Tag "theft"
$1.8 Million Insurance Fraud Not Smart
SANTA ANA — One could say that stealing over $1.8 million is not smart. 41-year-old Brian Smart, who used to sell life insurance, now finds himself in state prison for
He Just Wanted a Bottle of Water
Photo Joseph Sage Bramon ATASCADERO – Although he just wanted a bottle of water, taking it and threatening the store clerk turned it into a crime. On Wednesday afternoon Joseph
Abuse Charges a Ruse for Numerous Thefts
Photo: Sunmee Kim MOUNTAIN VIEW– The MVPD announced the arrest of a female suspect who filed multiple claims against various men, alleging assault. Turns out it was just a ruse
On Parole for Robbery, Shoplifter Charged with Ten Crimes
Photo: Morgan under arrest Santa Barbara County – The suspect was on parole for robbery and in possession of a stolen car. One would think he would be somewhat circumspect
Newly Released Juvenile Re-offends with Theft From Vehicle
Photo: 1000 block of Admiral Lane (Google Maps) CHICO – Late on Friday night someone stole items from a vehicle and got away before officers arrived on scene on the
Snatch-and-Grabbers Snatched
ALAMEDA -On February 21st three suspects entered the Peet’s Coffee on Webster Street and snatched a purse and a laptop from 2 separate customers and promptly fled the scene. Despite
Habitual Criminal Arrested with Stolen Car
CORONA – On Tuesday night 27-year-old Manuel Lua was arrested by members of the Gang Task Force for several felony charges. The investigation began in relation to a stolen car
Man Arrested for Theft, Skateboard Assault
Photo: Joshua Erwin, surveillance pic SANTA CRUZ – On the Sunday evening of April 22 at the Outdoor World store, a man wearing a black shirt and gray hat stole
Contractor Accused of Assaulting a Woman with His Skateboard
Photo: Sacramento Street and Berkeley Way BERKELEY — Local skateboarder and contractor, George Barajas remains in custody, accused of assaulting a woman with his skateboard last month. The suspect Barajas
Man with Trunk Full of Stolen Goods Drives by Deputies Searching For Him
Photo: Stolen fruit on display A lemon tree field in Lindsay, California had its own Peter Rabbit. After multiple instances of lemons going missing, employees had a chance to capture
