Los Angeles, Ca
Suspected catalytic converter thieves who crashed into LASD vehicle charged
Two males suspected of stealing catalytic converters from parked automobiles, main authorities on a high-speed chase after which crashing right into a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy’s automobile final week appeared in court docket Tuesday.
The 2 males have been recognized as Vue Xiong, 31, of San Luis Obispo, and Fong Vang, 38, of Merced.
Xiong and Vang have been arrested final Saturday after the automobile they have been in crashed right into a Sheriff’s Division automobile that was concerned in an unrelated pursuit.
Previous to the crash, authorities had been pursuing their automobile on the 5 Freeway after a report of a number of catalytic converter thefts within the Santa Clarita Valley. The pursuit was in the end known as off because the van approached harmful speeds, LASD officers stated on the time.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County District Legal professional’s Workplace launched new particulars in regards to the arrest, together with that their automobile ran a pink gentle earlier than crashing into the deputy’s cruiser, and that eight catalytic converters have been recovered from contained in the van.
Xiong and Vang appeared in Los Angeles County Superior Courtroom and have been every charged with three felony counts of grand theft and one felony depend of tried grand theft, the DA’s Workplace stated.
A 3rd individual was detained on the scene of the crash and was transported to the hospital for remedy. They weren’t recognized and no data was launched about any prices they could face, though they have been known as a suspect within the case.
District Legal professional George Gascón stated his workplace is working with regulation enforcement to prosecute catalytic converter thieves to the fullest extent of the regulation, however warned that the thefts are “notoriously tough” to prosecute.
Gascón highlighted his sponsorship of California Senate Invoice 986 which might forestall automobile sellers and retailers from promoting new autos except the automobile identification numbers (VIN) are etched onto the automobile half. The invoice additionally would prohibit recyclers from paying money for recycled converters, the DA’s workplace stated.
This explicit case continues to be investigated by the Sheriff’s Division.
Los Angeles, Ca
Smoke shop in Southern California hit by vandals in bizarre incident
An investigation is underway after a smoke and vape shop in San Bernardino County was allegedly vandalized by six people, including two very young juveniles.
Deputies with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of the vandalism at My Generation Smoke & Vape at 14666 7th Street in Victorville at around 7 p.m., officials confirmed to KTLA.
The shop’s manager, Hasan Zaqqa, explained that an adult female entered the shop to purchase some products before asking for free merchandise.
Zaqqa said that when the shop’s employees said they couldn’t give away any items for free, the woman exited the store, went to her car and reportedly told around five other people to enter the shop and confront store employees.
Security cameras captured much of the incident, including at least two children, getting out of the car, entering the store and confronting the employees. As the group was leaving, several of them pushed over display cases on the counter, while another one grabbed an item from the store and threw it.
That’s when Zaqqa said he grabbed a stick, ran out of the store and tried to get them to leave.
It appears from security footage that he was swinging the stick at the vandals’ vehicle as it drove forward and then came to another stop as everyone exited the car and headed back to the shop’s entrance where Zaqqa and another employee were seen inside.
At that point, the woman, as well as the man who had been driving the vehicle, attempted to confront the store’s employees and ultimately began smashing the shop’s doors and windows.
The suspects fled the area before deputies arrived and remain outstanding.
The relationship between the group of people who entered and allegedly vandalized the store is unknown at this time.
Los Angeles, Ca
Ohtani wins unanimous MVP after historic first season with Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani is the 2024 National League Most Valuable Player.
It was a unanimous decision to award the Japanese phenom the 2024 MVP, and in doing so, create another historic moment as he becomes the first full-time designated hitter to win it.
Cementing his legacy as one of the game’s greatest players, Ohtani’s first season as a member of the Dodgers will be remembered as one of the most accomplished single seasons in sports history.
He became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season, finishing with a .310 batting average, 54 home runs, 130 RBIs, and 59 stolen bases. His 1.036 OPS led the National League and was second in all of baseball behind presumptive AL MVP Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.
The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a record-setting $700 million deal last December, and he immediately delivered on his monumental contract.
In addition to his incredible regular-season numbers, Ohtani played a pivotal role in leading the Dodgers to their first World Series title since 2020. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees in five games, with Ohtani providing key hits throughout the postseason, including a home run in his first-ever playoff game.
While injuries kept him from reaching his regular season greatness, Ohtani’s still delivered playoff heroics and helped silence any remaining doubters.
His unanimous selection as NL MVP follows three previous AL MVP awards, making him the only player in MLB history to achieve such a feat across both leagues.
Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets finished second in MVP voting, while Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte placed third.
After finally making the playoffs and winning a championship in his first year with the Dodgers, Ohtani is poised to return to the mound in 2025 as the game’s most electrifying two-way player.
Los Angeles, Ca
Dodgers meet with Juan Soto but will they land the all-star slugger?
The Los Angeles Dodgers met with four-time all-star Juan Soto this week but unless the market changes the defending World Series champs may have a tough time signing the coveted free agent, KTLA’s David “Ping” Pingalore reports.
“I can confirm through sources that @juansoto25_ did meet with Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomes in Orange County today,” Ping posted on his Instagram account Tuesday.
Soto is the most sought-after slugger in the free agent market with other big-payroll teams like the New York Yankees (Soto’s most recent club) and the New York Mets expected to engage in a bidding war to land the outfielder who cracked 41 homers and knocked in 109 RBI while recording a .288 batting average in 2024.
The Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies are also expected to take a shot at Soto but Ping says Los Angeles may be hampered by a hesitancy to offer a long-term deal.
“According to sources if the market weakens the @dodgers interest would only be a 1-2 year deal as Soto seeks a long-term deal for 600m,” Ping posted.
The Dodgers are very familiar with what Soto can offer a team’s offense after facing him as a member of the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres in the National League.
Soto also played well in the World Series against the Dodgers. Despite the Yankees losing in five games Soto batted .313 and hit a home run in Game 2.
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