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California prison inmate suspected in death of cellmate

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California prison inmate suspected in death of cellmate

The loss of life of an inmate at a California jail is being investigated as a murder and the sufferer’s cellmate is a suspect, officers mentioned Wednesday.

Scott Gunter, 59, was discovered unresponsive Tuesday in his cell at Wasco State Jail, the California Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation mentioned in an announcement. Employees tried life-saving measures however Gunter died a few half-hour later, the assertion mentioned.

The Kern County Coroner will decide the official reason for loss of life.

Gunter’s cellmate, Eugene Stroud, is a suspect within the case, jail officers mentioned. It wasn’t instantly identified if Stroud, 44, has an lawyer who might communicate on his behalf.

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Gunter entered the jail on Feb. 23 to serve a two-year sentence for failing to register as a intercourse offender, the assertion mentioned.

Stroud is serving greater than 25 years on a number of counts together with corporal damage on particular individuals and making legal threats, in accordance with jail officers.

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2 arrested for alleged prostitution services at Riverside County massage parlor

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2 arrested for alleged prostitution services at Riverside County massage parlor

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly offering prostitution services at their Riverside County massage parlor.

The suspects were identified as Li Guan, 40, from Monrovia, and Xao Tao, 47, from San Gabriel, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies received an anonymous tip that prostitution was reportedly occurring at a massage parlor located in the 27400 block of Jefferson Avenue in Temecula.

On Nov. 27, authorities from the sheriff’s department and the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force served a search warrant at the business.

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Evidence found at the scene led to the arrests of Guan and Tao. Both suspects were taken into custody for solicitation of prostitution and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center. 

At least one victim discovered at the scene was offered resources and connected with victim advocate case managers.

“Human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation remain significant concerns in our community,” said the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. “These crimes often involve manipulation, coercion, and exploitation, leading victims to engage in illegal activities against their will.”

Authorities emphasized that human trafficking is not a “victimless” crime. 

“Research shows that a majority of trafficking victims are women or children, many of whom have histories of abuse or trauma,” officials said.

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Any suspicious or criminal activity can be reported by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099 or 911 for an emergency. Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

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LAPD searching for driver who fatally struck 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley 

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LAPD searching for driver who fatally struck 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley 

Police in Los Angeles are looking for a driver who fatally struck a 57-year-old man in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday night.  

According to a news release issued by the LAPD, the unidentified victim was crossing Terra Bella Street at Dorrington Avenue around 9:20 p.m. when a Dodge Charger traveling westbound on Terra Bella at a high rate of speed struck the pedestrian. 

The pedestrian, only described as a Hispanic male, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. 

Police say the driver of the Dodge Charger fled westbound and did not stop to render aid to the victim as required by law. No other information surrounding the suspect’s vehicle was released. 

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Anyone with information that may aid the ongoing investigation is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Investigator Takishita by calling 818-644-8116. 

During non-business hours and on weekends, call 1-877-527-3247. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org. 

In April 2015, the Los Angeles City Council amended the city’s administrative code to create the Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, which offers a reward of up to $50,000 to community members who provide information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a suspect. 

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Deputies, family locate 8-year-old who went missing in Los Angeles

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Deputies, family locate 8-year-old who went missing in Los Angeles

Deputies and family members located an at-risk child after officials reported he was missing in Los Angeles on Thursday evening.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reported that 8-year-old Tristian King Taray Burrell was last seen around 5 p.m. on the 200 block of East 127th Street.

According to officials, Tristian has autism and is nonspeaking. “His loved ones are concerned for his well-being and asking for your help,” wrote the department in a release.

8-year-old Tristian King Taray Burrell, pictured here in an undated photo, was last seen around 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving on the 200 block of East 127th Street. (LASD)

Authorities describe Tristian as a Black male who is 4 feet tall, weighs about 120 lbs and has black hair in dreadlocks and brown eyes.

Tristian was reportedly last seen wearing a black shirt with red, white and yellow graphics, black pants, and a black jacket with red, white and yellow graphics.

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LASD announced at 10:03 p.m. that Tristian was found.

“Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for Tristian,” wrote LASD in a release.

Officials encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Century Station at 323-568-4800.  

To provide information anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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