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CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Fugitive wanted for 2008 killing of L.A. County deputy captured in Mexico, returned to U.S.
The final suspect wanted and charged in connection with the 2008 killing of an off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy was captured in Mexico and transferred back to the United States this week, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Deputy Juan Abel Escalante, 27, was shot and killed on Aug. 2, 2008 at around 5:40 a.m. outside of his home while he was preparing to leave for work at the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. At the time, Escalante had been a deputy for more than two years. Though investigators were able to quickly track down five others who they said ambushed Escalante, Roberto Salazar, 38, was able to flee to Mexico, where he "evaded capture for 17 years," deputies said. Authorities believe that he was a passenger in the suspect's car on the day of the shooting. In 2009, Salazar was indicted in a federal RICO case targeting his gang affiliations and an arrest warrant was issued. In 2011, a Los Angeles County Superior Court murder warrant was issued as well. Salazar was located and arrested in March 2025 about three hours south of Mexico City, according to LASD. "After several months of legal proceedings, he was returned to Los Angeles County to face prosecution," said the department's news release. Salazar was one of 26 people that were sent to the U.S. from Mexico this week in a deal between country leaders and the Trump administration. Sheriff Robert Luna shared a statement on Salazar's return. "While the extradition cannot erase the family's loss, it ensures Salazar will answer for his alleged role in the murder," Luna said "He will do so before a U.S. court and the community Deputy Escalante served." Escalante was a father of three and former U.S. Army reservist, officials said. His family also shared two statements via the sheriff's department. "We would like to thank law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office, and everyone involved for their efforts to bring this suspect into custody after 17 long years. We thank God for justice finally being served," said a statement from Escalante's parents. "I appreciate the hard work that everyone has put into bringing this suspect to the U.S. and getting justice for Abel. Abel was truly never forgotten," said Celeste Escalante, the deputy's wife at the time.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
SoCal toddler found wandering barefoot on railroad tracks; parents arrested
Two parents have been arrested after police found their toddler wandering alone on the overpass of a railroad in Needles. Around 6 a.m. Sunday morning, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of the 2-year-old at L and Broadway streets. They found the child alone, wearing no shoes and roaming along the track, according to a release from the Sheriff's Department Colorado River station. Authorities said that the child's parents, identified as Bradley Underwood, 48, and Sara Estrada, 30, then arrived at the scene. The railroad runs alongside the family's neighborhood, the department said. The couple were intoxicated from a "central nervous system stimulant," authorities said. Evidence was gathered at the couple's home nearby, and they were both arrested on suspicion of child abuse and taken to the sheriff's Colorado River station jail. Underwood also faces a potential charge of violating post-release community supervision and was held with no bail. They both await court hearings, with Estrada's bail set at $50,000, authorities said. The toddler was taken to the station, where Child and Family Services later assumed custody of her, the release said. The department advised those with more information on the case to call Deputy B. Moore at (760) 326-9200 or to submit an anonymous tip at WeTip. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
Masked thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls
Masked thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls Masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident. 00:44 - Source: CNN Wildfires rage across Europe amid heatwaves Wildfires have been raging across Europe over the past few days, with several countries, such as Italy and Spain, experiencing severe heatwaves. 00:48 - Source: CNN Wisconsin issues state of emergency amid historic rainfall Flash floods caused by record-breaking rain across Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has led to the cancellation of the state fair and hindered rescue operations across the state's southeast. 00:33 - Source: CNN Gazan boy struck and killed by falling aid A 14-year-old boy was killed by an airdropped aid package in Gaza on Saturday, according to Al-Awda hospital. The UN has warned that airdrops of aid are ineffective, expensive and dangerous in heavily populated areas. 01:30 - Source: CNN Bernie Sanders brings 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour to red state CNN's Dana Bash sits down with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to discuss the latest leg of his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour in West Virginia. 00:58 - Source: CNN Inside the growing influence of a Christian nationalist pastor in the new Trump administration Douglas Wilson, a self-described Christian nationalist pastor, advocates for the idea that America should adopt a Christian theocracy and adhere to a biblical interpretation of society. On the fringes of the religious right for decades, Wilson has found an increasingly mainstream Republican audience under President Donald Trump. CNN's Pamela Brown reports from Moscow, Idaho where Wilson's Christ Church movement is based. 02:59 - Source: CNN Inside a military raid deep in Ecuador's gang territory CNN follows a military raid in Duran, Ecuador as they go door to door deep inside gang territory. Senior National Correspondent David Culver is with the authorities as they seize drugs, uncover explosive devices, and make a gruesome discovery. Watch 'Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway' on 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper' Sunday August 10 at 9pm ET on CNN. 01:55 - Source: CNN Trump says he'll meet Putin in Alaska. Here are the key issues to watch out for President Donald Trump said he'll be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday in Alaska after earlier in the day previewing terms of a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine that could include 'some swapping of territories.' CNN's Kaitlan Collins points out the key issues to watch out for. 01:17 - Source: CNN Man describes seeing shooter draw and fire gun A CDC employee tells CNN he was driving home from work when he saw a man approach the steps of a building at the agency's campus, put a backpack down and shoot at the building. A police officer was killed while responding to the incident. The shooter is also dead, according to authorities. 01:16 - Source: CNN Iconic astronaut of Apollo 13 dies at 97 Famed NASA astronaut Jim Lovell, who commanded the harrowing Apollo 13 mission that was forced to abandon a lunar landing attempt in 1970, has died. He was 97. 00:45 - Source: CNN Water slide malfunction on Royal Caribbean cruise Videos show a hole in a broken water slide on the Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas cruise ship. Acrylic glass broke as a guest passed through the slide. A spokesperson said in a statement to CNN that the guest is being treated for injuries. 00:26 - Source: CNN Israel 'brutally determined' to capture Gaza in new escalation plan Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military escalation in Gaza, which he claims will capture the city and eliminate Hamas, brings doubtful Israeli citizens to the streets in protest. Palestinians in Gaza scramble for safety and brace for impact as the war intensifies. 02:33 - Source: CNN Thousands evacuating from wildfire north of LA Thousands of people are evacuating a wildfire in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles on Friday. CNN's Nick Watt explains what communities are under threat and how firefighters are responding. 01:05 - Source: CNN Sex toys thrown on court of WNBA games WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert denounced people throwing sex toys on the floor during games. A group of cryptocurrency meme creators claimed responsibility for some of the incidents. 00:36 - Source: CNN Gunman ambushes state troopers Two state troopers, Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins, were ambushed by 61-year-old gunman Carmine Faino after answering a call of shots fired at a home in rural northeastern Pennsylvania, police say. 01:09 - Source: CNN Uncle of suspected Fort Stewart shooter shares last texts he sent Joe Mitchell opened up to CNN affiliate WTLV about the last time he heard from his nephew, the suspected shooter at Fort Stewart. Quornelius 'Quan' Radford is accused of shooting five soldiers at the military facility in Georgia on Wednesday. 01:27 - Source: CNN CNN gains rare access to gang leaders driving Ecuador's violence A critical link in the global drug trade, Ecuador is turning into a war zone. A senior gang commander gives a rare interview to CNN's Senior National Correspondent David Culver as part of 'Ecuador: The Narco Superhighway' on 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper' Sunday August 10 at 9pm ET on CNN. 02:04 - Source: CNN Coded Messages Spread on Apps Ahead of ICE Raids CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver investigates how underground networks are using social media and digital apps to warn undocumented workers of possible immigration raids by ICE agents, while also working to dispel rumors, hysteria, and misinformation. 01:43 - Source: CNN 'Treated like a battle drill': What happened during shooting at Ft. Stewart Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Staff Sergeant Melissa Taylor gave details on how soldiers responded to a shooting that wounded 5 people at Fort Stewart. CNN's Ryan Young reports. 01:22 - Source: CNN Soldier explains how he disarmed shooting suspect Staff Sgt. Aaron Turner says he disarmed the shooting suspect during a mass shooting at Fort Stewart. Quornelius Samentrio Radford, 28, was taken into custody and is accused of shooting five of his fellow service members. Radford's motive is not known. 00:51 - Source: CNN CNN gets aerial view of Gaza destruction CNN's Matthew Chance joins the Jordanian air force in a flight over Gaza and gets an aerial view of the destruction on the ground after almost two years of war. 00:47 - Source: CNN CNN joins aid drop over Gaza Jordanian planes have dropped 6.6 tonnes of aid over Gaza such as tinned food and baby formula. Israel began allowing airdrops of aid into the enclave in late July, but aid groups have criticized the delivery method as impractical and potentially dangerous. CNN's Matthew Chance joined one of the planes as it flew over Gaza. 00:40 - Source: CNN
CNN
5 days ago
- CNN
Watch: Masked thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls
Masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident.
CNN
5 days ago
- CNN
Watch: Masked thieves steal $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls
Masked thieves stole about $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls from a Los Angeles-area store on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are investigating the incident.
