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NEWS Man murdered two people in California during an 'exchange of gunfire,' cops say
A man has been arrested after an exchange of gunfire resulted in two deaths in December 2020. Another murder suspect is on the run, police said.NEWS Woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting over $300,000 in items from Prada, Gucci and other luxury retailers
An alleged shoplifter in Southern California is accused of lifting more than 2,300 items worth over $300,000 from multiple high-end stores, authorities said.NEWS Alleged drug dealer charged with murder after California man dies from fentanyl, cops said
A drug dealer in California has been charged with murder after a 21-year-old man died from a fentanyl overdose sold to him, according to police.NEWS Man kidnapped 8-year-old child near park in California, cops say
A transient man has been accused of kidnapping in California. Cops say he forced an 8-year-old child to enter his tent. The child escaped the area.NEWS 2 men break into home and assaulted a 9-year-old autistic boy while he slept, police say
Police say two men broke into a home in California and assaulted a 9-year-old boy with autism as he slept. The suspects fled the scene and police are searching for them.NEWS Man denied loans accused of threatening to ‘start bombing’ Small Business Administration offices, ‘beating' staff
A California man denied loans is accused of making threats to bomb a Small Business Administration office and assault employees at the agency.NEWS California man led cops on high-speed chase after fatal mid-afternoon shooting: report
Hanford police said Jeremy Scott led a high-speed chase topping out over 100 mph after he reportedly shot and killed a 29-year-old California man.NEWS Shooting leaves California man dead, another charged with murder, police say
A shooting in California left one man dead. Police say the suspect in the shooting has been arrested and charged with murder in Fresno County.NEWS California man drives drunk causing head-on crash that kills 71-year-old man, police say
A California man drove drunk, which caused a head-on crash, authorities said. According to police, a 71-year-old man was killed and the driver is charged with murder.NEWS California man allegedly stabbed and killed 2 people near railroad tracks
A man allegedly stabbed and killed two people near railroad tracks in Lodi, California. Police say the suspect and the victims knew each other.NEWS He helped his family to commit suicide and told them he would do the same. Instead, he surrendered to the police.
A man was sentenced to prison in California for killing his kids and helping his wife commit suicide. He said he would kill himself but instead surrendered to police.NEWS Husband allegedly shot and killed his wife while their 4-year-old child was in the next room
A man has been charged with murder after he allegedly killed his estranged wife. His wife's roommate and their child were in the next room at the time.NEWS U.S. vet wanted to commit mass murder and blow up a political rally. He didn't downplay his desires, even during trial.
A U.S. veteran had a plan to commit mass murder by blowing up a political rally in California with a bomb. He was sentenced to federal prison for his crime.NEWS Man allegedly shattered cars' windows, then threatened to shoot cops who arrived to arrest him
A man allegedly threatened to shoot cops after they tried to arrest him for vandalism. He has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony vandalism.NEWS Man accused of raping woman he met through dating app. Police say there may be more victims.
A man in California is accused of raping a woman he met through the dating app "Shout." Police say there may be more victims in the Los Angeles area.NEWS 2 California men arrested after driver who crashed into their car on Halloween fatally shot
Two California suspects are behind after they got into a minor car crash and allegedly followed one of the drivers and shot him dead, police said.NEWS Woman wakes to find naked man had broken into her bedroom, police said
A man faces charges after authorities say he broke into a home and tried to rape a woman. The woman woke and ran from her residence, police found the suspect half-naked.NEWS California school band teacher accused of having sex with minor, police say there may be more victims
A school band teacher in California is accused of having sex with a minor. Police say there may be more victims. The teacher was arrested at his school.NEWS California woman found dead after leaving Halloween party with two active-duty Air Force members: Police
A woman was found dead over Halloween weekend in California. Two active-duty Air Force members have been arrested in connection to her death.NEWS California ‘predator’ allegedly lured woman online for date that turned into 'horrendous, horrible rape': Cops
A California man allegedly repeatedly raped a woman at gunpoint that he met on a dating app, authorities said. Police are asking for other victims to speak out.NEWS Registered sex offender in California now accused of killing his estranged wife
A San Jose man has been charged with homicide and assault with a deadly weapon in connection to the death of his estranged wife, police in California said.NEWS He was caught in bed with a 16-year-old girl. He then murdered her and her family.
A California man was sentenced to prison for killing a teen and her family. The man was caught in bed with the teen by her stepdad before the shooting.NEWS Band director at California charter school accused of putting a hidden camera on campus
A band director at a California is accused of putting a hidden camera on campus. He was charged with possession of child pornogrpahy and taken to jail.NEWS Okaland man runs over suspect who was breaking into vehicles, police say
A woman in California was seen stealing from vehicles in a parking lot. Police say a man got in his car, ran her down and killed the suspect.NEWS Man drunkenly crashes into taco truck killing one, the fled the area with beer in hand, police say
A California man crashed into a taco truck and jumped out of his vehicle with a beer in hand, police said. The suspect was charged with murder after a victim died.NEWS Husband charged with murdering his wife nine months after she vanished. Police continue search for body.
A California mother of three vanished from her home last January, and her husband is now under arrest for suspicion of murder, police said.COLD CASES A teen vanished while taking a bus in California 30 years ago. Police are now taking a new look at the cold case.
More than 30 years ago, a California teenager vanished while taking a bus. Now, Modesto police say they are taking a new look at the cold case.NEWS Crossdresser stripped naked and exposed himself to 12-year-old girl in California, cops say
A crossdresser allegedly attempted to assault a 12-year-old girl in Corona, California. Police say he pushed her to the ground, stripped naked and made sexual comments.NEWS Assault on two victims leads to hate crime charge for California man, police say
A California man beat up and assaulted two victims after a night out. Now, police say the man has been charged with assault and a hate crime.NEWS Mom held drunken parties for teens and encouraged rape, officials say. Here's the details about the sex-fueled gatherings.
A mom held drunken and sex-fueled parties for teens in California, according to prosecutors. The suspect allegedly held numerous gatherings and encouraged rape.COLD CASES Police arrest 3 suspects in 20-year-old cold case random stabbing attack after witnesses have ‘change of heart’
Police arrested three suspects for a 2001 cold-case murder after reinterviewing witnesses who were finally ready to talk, authorities said.NEWS Police: Nebraska man smothered his two children to death
Two children were killed by being smothered to death, police say. Now, their father has been arrested and accused of their murders, police say.NEWS California doctor accused of hitting a woman with his car and then fleeing the scene
A California doctor has been arrested after he allegedly fatally hit a woman with his car, then left the scene without calling for help, police said.SERIAL KILLERS Has the 'Zodiac Killer' just been identified? Group says they have a strong suspect as the infamous killer.
A group of investigators say they have a strong suspect in the Zodiac Killer case. But, police refuted their claims as the serial killer's ID remains unknown.NEWS Toddler shot in the leg in California, two suspects now charged in the wounding
A man and a woman were arrested after a toddler was shot in California. Police say the 2-year-old was shot in the leg due to the negligent handling of a handgun.NEWS Mother arrested for double homicide after husband allegedly decapitated, displayed their children’s bodies: Sheriff
A mother is under arrest nine months after her son and daughter were found murdered and decapitated in their Los Angeles-area home, authorities said.NEWS Man arrested for allegedly killing his half-brother for financial gain
A Minnesota man has been arrested for allegedly killing his half-brother in California. Police say the motive was financial gain. He has been charged with murder.NEWS Ex-cop in California accused of stealing from the homes of dead people whose cases he was called to investigate
A former deputy with the Orange County Sheriff's Department in California is accused of stealing from homes of dead people whose cases he was called to investigate.NEWS Convicted killer Scott Peterson to be resentenced this fall following court overturning his death sentence
Scott Peterson, the California man who was sentenced to death in 2005 for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, must be resentenced, a judge has ruled.NEWS Man allegedly runs over woman in Starbucks parking lot, accused of attempted murder
A California man allegedly ran over a woman in the Starbucks parking lot with his SUV. Now, police say he has been charged with attempted murder.NEWS Body of former homicide detective, 87, found inside freezer at her California home, police say
An 87-year-old female ex-homicide detective’s body was found in a freezer in the California home she shared with her daughter, police said.NEWS Mother arrested after dragging her daughter outside of the car while trying to drive drunk, cops say
A mother has been arrested after she allegedly dragged her 8-year-old daughter with her car. The child was trying to stop her from driving drunk, police say.NEWS Botched butt-implant surgery on wannabe porn star leaves one dead, two facing murder charges
Two people face murder charges after a botched butt-implant surgery left a wannabe porn star dead, Los Angeles police said. The suspects were not medical professionals.NEWS A police officer thought he was responding to a car wreck. There, he found a murderer who opened fire.
A gang member in California was convicted of killing a police officer and another man. Despite the conviction, prosecutors are mad they can't seek death.NEWS Man accused of gunning down California couple during parking spot dispute arrested in Iowa
A man accused of killing a couple over a parking spot in California was arrested in Iowa, police said. The suspect was charged with murder, police said.COLD CASES Cold case murder of 22-year-old 7-Eleven clerk cracked nearly 50 years after her death: Police
Police in California have used DNA to identify a suspect in the 47-year-old case of a woman who was murdered while working at a convenience store.NEWS Murder suspect allegedly tied up 72-year-old man, stabbed him and then drowned him in bathtub
A suspect has been arrested in connection to an elderly California man found stabbed multiple times and drowned in a bathtub, authorities said.NEWS Teen boy shoots and kills girl he was riding in car with, police say motive unknown
A teen boy in California shot and killed a teen girl while riding in a car with her. Police say the motive is unknown, but he has been charged with murder.COLD CASES Police arrest suspect who allegedly traveled across country to kill man found fatally shot under tarp in 2013
Authorities announced they have identified and arrested a suspect from South Carolina in a nearly decade-old murder case across the county in California.NEWS California mother accused of disabled son's death now faces murder charges in 4-month-old death: cops
A California mom charged in connection to one child's death has now been accused of murder in another child's killing, prosecutors announced.