A California police canine underwent surgery after reportedly taking down a wanted carjacking suspect following a high-speed chase through the streets of Orange County. KCBS reported that Santa Ana police dog Puskas lost all his teeth–except for his canine teeth—during Monday’s incident. The dog was treated at VCA Yorba Regional Animal Hospital; it’s not immediately known …
Two California brothers, both of whom had coached for more than a decade in San Jose public schools, were arrested within a week of each other on suspicion of possessing child pornography. As the San Jose Mercury News reported, Clifford Pappadakis surrendered to police on Feb. 14 and is expected to face charges including child …
A California woman who was dropping her child off at school allegedly saved a 12-year-old girl from an attempted kidnapper by pretending to be the girl’s mother. According to the Fountain Valley Patch, Amy Martinez was walking to Lathrop Intermediate School in Santa Ana on Wednesday morning when she was grabbed by a homeless woman. “She …
A California ride-share driver who disappeared more than a week ago after picking up a fare has reportedly been found in a Los Angeles hospital. The Los Angles Times reports that Joshua Thiede, 29, was found late Monday night at Good Samaritan Hospital, less than a mile away from where he disappeared. Los Angeles Police …
A jury has recommended the death penalty for the woman’s boyfriend, who also took part in the unthinkable abuse
State police in California say two motorists were involved in an aggressive encounter fueled by road rage before one of the men lost control of his SUV, which rolled and came to a crash landing along the side of Route 78 in Oceanside. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol, and …
The seven adult siblings who were allegedly tortured and starved by their parents in their California home are reportedly learning how to play guitar as they recover from years of neglect and abuse. Mark Uffer, chief executive officer of Corona Regional Medical Center, recently told People that the adult Turpin siblings are receiving treatment. The younger children …
Professional golfer Bill Haas was reportedly hospitalized following a crash in Pacific Palisades, California, that killed the driver of the vehicle Haas was in and seriously injured the driver of another vehicle. Golf Digest reported that the crash involving a Ferrari and a BMW occurred just before 6:30 p.m on Tuesday. The driver of the Ferrari, Mark Gibello, …
The two “healthy” Maltese-mix dogs found in the Perris, California, home where 13 siblings were allegedly tortured were adopted by a local family on Monday. The Mercury News reported that the city’s Animal Control received two applications to adopt the 1-year-old female dogs. City spokesman Joe Vargo told the newspaper that the agency held a raffle …
The Los Angeles Police Department has reportedly filed three sexual assault cases involving embattled producer Harvey Weinstein with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. According to Variety, a spokesman declined to disclose which alleged incidents Weinstein, 65, could face criminal charges for. The LAPD reportedly submitted the cases on February 1. According to the magazine, …
The City of Perris, California, and the Mt. San Jacinto College Foundation have unveiled a scholarship program aimed at providing the 13 siblings allegedly subjected to unthinkable torture with a college education. In a statement, the foundation announced the creation of the “Perris Bright Futures Fund,” an account intended to help the Perris siblings rebuild their lives and pay for …
One of the 13 California siblings allegedly tortured and starved by their parents had to be taught how to brush their teeth, according to someone close to the high-profile case. According to People, the Corona Chamber of Commerce has received $70,000 in donations since the disturbing story hit national headlines. Meanwhile, the Chamber’s CEO and …
