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Simi Valley Teen Victim of Brutal Assault by Suspected Gang Members at Verde Park
Last night, an ordinary evening at Verde Park took a violent turn, leaving a young man severely injured. Eighteen-year-old Jonathan Ochoa, a resident of Simi Valley, dialed 911 with a chilling premonition that a group was about to attack him. According to the report, Ochoa and his girlfriend were spending time at the park located at 6045 Nelda St when the incident unfolded.
Rebecca Grossman murder trial: Newly released video shows socialite after deadly crash
LOS ANGELES – FOX 11 obtained evidence used in court during the Rebecca Grossman trial. The videos and the animation rendering shown in court ultimately led to Grossman being convicted of murdering two kids in the 2020 Westlake Village crash. Grossman, who is now 61, was found guilty on...
Two Horses Struck And Killed On 5 Freeway In Newhall Pass
Two horses were struck and killed Tuesday night on the 5 Freeway in the Newhall Pass. Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of three horses running in lanes on the 210 Freeway near the 5 Freeway, said Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office. “Subsequent callers ...
Firefighter injured in 133-acre brush fire that threatened homes in Simi Valley
Evacuation orders and warnings were lifted Wednesday night after a fast-moving 133 acre brush fire that left one firefighter injured erupted in Simi Valley and threatened nearby homes. The Sharp Fire first ignited in the area of Sharp Road and Ditch Road on the north side of the valley at about 1:45 p.m., according to […]
Urgent Search for At-Risk Individual Tristan James Clark in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Seeks Public's Aid
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is urgently reaching out to the community seeking assistance in the search for Tristan James Clark, a person they've classified as at-risk after his recent disappearance. Clark was last seen in the early hours of Independence Day, precisely at 1:01 a.m. on the 24000 block of Golden Oak Lane in Santa Clarita, according to the LA County Sheriffs. The details surrounding his disappearance remain scant, but the call to the public suggests an increasing concern for his welfare.
DA George Gascón Announces Charges for Vicious Attacks on Two Women and a Teenager
Jawann Garnett Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault on Santa Monica Beach. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jawann Garnett has been charged with attempting to murder and assaulting a 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman and assaulting a 25-year-old woman on Santa Monica Beach on June 24.
LAPD and SMPD Unravel Family-Run Retail Theft Operation in Southern California
The LAPD, in collaboration with the SMPD, has dismantled a family-run retail theft crew operating in Southern California. The operation resulted in the recovery of two firearms and a substantial amount of stolen merchandise. The suspects, Caleed Jamari Mouton, Eelayia Christine Walker, and Mekhai Taveon Ray, were apprehended. In a...
LAPD: Canyon Country man arrested after being found in possession of stolen bitcoin mining computers
A 27-year-old Canyon Country man was arrested last week by Los Angeles Police Department officers on suspicion of being in possession of stolen bitcoin mining computers valued at more than half a million dollars, according to an LAPD news release. Detectives with the LAPD’s Commercial Crimes Cargo Theft Unit arrested...
Simi Valley woman says scammers hijacked her Facebook account, trying to dupe friends out of money
Shauna Murphy’s Facebook page is full of posts about getting rich quick by investing in crypto. “My daughter called me, and she said, ‘Mom, are you doing crypto?’ And I said, ‘No, of course not!’” she said. Scammers had taken over Ms. Murphy’s account...
Woman agrees to plea in fentanyl death
A woman accused of selling the fatal overdose that killed a Valencia High School graduate nearly two years ago is expected to accept a plea deal next week, according to federal officials. Per the terms of the proposed agreement, the defendant, Skylar Lynn Mitchell, 25, of Saugus, agrees not to...
Man arrested on suspicion of trespassing, battery on a peace officer
A 43-year-old transient man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of refusing to comply and battery on a peace officer after reportedly refusing to leave a business, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. Deputies responded to The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Corps on Lyons Avenue in Newhall...
Venice Resident, Known for Trash Cleanup Volunteer Work, Gets Brutally Attacked
The L.A. Times Ran a Feature Story on Peters, Describing His Hobby of Cleaning up the Ballona Creek. Josey Peters, a Venice resident known for his voluntary work of picking up debris and trash from local beaches and tributaries, was brutally attacked in Santa Monica over the weekend; an incident that reportedly left him unconscious without knowing who carried out the attack.
Juvenile Victim in Critical Condition After Early Morning Shooting at Frontier Park in Simi Valley
A juvenile was reportedly shot in the neck and chest at Frontier Park in Simi Valley, during the early hours of Monday morning. According to KTLA, the shooting was reported just before 2:30 a.m. at the park located at 2165 Elizondo St. Simi Valley Police Department arrived to find the male minor suffering from wounds, with one gunshot impacting his trachea and another in his chest.
Drive sober or get pulled over in Beverly Hills
The Beverly Hills Police Department reminds drivers to prioritize public safety during the Fourth of July weekend, plan ahead and celebrate responsibly. In California, 68 people were killed in crashes during last year’s Independence Day holiday period. “Choosing a sober driver is not just about following the law, it’s...
Armed Robbery Ends in Fatal Traffic Collision
Los Angeles Police Department officials report that on Saturday, June 29 at 5:28 p.m., Southwest Area patrol officers responded to the 4900 block of West Adams Boulevard for an "Ambulance Shooting." When the officers arrived, they located a male inside a vehicle, severely injured as a result of a traffic collision.
Santa Monica Police Department Announces Safety Measures for July 4th Weekend
Increased Officer Deployment, Safety Tips to Ensure a Secure and Enjoyable Holiday. With Independence Day approaching, the City of Santa Monica has issued a list of holiday safety reminders to ensure a wonderful and safe holiday. With the 4th of July holiday and weekend just days away, the Santa Monica...
Leopoldo Barajas Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Ulysses Street [Simi Valley, CA]
81-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after SUV vs Pedestrian Crash near Socrates Avenue. The incident occurred at approximately 5:22 p.m., near Socrates Avenue. According to reports, the driver of a white BMW SUV was turning left onto westbound Ulysses when they struck a pedestrian walking north in a marked crosswalk. Emergency...
After two weeks of beach crimes, SMPD prepares for July 4 rush
With residents on high alert following assaults at the beach, the Santa Monica Police Department is increasing patrols and preparedness in advance of the July 4 holiday. According to SMPD, the department will utilize a holiday deployment plan from Thursday through Monday. This includes additional police officers and other department...
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