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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Alaska man sentenced for trafficking guns to Sacramento
( — An Alaska man was sentenced to two and a half years in prison Wednesday after he was found guilty of buying guns in his home state and trafficking them to Sacramento, the U.S. Department of Justice said. Video Above: Understanding Common Gun Terms According to the DOJ, Cornelius Smith, 34, legally purchased 28 guns between February 2021 and April 2022. In filling out forms required for some of the purchases, he indicated he was not buying the guns for someone else. Smith then travelled to Sacramento with the guns, and 10 days later, one of the guns was recovered near the capital city, the DOJ said. Half of the 28 guns Smith purchased were found in California, 'nearly all' in the Sacramento area. The DOJ said the firearms have been linked to attempted homicides, robberies and gang-affiliated shootings. The other 14 guns have not been recovered. 'Mr. Smith deliberately purchased firearms in Alaska for the sole purpose of illegally trafficking them to prohibited individuals in California, and those firearms directly contributed to gun and gang violence in and around the Sacramento area,' said U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska. 'Let this conviction and sentence highlight that the straw purchase of firearms in Alaska – especially for the purpose of supplying the firearms to violent criminals – will be prosecuted.' Stockton police, local authorities conduct Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program Smith was convicted on 11 of 12 counts of firearms trafficking in November. In addition to serving two and a half years in prison, he is required to serve three years on supervised release and complete 120 hours of community service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Stockton police, local authorities conduct Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program
( Stockton Police Department announced that it will partner with local law enforcement to conduct a Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program on Thursday to promote safe driving. Video Above: States with the most strict DUI laws The operation will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and consists of more than 20 different law enforcement agencies in San Joaquin County, including Tracy, Ripon, Lodi, Manteca, San Joaquin County and the California Highway Patrol. SPD said authorities will be on the lookout for traffic violations that frequently cause crashes in Stockton, including: Unsafe speeding Right-of-way violations Unsafe turning movements Stop sign violation Impaired driving Hands-on cell phone use Police ask the community to make streets safer by slowing down, looking ahead, putting cell phones away, being aware of the surroundings, reporting reckless driving and not driving under the influence. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New CHP vehicles to crack down on 'video game-styled' driving
( The California Highway Patrol announced the deployment of 'low-profile, specially marked patrol vehicles' aimed at cracking down on what officials called 'video game-styled driving.' Video Above: Light sentencing after high-speed chase in Yolo County sparks controversy (Jan. 2025) CHP said 100 Dodge Durangos will be added to their fleet of Dodge Chargers and Ford Explorers, as they blend into traffic enough to observe dangerous driving without being detected immediately. 'The new vehicles give our officers an important advantage,' said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. 'They will allow us to identify and stop drivers who are putting others at risk, while still showing a professional and visible presence once enforcement action is needed.' According to officials, there are about 390,000 crashes reported annually in the state and 1,000 daily reports of dangerous driving, along with 18,000 citations issued for drivers speeding over 100 miles per hour. CHP said the new vehicles will help officers hold reckless drivers accountable, as they take into consideration that speed is a factor in 30% of all crashes and a contributor to traffic deaths and injuries. 'Our goal remains the same: reduce injuries, prevent fatalities, and restore a sense of safety on California's roadways,' said CHP officials. We urge all drivers to obey speed limits, avoid aggressive behavior, and share the road responsibly.' Stockton police, local authorities conduct Saturation Traffic Enforcement Program The first 25 vehicles will be placed in various regions in California this week, and all 100 will be throughout the state by June, said CHP. CHP reminds the community that 'speed isn't a thrill, it's a threat.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
