Tag: armed robbery

Burglary Suspect Armed With Knife Arrested in Vista

VISTA, Calif.—A man armed with a knife was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary and robbery after he entered a home while the family was still inside, authorities said Aug. 28. The crime occurred around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in the 1200 block of North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, according to Sgt. Austin Smith…


7-Eleven Crime Spree Suspect Faces Capital Murder Charges

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 20-year-old man accused of carrying out a deadly crime spree at 7-Eleven stores across the Southland is expected to be arraigned next month on three counts of murder, along with attempted murder and other felonies. The two suspects, Malik Patt and Jason Payne, made their first court appearance July 19, but their arraignment was…


Orange County Creates $150,000 7-Eleven Shooting Victims Relief Fund

Orange County will provide up to $150,000 to aid some victims of a series of shooting at half a dozen 7-Eleven stores across Southern California on July 11—affecting three cities in the county—leaving three dead and three injured. The county Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on July 19 to use money from the discretionary budgets…


7-Eleven Asks LA-Area Stores to Close as Police Continue to Search for Gunman

LOS ANGELES—Officials at 7-Eleven’s corporate office encouraged all Los Angeles-area stores to close again on Tuesday night as police continue to search for suspects involved in robberies at six Southern California 7-Eleven stores Monday. Two victims in Orange County—a store clerk in Brea and a 24-year-old man in Santa Ana—were fatally shot July 11 during…


7-Eleven Asks LA-Area Stores to Close as Police Search for Gunman

LOS ANGELES—Officials at 7-Eleven’s corporate office encouraged all Los Angeles-area stores to close again on Tuesday night as police continue to search for suspects involved in robberies at six Southern California 7-Eleven stores Monday. Two victims in Orange County—a store clerk in Brea and a 24-year-old man in Santa Ana—were fatally shot July 11 during…


Man Charged in Killing of Irvine Scientist Sentenced for Attacking Deputies

LOS ANGELES—A man accused of murdering a research scientist in Malibu Creek State Park was sentenced on June 21 to three years and eight months in jail for attacking two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies while he has been in custody. Jurors found Anthony Rauda, 45, guilty June 9 of two felony counts of battery…


Handguns Are Back in Fashion in Scotland With Armed Robberies Rising

Armed robberies are on the rise in Scotland with criminals brandishing handguns—be they real or replica—with apparent impunity, according to the most recent figures. The Times reported that the use of pistols and revolvers has gone up more than 100 percent to 95. There were 39 armed robberies in the year 2019–2020, up 50 percent…


LAPD Chief: ‘Spasm of Violence’ Caused More Homicides, Shootings in 2022

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials reported a “spasm of violence” in the city that led to more homicide and shooting cases this year—largely related to robberies, gang activity, and homeless encampments—during an LA Police Commission meeting on May 3. LAPD Chief Michel Moore reported 36 homicides in April 2022—the highest April number in…


Man on List of ‘Canada’s Most Wanted’ Arrested, Toronto Police Say

Toronto police say they have arrested a man who is on the list of “Canada’s most wanted.” Emmanuel Rawson, 22, was arrested by Toronto Police on April 29 and is facing seven charges, including two counts of robbery with a firearm, two counts of forcible confinement, and one count each of disguise with intent, conspiracy…


Father Violently Robbed, Hit by Car, Dies in Front of Family in South LA

LOS ANGELES—A man was robbed and assaulted in South Los Angeles during a car sale meetup before being fatally struck by a car in front of his family early afternoon of March 25. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputies were called just after 12:10 p.m. to the intersection of Budlong Avenue and 109th Street…