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Woman killed, one other person injured in San Dimas sword attack, LASD says
A woman was stabbed to death in San Dimas Thursday when someone attacked her with a sword, according to authorities.The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South Huntington Avenue, between Arrow Highway and Cienega Avenue.Cell phone video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a woman carrying what appears to be a Samurai sword before LA. County Sheriff's deputies stop her in the middle of the street."I heard the sirens around and then I heard the police saying get down, get down," said San Dimas resident Trinh Garcia.Garcia was home when the incident happened. At the time,...
5 injured after food truck explodes in Whittier
Two people are in critical condition and three others were also hurt after a food truck exploded early Saturday morning, authorities say. Preliminary information indicates that first responders were dispatched to the 6700 block of Greenleaf Avenue in Whittier at 9:15 a.m. on reports of a food truck that had exploded. Few details about the […]
Beloved father of 3 killed in brutal Orange County hit-and-run
A family is in mourning after their patriarch was killed in a hit-and-run in Newport Beach earlier this week. A press release from the Newport Beach Police Department indicates that officers were dispatched to the area of North Jamboree Road and Sea Vista Drive on reports of a vehicle colliding with a pedestrian on July […]
Southern California girl, 15, vanishes while riding bike to relative’s home
Family members are growing increasingly desperate in their search for a 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who disappeared while riding her bike to a relative’s home on Tuesday. Allison Jillian Chao was last seen on Ring video on the evening of July 16 riding a blue GT mountain bike from her father’s house in the 200 […]
Orange County arson suspect charged with setting ten fires
A collaborative partnership of the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrest of Sergio Parracastellon (AKA Sergio Parra), 29, of San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday morning on suspicion of setting multiple vegetation fires in the City of San Juan Capistrano. OCFA Investigators,...
Las Vegas Man Charged in Orange County for Alleged Trafficking of a Minor
A Las Vegas man has been charged with multiple crimes for the alleged human trafficking of a minor in Orange County. According to a press release by the Anaheim Police Department, investigators received information early last week regarding the alleged sexual exploitation of a 14-year-old girl. The Orange County Human...
COURTWATCH: Accused Charged with Assault – Judge Maintains High Bail Despite Inability to Pay
WEST COVINA, CA —The accused was charged with assault and given a $25,000 bail here last week at an arraignment hearing at West Covina Courthouse in Los Angeles County Superior Court, despite arguments made by Defense Attorney Charles Uhalley. Uhalley asked the court to reduce the bail, citing the...
Loved ones remember mother of 6 killed in Pomona hit-and-run
Friends and family gathered in Pomona Friday evening for a vigil honoring a mother of six who died following a hit-and-run crash on July 5. The driver remains at large. Carol Fuentes, 57, was on her way home from gambling at the Morongo Casino when, according to police, she was involved in a three-car collision […]
The SAPD arrested 133 and seized over 3K illegal fireworks during the 4th of July Weekend
While it seemed that the SAPD was not doing much on the 4th of July, it turns out they were pretty busy. The SAPD has released a breakdown of their 4th of July efforts:. On July 4th, the SAPD dispatchers answered a total of 1,667 incoming calls, 647 of which were 911 calls.
Man facing felony charges after a hit and run road rage incident in Garden Grove
Dietrich Lee Arthur Hudson, a 43-year-old man, has been arrested and charged after a road rage incident and hit-and-run in Garden Grove. Hudson is facing seven felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two misdemeanor counts of hit-and-run with property damage. Hudson pleaded not guilty and he was...
Autistic Woman Missing in Santa Ana
Santa Ana police were asking the public for help Sunday to locate a 27-year-old woman who is autistic and epileptic and requires medication. Kimberly Bear was last seen about 9 p.m. Sunday walking in the area of Normandy Place and Lyon Street, police said. Bear is Hispanic, 5 feet, 2...
Search Underway for Lakewood Teen Last Seen 12 Days Ago
Sheriff’s detectives Saturday asked the public for help locating a 13-year-old girl last seen in Lakewood a dozen days ago. Isabella Nicolette Siebrandt was last seen July 8 in the 2600 block of Hardwick Street, according to the Los Angeles sheriff’s Department. Siebrandt’s family is concerned for her...
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