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Authorities searching for woman accused in murder of man in Lancaster
Authorities are searching for a 37-year-old woman accused of killing a man in Lancaster in April.Erika Zimmerman is wanted for murder in the death of Louie Cervantes, 46, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced Monday.On April 11, deputies responded just after 7 p.m. to the 1600 block of Valeport Avenue after a report of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian.Cervantes was lying on the ground in the middle of the street and was being helped by a bystander when deputies arrived, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.New details on the case were released a few days after Cervantes' death. Authorities said he had been involved in a "domestic dispute" and was struck by vehicle. Cervantes died from his injuries, authorities said.The Sheriff's Department asked for the public's help in finding Zimmerman, who at the time was wanted for questioning and not officially named a suspect.Zimmerman is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 140 pounds and has blond hair and blue eyes. She is said to frequent Rosamond.Anyone with information on Zimmerman's whereabouts are asked to contact authorities at (323) 890-5500.
A dangerous man in Lancaster has been arrested who threatened to commit 100 days of violence in the city.
Lancaster, CA. - A dangerous man in Lancaster has been arrested who threatened to commit 100 days of violence in the city. The city of Lancaster has announced it on the official facebook page. Lancaster. “We are relieved to announce that, thanks to the swift and decisive action by the...
Long Beach man gets more than 28 years in federal prison for role in Antelope Valley area robberies
A Long Beach man has been sentenced to 28 years and three months in federal prison for his role in a string of robberies in the Antelope Valley area, officials said Friday. According to the Department of Justice, 38-year-old Kaleb Williams served as the ringleader in a crew that robbed multiple stores in Lancaster and Palmdale between 2019 and 2020.
Motorcyclist dies after colliding with vehicle in Palmdale
Palmdale, CA.-On Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at approximately 9:45 am, Palmdale Sheriff’s Station personnel responded to a vehicle versus motorcycle traffic collision on Agena Road and 70th Street West, in the City of Palmdale. The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate at approximately 9:40 am on June 29th, 2024,...
Diabetic Man, 87, Missing from Palmdale
A search was underway Sunday for an 87-year-old diabetic man with decreased mental acuity who went missing from Palmdale. Tomas Pinedo-Gallegos was last seen at 7:22 p.m. Sunday in the 36000 block of Harold 3rd Street, near East Barrel Springs Road, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Family in Southern California say fireworks cause of devastating house fire
A family in the Antelope Valley whose home erupted in flames over the weekend said they believe the cause of the devastating blaze was unsanctioned fireworks being set off in the area. Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the June 30 fire on West Avenue 012 in Palmdale and said firefighters […]
Man Fatally Shot in Lancaster ID’d
A man shot to death in Lancaster was publicly identified Monday. He was 49-year-old Eddie Greene, according to the Medical Examiner’s office. Deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station responded at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 45600 block of Sierra Highway, where they found the victim now identified as Greene, said homicide Lt. Daniel Vizcarra.
Pickup Truck Hits Ambulance With Patient Inside
An American Medical Response ambulance was struck by a pickup truck Monday in Lancaster while taking a patient to Antelope Valley Medical Center. Deputies from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station were dispatched regarding a crash involving an AMR ambulance and a Ram pickup truck towing a boat at Avenue J and Division Street around 3:20 p.m. Monday, according to a statement from the station.
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