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A suspect in the violent theft of Lady Gaga’s dogs was freed from prison in Los Angeles after appearing in court Wednesday, according to NBC Los Angeles (NBCLA). James Howard Jackson, 18, is one of three men accused of plotting to steal Lady Gaga’s dogs in February 2021, reported NBCLA. Jackson, Jaylin Keyshawn White, 19, and Lafayette Shon Whaley, 27, were charged with attempted murder, second-degree robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery after dog walker Ryan Fischer, 39, was shot as he walked the pop superstar’s two French bulldogs, the outlet continued. Jackson, who allegedly acted as the gunman in the case, was charged with an additional count of assault with a semiautomatic weapon and carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, the report continued. Booking records showed that Jackson was released after the charges against him were dismissed in an alleged administrative mistake, law enforcement sources told NBCLA. The LA County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday … [Read more...] about Suspect In Lady Gaga Dog Theft Case Mistakenly Released From Jail

Authorities in Riverside, California, confiscated over $1.5 million worth of pills containing fentanyl and the drug in its powder form over a two-week period, the Riverside County District Attorney’s office announced Monday. The Riverside County Gang Impact Team (GIT) made the seizures as part of three separate investigations, according to the district attorney’s office. The seizures contained around 40,000 M-30 pills, which are made to look like oxycodone, laced with fentanyl and five kilograms of fentanyl powder. (RELATED: Drug-Plagued State Sees Record Overdoses Thanks To Fentanyl Epidemic) “Law enforcement agencies across the United States are finding fentanyl in nearly all illegal drugs. Hundreds of people are dying every year in Riverside County due to fentanyl poisoning. Victims, including young people, are illegally obtaining pills they believe are oxycodone or Percocet but instead contain fentanyl,” the district attorney’s office said. “It only takes two … [Read more...] about Authorities In California Seize $1.5 Million Worth Of Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Fentanyl Powder In Two Weeks

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the California-Mexico border recently made a single seizure of fentanyl with the potential to kill over 12 million people. CBP officers stationed at the Calexico West Port of Entry searched a vehicle on June 6 coming in from Mexico, finding 43 packages of blue pills containing fentanyl hidden in the truck’s gas tank, according to a Tuesday press release. (RELATED: Drug-Plagued State Sees Record Overdoses Thanks To Fentanyl Epidemic) The seizure weighed 54.85 pounds and had an estimated street value of $658,200, according to CBP. Two milligrams of fentanyl can be enough to kill one person, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Using the DEA’s metric, the 54.85 pounds seized would be enough to kill around 12,439,769 people. “Our officers’ meticulous attention to detail is what continues to keep our communities safe. Smugglers will continue to try different methods of crossing contraband, but we are always one … [Read more...] about CBP Officers Seize Enough Fentanyl To Kill Over 12 Million People

The Napa County District Attorney has charged Democrat U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, with two misdemeanors for driving under the influence of alcohol, a crime for which he was previously arrested. On May 28, police arrested Paul Pelosi after his 2021 Porsche collided with a 2014 Jeep on a Highway 29 intersection. His blood alcohol level stood at .082 percent; the California legal limit is .08 percent. The two charges filed by the Napa district attorney include “driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury and driving with a .08% blood alcohol level or higher and causing injury,” according to the Napa Valley Register . UPDATE: Mugshot of Paul Pelosi, husband of @SpeakerPelosi , after he was arrested by @CHP_Napa for DUI on Hwy 29 in Oakville. @CountyofNapa DA reviewing case to determine whether he will be formally charged pic.twitter.com/31fpivrgyW — Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) June 13, 2022 The district attorney’s press … [Read more...] about Napa District Attorney Charges Paul Pelosi with DUI Misdemeanor

President Biden nominated E. Martin Estrada on Monday to serve as the next U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. If confirmed by the Senate, Estrada, a former federal prosecutor who now is a partner in a corporate law firm, would helm the most populous U.S. attorney’s district in the country, covering some 20 million people across seven counties. Estrada, a partner at Munger, Tolles & Olson, previously served in the U.S. attorney’s office in L.A. as deputy chief of its violent and organized crime division. Estrada, who grew up around Costa Mesa, said he was humbled and honored by the nomination. “The Central District is where I grew up, and I love it dearly, and I look forward to the confirmation process,” he said. Advertisement He otherwise declined to comment. In a statement Monday, the White House said Estrada and several other nominees for U.S. attorney and U.S. Marshal positions were “chosen for their devotion to enforcing the law, their … [Read more...] about Biden nominates new U.S. attorney for Los Angeles region

Good morning, Bay Area. It’s Friday, June 24, and a former Michelin-starred fine dining establishment is returning to Napa Valley. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Fire season This week has shaped up to be a busy time for California firefighters. In the Bay Area alone, several grass fires sparked in Alameda , Contra Costa , San Mateo, and Solano counties, prompting evacuations. Farther down Interstate 5, the Thunder Fire in Kern County has charred more than 2,300 acres and sent smoke over the Grapevine, reducing visibility for drivers. California recently ranked the worst in the nation for air pollution because of wildfire smoke. Though Chronicle’s Air Quality Map showed generally good air quality in the region this week despite a heat wave, sensors have recently detected unhealthy air quality around hot spots where fires are burning. Wildfires and hot weather have also impacted other parts of the Bay Area. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. workers … [Read more...] about Bay Briefing: Everything you need to know about wildfires burning in California

A mother who says her autistic child was "emotionally traumatized" after being dragged through his school by a teacher has released footage of the incident. On Facebook Sunday, Angel Nelson detailed what happened to her 9-year-old son while he was in Wurtland Elementary school, Greenup County, on October 24 last year. Yesterday, district officials confirmed the teacher in question had been "removed from the school." Read more: Video shows Baltimore teacher punched in face by angry student "My son deserves justice," Nelson wrote on the social media platform alongside the video, which is over a minute long. "Do you want to walk," the teacher is heard asking the child in the clip. "No," he replied, while apparently being dragged along the school hallway in front of other kids. The mother said her child has autism, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety and limited speech. She claimed that he sustained multiple wrist injuries after being pulled by the teacher. Nelson wrote in her post that she … [Read more...] about Teacher caught on camera dragging 9-year-old autistic boy around Kentucky school

A Texas woman was arrested amid accusations that she attempted to traffic her underage relative online to men in Morocco. Amber Michelle Parker, 37, was arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking investigation in central Texas. Parker was accused of conspiring to traffic a young girl online to "multiple male subjects" in Morocco, the Freestone County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) said in a statement . "She was online talking to multiple guys in Morocco trying to get it setup where she could take her with her over there to them," Freestone County Sheriff J. Shipley said, according to KWTX . A joint effort by FCSO investigator Sgt. Preston Cordova and McClennan County Sheriff's Office detective Joseph Scaramucci led to Parker's arrest. Authorities said they had been watching Parker for months, KCEN-TV reported. The eighth-grade teacher at Mexia Independent School District was booked into the Freestone County Jail in lieu of a $25,000 bond. McClennan County Sheriff … [Read more...] about Texas teacher accused of posing girl in lingerie, trying to sell her to “multiple” Moroccan men

A man accused of driving his SUV through a Christmas parade in suburban Milwaukee last year, killing six people and injuring dozens more, this week served notice he will try to persuade a jury that he was mentally ill during the incident and if convicted should go to an institution instead of prison. But Darrell Brooks Jr.’s new insanity defense could be a tough sell in Waukesha County, which is still recovering from the horrors of that November day. WHAT ARE THE CHARGES? Court documents allege Brooks beat the mother of his child just before the parade began in downtown Waukesha on November 21 because she hadn’t bailed him out of jail several days earlier. He had been arrested for running her over with his SUV. He then drove the vehicle into the parade route, ignoring police orders to stop, according to a criminal complaint. He crashed into people head-on and ran them over as they lay on the ground, the complaint said. He finally turned off the parade route, left his vehicle … [Read more...] about NEWS 18 EXPLAINS: How US Christmas Parade Crash Insanity Plea Will Work

close Video Mother of slain police officer criticizes LA County DA George Gascon Fox News correspondent Jeff Paul provides insight on criticism of the Los Angeles County district attorney following a police killing on 'Special Report.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon on Wednesday seemingly brushed off concern when asked about the mother of one of the slain El Monte police officers who said she blamed Gascon’s policies for allowing her son’s killer to remain out of prison before the shooting. "This individual had no history of violence," Gascon said of accused killer Justin William Flores during a virtual town hall discussion on Wednesday evening. When asked by Fox News Digital about mother Olga Garcia, who said Gascon should "immediately" resign over the officers' deaths, Gascon said, "He was on bail for months and could have committed a violent act for a month – We don't … [Read more...] about Los Angeles DA George Gascon brushes off concern from mother of slain officer: ‘We don’t have a crystal ball’