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2015 O.C. Black History Parade & Cultural Faire set for 2/7

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For Immediate Release: January 22, 2015

35th Annual Orange County Black History Parade & Cultural Faire set for Saturday February 7, 2015 in Downtown Anaheim

Anaheim – The 35th Annual Orange County Black History Parade and Cultural Faire will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim. The event celebrates African American heritage and Black History Month. The day will be filled with learning and fun for the whole family and is enjoyed by people of all ethnicities in the Southland.

Parade viewers are encouraged to arrive early and bring a portable chair to get a prime viewing spot. The parade steps off at 10: 00 AM on Anaheim Boulevard at Lincoln Avenue, continues south past Anaheim City Hall and ends at Santa Ana Street. Continue reading→

Five charged with operating a fraudulent loan mod scheme that targeted Latinos

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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 14CF4090

January 21, 2015

THREE MEN AND TWO WOMEN CHARGED WITH OPERATING FAMILY RUN LOAN MODIFICATION FRAUD RING AND TARGETING HISPANIC VICTIMS

SANTA ANA – Three men and two women have been charged with committing loan modification fraud by targeting Hispanic victims throughout Southern California. Three of the defendants are family members and are charged with leading a family-run home loan modification ring and illegally charging victims for services that they did not provide.

Four of the defendants have been taken into custody and one defendant remains a fugitive. In addition to the charges below, each of the defendants face sentencing enhancements for aggravated white collar crime over $100,000 under $500,000, taking funds exceeding $50,000 and theft exceeding $150,000. The defendants’ sentences range from eight years and four months to 77 years in state prison if convicted, and each must prove that the money comes from a legal and legitimate source before they are released on bond. Continue reading→

Christmas burglar arrested after homeowner wounds him with a shotgun

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Jeremy William Bell

Picture courtesy of ABC News

Anaheim Police Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 25, 2014
Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, Contact: (714) 497-6330

Subject: Suspect Arrested in Anaheim Hills Residential Burglary

At about 11:30 p.m. on December 24, 2014, Anaheim Police were called to the 8300 block of E. Quiet Canyon Court for a burglary in progress.  A homeowner saw a male with a ski mask trying to break into a downstairs window of his home.  Before police arrived, the suspect fled on foot and was not located during an area search.

On December 25, 2014 at about 3:30 a.m., Anaheim Police were called to a residence in the 900 block of S. Country Glen Way reference a burglary in progress.  A homeowner found a male wearing a black ski mask inside his home.  The male resident confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued.  During the altercation, the suspect struck the male resident with a metal object – believed to be a wrench.  The male resident retrieved a shotgun kept inside the home.  As the suspect began to flee, the male resident fired one shot at the suspect.  The suspect continued to run and was quickly out of sight. Continue reading→

Hit and run driver charged with killing woman and fleeing to Mexico to fix his truck

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Junior Rigoberto Lopez

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Case # 14NF5122

Date: December 19, 2014

DRIVER CHARGED WITH KILLING BICYCLIST AND FLEEING TO MEXICO TO REPAIR VEHICLE

SANTA ANA – A driver was in court today for killing a bicyclist and fleeing to Mexico to repair his vehicle. Junior Rigoberto Lopez, 30, Buena Park, is charged with one felony count of hit and run with permanent injury or death. If convicted, Lopez faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison. Lopez is being held on $500,000 bail. The scheduled arraignment was continued in court today to Jan. 16, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 1, 2014, Lopez is accused driving his pick-up truck and traveling northbound on Magnolia Street in Anaheim. He is accused of approaching the intersection of Magnolia Street and La Palma Avenue and crashing into 44-year-old Daniella Palacios while the victim was riding her bicycle. Instead of stopping to assist the victim or calling 911, Lopez is accused of failing to remain at the scene or rendering any aid and fleeing the scene. The defendant is accused of sustaining damage to his pick-up truck consistent with colliding with a person riding a bicycle. Continue reading→

Arrest made in fatal hit and run accident

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Junior Rigoberto Lopez

Anaheim Police Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2014
Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, (714) 497-6330

Subject: Arrest Made in Fatal Hit & Run

On November 1, 2014 at 9:10 p.m. Daniela Palacios, 44, of Anaheim was struck by a pick-up truck as she rode her bicycle near the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Magnolia Avenue in Anaheim.  After the collision, the pick-up fled the scene and the suspect remained at-large.  Palacios was transported to a local trauma center and succumbed to her injuries shortly after 1:00 a.m. on November 2, 2014.

Since the fatal hit and run, Anaheim Police Traffic Investigators have been working to locate the suspect vehicle and its driver.  With the assistance of Orange County Crime Stoppers, Junior Rigoberto Lopez, 30, of Buena Park was arrested this morning at the Anaheim Police Department.  He is suspected to be the driver of the vehicle that struck Palacios and he has been booked at our temporary detention facility for felony hit and run.  His bail is $50,000. Continue reading→

Victim in fatal stabbing identified

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OC Sheriff Badge

NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org

Victim in Fatal Stabbing Identified

ANAHEIM, Calif. – (November 17, 2014) – On Sunday, November 16, 2014, Orange County Sheriff’s Department homicide investigators initiated an investigation following discovery of a male adult lying in the street suffering from multiple stab wounds. Ruben Martinez, 27, Anaheim, was detained at the scene and later arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing.

The victim, Maximino Fuentes Clara, 52, Garden Grove, was stabbed multiple times during a physical altercation with Martinez. Clara had a dating relationship with Martinez’ mother; however, investigators have yet to determine a motive for the attack. The investigation is ongoing. Continue reading→

Orange County 2014 Veterans Day events

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Labor Veterans Day Event

Anaheim
2014 Veterans Day Ceremony
Saturday, November 8, 10:00 AM
Anaheim Veterans Monument, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd.

Brea
What: City of Brea Veteran’s Day Ceremony
When: November 11, 2014
Where: Brea War Memorial Brea Civic & Cultural Center 1 Civic Center Circle
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Costa Mesa

“Veterans and Labor – Partners in Service,” a special Veterans Day event, is set for Nov. 11, 2014 at the Orange County Fair & Event Center (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa). For more information, check out the Veterans + Labor website by clicking here.

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OC history coming alive with 10,000 third-graders at Angel Stadium on Nov. 13

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OC Gift of History

Media Contact: Michelle Hart, (949) 533-7656, michellehart74@gmail.com

MEDIA ADVISORY

Orange County History Coming Alive With 10,000 Third-Graders at Angel Stadium on Nov. 13

Anaheim, CA – More than 10,000 third-graders from more than 100 schools from all corners of Orange County will descend upon Angel Stadium the morning of Thursday, Nov. 13 for the annual “Gift of History” celebration.

The educational program will teach students about Orange County’s rich history in an interactive and entertaining manner, and include presentations from elected officials, business and regional education leaders. Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez to host an Election Night Watch Party in Anaheim

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Mickey Loretta Sanchez

U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez is hosting an Election Night Watch Party on Nov. 4, 2014, starting after the polls close at 8 pm.

Join Team Sanchez as they watch election night returns come in.  They will have tacos made at the event.

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SAPD police officers chase a homicide suspect who ends up crashing in Anaheim

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NEWS, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock, 714.904.7042, JHallock@ocsd.org

Homicide Investigation Leads to Pursuit and Fiery Crash

TUSTIN, Calif. – (November 4, 2014) – On Monday, November 3, 2014 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 18400 block of Warren Avenue for a report of a shooting.  Deputies arrived and discovered a female adult, suffering from a gunshot wound.  The female victim was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased.  Homicide investigators responded and initiated an investigation of the incident.

During the preliminary stages of the homicide investigation, information was learned involving a white SUV vehicle that may have been related to the shooting.  Information about the vehicle, license plate and connection to the homicide, was provided to neighboring law enforcement agencies.  The Santa Ana Police Department located and attempted a traffic stop of the vehicle.  The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued, terminating with a single vehicle collision with a wall on North Rio Vista Street at East Frontera Street in the city of Anaheim. The vehicle erupted into flames on impact with the wall, killing the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.   Continue reading→

Anaheim Police arrest two suspects in Murder of 9-year old Ximena Meza

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Ricardo Cruz

Anaheim Police Department

Raul Quezada, Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2014

Subject: Anaheim Police Arrest Two Suspects in Murder of Ximena Meza – Press Conference Scheduled to Discuss the Investigation

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014 around 7:15 P.M. Anaheim Police Officers were called to the 2300 block of W. Greenacre Ave. to investigate the shooting of 9 year-old Anaheim resident Ximena Meza. Meza had been to the front of her apartment complex playing with her sisters when gunshots rang out. Meza was struck once in her chest by an assailant’s bullet. She was rushed to a local hospital and succumbed to her injuries around 8:00 P.M. Continue reading→

Santa Ana scumbag who molested little girls he met at church is going to prison

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David Elifar Verduzco

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release

Case# 14NF1995

October 17, 2014

MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS TO LIFE IN PRISON FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TWO GIRLS BETWEEN AGES 9 AND 12 AFTER MEETING THEM AT CHURCH AND BEFRIENDING THEIR FAMILIES

SANTA ANA – A man was sentenced today to 30 years to life in state prison for sexually assaulting two girls between ages 9 and 12 after meeting them through church and befriending their families. David Elifar Verduzco, 35, Santa Ana, was found guilty by a jury Oct. 1, 2014, of three felony counts of lewd acts upon a child under 14, one felony count of sexual penetration with a child 10 years or younger, one misdemeanor count each of child annoyance and disorderly conduct. The sentencing enhancement allegations for substantial sexual conduct with a child and lewd acts on multiple children were found true.

At the time of the crime, Verduzco was a parishioner of Agape House of Prayer in Anaheim, where he was a worship team leader and gave electronic keyboard lessons. The defendant met both of the victims and their families at the church and befriended them. Continue reading→

Anaheim man charged with killing Zoraida Reyes, a transgendered Santa Ana resident

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Parkerson, Randy Lee

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: October 9, 2014

Case # 14NF4270

MAN CHARGED FOR MURDERING VICTIM AND DUMPING BODY BEHIND RESTAURANT

SANTA ANA – A man was charged today for murdering a victim and dumping the body behind an Anaheim restaurant. Randy Lee Parkerson, 38, Anaheim, was charged today with one felony count of murder. If convicted, Parkerson faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. Parkerson is being held on $1 million bail. The scheduled arraignment for today was continued to Oct. 31, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in Department CJ-1, Central Jail, Santa Ana.

On June 10, 2014, Parkerson is accused of meeting with 28-year-old Cesar Reyes (Zoraida Reyes) and murdering him (her) by choking him (her). Parkerson is accused of placing the victim’s body in the trunk of his car for one day and dumping the body behind a fast food restaurant in Anaheim. Continue reading→

Man arrested for murder of transgendered Santa Ana resident Zoraida Reyes

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Parkerson, Randy Lee
Raul Quezada, Chief of Police

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2014

Released by: Lt. Bob Dunn, (714) 497-6330

Subject: Updates on On-going Homicide Investigation

On June 12, 2014 at 10:51 am, the body of Zoraida Reyes was discovered in the parking lot of a Dairy Queen in the 200 block of N. State College Blvd. Reyes, 29 of Santa Ana, was an active member of several Orange County transgender and immigrant rights advocacy groups and her death prompted concern. So far the investigation has not uncovered any evidence to indicate Reyes was specifically targeted, and Detectives are not investigating this homicide as a hate crime.

Yesterday, October 7, 2014 at 9:25 a.m., Randy Lee Parkerson was arrested in his vehicle in the 200 block of E. Katella Ave. Parkerson, 38 of Anaheim, was booked at the Anaheim Police Department Temporary Detention Facility for murder and he is being held on 1 million dollars bail. His booking photograph is above. Continue reading→

Two Anaheim men charged with murder, kidnapping and rape of four women

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Steven Dean Gordon and Franc Cano

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: TWO MEN TO BE ARRAIGNED ON INDICTMENT FOR SPECIAL-CIRCUMSTANCES MURDER IN COMMISSION OF KIDNAPPING AND RAPE OF FOUR WOMEN

SANTA ANA – Two men are scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow on an indictment for the special-circumstances murder in the commission of a kidnapping and rape of four women. Steven Dean Gordon, 45, and Franc Cano, 28, both of Anaheim, were indicted by the grand jury today Oct. 2, 2014.

They are each charged with four felony counts of special circumstances murder during the commission of rape, kidnapping, lying in wait, and multiple murders. They are also each charged with four felony counts of forcible rape. If convicted, they face a minimum sentence of life in state prison without the possibility of parole and are eligible for the death penalty. The defendants are both scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment tomorrow, Oct. 3, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Department C-5, Central Justice Center, Santa Ana.

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