliforniaCrimeAward-winning British photojournalist Paul Lowe was found dead with a stab wound in the San Gabriel Mountains in California. His 19-year-old son has been arrested and charged with murder. The investigation is ongoing, and King's College London expressed condolences for the loss. read more
Sea Lion Found Shot and Left to Die Sparks Outrage
#CaliforniaCrime #SeaLionShootingA two-year-old sea lion found shot on a California beach died from its injuries a day later. Authorities offer a $20,000 reward for information on the crime, a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. No suspects have been identified. read more
Custodian fatally shot over gym dispute, suspect charged with murder
#CaliforniaCrime #GymDisputeMaarji Afridi, 21, is accused of fatally shooting Rolando Viray Yanga, 60, 'execution-style' after a dispute over gym etiquette. Yanga was followed home from the gym, where the confrontation initially began. read more
Family Reunites with Abducted Uncle After 70 Years Apart
#AbductionReunion #CaliforniaCrimeBoy, abducted at six from an Oakland, California park, found by niece 70 years later. Luis Armando Albino reunited with family after niece used DNA testing to track him down. read more
California Woman Charged with Boyfriend's Murder after Home Invasion Lie
#MurderCharges #CaliforniaCrimeKennedy Stith, 27, initially blamed two masked men for her boyfriend's death in a home invasion but has been charged with his murder after a year-long investigation. Stith allegedly manipulated her boyfriend into selling drugs and admitted to stabbing him in a domestic dispute. read more
Pastor Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minors in Southern California
#CaliforniaCrime #SexualAssaultSouthern California pastor, Jose Alcides Vasquez, is arrested for sexually assaulting several young girls. He faces eight charges, including assault of minors, and is held in the West Valley Detention Center. Vasquez, who served in multiple churches, will appear in court. read more
California Barber Charged with Murdering 6-Year-Old Boy in Torture
#CaliforniaCrime #ChildAbuseJusticeA California barber is accused of fatally beating a 6-year-old boy with a piece of lumber after the child wet himself. The accused faces charges of murder, torture, and child abuse causing death, pleading not guilty. The victim's family seeks justice. read more
Man arrested for killing 80 animals in California shooting spree
#CaliforniaCrime #AnimalCrueltyVicente Joseph Arroyo, 39, from Salinas, was arrested for killing 80 animals in a three-hour shooting spree at a California farm. The animals included miniature horses, goats, rabbits, and more. Arroyo faces charges for cruelty to animals and unlawful weapon possession. read more
Targeted Attack Claims Life of Beloved Woodland Hills Doctor
#CaliforniaCrime #USNewsDr. Hamid Mirshojae, a 61-year-old doctor from Woodland Hills, California, was fatally shot outside his clinic in a potentially targeted attack. Surveillance footage showed the suspect waiting for an hour before ambushing the doctor. Motive remains unknown. read more
California Woman Arrested for $450,000 Drug Store Theft Spree
#CaliforniaCrime #RetailTheftClaudia Cruz, a Californian woman from Oakland, was arrested with over $450,000 worth of stolen items from drug stores. The arrest is part of the state's efforts to combat retail theft, with over 800 similar arrests made since January. read more
Sikh Leader Survives Assassination Attempt on California Interstate
#CaliforniaCrime #SikhSeparatistSikh separatist leader, Satinder Pal Singh Raju, survived an alleged "assassination attempt" in California when his truck was shot at on Interstate 505. The incident is linked to his advocacy for Khalistan independence, with suspicions of Indian government involvement. read more
Suspect Faces Charges for 3 Cold Case Murders in California
#CaliforniaCrime #SerialKillerArrestThree women strangled in California in 1977 were tied to suspected serial killer, Warren Luther Alexander, already charged in North Carolina. Arrested in 2022 for a 1992 murder, DNA linked him to the 1977 cases. Now held without bail in California. read more
25-Year-Old Mother Found Dead in California Mountains
#CaliforniaCrime #MissingPersonLizbeth Arceo Sedano, 25, a mother, was found dead in the Santa Cruz Mountains after going missing, following her partner, Joshua Gonzalez's threat to harm her daughter. Gonzalez was arrested after an altercation with police. read more
#CaliforniaCrime #OfficerDown
Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, faces murder charges for intentionally running down and killing California police officer Matthew Bowen, 32, during a traffic stop. Rodriguez was accused of hitting Bowen with her car and is held without bail pending further court proceedings. read more
#CaliforniaCrime #Kidnapping
A 4-year-old girl was kidnapped by a stranger at a Panda Express in Santa Monica, California, while her grandmother was paying for their meal. The child was found safe at a nearby motel, and the suspect, Breanna Taylor Shields, 31, was arrested. read more
#CaliforniaCrime #FamilyTragedy
Son, 41, named Joseph Gerdvil, arrested in California for the decapitation of his elderly parents, aged 79 and 77, as well as their dog. The gruesome scene led to his arrest after being caught fleeing the area on a stolen golf cart. read more
#CaliforniaCrime #RetailTheft
A Sacramento-based Target store faced fines for reporting thefts to police, labeled a public nuisance by the city attorney's office. California officials, including Governor Newsom, condemned the action, leading to a new amendment banning such threats under a retail theft bill. read more