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Los Angeles Times
19-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
5 Alleged members of ‘transnational' crime ring busted in Orange County
Irvine police have arrested four men and a woman believed to be part of a transnational organized crime ring, authorities said. The investigation began at about 1:45 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20, when a resident on Cultivate called the Irvine Police Department after getting alerts from his home surveillance system showing males unknown to him inside his residence, police said Friday. IPD officers responded to the residence, which had been ransacked, and learned that multiple items, including designer purses, shoes and jewelry, had been stolen. The resident provided officers with still-shot photographs of the suspects so they could be on the lookout for any subjects matching the description. An officer monitoring the perimeter spotted a suspicious vehicle leaving the area and initiated a stop. 'The driver said he was delivering food to a customer through a food delivery phone application, but could not provide the address where he delivered it. During a search of his car, suspicious items were located, leading officers to believe he may be involved in criminal activity,'' police said. The driver was arrested for allegedly being unlicensed. He was identified as a 24-year-old Fontana resident Jhon Osorioarias. 'IPD detectives conducted an exhaustive investigation of Osorioarias and determined he was involved with an organized burglary crew,' police said. 'Detectives were able to identify several of his associates. Over the past month, detectives conducted daily surveillance of the crew and were able to link them to other burglaries throughout Southern California,' the department added. On Thursday, with the help of the IPD drone team, Real Time Crime Center, and IPD detectives, an operation was conducted that resulted in the arrest of Osorioarias, and his alleged accomplices in the city of Fontana. The other suspects arrested were identified as Jesus Hernandezchavez, 42, Fontana; John Fredy Sanabria, 42, of Fontana; Duber Salarte, 48, of Fontana, and Isneidy Ortiz Valencia, 29, of Colton. The suspects were booked at the Orange County Jail on various charges, including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary and possession of narcotics. Search warrants were served in the cities of Fontana and Colton, where multiple items of evidence were collected, including property linking the group to a residential burglary in Irvine, police said. Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Detective Jeff Hause at jhause@ or 949-724-7085.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
O.C. man uses brother's name to trick cops but he had warrant too
A man in Orange County is behind bars after trying to assume his brother's identity to evade detection, only to find his brother also had an arrest warrant, police said Sunday. The unidentified suspect attempted to trick officers during a field detention, the Irvine Police Department stated in a post on its Facebook page. It was unclear what prompted the detention, but police said the suspect's attempt to deceive officers quickly went south. 'The owner of this sullied spoon assumed his brother's identity during a field detention,' read a portion of the post, which also shared an image of drug paraphernalia found during the stop. 'To his dismay, his brother had an active arrest warrant!' Once police discovered the man's true identity, he was served his own three arrest warrants along with two new felony charges for identity theft and a Prop 36 enhancement, police said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
5 suspects linked to transnational organized crime ring arrested in Fontana: Police
IRVINE, Calif. - Five suspects believed to be part of a transnational organized crime ring following a residential burglary on Easter Sunday were arrested in Fontana, according to the Irvine Police Department. An investigation linked the suspects to multiple other burglaries in Southern California. What we know On Sunday, April 20, Irvine police officers responded to a call from a resident on Cultivate reporting unknown individuals inside their home, as seen on surveillance footage. At the scene, officers found the residence ransacked and discovered that designer purses, shoes, and jewelry had been stolen. No suspects were found inside at the time. An officer on the perimeter spotted a suspicious vehicle leaving the area and stopped the driver, who claimed to be a food delivery driver but could not provide a delivery address. A search of the vehicle revealed suspicious items, leading to the arrest of the driver, 24-year-old Jhon Osorioarias from Fontana, for being unlicensed. Dig deeper IPD detectives' investigation linked Osorioarias to an organized burglary crew involved in other burglaries throughout Southern California. On May 15, Osorioarias and his alleged accomplices were arrested in Fontana in an operation involving the IPD drone team, Real Time Crime Center, and detectives. The other individuals arrested were identified as Jesus Hernandezchavez, 42, Fontana; John Fredy Sanabria, 42, Fontana; Duber Salarte, 48, Fontana; and Isneidy Ortiz Valencia, 29, Colton. All five suspects were booked at the Orange County Jail on various charges, including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and possession of narcotics. Search warrants were served in Fontana and Colton, resulting in the collection of evidence linking the group to the Irvine residential burglary. What we don't know The specific details of the "transnational organized crime ring" and its international connections have not been disclosed. Officials did not specify the exact nature and quantity of narcotics found in their possession. The full extent of the other burglaries throughout Southern California that the crew is believed to be involved in is still under investigation. It is unclear if all the stolen items from the Irvine residence have been recovered. What's next The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are still sorting through the evidence collected from the search warrants. More charges could be added against the arrested individuals as the investigation progresses. What you can do Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Jeff Hause at 949-724-7085 or via email at jhause@ The Source Information for this story is provided by the Irvine Police Department.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Fake Amazon delivery drivers arrested as part of alleged transnational burglary crew
Five people believed to be part of a transnational burglary crew were arrested this week following a month-long investigation into a residential break-in reported on Easter Sunday, the Irvine Police Department said. The suspects, four men and one woman, were taken into custody in Fontana and Colton on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and narcotics possession. They were identified as Jhon Osorio Arias, 24; Jesus Hernandez Chavez, 42; John Fredy Sanabria, 42; Duber Salarte, 48; all of Fontana; and Isneidy Ortiz Valencia, 29, of Colton. The investigation began April 20 around 1:45 p.m., when a resident on Cultivate, a residential street in Irvine, contacted police after receiving surveillance alerts showing several unknown men inside his home. The footage appeared to show the men dressed as Amazon and food delivery drivers. Officers responded to the burglary in progress but found the suspects had already fled. The home had been ransacked, with designer purses, shoes and jewelry reported stolen. The homeowner provided still images of the suspects, and a patrol officer later spotted a suspicious vehicle leaving the area. The driver, Osorio Arias, initially claimed to be making a food delivery but couldn't provide a delivery address. Officers found suspicious items in the vehicle, arrested Osorio Arias for driving without a license, and transported him for questioning. Police detectives later determined Osorio Arias was part of an organized burglary ring with ties to Colombia, and identified several alleged associates. Over the following month, authorities surveilled members of the group and were able to link them to additional burglaries throughout Southern California. Video released by police Friday showed one of the robberies believed to be related to this group in which a woman rang the doorbell at a home on March 29, followed by an early morning break-in days later. On Thursday, with help from the Police Department's drone team, investigators coordinated an operation that led to the arrests. Search warrants executed in Fontana and Colton uncovered evidence tying the group to the Irvine burglary, police said. 'The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be added as detectives sort through the evidence,' the department said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Irvine PD Detective Jeff Hause at 949-724-7085. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
16-05-2025
- CBS News
Irvine police bust alleged organized residential burglary ring
Five people believed to be linked to multiple Southern California residential burglaries and part of a transnational organized crime ring, were arrested by Irvine police on Thursday. An Easter Sunday traffic stop by an Irvine police officer led to the investigation and arrests of four men and a woman. Irvine Police Department Chief Michael Kent said organized burglary crews are a growing threat across the state and nation. "These groups are highly adaptable, well-coordinated, and often target affluent communities, moving quickly from city to city," he said Irvine police shared home surveillance footage from two incidents involving the suspects, who disguised themselves as Amazon delivery drivers and other workers. On April 20, a man called the police after getting alerts from his home surveillance showing unknown people inside his residence. Police arrived and found the home ransacked, with shoes, jewelry, and designer purses reported stolen. A patrol officer made a traffic stop shortly after the burglary call, and the driver said he was delivering food to a customer but could not provide the address where he delivered it. During a search of his car, police found suspicious items that led officers to believe he may be involved in criminal activity. The driver was arrested for being unlicensed. He was identified as 24-year-old Fontana resident, Jhon Osorioarias. Police said that further investigation linked Osorioarias to an organized burglary crew. Over the past month, police said they conducted daily surveillance of the crew and were able to connect them to other burglaries throughout Southern California. On Friday, police arrested the following suspects in Fontana: Jesus Hernandezchavez, 42, John Fredy Sanabria, 42, Fontana, Duber Salarte, 48, Fontana, and Isneidy Ortiz Valencia, 29, Colton. All suspects were booked at the Orange County Jail on various charges, including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, and possession of narcotics.
