Tag: crime

Mother Facing Murder Charges After 2 Children Found Dead in Arizona Apartment

An Arizona woman is facing first-degree murder charges after her children were found deceased at their home in Tempe on Saturday. Yui Inoue, 40, flagged down police at 7 a.m. who said that she was hearing voices telling her to kill her two children and primarily spoke Japanese, officials told ABC15. Police said that officers…


Two Men Charged in Stealing Government Documents

SANTA ANA—An Orange County, Calif. man and a Department of Defense contract worker from Florida were arrested May 12 on charges of theft of government property, federal prosecutors said. The U.S. Attorney’s Office identified them as Marc Chavez, 53, of Trabuco Canyon, and defense department contractor employee Sarfraz Yousuf, 43, of Miramar, Florida. The investigation of…


Police Arrest Los Angeles Residential Burglary Suspect Who Wore Mask

Police said they arrested a suspect who may be linked to more than 30 masked burglaries in Southern California, alleging that he wore a mask and a wig. Rockim Prowell, 33, was arrested on burglary, grand theft, vandalism, and other charges. According to a news release from the Beverly Hills Police Department, officers carried out…


Judge Agrees to May 2022 Trial Date for Huizar

LOS ANGELES—The judge overseeing the public corruption case involving ex-Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar agreed May 10 to put off the trial until next year. Citing concerns over issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, attorney schedules and voluminous evidentiary materials, prosecutors and defense lawyers filed a stipulation to start the trial on May 24,…


Police Seek Men Who Followed Teen Girl

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help identifying two men who they say followed a 15-year-old girl while she was out for a run in Rancho Santa Margarita. The men on May 4 were driving in a northbound bicycle lane on Antonio Parkway, between Tijeras Creek and Via Entrada, about 4 p.m., closely following the teen,…


Irvine Man Arrested for Murder of Wife

Police in Irvine, Calif. have arrested a 42-year-old man in connection with the murder of his wife, they said May 5. The victim, 33-year-old Chao Chen, was discovered May 4 about 1 p.m. on the kitchen floor of her Red Apple home. Police said they learned of the killing after a probationer called his parole…


Woman Slain in Irvine Home

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was killed May 4 inside an Irvine, Calif. home. “It seems to be domestic related,” Irvine Police Department spokeswoman Sgt. Karie Davies told The Epoch Times. “We have two males detained and we are determining if they’re involved or not.” The incident occurred about 1 p.m. inside a Red Apple Street…


Plans for Early Release of 76,000 Inmates Sparks Concern

Law officials in Orange County, Calif. say they’re worried about state plans to reduce the sentences of up to 76,000 inmates. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said it would on May 1 begin increasing the good conduct credit (GCC) rate for eligible inmates, affording them an opportunity for early release. It will…


Potential Early Release of 76,000 Inmates Sparks Concern

Law officials in Orange County, Calif. say they’re worried about state plans to reduce the sentences of up to 76,000 inmates. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) said it would on May 1 begin increasing the good conduct credit (GCC) rate for eligible inmates, affording them an opportunity for early release. It will…


Police Arrest Suspect in New York City Synagogue Vandalism Spree

Officials in New York City charged a 29-year-old man in connection to several acts of vandalism in the Bronx over the past several days. Jordan Burnette was charged with burglary as a hate crime and “numerous charges related to the acts of vandalism as hate crimes that have taken place in this community,” Jessica Corey,…