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Fox News
15 hours ago
- Fox News
Felon who allegedly barreled car through LA nightclub crowd faces 37 attempted murder charges
A convicted felon who allegedly drove his car through a crowd of people outside a Los Angeles nightclub over the weekend has been indicted. Fernando Ramirez, 29, of San Clemente, faces 37 charges of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon, all felonies, from a crash that left 37 injured outside the Vermont Hollywood nightclub Saturday night. "We understand that this brazen act has shaken the community and, but for the good grace of God, this could have been a mass casualty incident," LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said, according to WPLG. Hochman said eight people suffered "great bodily injury." "When he drove that car onto that sidewalk, he aimed it at a whole sea of pedestrians that were in front of him on the sidewalk at 2 a.m.," Hochman said. The victims were mostly women waiting to enter the Hollywood nightclub when Ramirez allegedly ran them down in his Nissan Versa. The vehicle also traveled over a food vending cart and a valet stand. Adding to the chaos, bystanders reportedly pulled Ramirez from his disabled vehicle and assaulted him. During the altercation, a man pulled a gun and shot Ramirez. Police are still searching for that suspect. Ramirez has a lengthy criminal history and was out of prison on parole at the time of the crash. KNBC reported he was convicted of felony battery from an attack on a man outside a Whole Foods in 2019 and sentenced to prison the following year. It is unclear whether his parole release was related to that conviction. The report said Ramirez has at least "11 criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies" since 2014, citing the Orange County District Attorney's Office. The 2014 charge was gang-related, and Ramirez has a pending 2024 drunk driving case and a pending 2022 domestic violence case that are both unresolved. He faces life in prison if convicted on the charges related to the car ramming.
CBS News
15 hours ago
- CBS News
Convicted felon arrested in Hemet for impersonating police officer
A convicted felon impersonating a police officer was arrested in Hemet on Monday. Police said that the man, Marshal Goodnight, was riding a motorcycle when he was pulled over after he was seen activating emergency lights and committing several vehicle code violations, said a post on Facebook from the Hemet Police Department. Officers made contact with Goodnight, who they said was "wearing a uniform closely resembling a local law enforcement agency, along with a duty belt and what appeared to be a Glock-style pistol." Goodnight was taken into custody, and officers found that the weapon was actually carrying two fully-functional taser electronic control devices, an ASP baton and a container of OC spray, more commonly known as pepper spray. The uniform, outfitted with patches similar to those seen on Riverside County Sheriff's Department uniforms, displayed badges that read "traffic" and "traffic control." He also had a hat that said "traffic unit" and carried a notepad that said "sheriff" on the front. Officers also found handcuffs and other items that a law enforcement officer would typically carry. His motorcycle, which had flashing emergency lights, was also adorned with "traffic" and "public safety" stickers, and is black-and-white, similar to a traditional law enforcement vehicle. Police found that the suspect is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or related weapons, and that he is not licensed to provide security services through California's Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, the Facebook post said. He was booked on several charges including unlawful taser use and possession, unlawful possession of a leaded cane or baton, unlawful use of tear gas and impersonating a police officer, police said. Locals have expressed some concern over the matter, including what they're supposed to do if the person who they're interacting with isn't actually an officer of the law. "He's wearing a belt with an actual firearm and a taser, so I mean, you would think this guy's legit," said David Luna. "He could have been robbing, he could have been pulling people over unlawfully, and God only knows." Police say that if someone is concerned that they're not speaking to an actual officer, they can call dispatch to verify whether or not they are. People are also advised to pull over in well-lit, highly populated and safe areas and to ask for identification. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact HPD Sergeant Chavez at (951) 765-2400 at extension 3725.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Oxford man charged with illegal gun possession
OXFORD – A routine traffic stop ended with felony charges when a man was found to be in possession of a firearm illegally. Oxford police conducted a traffic stop on June 27 in the Slack Road area. During the stop, the officer allegedly discovered a firearm inside the vehicle's glove box. The driver, Sharlo Gilliom, 43, of Oxford, was later determined to be a felon and also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Gillom was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Lafayette County Detention Center. During the initial appearance in Oxford Municipal Court, a hold was placed on Gilliom by the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- The Independent
Garbage man shot and vehicle rammed by convicted felon during dispute
A convicted felon, Quinson De'Shawn Croson, pursued a garbage truck in Florida, repeatedly firing at it and ramming the vehicle following an argument. Footage released by Zephyrhills Police captured the incident, showing the truck driver attempting to evade the suspect. The suspect's actions caused one man to fall from the truck, who sustained non-life threatening injuries. Croson, 46, has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted homicide and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Watch the video in full above.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man, 30, charged with illegal possession of gun, assault
A homeless man — whom officers identified as a felon — faces charges of illegally possessing a gun in Scranton on Saturday night, police said. An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Donnelly Court around 9:54 p.m. for the report of a domestic incident, according to a criminal complaint. Before the officer arrived on scene, he was informed by a county dispatcher that a physical altercation occurred between a male and female, police said. Additionally, the officer was told the male allegedly stole the caller's firearm. The female caller identified the male as Christopher Strobert and told officers he was temporarily staying at the residence because he didn't have anywhere else to live, police said. The woman, who police said is approximately five months pregnant, told officers Strobert punched her in the face and stomach, according to the criminal complaint. A neighbor took a child from inside the home into her care during the altercation, police said. Strobert fled the scene with the gun in a black Nissan Altima with a New Jersey registration, officers said. While the woman was at a hospital to be evaluated, she called a friend of Strobert's who persuaded him to return the gun to the residence, police said. After conducting a criminal records check, officers learned Strobert was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony burglary conviction, according to the criminal complaint. Police charged Strobert, 30, with unlawful possession of a firearm, simple assault, harassment and possession of drug paraphrenia. As of Monday, Strobert remained in Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $50,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for July 16 at 11 a.m.
