Jennifer Garner, wife of Ben Affleck, went to court in Los Angeles to ask a judge for a restraining order against a stalker who has been following her for several years. The stalker, Steven Burky, 36, is a well known mental patient who has been a drifter for several years.…
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MySpace Mom on Trial for Computer Fraud and Conspiracy in Los Angeles
The trial began today of a MySpace mom in Los Angeles Federal Court. The tragedy began when a 13 year-old girl in Missouri used to turn to the popular on line retreat as a form of escape and flirtation. The girl, Megan Meier, began to write to what she thought…
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Admits That More Than 5,600 Rape Kits Have Not Been Tested
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has admitted to the County Board of Supervisors that they have failed to test over 5,600 rape kits with evidence of sexual assaults and other crimes. However, those same officials also state that they are not sure of the total number of kits that…
Newport Harbor Coach Will Not Be Charged With DUI After Being Arrested After Returning From Los Angeles
A very well respected Newport-Mesa sports coach who lives in Costa Mesa will not be charged with DUI after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Costa Mesa after he was driving home from Los Angeles. Laurence Draluck, 48, the Newport Harbor High School girls’ soccer…
Fox News Commentator Arrested for DUI In Los Angeles
Fox News’ own sports commentator, Josh Booty, was arrested in Los Angeles for a DUI. He was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol in the Los Angeles area. He was then transported to the station for booking. During the booking process, Booty became angry. Officers attempted to subdue him…
Lindsay Lohan Sued For DUI And Drug Possession Joy Ride in Los Angeles
A civil suit has been filed in Los Angeles by the passengers of the SUV that Lindsay Lohan drove the night she was arrested for DUI and drug possession back on July 24, 2007. The story began when Lohan’s assistant and the famous star had an argument. The assistant fled…
Long Beach Police Investigating 5 Murders in this Southern California City
A homeless encampment in the City of Long Beach was rocked this past weekend when 5 bodies were found murdered. The victims all were homeless people who lived or frequented underneath a busy freeway were shot to death. One of the major problems is that the first heavy rain of…
California Attorney General Charges 8 People in White Collar Crimes in San Bernardino
The California Attorney General filed criminal white collar crime charges against 8 people in the Southern California county of San Bernardino. The charges include theft crimes of money laundering, conspiracy, and grand theft stemming out of Redlands, California. The charges arose out of a scam that has plagued the mortgage…
City of Glendora Gets Over One Million Dollars to Stop DUI
The City of Glendora as well as other Southern California cities will receive the brunt of more then $7 million of grant money from the State to eradicate DUI. Glendora will receive over $1.5 million to add DUI checkpoints as other operations to stop driving while intoxicated in the Southland.…
Keanu Reeves Denies He Used His Car To Strike a Paparazzo In Los Angeles
Keanu Reeves took the witness stand and stated that he did not drive his 1996 Porsche into the celebrity photographer in the Los Angeles area known as Rancho Palos Verdes. The photographer is suing the famous actor as a result of what he claims are his diminished earnings as a…