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Investigation underway after burned body found in San Bernardino field
An investigation is underway after a burned body was found in a San Bernardino field late Monday night. According to a spokesperson with the San Bernardino Police Department, officers responded to the corner of Donald and Duffy streets at 10:38 p.m. and located a body that had been burned. Preliminary information indicates the victim appears […]
Firefighters attack blaze south of Running Springs in San Bernardino Mountains
Firefighters battled the Blue Fire over the weekend, which sparked south of Running Springs in the San Bernardino National Forest. The vegetation fire was reported at about 2:03 p.m. Sunday southeast of Highway 330 and near City Creek Road and Aqueduct Trail, according to the U.S. Forest Service. ...
Missing Southern California girl, 15, found safe
Alison Chao, the 15-year-old Monterey Park girl who was missing since last Tuesday, has been found safe, her father’s attorney confirmed to KTLA. Chao went missing around 5:30 p.m. on July 16 after riding a blue mountain bike away from her father’s house in the 200 block of North Ynez Avenue. She was headed to […]
Search continues for missing Fort Irwin soldier from Hesperia, public's help requested
Fort Irwin National Training Center officials are seeking the public's help as they search for a missing soldier from Hesperia who failed to report for duty. Army Pfc. Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was reported missing on Thursday, July 18, and last seen at Monrovia Canyon Park. a Fort Irwin spokesperson reported. ...
Woman fatally struck by car in Hesperia
A woman died after she was struck by a car at a Hesperia intersection early Monday, authorities said. Roberta Araiza, 35, was killed in the 5:23 a.m. collision at Main Street and Maple Avenue, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department representatives and coroner's records. Her city of residence was not listed. "The driver...
Fireworks blamed for devastating Southern California wildfire that destroyed homes
While some victims of a fast-moving wildfire in the City of Riverside that destroyed six homes and damaged seven others are asking questions about the fire department’s response time, city officials say the devastating blaze was caused by fireworks. The “Hawarden Fire” started around 1:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hawarden Drive in […]
CHP Patrol Vehicle Involved in Collision with Dodge Charger in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A California Highway Patrol (CHP) patrol vehicle and a blue Dodge Charger were involved in a traffic collision Saturday morning in the Town of Apple Valley. It happened on July 20, 2024, at about 10:39 am, at the intersection of Bear Valley and Navajo...
Alleged antiques thief in Southern California makes off with sculpture
Police in Seal Beach are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an alleged antiques thief, authorities announced Tuesday. The July 20 incident, according to the Seal Beach Police Department, occurred at Alamitos Antiques, located at 211 Main Street, and was captured on the store’s surveillance cameras. The female suspect reportedly […]
Three Arrested in Hesperia Burglary, Stolen Goods Recovered
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On July 20, 2024, deputies from the Hesperia Police Department responded to a reported burglary at a residence on the 14600 block of Orange Street. Through investigation, deputies discovered that three individuals had stolen items from the home and loaded them onto a UHaul truck....
Southern California man arrested after Ceres police chase suspect in stolen vehicle
CERES – A man out of Southern California was arrested after a police chase in Stanislaus County on Friday morning, police said Sunday. A Ceres police officer located an occupied stolen vehicle near E. Hatch Road and Mitchell Road around 5:15 a.m. When the officer tried to pull the suspect over, they took off, initiating a chase in and around the Ceres area. The pursuit continued to the Turlock area, where police tried to complete a PIT maneuver, but the driver regained control of the vehicle. Police said the suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Chhay Hisocanphaktra of Stockton, rammed the front end of a police vehicle in an attempt to get away. Hisocanphaktra was then taken into custody after police disabled the vehicle. A records check showed Hisocanphaktra was on post-release community supervision out of Orange County. He was booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on numerous felony charges. No officers were injured.
Felon Accused of Fatally Punching Man to Stand Trial
A convicted felon accused of fatally punching a 31-year-old man during a street altercation that the victim was only observing must stand trial for assault resulting in death and other offenses, a judge ruled Tuesday. Mike Mendez, 37, of Riverside allegedly caused the death of George Sifontes of Rialto last...
Police Department In Southern California Wants To Be The First to Have A Cybertruck
The Anaheim Police Department inquired about how to get a Tesla Cybertruck for its fleet before any other police department as early as February, recently leaked emails show. That’s despite the $100,000 truck likely serving no law enforcement purposes whatsoever. Suggested Reading. What It's Like To Drive The One-Off...
Women Journalists Face Increased Online Violence, Press Freedom Advocate, Elodie Vialle Says
Elodie Vialle presented at California State University, San Bernardino on press freedom and the importance of protecting journalists. (Photo by: Victoria Egerer) SAN BERNARDINO, California – Women journalists are 73% more likely to experience online violence due to their work, and recent years have seen little to no protection or support for them. On July 17, Elodie Vialle, a prominent journalist and advocate for digital safety, highlighted this alarming statistic during her presentation at California State University, San Bernardino.
Woman robbed at Lake Arrowhead Village
A woman, whose identity is being withheld, was robbed and defrauded at Lake Arrowhead Village around 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15 by a suspect identified as Gabriel Perez. Authorities said Perez allegedly stole the woman’s purse and a bag from her while her trunk was open and used a credit card found in the woman’s purse to purchase $420 in merchandise from the Coach Outlet store, also in Lake Arrowhead Village.
Convicted Felon Arrested with Gun at Hesperia Travel Center Released on Bail
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A previously convicted felon was arrested after being found with a loaded gun and subsequently released on bail, according to public jail records. On July 21, 2024, at approximately 11:26 p.m., deputies from the Hesperia Police Department responded to a report of a man with...
Fire engulfs semi-trailer along Interstate 15 in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, CA, (Pain In The Pass) >> A semi-trailer burst into flames Monday afternoon along Interstate 15 in Apple Valley. (Photo above is credit by Alfonso Gonzalez) The fire happened in the northbound lanes of I-15 near the Stoddard Wells Road Exit, just before 4pm. Apple Valley Fire Department and California Highway Patrol had to shut down all northbound lanes to fight the fire.
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