California

Mother charged with 8-year-old daughter’s death after instructing her to crawl under a train

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FRESNO, CA – Joy Frances Collins, a California mother, has been sentenced to six years in prison following the tragic death of her eight-year-old daughter, Joyanna Harris, in December 2018. Collins was found guilty of child abuse and endangerment after she instructed her children to crawl under an idling cargo train to make it in time for a bus on the other side of the tracks. Unfortunately, when the train began to move, young Joyanna …

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Renowned doctor found guilty of wife’s murder after claiming she fell

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ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The heinous murder of his wife led to the conviction of celebrated Southern California fertility doctor, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, on grounds of second-degree murder. This verdict arrives seven years post the incident in which the doctor reportedly claimed that his wife met her demise after a fall down a staircase. Dr. Sills, 58, had been under arrest since April 2019 for the 2016 murder of his wife, Susann Sills. Tensions …

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High school security guard busted for selling homemade bombs

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ARVIN, CA – A security guard at a California high school has admitted to operating a homemade explosives enterprise with a student from the school he was assigned to protect. Angelo Jackson Mendiver, 27, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to produce and sell explosive materials, shipping explosive devices, and providing false statements to FBI agents. These details were confirmed in a statement from the US Attorney’s Office. Investigators found roughly 500 pounds of explosives …

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Victorville shootout: veteran sergeant wounded, suspect killed

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VICTORVILLE, CA – An intense shootout at a Victorville gas station resulted in a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s sergeant, a 16-year veteran, being shot twice on Friday afternoon. Despite the severity of the situation, authorities have confirmed that the sergeant is expected to fully recover from his injuries. Sheriff Shannon Dicus of San Bernardino County expressed relief and optimism during a press briefing on Friday evening, assuring that the sergeant’s injuries to his thigh and …

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Teen killed while visiting family for the holidays

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LODI, CA – A teenager’s visit to his family for Thanksgiving turned tragic when he was shot dead in a targeted incident near Hale Road and South Cherokee Lane, Lodi, on Saturday night. The aunt of the deceased, Ada Ruiz, identified him as her 15-year-old nephew, Alan Ruiz, a resident of Pittsburg. Ada portrayed Alan as a regular teenage boy, fond of video games and Japanese comic books. He had arrived in Lodi during the …

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Shocking death of nine-year-old leads to mother’s arrest

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ALISO VIEJO, CA – A shocking incident unfolded in Orange County, California, where a mother was taken into custody over the alleged murder of her nine-year-old daughter. The child’s lifeless body was discovered in their home last Friday, leading to the arrest of Khadiyjah Aliyyah Ali Pendergraph, 32. The incident unfolded after a concerned family member reached out to the Westminster Police Department, prompting a welfare check at the residence located on Goldenwest St. in …

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Jogger charged with killing homeless man for blocking his path

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GARDEN GROVE, CA – A Southern California man allegedly involved in a deadly shooting of a homeless man has been slapped with a felony voluntary manslaughter charge. Prosecutors confirmed the indictment of 68-year-old Craig Sumner Elliott, implicating him in the September 28 incident that unfolded in Garden Grove. Elliott crossed paths with 40-year-old Antonio Garcia Avalos, who was sleeping on the sidewalk, blocking the former’s jogging path. A conflict arose after Elliott physically nudged Avalos …

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Man accused of beheading relative and fleeing with it

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A 24-year-old California man, identified by his distinctive “420” tattoo, was apprehended in San Francisco on Saturday morning, suspected of decapitating a female relative and fleeing with her head, according to law enforcement officials. Luis Aroyo-Lopez had been on the lam since Thursday when Santa Rosa police discovered a decapitated woman’s body in a residence. The specifics surrounding Aroyo-Lopez’s arrest have not been disclosed. Santa Rosa police officers responded to a …

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Homeless man follows 89-year-old home and murders him

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GARDEN GROVE, CA – The arrest of a homeless man suspected in the death of an 89-year-old man in Garden Grove has sent shockwaves through the community. The incident has particularly affected the family of the elderly victim, who is fondly remembered for his kindness and family-oriented nature. Chuong Pham, the 89-year-old victim, was a Vietnamese-speaking man known for his regular neighborhood walks. His daughter-in-law, Tam Doan, described him as a family-oriented individual. Tragically, Pham …

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Dad kills two children in violent rampage

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LANCASTER, CA – A horrifying incident in Lancaster, California, has left two young children dead, allegedly at the hands of their own father, Prospero Serna, 38. The Los Angeles County prosecutors have described the incident as “an astonishing act of brutality.” The tragic event unfolded late Saturday at the family’s home when Serna allegedly went on a violent rampage, attacking all four of his children. The victims have been identified as Ziasia Serna, 7, and …

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