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Suspected killer arrested in 20-year-old Southern California cold case
Authorities in Ventura County have arrested a man who they say killed an elderly man at his home more than 20 years ago. Antoine Nehme of Victorville was arrested Tuesday in connection with the murder of 71-year-old Dennis Leroy Wood, who was found shot dead inside his Moorpark home on April 16, 2004. Nehme was […]
Moorpark man to stand trial in death of pro-Israel counter-protester at rally in Thousand Oaks
A judge decided that a Ventura County college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war last year.
Woman found guilty of murder of two young boys on a Westlake Village crosswalk requests new trial
The socialite was found guilty of second degree murder after a six week trial earlier this year. She's seeking a new trial in a motion filed on Monday. Grossman says that the evidence was insufficient to prove second degree murder, and that evidence admitted to the trial about speeding and drinking were prejudicial. The request also says that there were errors in the jury instructions.
Two Chinese citizens arrested for allegedly operating sophisticated gift card scam
Ventura County detectives with the region's retail theft task force arrested two suspected Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying out a sophisticated gift card scam.The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested the two men during a "blitz" operation in Moorpark last Friday. A "blitz" operation embeds undercover detectives and uniformed deputies with store loss prevention officers to arrest shoplifters and shut down organized crime rings. The task force was staking out a large retail store in the 800 block of New Los Angeles Avenue when the business' security guards alerted them to two men stealing numerous gift cards from a rack...
Steven Valencia sentenced to 25 years to life for 2020 attempted murder of his neighbor Thursday
Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced Thursday that Richard Steven Valencia was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of his neighbor in 2020. The post Steven Valencia sentenced to 25 years to life for 2020 attempted murder of his neighbor Thursday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Moorpark High briefly ordered to shelter in place, police find no credible threat
Moorpark High School was ordered to shelter in place for just under two hours Thursday morning while police investigated a potential threat reported via an anonymous tip, school officials said. The school lifted its order early Thursday afternoon, Moorpark Unified School District said in a social media post just after 1 p.m.,...
Child airlifted to hospital after being found face-down in pool
A 3-year-old child was transported to Central Park and airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles after being found face-down in a pool in the 20700 block of Dan Court in Saugus on Monday afternoon, according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. According to Watch Sgt. Nelson Rios,...
Man pleads guilty to murdering brother-in-law
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A Moorpark man pleaded guilty to murdering his brother-in-law in 2020. Elsworth Dennis Cadle, 71, entered a guilty plea to the charge of second-degree murder. He is facing 25 years to life in prison when sentenced. According to the Ventura County DA's Office, in 2019, Cadle’s...
GoFundMe Set Up To Support 11-Year-Old After Mom Killed In DUI Canyon Country Crash
A GoFundMe has been set up to support the daughter of a Panorama City woman who died in a traffic collision on Saturday in Canyon Country. A GoFundMe has been set up to support the daughter of Maritza Martinez who was killed in a two vehicle collision at Sand Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, according ...
Man Arrested After Attempting To Steal Funds From Elderly Person In Valencia
A North Hollywood man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to steal money from an elderly person. On Monday, deputies responded to the 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia regarding an elderly abuse call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “The suspect attempted to financially abuse the ...
Child Airlifted From Central Park In Saugus
A child was airlifted from Central Park Monday after suffering from a medical emergency in Saugus. Around 6:10 p.m. Monday, first responders received reports of a medical emergency on Dan Court In Saugus, Ami Velderrain a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed. The child was unconscious, according to initial reports. ...
Canyon Country Man Arrested For Drinking And Driving
A Canyon Country man was arrested for felony DUI Monday, after he was allegedly seen driving while drinking alcohol. Around 3:30 p.m. Monday, deputies responded to the 19000 block of Lonerock Street regarding a possible driving under the influence call, said Deputy Kabrina Borbon, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It was reported ...
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