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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man honored for rescuing potential drowning victim from the Napa River
(KRON) — The Napa Police Department has awarded a man for rescuing a person from drowning in the Napa River shortly after 11 p.m. on May 2. That night, the Napa Police Department received multiple 911 calls about a person in the river near the 800 block of Marina Drive. One of those callers was Esmeralda Gonzales, who reported that her husband, Angel Espinoza, jumped into the river to save them. 'Given previous similar calls this year, there was significant concern for the safety of both individuals in the river,' the Napa Police Department said. Espinoza successfully pulled the person to safety and brought them to paramedics for medical care. Napa PD called the rescue a 'courageous action.' MCSO: SF man stole $25K from elderly Marin County resident in fake FBI agent scheme 'Medical personnel later confirmed that the person likely would not have survived had Angel not intervened when he did,' Napa PD said. Napa PD presented Espinoza with the 'Citizen Award' for his efforts. 'Angel Espinoza demonstrated remarkable courage, putting himself at risk to save a stranger,' Napa PD said. 'His actions reflect the ideals of our community service medal where in any emergency or situation a community member's actions made an extraordinary contribution to the Department.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Napa man vanishes while awaiting sentence on child sex crimes
NAPA, Calif. - Authorities in Napa are searching for a man who vanished after awaiting sentencing on a 25-year term for sex crimes, police said. What we know The Napa Police Department said Antonio Roman-Vega, 39, is wanted by the county's probation department. Roman-Vega was to be sentenced for multiple counts of assault on a minor with intent to commit rape. What they're saying The man had a GPS monitor that was last detected Nov. 8 in Tulare County's unincorporated area of Earlimart. Tulare County sheriff's deputies searched the area but could not find him. His GPS device was believed to be in the middle of a retaining pond. His vehicle, a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, was last seen in Delano on March 10. The license plate of the truck is CA 68482E1. What you can do Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Napa police at (707) 257-9223. The Source Napa Police Department
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man on the run from Napa authorities after child sex crime conviction
(KRON) — The Napa Police Department is seeking the community's assistance in locating a man who was convicted of multiple counts of assault of a minor with intent to commit rape. Antonio Roman-Vega fled in November while awaiting sentencing on a 25-year term, authorities announced Thursday. Authorities released a photo of Roman-Vega, who is wanted by the Napa County Probation Department. The 39-year-old convict 'had a GPS monitoring device last detected on November 8 in Earlimart, just north of Delano,' Napa police said. When the Tulare County Sheriff's Office searched the area, he was not found. 'His GPS device was believed to be in the middle of a retaining pond,' said authorities. Second arrest made in Napa County child pornography case According to Napa PD, Roman-Vega has a black 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with the California license plate 68482E1. The truck was last seen in Delano on March 10. Anyone with information on Roman-Vega's whereabouts is asked to contact the Napa Police Department at 707-257-9223. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Yahoo
Napa police report possible parental abduction
(KRON) — The Napa Police Department is searching for a missing 1-year-old who may have been abducted by his mother. The child, Saul Martinez Rafael, disappeared along with his mother during an unsupervised visit, police said. Saul had been in Child Welfare Services (CWS) since the summer. Who are the 'Zizians?' Recent deaths linked to Bay Area 'cult' CWS dropped Saul off at the home of his mother, 26-year-old Antonia Rafael-Vazquez, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. When CWS workers returned three hours later, both Saul and his mother were gone. Rafael-Vazquez's closet was cleaned out by the time officers returned. She has no known vehicle. NPD is investigating the possibility of a parental abduction but says there is currently no evidence of foul play. Anyone who sees Rafael-Vazquez and/or Saul or has information about their whereabouts is asked to call 911 or (707) 257-9223. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
