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Detectives seek more alleged sex abuse victims of Adelanto man

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Detectives seek more alleged sex abuse victims of Adelanto man

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is looking for more victims of a man who allegedly molested a girl for two years.

Gerardo Palestino, 64, was arrested at his Adelanto home on Saturday, one day after a girl reported to authorities that she had been molested by a relative for the past two years, the Sheriff’s Department said in a news release.

“During the investigation, Detective C. Bennington was able to corroborate the victim’s allegations,” the release added.

Palestino faces charges of orally copulating with a minor, continued sexual abuse of a child, lewd and lascivious acts on a child under 14, and sexual penetration by force. The Sheriff’s Department also listed a charge of incest, though it was not reflected in jail records.

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Palestino is being held at the High Desert Detention Center in lieu of $500,000 bail. He’s due to appear in Victorville Superior Court on Tuesday.

Investigators “have reason to believe there could be additional victims,” and anyone with information is asked to call Bennington at 760-552-6800.

To report information anonymously, call WeTip at 800-78CRIME or visit wetip.com.

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Argument leads to gunfire at San Bernardino County grocery store

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Argument leads to gunfire at San Bernardino County grocery store

A man was arrested for attempted murder after an argument led to gunfire at a San Bernardino County grocery store Thursday.

The suspect was identified as William Timoteo Moller, 37, an Apple Valley resident, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

The incident occurred at a Stater Bros. market on the 21600 block of Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley shortly before 2 p.m.

Deputies responded to an altercation in which Moller reportedly pulled out a handgun and fired at another person. The suspect was arguing with another shopper, an unidentified 37-year-old man, when a handgun was brought out and one round was fired. 

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No one was injured during the incident, authorities said. The heated altercation prompted employees to evacuate the supermarket.

A 6-year-old boy was also at the scene when the confrontation took place.

Moller was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on charges of attempted murder. He is being held on $2 million bail.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Deputy K. Mullins with Apple Valley Police at 760-240-7400, or dispatch at 760-956-5001. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.

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Woman found dead at bus stop in Mid-Wilshire; police investigating

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Woman found dead at bus stop in Mid-Wilshire; police investigating

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles Thursday.

According to Los Angeles police, the body had been at a bus stop on Crenshaw and Olympic Boulevards for around 10-12 hours before being discovered in the afternoon.

Emergency medical staff responded to the scene and after investigating, the woman was confirmed dead.

  • Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2024. (Citizen)Police are investigating after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2024. (Citizen)

It’s unclear how she died but police said no foul play was suspected at the time.

A canopy was placed around the bus stop and police tape cordoned off the area as the investigation continued.

Her identity was not released and her cause of death will be determined by the coroner’s office.

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Burger King is giving away free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers

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Burger King is giving away free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers

Burger King is still spreading holiday cheer with after Christmas food deals.

The burger chain has celebrated the holidays all month long with its 31-day deal promotion for rewards members and has saved some of its best deals for the end of the year.

On Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30, customers can get a free original chicken sandwich and bacon cheeseburger with a $1 purchase. The chain is also offering its famous Whoppers for $3 on Wednesday.

The chain started its month-long celebration by offering free burgers and sodas earlier this month. The promotion also saw the return of fan-favorite items, such as its four-piece cheesy tots — reintroduced nationwide last December — and the croissant breakfast sandwich.

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