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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston's alleged stalker, gate crasher facing felony charges
The 48-year-old man from Mississippi arrested for crashing through a gate at Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home faces the possibility of three years in prison if convicted on all charges, authorities announced Wednesday. In a news release, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said Jimmy Wayne Carwyle is charged with stalking the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning actress since March 2023. Prosecutors said Carwyle, a resident of New Albany, Mississippi, repeatedly harassed Aniston, identified only as 'Jennifer A' in the release, leaving her unwanted voicemails, as well sending her messages over social media and email. Carwyle's alleged fixation culminated in a frightening ordeal on May 5 when he reportedly crashed through the front gates of Aniston's Bel Air mansion, causing damage to the property. The 'Friends' and 'Morning Show' actress was reportedly home when the incident happened. Actress Jennifer Aniston's home in Bel Air is seen here after a man was arrested for crashing through her front gates while she was home. May 2025. (Sky5) Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to the neighborhood around 12:20 p.m. on reports that a burglary suspect had driven through the gate of a home near Sunset Boulevard and Bellagio Road. Private security in the area detained the suspect until officers arrived. Carwyle, who reportedly complained about being in pain after crashing through the gate, was taken into custody without further incident. He has since been charged with one count each of felony stalking and felony vandalism, as well as an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm, L.A. County prosecutors said. 'Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities,' L.A. DA Nathan Hochman said. 'My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.' Prosecutors intend to ask the court that Carwyle's bail be set at $150,000. He is due to appear in court tomorrow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston gate-crashing suspect charged with stalking and vandalism
A man accused of crashing his vehicle through the gates of actress Jennifer Aniston's Los Angeles home this week now faces stalking and vandalism charges. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, of New Albany, Mississippi, is accused of "repeatedly harassing" the former "Friends" star, sending her "unwanted social media, voicemail, and email messages" over the past two months, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. The "alleged harassment culminated when he allegedly crashed his vehicle through her front gate, causing substantial damage" midday Monday, the DA's office said in a press release announcing the charges, referring to the victim as Jennifer A. PHOTO: Jennifer Aniston arrives for the 76th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Sept. 15, 2024. (Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images) "Stalking is a crime that can quickly escalate from harassment to dangerous, violent actions, threatening the safety of victims and our communities," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement. "My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable." Carwyle was initially being held on suspicion of vandalism in the wake of Monday's incident at Aniston's Bel Air home. Stalking and felony vandalism charges were filed against him on Wednesday, the district attorney's office said. He faces an aggravating circumstance of the threat of great bodily harm, the office said. Carwyle is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court Thursday morning for an arraignment and plea hearing. Prosecutors said they intend to request that the court set bail at $150,000. MORE: Man crashes vehicle through gates of Jennifer Aniston's LA home: Police sources Aniston was home at the time of the crash, police sources said. Private security at the home detained the driver before he was taken into custody by police, sources close to the investigation told ABC News. The Los Angeles Police Department's Threat Management Unit, which has handled cases involving Aniston before, investigated, the sources said. The suspect, who has a minor criminal history, was not actively being investigated for anything involving Aniston before the incident, the sources said. PHOTO: Jimmy Carwyle. (Obtained by ABC News) Investigators were looking into the suspect's background and social media following the crash. There are multiple social media posts that investigators have seen that appear to be Carwyle referencing Aniston, law enforcement sources involved in the investigation told ABC News earlier Wednesday. Online records do not list any attorney information for Carwyle at this time. If convicted as charged, he faces three years in state prison. Aniston's representatives previously declined to comment on the incident. Jennifer Aniston gate-crashing suspect charged with stalking and vandalism originally appeared on
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
25 animal cruelty cases filed in recent weeks, L.A. County DA says
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced it is pursuing 25 new animal cruelty cases, including 18 felonies filed over the last six weeks. The cases, according to D.A. Nathan Hochman, highlight his office's attempts to bring to justice those accused of violently abusing animals. On Tuesday, Hochman held a press conference alongside local law enforcement leaders and members of the D.A.'s Office investigatory team to announce the charges in the various cases. 'If you harm an animal in our community, we are watching you — and we will find you,' Hochman said in a release issued Tuesday afternoon. 'Animal cruelty is a serious crime. It's also a red flag for possible future violence and we treat it exactly as it should be treated — with zero tolerance and aggressive prosecution.' Among those charged with felony animal cruelty are: Esteban Garcia, 28, who is accused of dropping a dog on her head, kicking her, and then throwing her into a stack of tires 'where she was left to die.' The dog, a 5-year-old bulldog named Adriana, survived and is receiving care by the Animal Assistance League of Orange County. It was later revealed the dog had illegal drugs in her system. Joseph Melnyk, 51, is accused of throwing his girlfriend's 4-year-old terrier mix off of a balcony at her Hollywood apartment during a domestic dispute. The dog, Charlie, died from its injuries and, and a medical examination determined the dog suffered previous abuse. This crime, Hochman's office said, is an example of animal cruelty coming as an extension of domestic violence. Marc Ibanez, 27, is accused of dragging a dog behind a business in Santa Fe Springs and stabbing it with a sharp object. The dog, a 9-year-old German shepherd named Leo, suffered lacerations to its forehead and chest. A 13-inch piece of glass with dog hair embedded in it was found near the scene. Micheala Urquidi, 22, is accused of strangling a 2-year-old American Bully that he was pet-sitting at a home in San Fernando. The dog, Chula, was found dead inside the home by its owners. Blaise Prymmer, 23, is accused of trying to hang his family's dog at their La Verne home. Unsuccessful, he then beat the dog, an older corgi/chihuahua mix named Hope, with a crowbar until she died. He told authorities that the dog's barking was preventing him from sleeping. Emmanuel Perdomo, 43, was charged with felony counts of animal cruelty and arson, for allegedly setting fire to an animal cage with a cat inside, then disposing the the animal's body, kicking it and photographing it. Miguel Abadmunoz, 44, is accused of using a butane torch to set a 10-year-old Siamese cat on fire in the Pico-Union neighborhood. The cat was later euthanized due to the severity of its injuries. Arturo Morales, 55, is accused of running a cockfighting ring out of his backyard. Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies discovered a bag of dead roosters, including one with a blade attached to its leg, along with multiple cages labeled with names and weights, but no food or water. Nearby, a refrigerator containing 'hematopoietic stimulant' was found, officials said. Fighting chickens are often injected with stimulants to enhance their aggression, according to the Animal Legal and Historical Center. Donald Jeffes, 40, was charged with felony animal cruelty on April 21, after surveillance cameras inside a downtown L.A. apartment building captured him allegedly carrying his dog, Rusty, by the collar and whipping him several times with a metal chain. Alexander Cueva, 28, faces charges for felony animal cruelty after video appeared to show him dragging his young German Shepherd mix by the neck, slamming her to the pavement and the kicking her in the face as she lay motionless. He's then seen riding away on his skateboard and dragging the dog out of frame. These felony cases were all investigated by local law enforcement agencies, and potential sentences range from three years in county jail to as many as 13 years in state prison. 'Our Department is working closely with Los Angeles County Animal Control, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, and community partners to ensure all cases of animal cruelty are fully investigated and prosecuted,' Sheriff Robert Luna added. LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said investigators pursue animal cruelty cases with 'integrity and intensity.' 'Despite the loss of our Animal Cruelty Task Force in early 2021, we take animal cruelty investigations seriously, and we investigate these cases in a manner that lead to the successful arrests and prosecutions of the alleged suspects,' Hamilton said. Those who witness serious instances of animal abuse are urged to call 911 and file a report. Otherwise, reports can be made by contacting your local animal services agency or law enforcement agency's non-emergency line. Additional information about the various types of animal cruelty, and how to recognize and report them, can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Valley Village man allegedly lured minors with drugs, alcohol in exchange for sex: Police
BURBANK, Calif. - A Valley Village man accused of using social media to prey on minors, providing them with drugs and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts, is facing multiple felony charges, according to the Burbank Police Department. What we know On March 23, 2025, Ivan Hernandez was arrested and booked on charges of child endangerment and possession of nitrous oxide. According to police, the arrest was made after someone called 911 to report suspected drug activity. Responding officers located Hernandez in his vehicle with an underage female, officials said. Investigations by Homeland Security Investigations and the Burbank Police Department revealed that Hernandez used Instagram to locate and lure minors, offering nitrous oxide, marijuana, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts. He allegedly recorded these encounters on his cell phone. Following his arrest, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed multiple felony charges against Hernandez on March 25. These include unlawful sex with a minor under 16, arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes, child endangerment, and possession of child sexual abuse material. What's next Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are seeking public assistance. Hernandez is known to have used several Instagram profiles to contact minors. Anyone with information regarding Hernandez's activities or potential victims is urged to contact Detective Shifley of the Burbank Police Department at (818) 238-3210. Hernandez is awaiting his next court appearance. The Source Information for this story is from the Burbank Police Department.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
Donald Trump vs Ink: Do Kilmar Abrego Garcia's tattoos prove he is an MS-13 member?
Ábrego García, 29, came to the US from El Salvador illegally around 2011 President Donald Trump has pointed to four tattoos on Kilmar Abrego García's knuckles — a marijuana leaf, a smiley face, a cross, and a skull — as definitive proof that the Maryland man is an MS-13 gang member who should not be allowed back into the United States. But law enforcement officials, gang researchers, and Abrego García's attorneys argue that the tattoos do not confirm any gang affiliation — and were never considered evidence in court or immigration proceedings. Experts have also noted that the use of tattoos as gang identifiers has been in decline for years, particularly within MS-13. John Colello, homicide chief for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, where MS-13 originated in the 1980s, said that a tattoo alone, without additional context, could not serve as the sole basis to determine gang membership. Trump reiterated his tattoo claim during an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, urging the public to look at Abrego García's hand and asserting that it was 'clear as can be' that he was MS-13. His administration also circulated an image online falsely alleging that the tattoos spelled out "M-S-1-3." However, experts interviewed by The Washington Post dismissed the claim. While a few acknowledged having seen individual elements like a marijuana leaf on gang members before, none recognised the full combination or arrangement as indicative of MS-13. Steven Dudley, co-director of InSight Crime and author of MS-13: The Making of America's Most Notorious Gang, stated that the pattern was not known and argued that focusing on it missed the broader issue. He stressed that tattoos alone could not determine gang affiliation and, even if they could, such assumptions did not negate someone's right to due process. An Arrest Built on Thin Evidence Abrego García was detained in 2019 in a Home Depot parking lot in Maryland, where he and three other Latino men had gathered looking for work. The arrest began with a local officer and escalated when a gang detective, Ivan Mendez, identified García as a possible MS-13 member. Mendez reportedly based this assessment on García's clothing — including a Chicago Bulls cap — and unnamed informants. Tattoos were not mentioned as part of this evaluation. Mendez would later face misconduct charges in an unrelated case, including allegations that he provided investigative information to a sex worker. Although an immigration judge in 2019 ordered that Abrego García not be deported, the Trump administration violated that directive and sent him back to El Salvador. His case has since become central to a legal and political standoff over whether the US must repatriate him. 'He Thought Tattoos Were Cool' According to his attorneys, Abrego García never implied that his tattoos had any gang significance. In 2019, he told his lawyer that the tattoos were chosen for personal reasons — a star on his elbow to represent the Dallas Cowboys, a heartbeat design near his wrist that matched a former girlfriend's tattoo, and the knuckle images simply because he liked how they looked. His wife, Jennifer Vasquez Sura, told The Post that he thought tattoos were 'cool.' His attorney, Lucia Curiel, indicated that the tattoos were not even brought up in court until Trump began citing them publicly. Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, another lawyer on the case, said the tattoos were irrelevant — and remained so. Experts: Tattoos Don't Equal Guilt Experts have consistently warned that drawing conclusions about gang affiliation based on body art is flawed and outdated. They note that MS-13 members, especially younger ones, have increasingly avoided tattoos to escape detection. Suffolk County prosecutor Raymond Tierney, who has handled MS-13 cases since the early 2010s, explained that tattooing has become less common and more discreet. Jeannette Aguilar, a security analyst based in El Salvador, highlighted a deeper contradiction in the government's claim. After being deported to El Salvador, Abrego García was initially held at the country's infamous Terrorism Confinement Center. But he was later transferred to Santa Ana — a semi-open penitentiary specifically for inmates without gang affiliations. Aguilar remarked that if Abrego García truly were a member of MS-13, he would never have been placed in that facility. She also pointed out that the Salvadoran neighbourhood where he grew up was under the control of Barrio 18, a rival gang to MS-13. His family, she noted, had fled to the US to escape threats from Barrio 18, making it all the more unlikely that he would join MS-13 after arriving in the US. A Manufactured Crisis Despite this, some Trump supporters have continued to defend the tattoo narrative. Former corrections officer Leandro Paulino speculated that the skull could be a symbolic reference to the number '3,' since cráneo begins with the third letter of the Spanish alphabet. However, others — including writer Roberto Lovato — contacted current and former gang members and found no one who identified the symbols as MS-13 codes. Dudley criticised the administration's focus on tattoos, saying it distracted from the more pressing issue: the government deported someone in direct violation of a judge's order. Regardless of whether Abrego García has any gang ties — and no court has established that he does — he was entitled to legal due process. Instead, his case has become a political spectacle, his life suspended between Washington, a Salvadoran prison, and a White House intent on defending its immigration crackdown.
