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CBS News
20 minutes ago
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- CBS News
3 accused of stealing cherries from California farms, selling them at fruit stands
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY – Three people were arrested for allegedly stealing cherries and selling them at fruit stands across California, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said on Sunday. Deputies responded to an agricultural area near Waterloo and Fairfield, where they say they found three people picking and stealing cherries. The suspects had over $2,000 worth of stolen cherries and caused about $2,000 worth of crop damage, the sheriff's office said. During the investigation, deputies said the suspects were tied to a string of similar thefts across multiple counties and were allegedly selling the cherries at fruit stands. Deputies said they seized thousands of dollars in cash. The suspects were booked on felony charges that include theft, conspiracy and agricultural crimes. "This wasn't just a petty pick-it was a well-organized produce plunder," the sheriff's office said.
CBS News
2 hours ago
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- CBS News
Westmoreland County attorney wounded by self-inflicted gunshot during arrest, police say
A Westmoreland County attorney accused of stealing from a woman's estate was arrested after a brief standoff with police on Saturday. The attorney, Robert Klingensmith, was subsequently hospitalized with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The standoff was at Klingensmith's law office around 5:30 p.m. Police were serving a search warrant. Video sent to KDKA-TV shows police tasing Klingensmith, who began walking toward the police but refused to comply with an officer's orders, prompting the use of the taser. Klingensmith then falls to the ground, where he is handcuffed. Klingensmith had been charged with theft and exploiting an older or care-dependent person. The district attorney's office said Klingensmith was the representative for a woman who died, and it's alleged that Klingensmith failed to pay money from this woman's estate to her heirs. Instead, officials say he transferred more than $300,000 from the woman's account to his personal account. KDKA-TV also spoke with the woman who recorded the video. "I mean, he was kind of barreling towards them. I mean, that could have ended a different way, you know, not a taser. So, I think they did what they had to do to get them down on the ground and handcuffed," Kate Dusch said. "It was scary. It was definitely scary while it was happening, almost crazy to think that that happened right there." Medical staff attempted to perform "life-preserving surgery" on Klingensmith Saturday night. His condition remains unknown, but he is in custody.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Texas men arrested in Illinois bank 'jugging' scheme
The Brief Three Texas men have been arrested in Elmhurst, Illinois, accused of a "bank jugging" scheme, where they allegedly targeted and stole cash from a bank customer. Police say on May 29, the men followed a victim from a bank, broke into their car to steal withdrawn cash, and were linked to a second burglary before their arrest. The suspects, from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, face charges including burglary, theft, and drug possession, and were booked into DuPage County Jail. DALLAS - Three Texas men have been arrested and charged in a bank "jugging" incident in Illinois, according to the Elmhurst Police Department. The men are from Dallas, Houston, and Windemere, which is just outside of Austin. The backstory Elmhurst Police Chief Michael McLean says, "Jugging is when criminals watch victims withdrawing money from their bank, then follow them to another location to steal cash either by breaking into their cars or robbing them." Chief McLean says on May 29, around 10 a.m., Elmhurst Police received a 911 call to a parking lot for a vehicle burglary. When officers arrived, a witness reported seeing a man break the window of a parked car, then get into the backseat of a gray SUV that drove away from the scene. Officers found the owner of the car, who said he withdrew cash from the bank across the street, then went straight to the store. He said the cash he withdrew was stolen from his locked vehicle. He said there was a gray SUV parked next to him when he was at the bank parking lot. Surveillance video revealed the gray SUV had a fake paper Tennessee temporary registration tag. At 1 p.m., officers were notified the same vehicle was involved with another vehicle burglary and was headed west on the expressway. At 1:25 p.m., Elmhurst officers found the gray SUV parked in an accessible parking spot at the front doors of a Wells Fargo Bank in Elmhurst, IL. There were three men inside the vehicle. They were taken into custody. Police say they found a metal window punch, stolen cash, cannabis and a pill containing a controlled substance. What we know Jamond D. Johnson, age 27, of the 5400 block of St. Lo, Windemere, Texas, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, and unlawful possession of cannabis by passenger. Jontrey R. Houston, age 24, of the 5800 block of Overdale St., Houston, Texas, was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle, theft, improper use of registration, and unauthorized use of handicapped parking. Anthony D. Mackintrush, age 24, of the 9700 block of Forest Ln., Dallas, Texas, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. They were booked into the DuPage County Jail. What they're saying "Fortunately, Elmhurst's network of public safety cameras was able to identify the suspects and their vehicle, leading to their quick apprehension when they made the mistake of coming back to our community," said Chief McLean. The Source Information in this article is from the Elmhurst Police Department in Illinois.
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Wanted in Berks: June 1, 2025
The Berks County sheriff's office is seeking the following fugitives: Janioshka Perez Janioshka Perez, 24, whose last known address was in the 600 block of Pine Street, Reading, is wanted on charges of theft by unlawful taking and retail theft. Spring Township police said Perez took five iPhones with a total value of more than $3,000 while she was employed at the AT&T Store on March 12. Police said Perez also took merchandise valued at about $153 from Target on March 28. She is described as 4 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds. William Schaeffer William Schaeffer, 66, whose last known address was in the 2100 block of Galen Hall Road, South Heidelberg Township, is wanted on charges he violated a protection-from-abuse order. South Heidelberg Township police said Schaeffer was at the victim's residence on March 12 and was sitting on a chair outside drinking a bottle of liquor with a loaded firearm within an arms reach on the bed of his truck. Schaeffer had been evicted from the residence under a protection-from-abuse order. The victim notified police, who responded and filed charges that day. He is described as 5 feet 10 inches and 195 pounds. Anyone with information about these fugitives is urged to contact the warrants division of the sheriff's department at 610-478-6390. Find the complete list of Berks County's most wanted at
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Osceola man charged in connection to series of retail thefts
A man from Osceola County accused of repeatedly stealing from a Lowe's in Kissimmee multiple times is now in jail. According to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Edwin Ibanez stole from the store six times between March 27 and April 28. The store's surveillance footage revealed his vehicle and license plate, which assisted detectives in identifying him. Ibanez was arrested during a traffic stop where officers determined that Ibanez was driving with a suspended license and had an active warrant for violation of probation. Deputies also discovered he had an outstanding warrant from Pinellas County. Ibanez confessed to all six reported thefts and admitted selling the stolen merchandise for profit. He has been transported to the Osceola County Jail, where he faces the following charges: two counts of grand theft, four counts of petit theft, six counts of dealing in stolen property and driving while his license is suspended. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
