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0 Crime & Safety The fire was off Campinia Place Wednesday morning. Sara Schaefer , Patch Staff Posted Reply PLEASANTON, CA — There were no injuries or structural damage following a vegetation fire off Campinia Place in Pleasanton Wednesday morning just after 11. The fire was reported at 4367 Campinia Place at 11:14 a.m., according to the PulsePoint app. Thats near Vallecitos Road. Flames spread to ¼ of an acre, officials confirmed. Three engines responded to the area. Fence grinding which created sparks on the dry grass caused the fire, officials said. "The fire department would like to remind everyone that cutting and welding near dry grass can cause sparks that will ignite fires," Battalion Chief James Artman told Patch. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Thank Reply Share To request … [Read more...] about Pleasanton Brush Fire Triggers Safety Reminder

0 Crime & Safety Arraignment is scheduled today in Department 100 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Van Nuys Branch. The case was filed on June 5. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office: June 22, 2022 Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man charged with a hate crime is now in custody. "The unprovoked assault on members of our community is wrong and will not be tolerated," District Attorney Gascón said. "Our message against violence and racial hatred must be loud and clear. We will hold accountable the people who commit hate crimes in Los Angeles County." Nicholas Weber (dob 11/6/90) of Sylmar faces one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury and one misdemeanor count of battery. Case LA097021 includes a hate crime allegation. Arraignment is scheduled today in Department 100 … [Read more...] about L.A County D.A’s Office: Sylmar Man Charged With Felony Battery With Serious Bodily Injury And A Hate Crime Allegation

9 Crime & Safety Nine cars were burglarized in Wheaton within one week, according to the city's most recent police blotter. Lisa Marie Farver , Patch Staff Posted Replies WHEATON, IL — Nine cars were burglarized in Wheaton within a week, according to a recent crime blotter from the Wheaton Police Department. This string of car burglaries comes shortly after Altiro Coffee and Subway were burglarized in Wheaton. Car Burglarized in 200 Block of North Blanchard Street Someone stole a bag of medical supplies from a car that was parked in a driveway in the 200 block of North Blanchard Street. Police say the burglary took place sometime between 8 p.m. on June 6 and 7 a.m. on June 7. Four Cars Burglarized at Wheaton Sports Center Burglars smashed the windows of four cars that were parked at Wheaton Sports Center, 1000 W. Prairie Ave. around 10 a.m. on June 9. Police say purses and personal items were reported … [Read more...] about 9 Cars Burglarized In Wheaton In 1 Week: Crime Blotter

0 Crime & Safety A 20-year-old man was found shot in his car. The Prince George's Police is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information in the case. Kristin Danley-Greiner , Patch Staff Posted Reply PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A 20-year-old Riverdale man was found shot in his vehicle Saturday shortly after 1:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of Powhatan Road. Arnol Nunez Alfaro was pronounced dead on the scene. Detectives are working to identify a suspect and motive. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to call detectives at 301-516-2512. Callers wanting to remain anonymous can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com , or use the "P3 Tips" mobile app (search "P3 Tips" in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto a … [Read more...] about Man Shot In Car, $25K Reward Offered For Information In Case: Police

0 Crime & Safety Fairfax County Police believe a group of man shot at a man in a vehicle Saturday in Hybla Valley. Emily Leayman , Patch Staff Posted Reply HYBLA VALLEY, VA — A man is dead after being shot in his vehicle in Hybla Valley Saturday, according to Fairfax County Police. Around 8:12 p.m., police responded to the 8000 block of Seaton Street for the shooting of a man in a white Dodge Challenger. Police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital, where he died of his injuries. The man was identified as Darren Davis, 19, of Alexandria. The medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to confirm the manner of death. Police believe a black Dodge Charger pulled up, and the occupants fired multiple shots at Davis and drove off. Police found multiple shell cases at the scene, determining multiple rounds were fired at the vehicle. The incident is not believed to be a random act. … [Read more...] about Man Dies After Being Shot Inside Vehicle In Hybla Valley

0 Crime & Safety "We will continue in our goal of building an organization committed to creating a workforce that not only reflects our community" -- J. Fox Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Takoma Police Department : Friday, June 17, 2022 Dear Takoma Park Residents, Sunday, June 19, is the second anniversary of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in the United States. We are proud that in the Fall of 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2021-41 recognizing Juneteenth as an annual day of remembrance and a paid City holiday for staff. Despite its recent commemoration as a nationally recognized day, the origins of Juneteenth and subsequent celebrations date back more than 150 years ago. On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved people in the Southern secessionist states. However, due to the delay in communication and … [Read more...] about City Of Takoma Police Department: A Message From City Manager Fox Regarding Juneteenth

0 Crime & Safety Poets must submit their own original poems for consideration. Publication of some poems is a plus, but it isn't required. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the City of Takoma Police Department : Tuesday, June 21, 2022 POETS SOUGHT FOR POETRY READINGS AND POET LAUREATE POSITION The City of Takoma Park's Arts and Humanities Division is seeking poets to apply for future poetry readings at the Takoma Park Community Center and the Takoma Park Poet Laureate position. CALL FOR TAKOMA PARK ARTS POETRY READINGS Applicants Don't Need to Be Takoma Park Residents Deadline: July 17, 2022 Poets from the D.C. area may apply for future poetry readings in the Takoma Park Arts cultural series, and applicants should use the online application form . Poetry readings are held on Thursday evenings approximately 8 times per year in the Takoma Park Community Center … [Read more...] about City Of Takoma Police Department: Poets Needed For Poetry Readings And Poet Laureate Position

0 Crime & Safety Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team arrested four related to the incidents. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from the Montgomery County Department of Police: June 21, 2022 Gaithersburg, MD – Officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 4th District Community Action Team have arrested 19-year-old Javier Reyes, 19-year-old Alexander Sandeep Borge and two juvenile males for illegally possessing firearms and controlled dangerous substances. On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at approximately 8 p.m., a member of the 4th District Community Action Team (CAT) was patrolling the area of Wheaton/Glenmont when he observed a black 2020 Hyundai Elantra committing a traffic violation. The Hyundai was traveling northbound on Georgia Ave. at Blueridge Ave. The officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Georgia Ave. and … [Read more...] about Montgomery County Department Of Police: Three Firearms Recovered Following Two Separate Traffic Stops

0 Crime & Safety See the latest announcement from Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Prince George's County Sheriff's Office: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Upper … The Office of the Sheriff's According On June 9, 2022, deputies Brooks is also charged For more This press release was produced by Prince George's County Sheriff's Office . The views expressed here are the author's own. Thank Reply Share To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items [email protected] . Prince George's County Sheriff: Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. Keep it local and relevant. Review the Patch Community Guidelines. Reply to this … [Read more...] about Prince George’s County Sheriff: Deputies Arrest First Degree Assault Suspect

0 Crime & Safety A Maryland couple lost $49,000 in property while on vacation, police said. All of their belongings were taken except for a bed. Nikki Gaskins , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply GREENBELT, MD — A Maryland couple never expected to return home to find an empty apartment and two unwanted guests in their own beds. However, that's exactly what happened recently, police said. According to the Greenbelt Police Department, the couple arrived home after a vaction to find their front door damaged and their apartment on Edmonston Road completely empty. They located two suspects, a Black man and a white woman lying on a bed, which was the only piece of furniture still in the apartment, police said. Police said the suspects told the victims they took all of their property. At some point during the encounter, the intruders became aggressive before fleeing on foot. When the victims left their home on … [Read more...] about Maryland Couple Returns Home To Find Apartment Empty, Intruders In Bed