BAKERSFIELD — A man sought by police for robbing a woman at gunpoint inside the Herbalife Store, located at 1215 Columbus Street last Thursday, has been arrested.

1215 Columbus Street

The Bakersfield Police Department said an investigation into a robbery, which occurred on Aug. 15, at approximately 12:19 p.m. led them to the suspect, Matthew Najera of Bakersfield.

Najera, was able to flee the scene foot before officers arrived, taking the victim’s purse and other items of value.

Officers said when the located Najera, he violently resisted arrest, injuring an officer before once again eluding officers and discarding a firearm, believed to have been used in the robbery.

Later, officers were able to relocate and finally arrest Najera, who was booked into the Kern County Jail for robbery, false imprisonment, resisting arrest, felony assault on an officer, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition and possession of stolen property.

No bail has been set.

A police spokesperson said offices were able to recover both the discarded firearm and the victim’s stolen property.

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Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara, known as a vacation playground for most, has also been known lately as the scene of an alleged assault at the County Jail system at the hands of two deputies.

Two Santa Barbara County Jail Custody Deputies were arrested on charges of the use of unnecessary force under color of authority pursuant to said alleged assault upon an inmate residing at the jail.

According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Kelly Hoover, the complaint was “brought to our agency’s attention by the Public Defender’s Office on June 18, 2013,” whereupon an investigation into the matter promptly ensued.

The custody deputies involved are Robert Kirsch, 30, and Christopher Johnson, 28.  Each has been charged with felony assault by a public officer as detailed in the criminal complaint issued by Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley.

Clearly finding himself at the eye of a local media storm, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown addressed the issue by saying, “Our agency does not tolerate the unnecessary or excessive use of force.  The behavior alleged in the criminal complaint is contrary to the high standards of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.  I am saddened by these allegations that do not reflect theconduct and actions of the vast majority of the hundreds of men and women of the Sheriff’s Office who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving others.”

According to Hoover, booking photos of the arrestees in this case “are not available”.  Arraignment of Kirsch and Johnson is scheduled for August 30, 2013.

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SAN BERNARDINO – Four suspects arrested Friday on armed robbery charges were scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.

The broad daylight armed robbery attempt in the 1500 block of East Coulston Street in San Bernardino eventually led to police pursuits both in vehicles and on foot in the Los Angeles area. Charles Smith, 34, Khalid Muhammad, 33, and Trayvone Jackson, 33, all of Los Angeles, reportedly followed the victim home from an area bank at 12:45 pm in a silver vehicle.

The armed robbers followed the victim to this tree-lined street, where they robbed him on the side of the road.

San Bernardino Police reported that the three suspects approached the victim, one pointing a handgun at him, ordering him out of his car. The victim was forced at gunpoint to lie on the ground while suspects removed cash and a wallet from his pockets. After the suspects fled, the victim called 911 and began to pursue the suspects on his own. Police said the victim trailed the suspects into nearby Colton where the suspects pulled over and pointed a handgun at him.

“The victim feared for his life,” said Lt. Paul Williams, spokesman for San Bernardino Police, “and was unable to continue the pursuit of the suspects’ car.” The suspects fled back to the Los Angeles area.

Williams said officers later found the suspect’s car and attempted to make a traffic stop. Reports are that the suspects failed to yield, resulting in lengthy high speed pursuit that ended with a foot pursuit. All three suspects were eventually caught. A fourth suspect, Aiesha Jones, 34, was later found and arrested.

All four suspects were transported back to San Bernardino and were being held at the Sheriff’s Detention Center on charges of conspiracy, robbery, assault with a firearm and street terrorism.

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DELANO —Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violators Unit arrested a 55-year-old woman who was in possession of a large amount of marijuana worth approximately $476,000.

Parking lot where drug bust occurred

According to a press release, on Friday, Aug. 16, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies detained Angela Hernandez after a search of the white Ford Explorer she was driving turned up approximately 105 pounds of processed marijuana in a Delano parking lot west of Highway 99 and Woollomes Avenue.

The marijuana was packaged into 105 individually sealed one-pound bags.

Hernandez was subsequently arrested and transported to the Kern County Jail where she faces charges for possession for sales of marijuana and other charges.

The sheriff’s department said the bust was part of an ongoing investigation by K.N.E.T. (Kern Narcotics Enforcement Team), Cal-MMET (California Multi-jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team), HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), and the Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit Special Operations Group.

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FAIRFIELD– Fairfield City Hall/Civic Complex workers were shocked and dismayed to witness Bryan Cavanah carry his family pet pit bull, “Kia,” out into a scenic pond behind the building and drown her.

Bryan Cavanah

Several witnesses told NBC Bay Area News that on the morning of August 14 they observed Cavanah repeatedly push Kia’s head underwater until she finally died. One witness, Luis Huezo, told KCRA News that he yelled out at Cavanah to stop killing the dog, but that he was ignored.

Cavanah admitted to the authorities that he killed the three-year-old dog belonging to his father, Ronald Cavanah, but was unsure how that transpired. In a strange jailhouse interview, Bryan Cavanah told a KTXL reporter that he’d never hurt his father’s dog; he only realized Kia was dead when he emerged from a “trance state.”

“I was bawling out tears because I loved that dog … she was like a therapy dog to me,” Cavanah said. “How could I be a murderer if I didn’t know I was doing that?”

Ronald Cavanah inexplicably stated that he does not hold his son responsible for the dog’s death. He told KXTL News that Bryan was in a “trance epileptic state.”

The lake at Fairfield City Hall, where Cavanah is accused of drowning the dog.

“It wasn’t his fault. I don’t even understand how he could be in jail for this because he has no recollection of what he was doing. He would never hurt that puppy,” said Ronald.

Nevertheless, Bryan Cavanah was charged with felony animal cruelty. In fact, this was not his first brush with the law. At the time he killed Kia, he was on probation for assaulting a teacher in 2010.

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DIXON, CA – Responding to a report of sexual assault about 7 pm on August 14, Dixon police arrived at an apartment complex near downtown Dixon and contacted the female victim at that location.

Jimmy Lavalle Jr. has maintained a Facebook page where these pictures of him were posted. He lists his workplace as "Smoke Weed, F*** the World" - his school is listed as: "University of Go F*** Yourself"

As the investigation continues, Dixon police have revealed few details beyond the identity of the alleged perpetrator, 38-year-old Jimmy Lavalle Jr. of Dixon. Dixon Police spokesman Lieutenant Nathan Steele stated, “There is a state law that specifically mandates we protect the identity of victims in certain crimes and sex crimes is one of them.” Steele also explained that the investigation could be jeopardized if certain aspects of the case that have come to light were disclosed at this time.

Steele did indicate he was able to state that the 20-year-old victim and Lavalle did not know each other before he assaulted her on the grounds of the apartment complex, located at 252 West H Street, near the corner of Adams Street. Steele stated that the assault did not take place inside an apartment.

After interviewing the victim, Dixon police initiated a thorough, wide-ranging  investigation that resulted in Lavelle’s capture without incident about 1 pm the next day.

Police responded to this apartment building on initial reports of the assault.

Booked into Solano County Jail, Lavelle now faces a great many felony charges that include impersonating a police officer, terrorist threats, kidnapping, false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon and sodomy.

A bail enhancement to $500,000 is now in force, Steele said, and Lavelle remains lodged at Solano County Jail.

Anyone with further information on these alleged crimes is asked to contact Dixon Police Department Investigations Division at 707-678-7070.

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WASCO — A 26-year-old man accused of stealing a vehicle was arrested Monday morning after taking a hostage and leading police on two car chases.

400 Block of Industrial Street, where the suspect took a hostage

Luis Patricio Pedroza was taken into custody by deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Kern County Jail for two counts of felony evading, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a person, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, carjacking, two counts of attempt carjacking, kidnapping, four counts of false imprisonment, two counts of resisting arrest, burglary, auto theft, home invasion robbery and kidnapping during the commission of a home invasion robbery.

According to a sheriff’s press release, deputies spotted a Pedroza driving a stolen vehicle around 4 a.m. on August 19, and gave chase along with police units from the McFarland Police Department.

When deputies tried to stop the stolen vehicle, Pedroza, refused to yield, smashing into a McFarland police car.

The chase eventually ended on a Highway 99 frontage road after the vehicle Pedroza was driving became disabled on the center median of the highway.

Deputies said Pedroza then exited the vehicle and broke into a into a residence in the 400 block of Industrial Street in McFarland where he held a woman at knifepoint.

Pedroza then exited the home, ramming a pair patrol vehicle several times, as he drove away holding the woman hostage before tossing her from the moving car.

A second vehicle pursuit ensued, but deputies stopped Pedroza, chasing him on foot under a highway underpass where he resisted violently before being taken into custody.

“Tasers were used and a McFarland Police K-9 was deployed,” said sheriff’s spokesperson Ray Pruitt. “Two officers sustained minor injuries during the incident.”

Pedroza was transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment and then released.

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Deshawn Dante Davis was arrested after breaking into St. John's Church

MILPITAS – 27-year-old Deshawn Dante Davis was arrested by the Milpitas Police Department on August 11 for Commercial Burglary and being in possession of Burglary Tools. Davis was a known transient in the area, and had been canvassing several areas before he struck. He was arrested near the scene at 279 N. Abel and Junipero Dr, in Milpitas after breaking into St. John the Baptist Catholic Church nearby. 

Then on August 12, 27-year-old Michael Joseph Delao and 34-year-old Sonny Michael Francis were arrested for commercial burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime near 1331 California Circle and Cadillac Drive in Milpitas.

During the week the Milpitas Police Dept receives more than a dozen phone calls reporting suspicious circumstances. In many cases no incident is reported.

A more serious incident occurred on August 17 – the MPD responded to a call reporting a home invasion robbery early Saturday morning. Officers quickly responded to a residence on Pinard Street in Milpitas. Victims reported that two unknown Black or Hispanic males had forced their way into the residence sometime between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. According to Lt. Max Nobidia with the Milpitas Police Department, “two suspects armed with handguns entered the residence and stole property from the home.” Victims did not face life threatening injuries. One resident at the scene was able to call the Milpitas 9-1-1 Dispatch Center some time after 2:45 am once the suspects had fled.

The home invasion suspects left their car and fled on foot, prompting a search of this neighborhood.

Officers were able to locate a vehicle and attempted a felony stop when the two occupants of the vehicle ran from police. A perimeter search of the neighborhood yielded little results, as the occupants of the vehicle were able to escape capture from Milpitas and Fremont police, who joined in the search due to a neighboring boarder line between the two cities. Lt. Nobidia stated, “Police Officers stopped a vehicle on the 2200 block of Devon Place, and two suspects ran from the vehicle.”

Based on further investigation at the scene it was believed those two individuals were likely responsible for the robbery. Anyone with information regarding this case or similar incidents occurring in the city is encouraged to call the Milpitas Police Department at 408-586-2400.

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WOODLAND – During a high-speed chase on the evening of August 18, the driver of a 2002 BMW 330CI refused to acknowledge a pursuing CHP officer or, eventually, to get out of his car, which led to his arrest.

Example of a 2002 BMW 330 CI

Alejandro S. Leon, 20, of Woodland was first observed at about 9:35pm by a CHP officer as he sped along Main Street in East Woodland near the Highway 113 onramp.

The CHP officer attempted to pull alongside Leon at the intersection of Pioneer and Main Street. At that point unidentified, Leon hauled. Turning up the I-5 southbound onramp he hit speeds upwards of 100 mph. According to a CHP spokesman, Leon proceeded to briefly tailgate several cars while dangerously switching lanes before swerving to the right of a pickup truck onto the shoulder.

Leon rocketed onto the County Road 102 offramp. The CHP officer switched on lights and sirens. Leon, apparently unnerved, almost lost control of the vehicle on the curve. He screeched and swerved to a stop under the red light at the intersection of the offramp and Road 102.

As the CHP officer approached the BMW, Leon exited the vehicle. “He was yelling something,” said a CHP Woodland office spokesman, “but the officer couldn’t tell what it was about.” The officer ordered Leon to get on his knees while he affixed handcuffs. Leon refused and “aggressively approached the officer.” It was necessary “for the officer to physically take control of Leon.”

Leon was charged with speeding, resisting arrest and quietly booked into the Yolo County Jail.

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A man from Merced, CA, has been arrested after transporting a 14-year-old girl across the country without the permission of her legal guardians, according to an official press release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.

Nathan Salas

Nathan Salas, 27, was arrested on August 19, 2013, at the Sacramento International Airport and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. He was reportedly charged with intentionally concealing a child without parents’ consent and is being held on $100,000 bail.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, on August 19 the minor female victim was reported as a missing person by her parents in Hamden, Connecticut after leaving a suicide note and disappearing from home. The Hamden Police Department reportedly conducted an intensive search to locate her and entered her into a national database as a missing juvenile. Hamden PD also conducted forensic analysis of the victim’s phone and obtained a cellular phone number for Salas, who was discovered to be from Merced.

Sacramento International Airport reportedly received a call from the Merced County Sheriff’s Department about a runaway whose parents had reported missing. Further investigation revealed information about flight arrangements for Salas and the victim from Connecticut to Sacramento. Investigators reportedly believe Salas and the victim met online, where they developed a relationship over several months.

Some media reports indicate that Salas met his victim on the website "Spellsofmagic.com"

At approximately 10:30pm on August 19 Sheriff’s deputies reportedly made contact with Salas and the victim as they deboarded their inbound flight at the airport. Deputies also contacted the victim’s father in Connecticut and he confirmed the parents did not know Salas and had not given their daughter permission to leave with him.

After Salas’ arrest, the victim was reportedly transported to the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall as an out-of-county runaway.

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DAVIS—Two Solano County men who allegedly attempted to break into a Davis residence on Drake Drive were arrested due to a neighbor’s call to police reporting the incident at about 2:45 am August 18.

Looking Down Drake Street

Davis Police spokesman Sgt. Frank Tenedora said the caller informed police dispatchers that the two men had just left the residence they’d vandalized but had not succeeded in entering. The caller was able to provide detailed descriptions of the men and their vehicle. The neighborhood watcher stated the failed early morning burglars were headed toward Sycamore Lane in West Davis.

Davis police quickly identified and stopped the vehicle. In the course of their subsequent investigation, officers determined that the driver, Manuel Tavizon, Jr., 25, a Vacaville resident, had been driving under the influence on a suspended license.

The witness was called to where police had stopped the vehicle and identified Tavizon and his passenger Juan Juarez-Ramirez, 24, a resident of Dixon, as the men the witness had earlier seen attempt to break into the Drake Drive residence.

Davis police did not reveal whether the duo had randomly targeted the Drake Drive residence.

Tavizon and Juarez-Ramirez were jailed on charges of suspicion of vandalism and, for Tavizon, DUI.

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BAKERSFIELD — Deputies arrested six people and confiscated over 40 pounds of methamphetamine on Tuesday during two major drug busts.

Bakersfield Law Enforcement Displays Seized Meth

The first, occurred in the morning of Aug. 21, when narcotics investigators from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Major Violator Unit pulled over three subjects suspected of being in possession of large amounts of methamphetamine in the 6900 block of Longford Court in south Bakersfield.
Deputies said that they discovered 10 pounds of suspected meth located in a diaper box in the back seat of one of the two vehicles the suspects were driving.

Taken into custody were: Pedro Ochoa-Monzon, 45, of Phoenix, Ariz., Cecil Hernandez, 32, of Avenal and 23-year-old Elmar Ochoa-Hernandez of Los Angeles.

All of the suspects were booked into the Kern County Jail for possession of methamphetamine for sales, transportation of methamphetamine and conspiracy.

Immigration detainers were also placed on Hernandez and Ochoa-Hernandez after they were determined to be illegal aliens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.

The street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $363,200.00.

Later that same day, the Kern County Cal-MMET concluded a second, unrelated undercover investigation in a south Bakersfield restaurant parking lot where officers said they located approximately 22 pounds of methamphetamine in a sealed bag of dog food in the trunk of a car.

Officers arrested 47-year-old Milpitas resident, Diego Solis, Sandro Solis, 38, of San Jose and  Patricia Andrade, 26, from Porterville.

All three  were booked into the Kern County Jail for possession of methamphetamine for sales, transportation of methamphetamine and conspiracy.

According to police, an immigration detainer was placed on Sandro Solis, who was determined to be illegal.

Investigators later capped the bust with a search warrant at an apartment in the 900 block of Ohio Street in Porterville, where they found an active meth lab as well as an additional seven pounds of methamphetamine and approximately eight gallons of methamphetamine solution.

Additional charges of manufacturing methamphetamine will be requested with the District Attorney’s office for Sandro Solis and Patricia Andrade.

The street value of the methamphetamine is estimated at approximately $1,089,600.00.

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Photo from the aftermath at Hoang Hon restaurant/Bar

SAN JOSE – San Jose police are investigating the city’s 31^st homicide after unknown suspect(s) shot into a local Vietnamese bar & restaurant named Hoàng Hôn (or Sunshine).  The shooting occurred near the 2800 block of Alum Rock and Pleasant Ridge Avenue sometime after 10:00 pm Monday night.  Three people were injured when more than five bullets ripped through glass, walls and tables, with one bullet exiting the rear of the business through a heavy wooden door.

One patron, who was at the restaurant during the attack, stated that the restaurant hosts several different types of parties –  the restaurant offers beer, alcohol, and even partitioned rooms for patrons who request lap dances from topless dancers.

5 bullet holes were found after the shooting

When speaking with Officer Albert Morales with the SJPD about possible illegal activities he said, “If illegal activities are found to be occurring on the premises, the Vice Unit would be called in to investigate.” In that case, San Jose’s Vice Unit would be handed the case, and they would follow up on the investigation in order to determine the past history of the bar or restaurant, and follow up on incident reports related to these kinds of activities.

A follow up investigation could reveal whether possible illegal activities, including topless dancing without a permit, prostitution and/or drug sales, were occurring on the premises.   Reports could also show a possible correlation to other types of crimes, such as vehicle thefts, attempted burglary, or property damage. This could warrant the closure of the business and possible prosecution by the Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office.

An individual who did not want to be identified said, “I was stunned and shocked to learn about my friend who was shot in the head. That’s why I came here.” He said, “I learned from his Facebook page that he was dead after his wife posted it online.” The victim who later died from a head wound was reported to have worked at a tech firm in Sunnyvale. Two other patrons who were also hit by the gun fire were not seriously injured.  They were treated at a local hospital and released.

After the shooting, the staff had a lot of clean up to do.

By late afternoon, the restaurant manager together with several workers, began the daunting chore of cleaning up the blood and trash that filled room from the night before. Others were called in to replace the door and windows revealing 5-bullet holes found in three separate sites near the front of the business. Others who work and live near the scene were still visibly shaken by the incident.

The San Jose Police Department has increased patrols in “hot spot” areas, making it less likely for gang violence to occur in known gang areas. In 2012 there were a total of 7094 violent crimes reported, with 45 of them homicides. With 31 homicides occurring this year, 2013 is seemingly making its way to becoming an increasingly violent year.

Photos by Amy Nilson

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SAN CARLOS – A hellish 10 minute car chase that involved the police from San Mateo and Redwood City and an armed man finally ended in San Carlos with no casualties. The fugitive was 39-year-old Marc Dubois who was arrested and charged on three counts: assault with a deadly weapon, felony evading, and possession of a controlled substance/drug paraphernalia.

Marc Dubois was already wanted when he was chased twice by police

Dubois was a parolee-at-large when San Mateo County Sheriff’s deputies caught up with him on Thursday, August 15. He escaped carrying a firearm, according to Deputy Rebecca Rosenblatt of the SMCS’s Office.

The next day, Dubois was spotted in San Carlos. This time when the Street Crimes detectives assigned to the County Gang Task Force tried to arrest him he almost ran them over with his car as he fled at approximately 5:56 pm.

The detectives, along with help from other SCMC deputies and Redwood City police officers, chased him through San Carlos and Redwood City as Dubois rammed into several patrol cars. The chase ended when Dubois crashed his car at the corner of Arroyo Ave. and Orange Ave. He was finally arrested at 6:08 pm.

Friday's chase ended when Dubois crashed near the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in San Carlos

Illegal narcotics were located in his car, according to Deputy Rosenblatt. Dubois was also taken into the hospital due to injuries sustained during the crash.

“The successful resolution of this case was due to the heroic efforts of deputies and…members of the Redwood City Police Department,” said Deputy Rosenblatt. No police officers were injured.

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Trail of blood leads police to suspect

San Luis Police arrested a man for burglary after a Broad Street resident found the suspect in his home.

Corner of Mission and Chorro

According to SLOPD, they received a 911 call from a resident who told police he was woken up by a burglar in his home. The caller said the suspect was bleeding heavily.

Police say when they arrived they found Matthew Faura, 21, of SLO.

According to police, Faura sustained a laceration to his arm when he punched out a window at the residence after a night of heavy drinking.

Faura was transported to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Officers at the scene followed a large blood trail left by Faura. He had walked several blocks up and down Broad, Mission, Almond and Chorro streets entering or attempting to enter a total of 24 cars and two houses.

Police say Faura’s trail of blood led them to the many crime scenes. Eventually, SLO fire Department washed away the blood from the sidewalks.

After receiving treatment for his injury, Faura was arrested for multiple counts of felony vandalism and two counts of burglary. Hewas booked at the SLO County Jail and his bail set at $50,000.

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The Paso Robles police are searching for suspects who were involved in a street fight on Friday.

1100 Pine Street

According to PRPD, they received several calls around 11:30 p.m. Callers stated there were several Hispanic males fighting in the street along the 1100 block of Pine Street.

Witnesses reported one of the men was chasing another and possibly had a knife in his hand. Police say all involved parties in the fight  fled prior to their arrival and they were unable to locate any victims or suspects.

Police say witnesses reported one of the men was possibly stabbed during the fight. Witnesses also described seeing two vehicles associated with the incident.

The first vehicle was a gold Chevrolet pickup truck with a bed cover and tinted windows. The second was a silver Pontiac Grand Am with a dent near the rear of the car.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the PRPD.

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Paso Robles police are looking for a suspect(s) who allegedly exposed his genitals to two women on separate occasions.

Suspect fled in this vehicle

According to PRPD, the first incident occurred on Friday at approximately 11:34 a.m.

A woman flagged down a PRDP officer in the parking lot of a shopping center in the 2300 block of Theatre Drive. She reported she had been the victim of an indecent exposure which just occurred.

The victim said she had been walking to her vehicle when the suspect drove next to her in his vehicle. The suspect yelled at the victim to get her attention, and when she looked over at him she saw he was exposing his genitals and appeared to be masturbating.

The suspect drove away and officers were unable to locate the suspect.

The victim described the suspect as a white male adult last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans and a dirty green baseball cap with white lettering or a white logo on the cap, who fled in a black Honda Civic.

The second incident happened on Monday at approximately 11:02 a.m.

Police say they received a report of an indecent exposure which had just occurred in the parking lot of the McDonald’s restaurant in the 2700 block of Black Oak Drive.

Officers said the female victim was helping her children out of their vehicle when the vehicle parked next to hers began to exit its parking stall.

She stopped to allow the vehicle to exit when she observed the driver was exposing his genitals and masturbating while looking directly at her and laughing, continuing to exit the parking stall and last seen driving out of the parking lot.

The victim called the police but attempts to locate the suspect, who is described as a white male adult, 20-25 years old, heavy-set, were unsuccessful. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering or a white logo on the front, blue jeans and a green baseball cap with a red-tipped brim.

The victim identified the suspect vehicle from business surveillance video. It appears to be a four-door, small SUV or crossover, blue or gray in color with a black roof/luggage rack.

Anyone with information is asked to call PRPD.

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SAN JOSE – 30-year-old Jerry Low Thomas was arrested on July 29 for an attempted armed robbery that occurred at St. James Park near the corner of North 2^nd Street and St. John Street. Thomas approached a person who was standing near the public restroom waiting for his turn, and began to brutally beat him and demand money from him.

The victim, like this man, was waiting to use the restroom when attacked by Thomas

Charges are being filed against the defendant under PC 664 in the attempt of second degree armed robbery under PC 211-212.5 (c). During Thomas’s attempt to take money from the victim, he is also being charged with PC 12022 (b) (1), for the use of a 3.5 inch black handled pocket knife during the commission of the crime.

The victim reported to officers that he was downtown doing some banking when he needed to use the outside restroom, and began to stand near the door, when he was quickly approached by the suspect. Thomas knocked the male victim to the ground and punched and kicked him in the arms and legs, while also punching him several times in the face.

SJPD officers, who were called by the victim to the scene, saw visible signs that he had been beaten by the suspect, however his wounds were non-life threatening. Believing that the suspect may still be in the area, officers took the victim near St. James Park. He and officer were able to locate a possible suspect based on the victim’s description. The victim described him as an African American male, with a black hat and Red Bull symbol in the middle, and an orange jacket with black stripes in the back. The victim said in Spanish to the officer, “Creo que es el, (I think that’s him).” Thomas was stopped and searched.

Law Enforcement presence on the scene were able to identify and capture the Thomas.

A black handled knife recognized by the victim was found on his person. While detained by SJPD Officers the suspect he began to mumble and talk incoherently, saying odd things. During Thomas’s brief court appearance he also mumbled and began saying odd things. Thomas showed little remorse for his actions as he stood before the courtroom mumbling incoherently. Thomas said, “You think I did it.” “Alright,” he said. When asked to be quiet by the district attorney he ignored them and continued to speak over the judge.

Bail was set at 200K by the Honorable Daniel Nishigaya. A Santa Clara Public Defender was also appointed on his behalf during his brief appearance despite his intention to disturb the court. The next plea hearing was scheduled for August 26 at 1:30 pm in Dept. 38 at the Superior Court in San Jose.

Photos from Google Maps and Amy Nilson

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An Atascadero man is in custody for allegedly stealing copper wire from PG&E’s construction yard in Templeton.

Brian Lindemuth

According to the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office, deputies with the SLO Sheriff’s Office arrested Brian Lindemuth, 42, of Atascadero in connection with the theft of the copper wire.

Investigators say Lindemuth was spotted loading items into a storage facility in Atascadero.

He was taken into custody where he admitted to stealing the copper wire and then selling it to local recycling centers.

Lindermuth was booked into SLO County Jail on three counts of grand theft, one count of receiving stolen property and one count of possession of methamphetamine.

PG&E had estimated the amount of loss at more than $5,000.

Deputies were able to recover approximately 360 pounds of copper wire.

It is unknown at time of press how long Lindermuth was allegedly stealing the copper wire and what recycling centers he was selling the wire.

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16-year old attacked by multiple suspects

The Paso Robles police are searching for suspects to the stabbing of a 16-year old on Saturday.

According to a press release by the PRPD, the second stabbing of the weekend took place along the 3100 block of Pine Street shortly after midnight.

Police were dispatched to Twin Cities Community Hospital where hospital staff was treating the 16-year old stabbing victim.

The victim had stab wounds to his wrist, arm, and back.  They were determined to be non-life threatening.  He further told officers that he was assaulted by two or three Hispanic males while he was standing in front of his home along the 3100 block of Pine Street.

In addition, the victim told officers he did not know the attackers and could not identify them if seen again.

The suspects were driving a “boxy, four-door, dark-brown Honda or Acura.”

The first stabbing occurred the night before but it is unknown if these two events are associated or gang related.

Anyone with information about these crimes, is asked to call the Paso Robles Police Department at 237-6464

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