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A heroic act by a Tulare County Sheriff's Deputy saved a 12-year-old boy trapped in a mobile home fire in Orosi, California. The deputy made three attempts to locate the child, who was found suffering from smoke inhalation alongside his brother. All three were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
Tulare County Sheriff Deputies are actively searching for a suspect involved in the armed robbery of a Valero gas station in Orosi, California. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with the suspect threatening the clerk before fleeing with cash. Surveillance footage has been released to aid in identifying the robber.
Sean “Diddy” Combs' children have publicly addressed false rumors and an alleged memoir regarding their late mother, Kim Porter, who passed away in 2018. They stated that the memoir's claims are untrue and emphasized that their mother's memory should not be marred by conspiracy theories. The children reiterated that the cause of her death has been established and confirmed there was no foul play involved.
Violent crime decreased nationwide by 3% in 2023, but California experienced a 3.3% increase, with robbery and aggravated assault rates rising by 2.9% and 4.6%, respectively. Despite a significant 15.8% drop in homicides, the state saw an alarming rise in vehicle thefts, contributing to a complex crime landscape.
The ongoing sex crimes trial of James Van Norton, a former teacher at Porterville Military Academy, involves serious allegations of sexual misconduct against a 14-year-old girl. The courtroom proceedings have included testimonies from detectives, a forensic scientist, and Van Norton's ex-wife, who detailed conversations about the alleged crimes.
A man and woman were arrested in Tulare County for the armed robbery of a 56-year-old man in Tipton. The victim was assaulted after he refused additional demands for money following an initial agreement for gas money. The suspects were apprehended a few hours later by Porterville Police.
A former CIA officer, Brian Jeffrey Raymond, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for drugging and sexually abusing dozens of women over a 14-year period, including while stationed in Mexico City. The U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Raymond admitted to multiple counts of sexual abuse and created obscene materials without the victims' consent. The case highlights the exploitation of trust by a government representative and the importance of victim testimony in securing justice.
Two students in Visalia were arrested for making threats against Ridgeview Middle School, with a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old involved. The 13-year-old was additionally charged for bringing a BB gun to school, while authorities emphasized that any threats will be taken seriously. School operations will continue as normal but with heightened police presence.
A man was hit and killed by a car while attempting to cross the street in Tulare County, prompting an investigation by the California Highway Patrol. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and authorities are looking into the potential involvement of alcohol and drugs in the crash.
Two individuals lost their lives in a three-vehicle collision in Tulare County early Monday morning. The accident occurred on Highway 43 near Avenue 56, resulting in the death of two people at the scene, while one person was hospitalized. The truck driver involved in the crash was unharmed.