OC man charged with involuntary manslaughter in July 4th fireworks death of 8-year-old girl
Earl Decastro faces felony involuntary manslaughter charges after an illegal Fourth of July fireworks display killed 8-year-old Jasmine Nguyen in Buena Park.
Earl Decastro faces felony involuntary manslaughter charges after an illegal Fourth of July fireworks display killed 8-year-old Jasmine Nguyen in Buena Park.
FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
A reported third note recently claimed to know the identities of Nancy's kidnappers.
A reported third note recently claimed to know the identities of Nancy's kidnappers.
16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Operation Broken Blade: 10 arrested in historic LA gang RICO sex trafficking takedown
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Motel manager arrested in human trafficking sting
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under "Operation Broken Blade," the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California. The multi-agency sweep targeted a vicious sex trafficking pipeline along a 3.5-mile stretch of South Los Angeles's Figueroa Corridor, resulting in the arrests of a motel manager and nine other individuals.
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under "Operation Broken Blade," the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California. The multi-agency sweep targeted a vicious sex trafficking pipeline along a 3.5-mile stretch of South Los Angeles's Figueroa Corridor, resulting in the arrests of a motel manager and nine other individuals.
LA County officials warn of illegal fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time.
Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time.
Push to crack down on illegal fireworks
Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time. Officials emphasized that illegal explosives can cause deadly fires, destroy homes, and lead to irreversible consequences.
Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time. Officials emphasized that illegal explosives can cause deadly fires, destroy homes, and lead to irreversible consequences.
Nancy Guthrie case: FBI determines some ransom notes were 'extortion attempts without legitimacy'
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
FBI officials say some of the ransom notes received in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been determined to be "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while noting that other ransom demands received may potentially be legitimate.
Man sentenced for murder of 17-year-old honors student killed outside El Sereno taco shop
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
Baby, mother at center of California Amber Alert found safe in Westwood
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
Motel manager arrested in sex trafficking sting
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Operation Broken Blade: 18 indicted in sex trafficking raid
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Feds execute human trafficking raids in South LA
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
18 indicted in sex trafficking raid in SoCal
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Teen charged with murder after infant thrown to death in Claremont
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
LA woman charged with felony assault in violent attack on street vendor
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Woman charged with attacking LA street vendor
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Arraignment delayed for OC mom in fatal e-motorcycle crash
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.