breaking911--2020-08-05--11 MS-13 Gang Members, Associates Arrested For Sexual Exploitation In Virginia & Maryland Where Youn

11 MS-13 Gang Members, Associates Arrested For Sexual Exploitation In Virginia & Maryland Where Young Girl Was Beaten & ‘Sold’

ALEXANDRIA , Va. – Eleven members or close associates of the MS-13 gang were arrested this week relating to the sexual exploitation and physical abuse of a minor in northern Virginia and Maryland .
“ Sex traffickers often prey upon the most vulnerable victims in our society , and when combined with the horrific abuses of a gang like MS-13 , the effects can be devastating , ” said G. Zachary Terwilliger , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia .
“ I have personally handled the prosecution of MS-13 members in northern Virginia for over a decade , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have led meaningful outreach efforts with the Hispanic community in order to raise public awareness of these serious threats .
As I ’ ve noted before , no one suffers more at the hands of MS-13 than other individuals of Central American birth or ancestry , and cases like this are proof of the need for community leaders to step up , acknowledge this reality , and work together to be part of the solution .
I want to thank our law enforcement partners for conducting this complex investigation and arrest operation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for their sustained commitment to eradicating MS-13 from our communities .
These defendants are charged with heinous offenses , but are appropriately presumed innocent unless or until proven otherwise.
” “ Combatting MS-13 is not anti-immigrant—it is distinctly pro-immigrant as the group that suffers the most and is consistently preyed upon by MS-13 are those individuals of Central American birth or ancestry whom the gang specifically targets.
” According to court documents , in Aug. 2018 , a 13-year-old identified as MINOR 2 ran away from a youth home in northern Virginia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 was introduced to members of MS-13 .
Members of the gang beat MINOR 2 26 times with a baseball bat as part of a gang initiation .
Gang members then sex trafficked MINOR 2 in Virginia and Maryland using the currency of cash and drugs .
While in Virginia , men lined up to have sex with her in a wooded area behind one target ’ s apartment complex .
The men gave her drugs in exchange for sex .
She also was harbored in various apartments in northern Virginia where men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex .
“ MS-13 is known for their violence and intimidation , but the horrific crimes alleged in this case show how their cruelty and depravity know no bounds , ” said Robert E. Bornstein , Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division .
“ The FBI and our community will not stand by while children are beaten , plied with drugs , and trafficked for sex .
We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to disrupt violent gang activity and bring justice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whom they prey.
” According to court documents , MINOR 2 was later beaten again with a bat 26 times .
After the second bat beating , MINOR 2 was transported to Maryland , where she was sold to numerous gang members and other customers in exchange for cash .
Law enforcement recovered photographs and videos of MINOR 2 while being sexually exploited , along with numerous social media messages regarding the trafficking and sexual exploitation of MINOR 2 .
“ Today ’ s arrests are a prime example of the commitment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agents to safeguard northern Virginia against crime and violence , ” said Edwin C. Roessler Jr. , Chief of Fairfax County Police .
“ The Fairfax County police department will continue to use every resource and leverage the full weight of our agency and our federal partners to prevent violence by interdicting organized crime and holding alleged criminal street gangs accountable.
” Below is a list of individuals arrested in this operation : If convicted , each defendant charged with sex trafficking of a minor faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life in prison , and each defendant charged with VICAR assault faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted of that offense .

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Eleven members or close associates of the MS-13 gang were arrested this week relating to the sexual exploitation and physical abuse of a minor in northern Virginia and Maryland.
“Sex traffickers often prey upon the most vulnerable victims in our society, and when combined with the horrific abuses of a gang like MS-13, the effects can be devastating,” said G. Zachary Terwilliger, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “I have personally handled the prosecution of MS-13 members in northern Virginia for over a decade, including for gang-controlled sex trafficking, and I have led meaningful outreach efforts with the Hispanic community in order to raise public awareness of these serious threats. As I’ve noted before, no one suffers more at the hands of MS-13 than other individuals of Central American birth or ancestry, and cases like this are proof of the need for community leaders to step up, acknowledge this reality, and work together to be part of the solution. I want to thank our law enforcement partners for conducting this complex investigation and arrest operation in a diligent and professional manner, and for their sustained commitment to eradicating MS-13 from our communities. These defendants are charged with heinous offenses, but are appropriately presumed innocent unless or until proven otherwise.”
“Combatting MS-13 is not anti-immigrant—it is distinctly pro-immigrant as the group that suffers the most and is consistently preyed upon by MS-13 are those individuals of Central American birth or ancestry whom the gang specifically targets.”
According to court documents, in Aug. 2018, a 13-year-old identified as MINOR 2 ran away from a youth home in northern Virginia. Shortly after running away, MINOR 2 was introduced to members of MS-13. Members of the gang beat MINOR 2 26 times with a baseball bat as part of a gang initiation. Gang members then sex trafficked MINOR 2 in Virginia and Maryland using the currency of cash and drugs. While in Virginia, men lined up to have sex with her in a wooded area behind one target’s apartment complex. The men gave her drugs in exchange for sex. She also was harbored in various apartments in northern Virginia where men paid her and her handlers cash for sex.
“MS-13 is known for their violence and intimidation, but the horrific crimes alleged in this case show how their cruelty and depravity know no bounds,” said Robert E. Bornstein, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Washington Field Office Criminal Division. “The FBI and our community will not stand by while children are beaten, plied with drugs, and trafficked for sex. We will continue to work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to disrupt violent gang activity and bring justice on behalf of the innocent victims on whom they prey.”
According to court documents, MINOR 2 was later beaten again with a bat 26 times. After the second bat beating, MINOR 2 was transported to Maryland, where she was sold to numerous gang members and other customers in exchange for cash. Law enforcement recovered photographs and videos of MINOR 2 while being sexually exploited, along with numerous social media messages regarding the trafficking and sexual exploitation of MINOR 2.
“Today’s arrests are a prime example of the commitment and dedication of local police officers and federal agents to safeguard northern Virginia against crime and violence,” said Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Chief of Fairfax County Police. “The Fairfax County police department will continue to use every resource and leverage the full weight of our agency and our federal partners to prevent violence by interdicting organized crime and holding alleged criminal street gangs accountable.”
Below is a list of individuals arrested in this operation:
Name, Age Hometown Charges Moises Orlando Zelaya-Veliz, 25 Woodbridge, VA Sex trafficking a minor victim under the age of 14 in or effecting interstate commerce (“Sex Trafficking of a Minor”) (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Sioni Alexander Bonilla Gonzalez, 20 Woodbridge, VA Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) and Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering Activity through assault with a dangerous weapon (“VICAR Assault”) (18 U.S.C. §§ 1959(a)(3) and 2) Carlos Jose Turicios Villatoro, 22 Woodbridge, VA VICAR Assault (18 U.S.C. §§ 1959(a)(3) and 2) Jose Eliezar Molina-Veliz, 20 Woodbridge, VA Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Santos Ernesto Gutierrez Castro, 21 Woodbridge, VA Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Luis Alberto Gonzales, 31 Greenbelt, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Reina Elizabeth Hernandez, 48 Hyattsville, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Nelson Ezequiel Caballero Portillo, 24 College Park, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Gilberto Morales, 31 Hyattsville, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Jonathan Rafael Zelaya-Veliz, 24 Hyattsville, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2) Orlando Alexis Salmeron Funez, 38 Riverdale, MD Sex Trafficking of a Minor (18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(1), (b)(1), (c) and 2)
If convicted, each defendant charged with sex trafficking of a minor faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum penalty of life in prison, and each defendant charged with VICAR assault faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison if convicted of that offense.
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breaking911--2020-08-05--3 Teens With AK-47 Jump Wall Into Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Police Say

PALM BEACH , Florida — Three people were arrested after trespassing at President Donald Trump ’ s Mar-a-Lago resort , @ @ @ @ @ midnight Friday , Palm Beach Police were patrolling the area when they noticed a car @ @ @ @ @ As officers got closer to the vehicle , the driver took off for a short @ @ @ @ @ in the car , identified only as teenagers , ran off as police gave chase @ @ @ @ @ wall into Mar-a-Lago .
Officers and a K9 eventually caught up with the trio and @ @ @ @ @ .
The dog also located a backpack with an AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine @ @ @ @ @ of the weapon .
The teens are charged with trespassing with a firearm , burglary @ @ @ @ @ arrest without violence .
Police say it is unlikely the teens knew the wall they @ @ @ @ @ the President of The Untied States .
READ NEXT : Man Sneaks Into Mar-a-Lago While @ @ @ @

PALM BEACH, Florida — Three people were arrested after trespassing at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, police revealed today.
Around midnight Friday, Palm Beach Police were patrolling the area when they noticed a car with running lights on. As officers got closer to the vehicle, the driver took off for a short distance.
The three people in the car, identified only as teenagers, ran off as police gave chase. The suspects scaled a wall into Mar-a-Lago.
Officers and a K9 eventually caught up with the trio and they were taken into custody. The dog also located a backpack with an AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine inside. Nobody claimed ownership of the weapon.
The teens are charged with trespassing with a firearm, burglary with a firearm and resisting arrest without violence.
Police say it is unlikely the teens knew the wall they jumped was property belonging to the President of The Untied States.
READ NEXT: Man Sneaks Into Mar-a-Lago While President Trump Was There
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breaking911--2020-08-05--NY Governor Declares State Of Emergency, Activates National Guard

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York in order to provide local governments with additional clean-up and operational support in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias .
The counties included in the declaration are : Bronx , Dutchess , Kings , Nassau , New York , Orange , Putnam , Queens , Richmond , Rockland , Suffolk and Westchester .
Additionally , the declaration will also apply to those counties bordering the 11 specifically stated in the declaration , as that is standard practice .
As such , Columbia , Ulster and Sullivan will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By declaring a state of emergency , it allows state agencies to provide direct support to local governments without already having standing agreements in place .
Governor Cuomo also announced that he has directed the New York National Guard to mobilize 50 soldiers with vehicles to assist Putnam County officials with storm response , cleanup missions and ice and water distribution .
This declaration follows the Governor ’ s announcement of an investigation into the operations of utility companies , before , during and after the storm , as 703,191 New Yorkers remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all other state agencies with emergency response capabilities remain fully engaged with local governments across the state to ensure they have all the resources they need to complete clean-up and recovery operations .
“ We ’ re taking an all-hands-on-deck approach and activating every resource at our disposal to expedite communities ’ recovery from the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias , ” Governor Cuomo said .
“ The State is working closely with local governments to helpensure they have the help they need to get back on their feet .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but New Yorkers show their true spirit in times of crisis and we ’ ll prove it once more.
” As Tropical Storm Isaias moved quickly on northern track through the eastern portion of the state , it caused numerous downed trees , localized flash flooding and caused a peak of more than 920,000 power outages .
While more than 216,000 outages have been restored , more than 703,000 still remain .
Due to the apparent lack of adequate planning by utility companies , the Governor has directed the Department of Public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responses by Verizon , PSEG Long Island , Con Edison , Central Hudson Gas & Electric , Orange and Rockland Utilities , and New York State Electric & Gas to determine the causes of their failures .
Outside of the investigation , the Department continues to work around the clock with senior executives at the utilities to ensure restoration moves as quickly and safely as possible .
Utilities have deployed 7,000 workers to help with damage response and restoration and service .

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York in order to provide local governments with additional clean-up and operational support in the wake of Tropical Storm Isaias. The counties included in the declaration are: Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk and Westchester. Additionally, the declaration will also apply to those counties bordering the 11 specifically stated in the declaration, as that is standard practice. As such, Columbia, Ulster and Sullivan will also be covered by the order. By declaring a state of emergency, it allows state agencies to provide direct support to local governments without already having standing agreements in place.
Governor Cuomo also announced that he has directed the New York National Guard to mobilize 50 soldiers with vehicles to assist Putnam County officials with storm response, cleanup missions and ice and water distribution.
This declaration follows the Governor’s announcement of an investigation into the operations of utility companies, before, during and after the storm, as 703,191 New Yorkers remain without power. As this investigation begins, all other state agencies with emergency response capabilities remain fully engaged with local governments across the state to ensure they have all the resources they need to complete clean-up and recovery operations.
“We’re taking an all-hands-on-deck approach and activating every resource at our disposal to expedite communities’ recovery from the impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias,” Governor Cuomo said. “The State is working closely with local governments to helpensure they have the help they need to get back on their feet. We’re far too familiar with severe weather, but New Yorkers show their true spirit in times of crisis and we’ll prove it once more.”
As Tropical Storm Isaias moved quickly on northern track through the eastern portion of the state, it caused numerous downed trees, localized flash flooding and caused a peak of more than 920,000 power outages. While more than 216,000 outages have been restored, more than 703,000 still remain.
Due to the apparent lack of adequate planning by utility companies, the Governor has directed the Department of Public Service to launch an investigation into the responses by Verizon, PSEG Long Island, Con Edison, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and New York State Electric & Gas to determine the causes of their failures.
Outside of the investigation, the Department continues to work around the clock with senior executives at the utilities to ensure restoration moves as quickly and safely as possible. Utilities have deployed 7,000 workers to help with damage response and restoration and service.
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breaking911--2020-08-05--Man Gets 32 Years In Prison For Running Down Man Who Stabbed Him In The Back

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than 32 years in prison after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for running down a pedestrian in a parking lot .
The attorney for 41-year-old Derrick Forest asked for 10 years in prison , while prosecutors requested more than 38 years .
Hennepin County District Court Judge Regina Chu decided on 386 months after a long court hearing Monday morning .
Siblings , cousins , children , a grandchild and the mother of the victim , 48-year-old Bertrand Davis of Rochester , all gave victim impact statements before the sentencing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Forest ’ s trial from June 24 through July 7 revealed that in the late morning of Dec. 29 , police were sent to 510 Eighth St. S. where a man had been struck by a Jeep Compass in the parking lot .
Forest had been sitting in the Jeep with his girlfriend when Davis walked up , opened the driver ’ s side door and stabbed Forest in the left side of his back .
Forest was able to drive away , but then turned the vehicle around and drove after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the lot as protection and after Forest tried to hit him and missed , Davis moved to escape through an opening at the corner of the lot .
However , Forest accelerated to 22 miles per hour and struck Davis , knocking him into a wall .
A witness , who had to dive into a snowbank to avoid getting hit , saw Forest get out of the Jeep and repeatedly stomped on Davis ’ head .
The medical examiner ’ s autopsy found that Davis died from blunt force injuries to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The two men knew each other only slightly and it was not clear what started the argument although there was a possible dispute over $ 60 .
Forest was taken to the hospital by paramedics to treat his stab wound .
During the trial , his defense attorney argued that Forest hit Davis accidentally .
Monday , his attorney argued for the 10-year sentence by saying that Davis was the “ first aggressor.
” However , Judge Chu said that Forest acted in cold blood before handing down her sentence .

A Minneapolis man was sentenced to more than 32 years in prison after a jury convicted him of second-degree murder for running down a pedestrian in a parking lot.
The attorney for 41-year-old Derrick Forest asked for 10 years in prison, while prosecutors requested more than 38 years. Hennepin County District Court Judge Regina Chu decided on 386 months after a long court hearing Monday morning. Siblings, cousins, children, a grandchild and the mother of the victim, 48-year-old Bertrand Davis of Rochester, all gave victim impact statements before the sentencing.
Testimony and video from surveillance cameras introduced at Forest’s trial from June 24 through July 7 revealed that in the late morning of Dec. 29, police were sent to 510 Eighth St. S. where a man had been struck by a Jeep Compass in the parking lot.
Forest had been sitting in the Jeep with his girlfriend when Davis walked up, opened the driver’s side door and stabbed Forest in the left side of his back. Forest was able to drive away, but then turned the vehicle around and drove after Davis. Davis used another parked vehicle in the lot as protection and after Forest tried to hit him and missed, Davis moved to escape through an opening at the corner of the lot.
However, Forest accelerated to 22 miles per hour and struck Davis, knocking him into a wall. A witness, who had to dive into a snowbank to avoid getting hit, saw Forest get out of the Jeep and repeatedly stomped on Davis’ head. The medical examiner’s autopsy found that Davis died from blunt force injuries to his pelvis caused by the Jeep.
The two men knew each other only slightly and it was not clear what started the argument although there was a possible dispute over $60. Forest was taken to the hospital by paramedics to treat his stab wound.
During the trial, his defense attorney argued that Forest hit Davis accidentally. Monday, his attorney argued for the 10-year sentence by saying that Davis was the “first aggressor.” However, Judge Chu said that Forest acted in cold blood before handing down her sentence.
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breaking911--2020-08-05--Houston Man Accused Of Sharing Sexually Explicit Images Of Toddler On Social Media

HOUSTON – A 34-year-old resident of Houston is in custody for charges relating to sexual exploitation of a child , otherwise known as producing child pornography .
A federal grand jury returned the indictment against Richard Reyes Trigo today for sexual exploitation of children as well as distribution and possession of child pornography .
He is expected to make an appearance on the indictment in the near future .
He was originally charged by criminal complaint following suspicion he actively engaged in the sexual exploitation of a minor female under the age of two .
He was taken into federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray , at which time he was ordered detained pending further criminal proceedings .
The charges allege Trigo engaged in conversations via a social media forum that individuals who have a sexual interest in children allegedly frequent .
Trigo saw a post that contained terms commonly associated with the sexual exploitation of children and responded , according to the charges .
During the course of the chats , Trigo allegedly claimed he was sexually active with a minor female and claimed he performed sexual acts on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed were of the minor , some of which focused on her vagina , according to the charges .
If convicted of producing child pornography , Trigo faces a minimum of 15 and up to 30 years in federal prison , while the distribution and possession charges carry additional penalties up to 20 and 10 years , respectively .
Each charge also carries a possible $ 250,000 maximum fine .

HOUSTON – A 34-year-old resident of Houston is in custody for charges relating to sexual exploitation of a child, otherwise known as producing child pornography.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment against Richard Reyes Trigo today for sexual exploitation of children as well as distribution and possession of child pornography. He is expected to make an appearance on the indictment in the near future.
He was originally charged by criminal complaint following suspicion he actively engaged in the sexual exploitation of a minor female under the age of two. He was taken into federal custody July 15 and made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray, at which time he was ordered detained pending further criminal proceedings.
The charges allege Trigo engaged in conversations via a social media forum that individuals who have a sexual interest in children allegedly frequent. Trigo saw a post that contained terms commonly associated with the sexual exploitation of children and responded, according to the charges. During the course of the chats, Trigo allegedly claimed he was sexually active with a minor female and claimed he performed sexual acts on her. Trigo later sent four images he claimed were of the minor, some of which focused on her vagina, according to the charges.
If convicted of producing child pornography, Trigo faces a minimum of 15 and up to 30 years in federal prison, while the distribution and possession charges carry additional penalties up to 20 and 10 years, respectively. Each charge also carries a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
The FBI conducted the investigation.
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breaking911--2020-08-05--RAW: Video Of Deadly Police Shootout With Murder Suspects In Washington

Pasco , Washington — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — The Pasco Police Department released body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting with two homicide suspects Juan and Miguel Montalvo .
Pasco police street crime detectives had information that two subjects who had outstanding arrest warrants for murder , were inside of a home in the 700 block of Northwest .
The wanted subjects were identified as Miguel Angel Montalvo , 21 and his cousin , Juan Manuel Montalvo , 25 .
Both were wanted in connection with the murder of Luis Alexander Contreras , 29 , that occurred @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020 , at a home in the 1900 block of E. Lewis St. in North Douglas .
In the early morning of May 17 , 2020 , the day of this incident , the Montalvos returned to the same location on E. Lewis St. and North Douglas .
Both men broke into the home and started firing their guns at the occupants inside .
Two occupants in the shooting were seriously injured and the Montalvos fled on foot .
While escaping the scene , the Montalvos stole a car at gunpoint and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the trunk of the car .
The victim was able to escape from the trunk , run up and report the incident to police .
The investigation led detectives to the 700 block of North 12 .
Detectives were setting up full surveillance of the house , front and rear and had requested additional patrol officers to assist .
Detective ( Joshua ) Glass was positioned in the east half of the alley behind the home .
Officer ( Eric ) Fox arrived as his backup .
Both wanted subjects saw that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the back and into the alley .
Both Detective Glass and Officer Fox saw that the subjects were each armed with a handgun and ordered them to put up their hands .
They refused to comply with the officer ’ s directions .
The subjects then fired their weapons at the officers .
Both officers returned gunfire and struck each of the subjects .
One subject was mortally wounded and the other seriously wounded .
Pasco police officers rendered first aid once the scene was secured and immediately called the Pasco paramedics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treat and transport the injured subject to a local hospital , where he received medical care and was then booked into the Franklin County jail for murder .
No officers were hurt .

Pasco, Washington — (Scroll Down For Video) — The Pasco Police Department released body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting with two homicide suspects Juan and Miguel Montalvo. Pasco police street crime detectives had information that two subjects who had outstanding arrest warrants for murder, were inside of a home in the 700 block of Northwest. The wanted subjects were identified as Miguel Angel Montalvo, 21 and his cousin, Juan Manuel Montalvo, 25. Both were wanted in connection with the murder of Luis Alexander Contreras, 29, that occurred about two weeks earlier on April 29, 2020, at a home in the 1900 block of E. Lewis St. in North Douglas. In the early morning of May 17, 2020, the day of this incident, the Montalvos returned to the same location on E. Lewis St. and North Douglas. Both men broke into the home and started firing their guns at the occupants inside. Two occupants in the shooting were seriously injured and the Montalvos fled on foot. While escaping the scene, the Montalvos stole a car at gunpoint and kidnapped the car owner, locking him in the trunk of the car. The victim was able to escape from the trunk, run up and report the incident to police.
The investigation led detectives to the 700 block of North 12. Detectives were setting up full surveillance of the house, front and rear and had requested additional patrol officers to assist. Detective (Joshua) Glass was positioned in the east half of the alley behind the home. Officer (Eric) Fox arrived as his backup. Both wanted subjects saw that police were surrounding the home and fled out the back and into the alley. Both Detective Glass and Officer Fox saw that the subjects were each armed with a handgun and ordered them to put up their hands. They refused to comply with the officer’s directions. The subjects then fired their weapons at the officers. Both officers returned gunfire and struck each of the subjects. One subject was mortally wounded and the other seriously wounded. Pasco police officers rendered first aid once the scene was secured and immediately called the Pasco paramedics, who were already staged nearby to treat and transport the injured subject to a local hospital, where he received medical care and was then booked into the Franklin County jail for murder. No officers were hurt.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--BREAKING: Famed Hip-Hop Music Producer Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges

The Los Angeles County Sheriff ’ s Department Special Victims Bureau is investigating multiple sexual assault allegations involving Noel Fisher , also known as “ Detail , ” who works in the music industry as a producer .
The alleged incidents occurred between 2010 and 2018 .
On July 31 , 2020 , detectives were notified fifteen sexual assault charges and five additional felony assault related charges were filed against Fisher .
TMZ reported prior allegations .
A felony arrest warrant was issued with a bail of $ 6,290,000 .
On August 5 , 2020 , Fisher was arrested by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Major Crimes Bureau .
Based on the nature of the allegations , detectives believe there may be additional victims and they are seeking the public ’ s help in identifying any such victims .
The LASD-SVB is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims .
Detail is a record producer , rapper and singer from Detroit , Michigan .
He is best known for producing several hit singles , including “ Sexy Can I ” by Ray J , “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ How to Love ” by Lil Wayne , “ Drunk in Love ” and “ 711 ” by Beyoncé , “ We Dem Boyz ” by Wiz Khalifa .
He released his debut studio album , titled Noel , in December 2015 .

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau is investigating multiple sexual assault allegations involving Noel Fisher, also known as “Detail,” who works in the music industry as a producer.
The alleged incidents occurred between 2010 and 2018.
On July 31, 2020, detectives were notified fifteen sexual assault charges and five additional felony assault related charges were filed against Fisher. TMZ reported prior allegations.
It’s scary for females to come out and say something. Those women are strong. He tried to do the same thing to me when I was new artist. — Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) May 10, 2018
A felony arrest warrant was issued with a bail of $6,290,000. On August 5, 2020, Fisher was arrested by personnel from the Sheriff’s Department’s Major Crimes Bureau.
Based on the nature of the allegations, detectives believe there may be additional victims and they are seeking the public’s help in identifying any such victims.
The LASD-SVB is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims.
Detail is a record producer, rapper and singer from Detroit, Michigan. He is best known for producing several hit singles, including “Sexy Can I” by Ray J, “I’m So Paid” by Akon, “How to Love” by Lil Wayne, “Drunk in Love” and “711” by Beyoncé, “We Dem Boyz” by Wiz Khalifa. He released his debut studio album, titled Noel, in December 2015.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--YouTube Stars Charged with Felonies After Staging Bank Robbery Pranks

SANTA ANA , Calif. – Twin brothers who star in YouTube videos featuring pranks on unsuspecting people have been charged with false imprisonment and swatting in connection with a pair of fake bank robberies in Irvine that resulted in their Uber driver being held at gunpoint by police .
The Uber driver was not involved in the prank .
Alan and Alex Stokes , 23 of Irvine , have been each charged with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence , menace , fraud , or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency in connection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They each face a maximum sentence of four years in state prison if convicted on all counts .
On October 15 , 2019 , at about 2:30 p.m. , the Stokes brothers are accused of being dressed all in black , wearing ski masks , and carrying duffle bags full of cash as they pretended they had just robbed a bank while their videographer filmed this .
They ordered an Uber and when they got in the vehicle the Uber driver , who was unaware of the prank , refused to drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believing the two men had just robbed a bank and were attempting to carjack the Uber driver .
Irvine police arrived and ordered the Uber driver out at gunpoint .
He was released after police determined he was not involved .
Police issued a warning to the Stokes brothers about the dangerous of their conduct and let them go .
Four hours later the Stokes brothers performed the same kind of prank on the campus of the University of California , Irvine .
Police again received emergency calls regarding a bank being robbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer .
“ These are crimes that could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed .
Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the public and when someone calls 911 to report an active bank robbery they are going to respond to protect lives .
Instead , what they found was some kind of twisted attempt to gain more popularity on the internet by unnecessarily putting members of the public and police officers in danger.
” Deputy District Attorney Laila Nikaien of Special @ @ @ @ @ @

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Twin brothers who star in YouTube videos featuring pranks on unsuspecting people have been charged with false imprisonment and swatting in connection with a pair of fake bank robberies in Irvine that resulted in their Uber driver being held at gunpoint by police. The Uber driver was not involved in the prank.
Alan and Alex Stokes, 23 of Irvine, have been each charged with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency in connection with the October 15, 2019 pranks.
They each face a maximum sentence of four years in state prison if convicted on all counts.
On October 15, 2019, at about 2:30 p.m., the Stokes brothers are accused of being dressed all in black, wearing ski masks, and carrying duffle bags full of cash as they pretended they had just robbed a bank while their videographer filmed this.
They ordered an Uber and when they got in the vehicle the Uber driver, who was unaware of the prank, refused to drive them. A bystander witnessed this, believing the two men had just robbed a bank and were attempting to carjack the Uber driver.
Irvine police arrived and ordered the Uber driver out at gunpoint. He was released after police determined he was not involved.
Police issued a warning to the Stokes brothers about the dangerous of their conduct and let them go.
Four hours later the Stokes brothers performed the same kind of prank on the campus of the University of California, Irvine. Police again received emergency calls regarding a bank being robbed.
“These were not pranks,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “These are crimes that could have resulted in someone getting seriously injured or even killed. Law enforcement officers are sworn to protect the public and when someone calls 911 to report an active bank robbery they are going to respond to protect lives. Instead, what they found was some kind of twisted attempt to gain more popularity on the internet by unnecessarily putting members of the public and police officers in danger.”
Deputy District Attorney Laila Nikaien of Special Prosecutions is prosecuting this case.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--El Paso Man Arrested For Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Video Surfaces

EL PASO , Texas — A 20-year-old El Paso man is facing animal cruelty charges in the wake of a @ @ @ @ @ .

EL PASO, Texas — A 20-year-old El Paso man is facing animal cruelty charges in the wake of a video posted to social media.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Florida Man Who “Sextorted” Multiple Minors Sentenced To 60 Years

Orlando , Florida – U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza today sentenced Justin Richard Testani ( 30 , Orange City ) to 60 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation .
Testani had pleaded guilty on February 6 , 2020 .
According to court documents and evidence presented during the sentencing hearing , for more than a year , Testani contacted multiple young girls ( usually between the ages of 10 and 13 ) through Instagram and Snapchat .
Testani frequently posed as a young , teenage girl who modeled for a prominent teen lingerie brand .
Using that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send him revealing photographs of themselves .
After the victims sent such photographs , Testani often threatened to disseminate the photos or publicly humiliate the victims .
At other times , Testani threatened to kidnap , rape , and/or kill the victims and their family members .
He issued these threats to coerce victims into creating and sending him more images and videos of themselves engaged in sexually explicit conduct .
Testani also used threats to coerce certain victims into giving him the passwords to their social media accounts .
After gaining those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts and used those platforms to contact and exploit the victims ’ friends .
The investigation revealed that Testani reached out to hundreds of young girls across the United States between December 2017 and January 2019 .
“ This case is a prime example of how a child can be victimized even in the safety of their own home , ” said Michael McPherson , Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Tampa Division .
“ Parents , please talk to your children about the dangers of the internet and social media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to blame if they fall victim to a predator .
The FBI , along with our law enforcement partners are dedicated to ensuring children are protected from online predators .
The 60-year sentence in this case is proof of that commitment.
” This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation , the Sanford Police Department , and the Trussville ( Alabama ) Police Department .
It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Emily C. L. Chang .

Orlando, Florida – U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza today sentenced Justin Richard Testani (30, Orange City) to 60 years in federal prison for child sexual exploitation. Testani had pleaded guilty on February 6, 2020.
According to court documents and evidence presented during the sentencing hearing, for more than a year, Testani contacted multiple young girls (usually between the ages of 10 and 13) through Instagram and Snapchat. Testani frequently posed as a young, teenage girl who modeled for a prominent teen lingerie brand. Using that disguise, Testani convinced numerous victims to send him revealing photographs of themselves. After the victims sent such photographs, Testani often threatened to disseminate the photos or publicly humiliate the victims. At other times, Testani threatened to kidnap, rape, and/or kill the victims and their family members. He issued these threats to coerce victims into creating and sending him more images and videos of themselves engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
Testani also used threats to coerce certain victims into giving him the passwords to their social media accounts. After gaining those passwords, Testani often took over the accounts and used those platforms to contact and exploit the victims’ friends. The investigation revealed that Testani reached out to hundreds of young girls across the United States between December 2017 and January 2019.
“This case is a prime example of how a child can be victimized even in the safety of their own home,” said Michael McPherson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Tampa Division. “Parents, please talk to your children about the dangers of the internet and social media and make it clear to them they are not to blame if they fall victim to a predator. The FBI, along with our law enforcement partners are dedicated to ensuring children are protected from online predators. The 60-year sentence in this case is proof of that commitment.”
This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Sanford Police Department, and the Trussville (Alabama) Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Emily C. L. Chang.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Two NJ Men, Aged 20 & 29, Charged Federally for Attempt To Torch Police Cars During Riot

TRENTON , N.J. – Two New Jersey men have been charged with attempting to set fire to a marked police vehicle following the May 2020 protests in Trenton , U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today .
Killian F. Melecio , 20 , of Columbus , New Jersey , and Kadeem A. Dockery , 29 , of Trenton , were arrested Aug. 5 , 2020 , by special agents of the FBI and charged by complaint with one count of attempting to damage or destroy by fire a vehicle owned or possessed by an institution receiving federal financial assistance , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroy by fire a vehicle used in and affecting interstate commerce .
On May 31 , 2020 , large-scale protests were held throughout the United States , including in Trenton , in response to the death of George Floyd , who died on May 25 , 2020 , while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department .
Although the protest in Trenton was peaceful earlier in the day , violence erupted later .
A group of individuals proceeded down East State Street and began to smash store fronts , loot stores , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles .
A street camera and other video footage taken by an individual present recorded Dockery light an explosive device and throw it through the open front driver ’ s side window of a Trenton Police Department vehicle .
Dockery then removed his shirt and handed it to Melecio , who attempted to stuff the shirt in the gas tank of the police vehicle and ignite it .
Melecio was assisted by Justin D. Spry , who was charged in a criminal complaint on June 2 , 2020 , for his role in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene observed Spry as he attempted to ignite the vehicle .
Melecio fled , and Spry attempted to flee , but was arrested .
During the course of Spry ’ s arrest , Dockery lit another explosive device and threw it over the Trenton Police vehicle at the arresting officers , where it exploded at their feet .
Law enforcement identified Melecio and Dockery through their distinctive tattoos seen on the video footage .
Both counts carry a statutory mandatory minimum term of five years in prison , a maximum potential penalty of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximum fine of $ 250,000 .

TRENTON, N.J. – Two New Jersey men have been charged with attempting to set fire to a marked police vehicle following the May 2020 protests in Trenton, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.
Killian F. Melecio, 20, of Columbus, New Jersey, and Kadeem A. Dockery, 29, of Trenton, were arrested Aug. 5, 2020, by special agents of the FBI and charged by complaint with one count of attempting to damage or destroy by fire a vehicle owned or possessed by an institution receiving federal financial assistance, and one count of attempting to damage or destroy by fire a vehicle used in and affecting interstate commerce.
On May 31, 2020, large-scale protests were held throughout the United States, including in Trenton, in response to the death of George Floyd, who died on May 25, 2020, while in the custody of the Minneapolis Police Department. Although the protest in Trenton was peaceful earlier in the day, violence erupted later. A group of individuals proceeded down East State Street and began to smash store fronts, loot stores, and attack multiple marked Trenton Police Department vehicles.
A street camera and other video footage taken by an individual present recorded Dockery light an explosive device and throw it through the open front driver’s side window of a Trenton Police Department vehicle. Dockery then removed his shirt and handed it to Melecio, who attempted to stuff the shirt in the gas tank of the police vehicle and ignite it. Melecio was assisted by Justin D. Spry, who was charged in a criminal complaint on June 2, 2020, for his role in the riot. Law enforcement officers on scene observed Spry as he attempted to ignite the vehicle.
Melecio fled, and Spry attempted to flee, but was arrested. During the course of Spry’s arrest, Dockery lit another explosive device and threw it over the Trenton Police vehicle at the arresting officers, where it exploded at their feet. Law enforcement identified Melecio and Dockery through their distinctive tattoos seen on the video footage.
Both counts carry a statutory mandatory minimum term of five years in prison, a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, and a maximum fine of $250,000.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--California Woman Escapes Car After Being Kidnapped By Ex-Boyfriend: Police

Redwood City , CA — On Wednesday , August 5th , the victim reported that her ex-boyfriend , later identified @ @ @ @ @ ( 34 ) , had entered her apartment last Friday night , without her permission @ @ @ @ @ , he proceeded to physically assault her and threatened to kill her .
On Thursday @ @ @ @ @ the suspect went to her residence again , waited for her to leave , and @ @ @ @ @ vehicle .
The victim was able to flee from the vehicle when it came to @ @ @ @ @ 911 ” for help .
Redwood City Police Officers responded to the area and located @ @ @ @ @ initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and were able to arrest the suspect without @ @ @ @ @ booked into the San Mateo County Jail on several felony charges , including kidnapping , @ @ @ @ @ and domestic violence .

Redwood City, CA — On Wednesday, August 5th, the victim reported that her ex-boyfriend, later identified as Adolfo Gallardo Rodriguez, (34), had entered her apartment last Friday night, without her permission. According to the victim, he proceeded to physically assault her and threatened to kill her.
On Thursday morning, the victim alleged the suspect went to her residence again, waited for her to leave, and forcibly placed her in his vehicle. The victim was able to flee from the vehicle when it came to a stop and call “911” for help. Redwood City Police Officers responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and were able to arrest the suspect without incident.
Gallardo Rodriguez was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on several felony charges, including kidnapping, criminal threats, burglary, and domestic violence.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Cops Arrest Man Yelling At Government Center About COVID-19, Acting ‘Bizarrely’

KINGS COUNTY , California — On Wednesday , August 5 , 2020 at 0906 hours , Kings County Sheriff ’ s Office Deputies responded to the Administration Building at the Kings County Government Center regarding an unwanted subject who was identified as Chad Draxler .
Deputies contacted Chad near the Administration Building who was yelling and acting bizarre .
As they spoke with Chad they tried to calm him down .
Chad did not calm down and walked into the Kings County Administration Office where he banged on the interior doors demanding entry .
Chad was yelling at the staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Deputies determined Chad was displaying signs and symptoms of drug use and arrested him for being under the influence of a controlled substance .
Deputies interviewed Kings County Administration staff who reported Chad had made several phone calls into them earlier that morning .
Chad was heard yelling at them on the phone calls about Covid-19 .
One of the phone calls he called a secretary an inappropriate word causing her to discontinue the phone call .
A short time later Chad arrived at the Administration Building and demanded entry .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the interior doors so hard they began to bow outwards .
He was yelling and his face was red .
Due to Administration staff fearing for their safety they called 911 and requested law enforcement to respond .
Chad was booked into the Kings County Jail on several charges to include , being under the influence of a controlled substance , criminal threats , offensive words in public and repeated phone calls .
His bail was set at $ 65,000.00 .

KINGS COUNTY, California — On Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 0906 hours, Kings County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Administration Building at the Kings County Government Center regarding an unwanted subject who was identified as Chad Draxler.
Deputies contacted Chad near the Administration Building who was yelling and acting bizarre. As they spoke with Chad they tried to calm him down. Chad did not calm down and walked into the Kings County Administration Office where he banged on the interior doors demanding entry. Chad was yelling at the staff inside and waiving him arms around. Deputies determined Chad was displaying signs and symptoms of drug use and arrested him for being under the influence of a controlled substance.
Deputies interviewed Kings County Administration staff who reported Chad had made several phone calls into them earlier that morning. Chad was heard yelling at them on the phone calls about Covid-19. One of the phone calls he called a secretary an inappropriate word causing her to discontinue the phone call. A short time later Chad arrived at the Administration Building and demanded entry.
According to witnesses, Chad pulled and banged on the interior doors so hard they began to bow outwards. He was yelling and his face was red.
Due to Administration staff fearing for their safety they called 911 and
requested law enforcement to respond.
Chad was booked into the Kings County Jail on several charges to include, being under the influence of a controlled substance, criminal threats, offensive words in public and repeated phone calls. His bail was set at $65,000.00.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Indiana Man Accused Of Burning Cross In His Yard Faces Federal Hate Crime Charge

Indianapolis – United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today , Shepard T. Hoehn , 50 , of Lawrence , Ind.
, has been charged by criminal complaint in federal district court with one count of making threats to “ intimidate and interfere with his African-American neighbor because of the neighbor ’ s race and because of his use and enjoyment of his property , ” as well as two counts of unlawfully possessing firearms .
The complaint was unsealed today in federal court .
“ Although the First Amendment protects hateful , ignorant and morally repugnant beliefs and speech @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose to take criminal actions based on those beliefs , ” said Minkler .
“ This office will continue to prosecute federal hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law.
” As alleged in the criminal complaint , Hoehn intimidated and interfered with an African-American man ’ s right to occupy his home because of his race and color .
Specifically , Hoehn created and displayed a swastika on a fence facing the man ’ s property ; placed and burned a cross above the fence line facing the man ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign next to the swastika containing a variety of anti-Black racial slurs ; visibly displayed a machete near the sign ; and loudly played the song “ Dixie ” on repeat .
The Lawrence Police Department and the FBI were called to investigate .
During the investigation , Hoehn acknowledged he was angry over a dispute with the neighbors and knew his actions would cause his neighbors to feel intimidated and be afraid .
Subsequently , federal and local law enforcement executed search warrants at Hoehn ’ s residence .
During the search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Agents also discovered that Hoehn was a fugitive from a case in Missouri and federal law prohibited Hoehn from possessing firearms .
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Lawrence Police Department .
Assistant United States Attorney Brad Shephard of the Southern District of Indiana and Trial Attorney Katherine DeVar of the Civil Rights Division are prosecuting the case .
“ The FBI takes allegations of civil rights violations very seriously and will not tolerate harassment and intimidation directed at individuals because of their race , sexual identity or religious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charge Paul Keenan , FBI Indianapolis .
“ Such incidents represent not just an attack on an individual , but also on the victim ’ s community , and are intended to create fear .
The FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to work to identify those committing these acts to ensure the rights of all Americans are protected.
” A complaint is merely an allegation , and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty .
If convicted , Hoehn faces a maximum statutory penalty of up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of up to $ 250,000 for each of the three charged offenses .

Indianapolis – United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced today, Shepard T. Hoehn, 50, of Lawrence, Ind., has been charged by criminal complaint in federal district court with one count of making threats to “intimidate and interfere with his African-American neighbor because of the neighbor’s race and because of his use and enjoyment of his property,” as well as two counts of unlawfully possessing firearms. The complaint was unsealed today in federal court.
“Although the First Amendment protects hateful, ignorant and morally repugnant beliefs and speech, it does not protect those who choose to take criminal actions based on those beliefs,” said Minkler. “This office will continue to prosecute federal hate crimes to the fullest extent of the law.”
As alleged in the criminal complaint, Hoehn intimidated and interfered with an African-American man’s right to occupy his home because of his race and color. Specifically, Hoehn created and displayed a swastika on a fence facing the man’s property; placed and burned a cross above the fence line facing the man’s property; created and displayed a large sign next to the swastika containing a variety of anti-Black racial slurs; visibly displayed a machete near the sign; and loudly played the song “Dixie” on repeat.
The Lawrence Police Department and the FBI were called to investigate. During the investigation, Hoehn acknowledged he was angry over a dispute with the neighbors and knew his actions would cause his neighbors to feel intimidated and be afraid.
Subsequently, federal and local law enforcement executed search warrants at Hoehn’s residence. During the search several firearms and drug paraphernalia were located. Agents also discovered that Hoehn was a fugitive from a case in Missouri and federal law prohibited Hoehn from possessing firearms.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the Lawrence Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Brad Shephard of the Southern District of Indiana and Trial Attorney Katherine DeVar of the Civil Rights Division are prosecuting the case.
“The FBI takes allegations of civil rights violations very seriously and will not tolerate harassment and intimidation directed at individuals because of their race, sexual identity or religious beliefs,” said Special Agent in Charge Paul Keenan, FBI Indianapolis. “Such incidents represent not just an attack on an individual, but also on the victim’s community, and are intended to create fear. The FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to work to identify those committing these acts to ensure the rights of all Americans are protected.”
A complaint is merely an allegation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Hoehn faces a maximum statutory penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for each of the three charged offenses.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Suburban Chicago Family Forced West African Kids Into Forced Labor: Feds

CHICAGO — Three family members have been indicted on a labor trafficking conspiracy charge for allegedly forcing two undocumented West African teenagers to work in the Chicago suburbs .
Nawomi Awoga , 71 , of Hazel Crest , and her two daughters , Marina Oke , also known as Marina Fandohan , 34 , of Country Club Hills , and Assiba Lea Fandohan , 31 , of Hazel Crest , are charged with conspiracy to conceal , harbor , and shield from detection two children from the West African country of Benin , according to an indictment returned in U.S. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also charges the defendants with forcing labor through threats of serious harm to a victim or another person .
According to the charges , Awoga coached the victims , then age 14 and 12 , in Benin to lie to U.S. immigration authorities about their family relationships in order to obtain tourist visas , and then accompanied them into the United States .
Once in the U.S. , the defendants harbored the victims in residences in the Chicago suburbs of Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest while the victims were forced to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial gain , the indictment states .

CHICAGO — Three family members have been indicted on a labor trafficking conspiracy charge for allegedly forcing two undocumented West African teenagers to work in the Chicago suburbs.
Nawomi Awoga, 71, of Hazel Crest, and her two daughters, Marina Oke, also known as Marina Fandohan, 34, of Country Club Hills, and Assiba Lea Fandohan, 31, of Hazel Crest, are charged with conspiracy to conceal, harbor, and shield from detection two children from the West African country of Benin, according to an indictment returned in U.S. District Court in Chicago. The indictment also charges the defendants with forcing labor through threats of serious harm to a victim or another person.
They were arrested Monday.
According to the charges, Awoga coached the victims, then age 14 and 12, in Benin to lie to U.S. immigration authorities about their family relationships in order to obtain tourist visas, and then accompanied them into the United States. Once in the U.S., the defendants harbored the victims in residences in the Chicago suburbs of Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest while the victims were forced to provide labor and services for the defendants’ financial gain, the indictment states.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Trump’s ‘Operation LeGend’ Expanded to Memphis and St. Louis

Today , the expansion of Operation Legend was announced in Memphis and St. Louis .
Operation Legend is a sustained , systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight violent crime .
The Operation was first launched on July 8 in Kansas City , MO.
, and expanded on July 22 , 2020 , to Chicago and Albuquerque , and to Cleveland , Detroit , and Milwaukee on July 29 , 2020 .
Operation Legend is named in honor of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slept early in the morning of June 29 in Kansas City .
“ The most basic responsibility of government is to protect the safety of our citizens , ” said Attorney General William P. Barr .
“ Today , we have extended Operation Legend to Memphis and St. Louis , two cities experiencing increases in violent crime that no resident of those cities should have to accept as part of everyday life .
For decades , the Department of Justice has achieved significant success when utilizing our anti-violent crime task forces and federal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and assist American cities that are experiencing upticks in violent crime .
The Department of Justice ’ s assets will supplement local law enforcement efforts , as we work together to take the shooters and chronic violent criminals off of our streets.
” As part of Operation Legend , Attorney General Barr directed the ATF , FBI , DEA , and U.S .
Marshals Service to significantly increase resources into Memphis and St. Louis in the coming weeks to help state and local officials fight high levels of violent crime , particularly gun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant increase in violent crime , with homicides currently up more than 49 percent , reported gun crime up 23 percent , and aggravated assault shootings up over 19 percent over 2019 .
Similarly , homicides are up in St. Louis nearly 34 percent and non-fatal shootings are up over 13 percent .
In Memphis , the Department of Justice will supplement state and local law enforcement agencies by sending 16 federal investigators to the city on temporary assignment for 90 days , followed by 24 permanent agent assignments from the FBI , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Investigations .
Under the leadership of Michael Dunavant , U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee , these investigators will complement the work already underway by existing joint federal , state and local task forces focused on combatting violent gangs , gun crime , and drug trafficking organizations .
The Bureau of Justice Assistance will make available $ 200,000 to support Operation Legend ’ s violent crime reduction efforts in Memphis in addition to the prior BJA grant funding award of $ 1.4 million to Shelby County to provide manpower , technology @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sustained efforts Legend Task Force , including overtime funding for the Multi-Agency Gang Unit ( MGU ) and partner agency officers ; a prosecutor for the Shelby County District Attorney General ’ s Office to handle operation arrests vertically through the state criminal justice system to ensure that arrests are followed by strategic prosecution ; vehicles for MGU operations ; and technological solutions to enhance investigation and prosecution of violent offenders .
The COPS Office has also made approximately $ 9.8 million available to the Memphis Police Department to fund the hiring of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provided assistance to Memphis through the Joint Law Enforcement Operations ( JLEO ) fund to assist reimbursement of local law enforcement serving as federal task force officers with FBI , ATF , DEA , and the U.S .
Marshals Service .
The city will receive $ 100,000 from ATF to help local agencies defray costs associated with installing or maintaining shot detection technology .
In St. Louis , under the leadership of Jeffrey Jensen , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri , federal agents from ATF , DEA , FBI , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional agents from Department of Homeland Security , will work cooperatively with the St. Louis Police Department to combat gun and gang violence , as well as assist the U.S .
Marshals Service in violent fugitive apprehension efforts .

Today, the expansion of Operation Legend was announced in Memphis and St. Louis. Operation Legend is a sustained, systematic and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal law enforcement agencies work in conjunction with state and local law enforcement officials to fight violent crime. The Operation was first launched on July 8 in Kansas City, MO., and expanded on July 22, 2020, to Chicago and Albuquerque, and to Cleveland, Detroit, and Milwaukee on July 29, 2020.
Operation Legend is named in honor of four-year-old LeGend Taliferro, who was shot and killed while he slept early in the morning of June 29 in Kansas City.
“The most basic responsibility of government is to protect the safety of our citizens,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “Today, we have extended Operation Legend to Memphis and St. Louis, two cities experiencing increases in violent crime that no resident of those cities should have to accept as part of everyday life. For decades, the Department of Justice has achieved significant success when utilizing our anti-violent crime task forces and federal law enforcement agents to enforce federal law and assist American cities that are experiencing upticks in violent crime. The Department of Justice’s assets will supplement local law enforcement efforts, as we work together to take the shooters and chronic violent criminals off of our streets.”
As part of Operation Legend, Attorney General Barr directed the ATF, FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service to significantly increase resources into Memphis and St. Louis in the coming weeks to help state and local officials fight high levels of violent crime, particularly gun violence.
Memphis is currently experiencing a significant increase in violent crime, with homicides currently up more than 49 percent, reported gun crime up 23 percent, and aggravated assault shootings up over 19 percent over 2019. Similarly, homicides are up in St. Louis nearly 34 percent and non-fatal shootings are up over 13 percent.
In Memphis, the Department of Justice will supplement state and local law enforcement agencies by sending 16 federal investigators to the city on temporary assignment for 90 days, followed by 24 permanent agent assignments from the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Homeland Security Investigations. Under the leadership of Michael Dunavant, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, these investigators will complement the work already underway by existing joint federal, state and local task forces focused on combatting violent gangs, gun crime, and drug trafficking organizations.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance will make available $200,000 to support Operation Legend’s violent crime reduction efforts in Memphis in addition to the prior BJA grant funding award of $1.4 million to Shelby County to provide manpower, technology, equipment, and support for the sustained efforts Legend Task Force, including overtime funding for the Multi-Agency Gang Unit (MGU) and partner agency officers; a prosecutor for the Shelby County District Attorney General’s Office to handle operation arrests vertically through the state criminal justice system to ensure that arrests are followed by strategic prosecution; vehicles for MGU operations; and technological solutions to enhance investigation and prosecution of violent offenders.
The COPS Office has also made approximately $9.8 million available to the Memphis Police Department to fund the hiring of 50 officers.
The Department has also provided assistance to Memphis through the Joint Law Enforcement Operations (JLEO) fund to assist reimbursement of local law enforcement serving as federal task force officers with FBI, ATF, DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service. The city will receive $100,000 from ATF to help local agencies defray costs associated with installing or maintaining shot detection technology.
In St. Louis, under the leadership of Jeffrey Jensen, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri, federal agents from ATF, DEA, FBI, and USMS, along with approximately 50 additional agents from Department of Homeland Security, will work cooperatively with the St. Louis Police Department to combat gun and gang violence, as well as assist the U.S. Marshals Service in violent fugitive apprehension efforts.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--RAW VIDEO: Man Shot Dead After Charging At Cop With 2 Sai-Style Knives

Sheboygan , Wisconsin — ( Scroll Down For Video ) — The Sheboygan County district attorney has determined that the use of deadly force was reasonable and no charges will be filed in the officer-involved death of Kevan Ruffin Jr. on July 2 .
At 5:50:32 AM , the Sheboygan County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving weapons near S. 15th Street and Illinois Avenue in the City of Sheboygan .
Video surveillance from the nearby business showed that prior to Officer Pray ’ s arrival there appeared to have been a disturbance between two people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Illinois Avenue and Indiana Avenue .
The disturbance was at approximately 5:50 AM according to the video .
There was some pushing before one person ran towards a building and the other person , later identified as Kevan Ruffin , walked eastbound down an alley while holding onto something in each of his hands .
At 5:52 AM , a Sheboygan Police Department squad car operated by Officer Pray pulled up next to a silver car at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and S. 15th Street .
As soon as the squad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruffin started to walk towards the squad car , although he was on the opposite side of the road .
Officer Pray ’ s body camera recorded him exiting his squad car and then saying , “ How you doin ’ Ruffin ?
” and “ Are you fine this morning ?
” He later said , “ Can you just have a seat for me ?
” Ruffin was looking at Officer Pray but walking along the curb line on the opposite side of the road .
Officer Pray took approximately 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ began to walk towards Officer Pray .
Officer Pray said , “ Ah , ah , ah can you just have a seat for me ?
” He drew his Electronic Control Device ( ECD ) , commonly referred to as a taser , and activated it .
Video surveillance from the business showed Officer Pray exit his squad car , hold his hand out and begin to quickly walk backwards.The video surveillance showed Ruffin begin to walk at a faster pace toward Officer Pray .
Officer Pray , as seen on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was backing up .
Ruffin began to run quickly at Officer Pray .
Officer Pray was retreating backwards , away from Ruffin .
The body camera footage showed Ruffin advanced toward Officer Pray at a faster pace .
Ruffin was mumbling something that was inaudible .
He was also holding a Sai in his right hand , which was pointed towards Officer Pray , and another Sai in his left hand , which was pointed away from Officer Pray .
Based on body camera footage , it appeared that Ruffin began to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pray deployed his taser and began sprinting away from Ruffin .
Ruffin was running at a fast pace towards Officer Pray .
Evidence of the taser being deployed was found at the scene .
Officer Pray ’ s body camera showed that he sprinted to the opposite side of the street and turned to see Ruffin sprinting towards him .
Ruffin was still holding a Sai in each hand .
Five seconds after deploying his taser , Officer Pray drew his duty weapon and pointed it at Ruffin .
Within Officer Pray ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ Step back , you will get shot.
” Ruffin continued to run towards Officer Pray .
The body camera footage showed that Officer Pray continued to run backwards and fired 3 rounds toward Ruffin , who was still running towards Officer Pray with a Sai in each hand .
Officer Pray began to sprint back toward the opposite side of the road and fired 3 more rounds while running away and 1 additional shot as he turned back around .
After the 6 shots were fired , Ruffin was still running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the seventh round was fired .
Officer Pray radioed dispatch , “ shots fired , shots fired ” and “ send all units.
” The video surveillance showed the same interaction .
Specifically , it showed Officer Pray begin to run in a circular motion toward the opposite side of the road .
At 5:53 AM in the surveillance video , Officer Pray threw his taser to the ground and drew his hand gun .
Officer Pray turned facing Ruffin , still moving backwards as Ruffin advanced .
Officer Pray fired his hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a circular motion to the opposite side of the road while Ruffin followed .
As Ruffin came back around towards the west side of the road he fell to the ground .
Video surveillance showed a second officer arrive on scene at what video surveillance showed to be 5:54 AM .
Officer Pray and the backup officer approached Ruffin at 5:55 AM .
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) was attempted , but Ruffin was later declared deceased at the scene .

Sheboygan, Wisconsin — (Scroll Down For Video) — The Sheboygan County district attorney has determined that the use of deadly force was reasonable and no charges will be filed in the officer-involved death of Kevan Ruffin Jr. on July 2. At 5:50:32 AM, the Sheboygan County Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving weapons near S. 15th Street and Illinois Avenue in the City of Sheboygan. Video surveillance from the nearby business showed that prior to Officer Pray’s arrival there appeared to have been a disturbance between two people to the west of S. 15th Street between Illinois Avenue and Indiana Avenue. The disturbance was at approximately 5:50 AM according to the video. There was some pushing before one person ran towards a building and the other person, later identified as Kevan Ruffin, walked eastbound down an alley while holding onto something in each of his hands. At 5:52 AM, a Sheboygan Police Department squad car operated by Officer Pray pulled up next to a silver car at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and S. 15th Street.
As soon as the squad car traveled down S. 15th Street, Ruffin started to walk towards the squad car, although he was on the opposite side of the road. Officer Pray’s body camera recorded him exiting his squad car and then saying, “How you doin’ Ruffin?” and “Are you fine this morning?” He later said, “Can you just have a seat for me?” Ruffin was looking at Officer Pray but walking along the curb line on the opposite side of the road. Officer Pray took approximately 2 to 3 steps toward Ruffin. Ruffin began to walk towards Officer Pray. Officer Pray said, “Ah, ah, ah can you just have a seat for me?” He drew his Electronic Control Device (ECD), commonly referred to as a taser, and activated it. Video surveillance from the business showed Officer Pray exit his squad car, hold his hand out and begin to quickly walk backwards.The video surveillance showed Ruffin begin to walk at a faster pace toward Officer Pray. Officer Pray, as seen on the video surveillance, drew his taser as he was backing up. Ruffin began to run quickly at Officer Pray. Officer Pray was retreating backwards, away from Ruffin.
The body camera footage showed Ruffin advanced toward Officer Pray at a faster pace. Ruffin was mumbling something that was inaudible. He was also holding a Sai in his right hand, which was pointed towards Officer Pray, and another Sai in his left hand, which was pointed away from Officer Pray. Based on body camera footage, it appeared that Ruffin began to advance quicker towards Officer Pray. Officer Pray deployed his taser and began sprinting away from Ruffin. Ruffin was running at a fast pace towards Officer Pray. Evidence of the taser being deployed was found at the scene. Officer Pray’s body camera showed that he sprinted to the opposite side of the street and turned to see Ruffin sprinting towards him. Ruffin was still holding a Sai in each hand. Five seconds after deploying his taser, Officer Pray drew his duty weapon and pointed it at Ruffin. Within Officer Pray’s body camera he is heard yelling, “Step back, you will get shot.” Ruffin continued to run towards Officer Pray. The body camera footage showed that Officer Pray continued to run backwards and fired 3 rounds toward Ruffin, who was still running towards Officer Pray with a Sai in each hand.
Officer Pray began to sprint back toward the opposite side of the road and fired 3 more rounds while running away and 1 additional shot as he turned back around. After the 6 shots were fired, Ruffin was still running at Officer Pray, which is when the seventh round was fired.
Officer Pray radioed dispatch, “shots fired, shots fired” and “send all units.” The video surveillance showed the same interaction. Specifically, it showed Officer Pray begin to run in a circular motion toward the opposite side of the road. At 5:53 AM in the surveillance video, Officer Pray threw his taser to the ground and drew his hand gun. Officer Pray turned facing Ruffin, still moving backwards as Ruffin advanced. Officer Pray fired his hand gun. Officer Pray continued to run in a circular motion to the opposite side of the road while Ruffin followed. As Ruffin came back around towards the west side of the road he fell to the ground. Video surveillance showed a second officer arrive on scene at what video surveillance showed to be 5:54 AM. Officer Pray and the backup officer approached Ruffin at 5:55 AM. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was attempted, but Ruffin was later declared deceased at the scene.
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breaking911--2020-08-06--Caretaker Caught On Video Abusing 88-Year-Old Man In Wheelchair

A caretaker is under arrest after physically abusing an 88-year-old man in Hillsborough County .
On August 5 , 2020 , Jonah Delgado , 19 , was the on-duty caregiver for the victim , an 88-year-old man who required full-time care for basic needs .
Home surveillance video shows Delgado physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim ’ s face and yelling at him .
Delgado places the victim in a wheelchair where he hits the victim multiple times in the face , head , and stomach .
Later the Delgado pushed the victim into a bed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
Detectives worked quickly to obtain an arrest warrant and with the assistance of the Pasco Sheriff ’ s Office , Delgado was arrested August 5th around midnight .
“ The actions of this man are deplorable , unacceptable and disturbing , ” said Sheriff Chad Chronister .
“ Delgado was trusted to take care of this man and to protect him .
He not only broke this trust but put this man in direct danger with his actions .
I am very proud of our detectives who worked quickly to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurt anyone else.
” Delgado is now charged with Abuse of Elderly or Disabled Adult and Battery .

A caretaker is under arrest after physically abusing an 88-year-old man in Hillsborough County.
On August 5, 2020, Jonah Delgado, 19, was the on-duty caregiver for the victim, an 88-year-old man who required full-time care for basic needs. Home surveillance video shows Delgado physically abusing the victim by slapping the victim’s face and yelling at him. Delgado places the victim in a wheelchair where he hits the victim multiple times in the face, head, and stomach.
DISTURBING VIDEO: A 19-year-old caretaker in Tampa was arrested Wednesday after he was caught on video assaulting an 88-year-old man in his care. pic.twitter.com/84xfZwqIYK — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) August 6, 2020
Later the Delgado pushed the victim into a bed, and punched the victim in the stomach three times. Detectives worked quickly to obtain an arrest warrant and with the assistance of the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, Delgado was arrested August 5th around midnight.
“The actions of this man are deplorable, unacceptable and disturbing,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Delgado was trusted to take care of this man and to protect him. He not only broke this trust but put this man in direct danger with his actions. I am very proud of our detectives who worked quickly to get this man in custody before he could hurt anyone else.”
Delgado is now charged with Abuse of Elderly or Disabled Adult and Battery.
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breaking911--2020-08-09--Delaware Woman Leads Police Chase With Child In Vehicle

Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Jacklyn Dellandre of Laurel after she led police on a pursuit .
The incident occurred on August 08 , 2020 , at approximately 11:10 a.m. , when a Trooper observed a silver Ford Focus traveling westbound on Laurel Road at a high rate of speed .
The Trooper initiated a traffic stop , but the vehicle failed to stop and fled onto Lone Cypress Road .
As the operator continued to evade police , multiple traffic violations were being committed , including traveling above the posted speed limit , failing to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain within a lane multiple times .
The suspect eventually decided to stop in the area of Lowes Crossing Road and Careys Camp Road .
Dellandre exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident .
There was a 15 year-old juvenile located inside of the vehicle during the pursuit , but was unharmed .
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following : Upon contact with the operator , identified as Jacklyn Dellandre , signs of impairment were detected and a DUI investigation ensued .
Dellandre was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was charged with the following : Disregarding a Police Officer Signal ( Felony ) Endangering the Welfare of a Child While Driving Under the Influence Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug Possession of Marijuana Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Numerous Traffic Violations Dellandre was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court # 3 and released on $ 4,006.00 unsecured bond .

Millsboro- The Delaware State Police have arrested 37-year-old Jacklyn Dellandre of Laurel after she led police on a pursuit.
The incident occurred on August 08, 2020, at approximately 11:10 a.m., when a Trooper observed a silver Ford Focus traveling westbound on Laurel Road at a high rate of speed. The Trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to stop and fled onto Lone Cypress Road. As the operator continued to evade police, multiple traffic violations were being committed, including traveling above the posted speed limit, failing to stop at a stop signs and failure to remain within a lane multiple times. The suspect eventually decided to stop in the area of Lowes Crossing Road and Careys Camp Road. Dellandre exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident. There was a 15 year-old juvenile located inside of the vehicle during the pursuit, but was unharmed.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of the following:
Approximately .43 grams of marijuana
Approximately 160 mg. of Methadone
Drug paraphernalia
Upon contact with the operator, identified as Jacklyn Dellandre, signs of impairment were detected and a DUI investigation ensued. Dellandre was transported back to Troop 4 where she was charged with the following:
Disregarding a Police Officer Signal (Felony)
Endangering the Welfare of a Child While Driving Under the Influence
Driving a Vehicle Under the Influence of Drug
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Numerous Traffic Violations
Dellandre was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court #3 and released on $4,006.00 unsecured bond.
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breaking911--2020-08-09--RAW VIDEO: Salt Lake City Cops Shoot Man Dead After He Held A Knife To Hostage’s Throat

Salt Lake City , Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department released body camera footage from an officer-involved critical @ @ @ @ @ death of Andrew Jacob Preece on July 25 .
Officers responded to a fight with @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers located the subjects actively involved in an altercation as they were walking East @ @ @ @ @ the suspect with the knife , at that time the suspect grabbed the other male @ @ @ @ @ the knife to the neck of the other male creating a hostage situation .
Officers @ @ @ @ @ suspect who was pronounced dead at the scene .

Salt Lake City, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department released body camera footage from an officer-involved critical incident that resulted in the death of Andrew Jacob Preece on July 25. Officers responded to a fight with a knife at the Smiths. Officers located the subjects actively involved in an altercation as they were walking East on 500 S. Officers confronted the suspect with the knife, at that time the suspect grabbed the other male pulling him close and putting the knife to the neck of the other male creating a hostage situation. Officers discharged their firearms at the suspect who was pronounced dead at the scene.
RAW VIDEO: Salt Lake City Cops Shoot Man Dead After He Held A Knife To Hostage's Throat pic.twitter.com/pSdbwS5YFx — GrantB911 (@GrantB911) August 9, 2020
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breaking911--2020-08-09--Defunded Calif. Detective Worked For Free To Solve Cold Case Murder, Rape At Nursing Home

After the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles County CEO defunded Detective Division , LASD Homicide Bureau ’ s cold-case detective Joe Purcell worked for free to catch the 1996 killer of Covina grandmother in a nursing home .
Detective Purcell was one of the first detectives on the scene on January 19 , 1996 .
Mary Lindgren , 67 , had been brutally beaten , raped , and murdered at a retirement home in Covina .
A man has been charged with killing and sexually assaulting a 67-year-old woman living in an assisted-living facility in Covina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Angeles County District Attorney ’ s Office announced today .
David Adolph Bernal , 46 , of El Monte was charged with one count of murder , rape , sodomy and burglary .
On Jan. 19 , 1996 , Bernal is accused of entering into an assisted living facility in the 800 block of West San Bernardino Road in Covina and strangling Mary Lindgren to death .
She also was allegedly raped and severely beaten .
DNA evidence linked Bernal to the murder , the prosecutor said .
Bernal faces the death penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of parole if convicted as charged .
“ In a business where you see bad all day every day , it was really remarkably terrible , ” Purcell told Eyewitness News .
“ This was a little old lady… everybody has a mother , it was terrible.
” “ It never went away , ” Purcell said .
“ I ’ ve had this case on my desk since 1996.
” Lindgren ’ s family released this statement : We are profoundly grateful that the killer of our mother , Mary Frances Iaconis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Haunted by her brutal murder for nearly two and a half decades , we are relieved to know that justice will finally be served .
We prayed that this unknown killer would someday be identified , arrested , prosecuted and eternally judged .
As the years passed , it became an act of will to continue to hope that our mother ’ s case mattered , to have faith and trust that an answer would come .
Mom mattered to Det .
Purcell .
My sisters and I offer a lifetime of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed support for our family throughout these years of grief .
We are also beholden to everyone who helped expose this killer and bring him to justice .
We are especially grateful that the cloud of not knowing is lifting , that we can begin to focus on beautiful and happy memories of our mother , Mary Frances Iaconis Lindgren .

After the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Los Angeles County CEO defunded Detective Division, LASD Homicide Bureau’s cold-case detective Joe Purcell worked for free to catch the 1996 killer of Covina grandmother in a nursing home. Detective Purcell was one of the first detectives on the scene on January 19, 1996. Mary Lindgren, 67, had been brutally beaten, raped, and murdered at a retirement home in Covina.
A man has been charged with killing and sexually assaulting a 67-year-old woman living in an assisted-living facility in Covina nearly 25 years ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today.
David Adolph Bernal, 46, of El Monte was charged with one count of murder, rape, sodomy and burglary.
On Jan. 19, 1996, Bernal is accused of entering into an assisted living facility in the 800 block of West San Bernardino Road in Covina and strangling Mary Lindgren to death. She also was allegedly raped and severely beaten.
DNA evidence linked Bernal to the murder, the prosecutor said.
Bernal faces the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted as charged.
“In a business where you see bad all day every day, it was really remarkably terrible,” Purcell told Eyewitness News. “This was a little old lady… everybody has a mother, it was terrible.”
“It never went away,” Purcell said. “I’ve had this case on my desk since 1996.”
Lindgren’s family released this statement: We are profoundly grateful that the killer of our mother, Mary Frances Iaconis Lindgren, has been identified and arrested. Haunted by her brutal murder for nearly two and a half decades, we are relieved to know that justice will finally be served.
We prayed that this unknown killer would someday be identified, arrested, prosecuted and eternally judged. As the years passed, it became an act of will to continue to hope that our mother’s case mattered, to have faith and trust that an answer would come. Mom mattered to Det. Purcell.
My sisters and I offer a lifetime of thanks to all who knew mom and expressed support for our family throughout these years of grief. We are also beholden to everyone who helped expose this killer and bring him to justice. We are especially grateful that the cloud of not knowing is lifting, that we can begin to focus on beautiful and happy memories of our mother, Mary Frances Iaconis Lindgren.
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breaking911--2020-08-09--Chinese National Illegally Enters US With $28K Worth of Gold Bars

AMITY , Maine – While conducting operations near Amity , U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Houlton Border Patrol Station apprehended a 36-year-old Chinese national who was found to have illegally entered the United States from Canada .
On Tuesday , August 4 , agents from the Houlton Border Patrol Station encountered a female subject who admitted to being a Chinese national illegally present in the United States .
Agents were able to verify the location where she illegally entered the United States by matching foot prints belonging to the suspect the scene .
The individual was also in possession @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( USD ) and 14.25 ounces of gold bars valued at over $ 28,500 USD .
The Chinese national was placed under arrest for illegal entry into the United States and transported to the Houlton Border Patrol Station for further processing .
During processing it was found that the Chinese national had legally entered Canada as a student .
She also admitted to knowingly entering the United States illegally at a place other than a designated port of entry with the purpose of visiting a friend in San Francisco , California .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in accordance with title 42 U.S. Code 265 .
“ The vigilance , service and integrity of our Border Patrol Agents who continue to apprehend those who are looking to circumvent customs and immigration laws , plays an important role in keeping our communities in Maine and throughout the United States safe , ” said Houlton Station Patrol Agent in Charge Brent Conley .

AMITY, Maine – While conducting operations near Amity, U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Houlton Border Patrol Station apprehended a 36-year-old Chinese national who was found to have illegally entered the United States from Canada.
On Tuesday, August 4, agents from the Houlton Border Patrol Station encountered a female subject who admitted to being a Chinese national illegally present in the United States. Agents were able to verify the location where she illegally entered the United States by matching foot prints belonging to the suspect the scene. The individual was also in possession of nearly $10,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) and 14.25 ounces of gold bars valued at over $28,500 USD. The Chinese national was placed under arrest for illegal entry into the United States and transported to the Houlton Border Patrol Station for further processing.
During processing it was found that the Chinese national had legally entered Canada as a student. She also admitted to knowingly entering the United States illegally at a place other than a designated port of entry with the purpose of visiting a friend in San Francisco, California. The Chinese national was subsequently expelled to Canada in accordance with title 42 U.S. Code 265.
“The vigilance, service and integrity of our Border Patrol Agents who continue to apprehend those who are looking to circumvent customs and immigration laws, plays an important role in keeping our communities in Maine and throughout the United States safe,” said Houlton Station Patrol Agent in Charge Brent Conley.
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breaking911--2020-08-09--Florida Woman Shoots, Kills Armed Intruder In Gunfight, Deputies Say

The Hillsborough County Sheriff ’ s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred on Tealwood Drive in Brandon .
At 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning , HCSO received a 911 call in reference to shots fired at Woodberry Woods Apartments on Tealwood Drive .
When deputies arrived at the scene , they found one man dead in the doorway of the unit .
At this time , detectives have learned the decedent began knocking on the door just before 4:30 a.m. A female resident could not see who it is , but cracked open the door .
The decedent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ argument ensued between the two .
The decedent then confronted a male who was also in the apartment .
The decedent shot and struck the man at least one time , which caused a non-life threatening injury to his lower body .
In fear for her life , the woman retreated back into a bedroom and retrieved a firearm .
She returned to the living room area where another verbal confrontation takes place and almost immediately , there is an exchange of gunfire between the decedent and the woman .
The woman shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the doorway of the apartment unit by deputies .
The woman was not injured in the incident .
“ We believe the decedent and woman involved in this shooting knew each other , ” said Sheriff Chad Chronister .
“ We are still investigating the events that led up to this incident , however , it does appear domestic in nature .
”

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that occurred on Tealwood Drive in Brandon.
At 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, HCSO received a 911 call in reference to shots fired at Woodberry Woods Apartments on Tealwood Drive. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found one man dead in the doorway of the unit.
At this time, detectives have learned the decedent began knocking on the door just before 4:30 a.m. A female resident could not see who it is, but cracked open the door. The decedent pushed the door open and a verbal argument ensued between the two. The decedent then confronted a male who was also in the apartment. The decedent shot and struck the man at least one time, which caused a non-life threatening injury to his lower body.
In fear for her life, the woman retreated back into a bedroom and retrieved a firearm. She returned to the living room area where another verbal confrontation takes place and almost immediately, there is an exchange of gunfire between the decedent and the woman. The woman shot the decedent who was later found in the doorway of the apartment unit by deputies. The woman was not injured in the incident.
“We believe the decedent and woman involved in this shooting knew each other,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We are still investigating the events that led up to this incident, however, it does appear domestic in nature.”
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breaking911--2020-08-09--Cops Raid Missouri Hotel & Find Counterfeit Money Operation

BRANSON , Mo .
— ( News Release / BPD ) — The Branson Police Department arrested six people and discovered drugs and money counterfeiting operations while serving a search warrant on multiple rooms at the Metropolitan Motel , located at 300 Schaefer Dr , on Sunday , August 9 , 2020 around 5:30 a.m. Branson Police developed information from proactive enforcement efforts that led to this search warrant .
The Branson Police Department along with the Taney County Sheriff ’ s Department Special Operations Team served this search warrant .
A wide assortment of drugs and firearms were seized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The Secret Service , Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and Branson Police are assisting with this investigation .
Six people , including a member of the motel management , were arrested on a variety of charges and transported to the Taney County Jail .
Branson Police are communicating with the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney ’ s office and Missouri Probation and Parole on the charges .
This investigation aligns with the City ’ s efforts to hold motel management accountable for safe lodging .
As a result of this investigation , a comprehensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ license and inspection records is being conducted .

BRANSON, Mo. — (News Release / BPD) — The Branson Police Department arrested six people and discovered drugs and money counterfeiting operations while serving a search warrant on multiple rooms at the Metropolitan Motel, located at 300 Schaefer Dr, on Sunday, August 9, 2020 around 5:30 a.m.
Branson Police developed information from proactive enforcement efforts that led to this search warrant. The Branson Police Department along with the Taney County Sheriff’s Department Special Operations Team served this search warrant. A wide assortment of drugs and firearms were seized along with evidence of a counterfeiting operation. The Secret Service, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and Branson Police are assisting with this investigation.
Six people, including a member of the motel management, were arrested on a variety of charges and transported to the Taney County Jail. Branson Police are communicating with the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and Missouri Probation and Parole on the charges.
This investigation aligns with the City’s efforts to hold motel management accountable for safe lodging. As a result of this
investigation, a comprehensive review of the motel’s business license and inspection records is being conducted.
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