PORTLAND, Ore.—Investigators have found no evidence that terrorism, politics or any bias motivated the rampage of a 64-year-old Oregon man who witnesses said repeatedly drove into people along streets and sidewalks in Portland, killing a 77-year-old woman and injuring nine other people, police said. Police identified the driver as Paul Rivas of Oregon City. He…
Police Training Facility to be Renamed in Former Sheriff’s Honor
A name change to the Orange County Sheriff’s Katella Training Facility in honor of a former sheriff who died in early January was approved Jan. 26 by the Orange County Board of Supervisors (OCBS). The facility will now be called the Sandra Hutchens Regional Law Enforcement Training Center, in honor of former Sheriff-Coroner Sandra Hutchens….
Capitol Police Chief Offers ‘Sincerest Apologies’ for Not Being Prepared for Jan. 6
The newly installed head of the U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday told lawmakers that the agency wasn’t prepared enough for Jan. 6, when protesters stormed the U.S. Capitol during a joint session of Congress. Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman told members of Congress in a closed door briefing that what happened earlier this month was “a…
At Least 24 Shot, Five Fatally, Across Chicago Over the Weekend: Police
At least 24 people were shot, including five fatally, between Friday night and Sunday morning in Chicago. Police in Chicago said the weekend’s first fatality occurred at 8:55 p.m. Friday after a 26-year-old man was shot in the head on South Kenneth Avenue, reported the Chicago Sun-Times. An hour later, a woman was found dead in…
At Least 24 Shot, 5 Fatally, Across Chicago Over the Weekend: Police
At least 24 people were shot, including five fatally, between Friday night and Sunday morning in Chicago. Police in Chicago said the weekend’s first fatality occurred at 8:55 p.m. Friday after a 26-year-old man was shot in the head on South Kenneth Avenue, reported the Chicago Sun-Times. An hour later, a woman was found dead in…
Felon Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Attack in Westminster
SANTA ANA (CNS)—A Stanton man with prior strike convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and burglary pleaded guilty Jan. 20 to a hate crime attack in Westminster and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail. Christopher Robargae, 34, attacked the victim June 30 at a park in Westminster while the man was playing…
Man Guilty of Hate Crime Has Sentence Significantly Reduced Following Plea Deal
SANTA ANA (CNS)—A Stanton man with prior strike convictions for assault with a deadly weapon and burglary pleaded guilty Jan. 20 to a hate crime attack in Westminster and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail. The year-long sentence was a stark contrast from the punishment he initially faced. When prosecutors filed charges they said…
Flag-Carrying 11-Year-Old Takes Big Steps to Thank Law Enforcement
On any given Saturday morning, people living in Southern California might catch a glimpse of 11-year-old Jordan Ramirez taking his weekly stroll. He isn’t difficult to spot. Ramirez dresses in military fatigues and carries a large “Thin Blue Line” American flag as he walks from police station to police station, often accompanied by an escort…
Ontario to Implement Digital Evidence Management System for Police
TORONTO—Ontario plans to implement a digital evidence management system for police that it says will allow officers to focus on crimes and prevention rather than pushing paper. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones said the cloud-based system will allow police to securely capture, store, manage and share digital evidence. “With this new system in place, more time…
Brea Police Investigate Traffic Fatality
Police are investigating after a pedestrian in Brea was struck and killed by a vehicle early Jan. 18. The incident happened near Brea Boulevard and Lambert at 4:12 a.m., police said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are asking anyone with information to contact traffic investigator Josh Horn at 714-990-7640.
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