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DEA seizes over 2.3 million illegal vape devices, 100+ weapons in nationwide crackdown

22Sep

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Washington

DEA seizes over 2.3 million illegal vape devices, 100+ weapons in nationwide crackdown

WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced the results of Operation Vape Trail, a week-long nationwide enforcement action targeting illegal substances in vape shops across the United States. From September 15–19, 2025, DEA and its federal, state, and local partners seized more than 2.3 million vaping devices and cartridges, 115 firearms, over $3.5 million in currency, and arrested 106 individuals. “This operation underscores our commitment to protecting Americans from dangerous, deadly, and illegal substances that threaten public safety and national security,” said DEA Administrator Terrance Cole. “Illegal vape products pose hidden risks—especially to young people who often have no idea what these chemicals are that they are inhaling.” Key enforcement result...

Woman fatally struck by vehicle while crossing Woodside Road in Redwood City

22Sep

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California

Woman fatally struck by vehicle while crossing Woodside Road in Redwood City

REDWOOD CITY, CA – A 32-year-old woman was killed early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the intersection of Woodside Road and Veterans Boulevard. The incident occurred on September 22, 2025, at approximately 12:11 a.m. Redwood City Police officers responded Code 3 to reports of a female lying on the ground, believed to have been hit by a vehicle. Officers located the woman approximately 100 feet east of the intersection. She was unconscious and without a pulse. Officers initiated CPR until medical personnel arrived. The woman was transported to Stanford Hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police determined the driver was not under the influence of drugs or...

Fremont man charged with murder in stabbing death of 71-year-old in Upper Vintners Circle

22Sep

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California

Fremont man charged with murder in stabbing death of 71-year-old in Upper Vintners Circle

FREMONT, CA – A Fremont man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing that occurred on September 18, 2025, in the 600 block of Upper Vintners Circle. According to the Fremont Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 11:57 a.m. reporting a violent altercation between two individuals. Upon arrival, officers found a 71-year-old male victim on the ground with significant stab wounds. Despite immediate trauma care, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect, 29-year-old Varun Suresh of Fremont, was located outside the residence and taken into custody. A knife was recovered at the scene. Investigators determined that Suresh had specifically targeted the victim based on the victim’s age and prior offenses. Police said Suresh...

Investigators determine triple shooting at Old Walters Road apartment was murder-suicide

22Sep

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Texas

Investigators determine triple shooting at Old Walters Road apartment was murder-suicide

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Three adults were found deceased from gunshot wounds inside an apartment at the Shadow Ridge Apartments, located at 12203 Old Walters Road, following a welfare check on Monday around 2:30 p.m. Photo Courtesy of Constable Mark Herman (Pct. 4) According to investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a male friend called 911 after going to check on 30-year-old Yaquelin Arias Rivas, who had not shown up for work. Upon entering the apartment, he found Rivas, her 19-year-old sister Saidia Machado, and her estranged ex-boyfriend, 40-year-old Sebastian Rodriguez, all deceased. Precinct 4 deputies and EMS responded to the scene and confirmed all three victims had died from gunshot wounds. The male witness was detained and later interviewed by homicide detecti...

Santa Maria teen arrested after pointing lasers at people and vehicles, found with loaded guns and assault rifles

22Sep

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California

Santa Maria teen arrested after pointing lasers at people and vehicles, found with loaded guns and assault rifles

SANTA MARIA, CA – A 17-year-old male on probation for prior weapons violations was arrested after Santa Maria Police responded to reports of a laser being pointed at vehicles and pedestrians. On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Lolita. During the investigation, they contacted the teen in the area. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered two loaded handguns, three loaded AR-15-style assault rifles, multiple high-capacity magazines, and ammunition. The recovered firearms included serialized, unserialized, and defaced weapons. The 17-year-old was arrested for multiple weapons violations and booked into Juvenile Hall. The Santa Maria Police Department urges anyone with information regarding illegal firearm...

Teen driver killed after crashing into pole during collision on Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara

22Sep

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California

Teen driver killed after crashing into pole during collision on Lawrence Expressway in Santa Clara

SANTA CLARA, CA – A 16-year-old boy from Sunnyvale was killed Saturday night after crashing into a traffic signal pole during a two-vehicle collision on Lawrence Expressway near Benton Street. The incident occurred on September 20, 2025, at approximately 9:36 p.m. Santa Clara Police Department officers responded to the scene and located the teenage driver inside a Honda Accord and two minor passengers outside the vehicle. Santa Clara Fire Department personnel attempted life-saving measures on the driver, but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The two passengers sustained minor injuries. Investigators determined both the Honda and a Toyota Camry, also driven by a minor, were traveling north on Lawrence Expressway when the driver of the Honda made an unsafe turning movement. ...

Apple Valley man arrested for DUI manslaughter in fatal crash on Kiowa Road

22Sep

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California

Apple Valley man arrested for DUI manslaughter in fatal crash on Kiowa Road

APPLE VALLEY, CA – A 44-year-old man was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a suspected drunk driver on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The collision occurred around 11:36 p.m. near Kiowa Road and Kiowa Place. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Exon Herrera Hernandez, 23, of Apple Valley, was driving a white Nissan Altima northbound on Kiowa Road when he rear-ended a white Hummer H2 occupied by a 44-year-old man and passenger Salvador Rubio Tamayo, 22, of Victorville. The impact caused the Hummer to leave the roadway and overturn. Both occupants suffered major injuries and were transported to area hospitals. The driver of the Hummer was later pronounced deceased. Tamayo remains hospitalized in stable condition. Deputies determin...

Man wanted for assault after alleged unwanted advances during movie at Spring residence

22Sep

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Texas

Man wanted for assault after alleged unwanted advances during movie at Spring residence

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man is wanted in connection with an assault that occurred during a visit to a Spring-area residence. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 3:02 a.m. on September 17, 2025, in the 14100 block of Cornelia Drive. The victim reported that she had invited a friend, identified as Marcelino Estrada, to watch a movie. During the visit, Estrada allegedly made unwanted advances toward the victim. When she told him to stop, he reportedly grabbed her face and neck, causing pain, before leaving the residence. A charge of assault was filed, and Estrada is now wanted in Harris County. A warrant has been issued through Court 16, and his bond has been set at $100.00. If you have any information on Marcelino Estrada’s whereabou...

Texas Uber Eats driver arrested for displaying fictitious license plate; deputies deliver food

22Sep

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Texas

Texas Uber Eats driver arrested for displaying fictitious license plate; deputies deliver food

TEXAS – An Uber Eats driver was arrested after deputies discovered a fictitious license plate on his vehicle during a traffic stop in Spring. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 5:34 p.m. on September 21, 2025, in the 2300 block of North Spring Drive. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found that the driver, identified as Ronaldo Carrillo, was operating a vehicle with a paper license plate that did not match the vehicle. Carrillo, who was actively delivering food for Uber Eats at the time, was arrested and charged with Tampering with a Government Record, a misdemeanor offense. He was booked into the Harris County Jail with bond set at $100.00 out of County Court 8. To ensure the delivery was completed, deputies personally deli...

Woman accused in largest Bucks County animal cruelty case returned from Belize to face charges

22Sep

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Pennsylvania

Woman accused in largest Bucks County animal cruelty case returned from Belize to face charges

DOYLESTOWN, PA – Abigail Tuttle O’Keeffe, a fugitive wanted on over 100 counts of animal cruelty in Bucks County, has been returned to the United States following her arrest and deportation from Belize. According to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service, O’Keeffe was met by law enforcement at Philadelphia International Airport on September 20, 2025, around 10:30 p.m., and turned over to the Newtown Township Police Department. The extradition marks a major international coordination effort between multiple U.S. agencies and Belizean authorities. O’Keeffe was originally charged in January 2025 after an investigation by the Bucks County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, described as the largest farm animal cruelty case in county history. She...