Religious center evacuated following a bomb threat
The senior minister for the Yuma Center for Spiritual Living says the Yuma Police Department (YPD) responded to a threat made against a local Jewish…
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Two people arrested following fentanyl exposure at a New York daycare center
A man and a woman, Carlisto Acevedo Brito and Grei Mendez, were arrested Saturday night on murder charges as well as manslaughter, assault, criminal…
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Russell Brand, British comedian, accused of sexual assault
The British comedian has denied allegations of sexual assault against him that were published Saturday as a result of a joint investigation by The…
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California sheriff’s deputy shot and killed while on duty
Authorities are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a California sheriff’s deputy in an apparent ambush Saturday…
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YPD arrests and books suspect, identity of victim revealed
The Yuma Police Department says they arrested and booked 28-year-old Alexander Delcid into the Yuma County Detention Center for two counts of…
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Man gets 15 years to life for killing commuter he shoved into moving train in unprovoked attack
Ryan Rukstelis, 27, was sentenced Thursday for the attack on New Year’s Day last year. Rukstelis attacked 68-year-old Martin Andara at the Old Town…
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Suspect accused of child molestation
An El Centro man was arrested for allegedly molesting at least two family members and was formally…
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Coachella suspects arrested for allegedly stealing cars
Two teens from the Coachella area were arrested for allegedly stealing multiple cars in…
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Man accused of attempted murder not formally charged
The Yuma man accused of attempted murder will be released from jail after he was not formally charged in court on…
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Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
Hunter Biden was indicted Thursday on federal firearms charges, the latest and weightiest step yet in a long-running investigation into the…
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One woman dead, one man hospitalized following shooting
YPD says the shooting occurred in the area of West Yowell Court and West Main Canal Road, and found a car where the victims were…
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Lawyers argue indicted Backpage employees sought to keep prostitution ads off the site
“Backpage was viewed in law enforcement as the most cooperative site,” said Bruce Feder, the attorney for former executive vice-president Spear.…
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Suspect in attempted homicide case arrested
In a press release, YCSO arrested a 38-year-old Yuma man in connection to an attempted homicide that occurred on Saturday, September…
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Cartels using clandestine graves
Criminal groups in Baja California, and Sonora, Mexico are using clandestine (or secret) graves to bury their victims and make them…
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Two people and police officer dead after shooting in San Luis, Mexico
One police officer in San Luis, Mexico is dead after authorities say he was killed by a drug…
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California authorities searching for suspect in big rig theft
Officers began pursuing a suspect who stole a big-rig semi-truck in Ontario at about midnight Monday near Mission Boulevard and Archibald…
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Overdose-reversing drug administered to puppy after possible fentanyl exposure in California
The dog’s owners, a man and a woman, were arrested and could face charges including drug possession and animal cruelty, according to the Irvine…
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California school district to pay $2.25M to settle suit involving teacher who had student’s baby
The settlement brings to $8.25 million the amount paid by Redlands Unified School District to Laura Whitehurst’s victims since her 2013 arrest,…
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Yuma man survives attempted homicide, YCSO investigates
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating an attempted homicide resulting in a Yuma man sustaining non-life-threatening…
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Pennsylvania escaped convict spotted 11 days after prison escape
The U.S. Marshal Service released surveillance images showing Cavalcante in the Phoexniville area of Chester County, roughly 25 miles away from the…
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