Shenghua Wen, a Chinese citizen in the U.S., is charged with violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by smuggling firearms and technology to North Korea. After being directed by North Korean officials, he illegally procured and shipped weapons, leading to his arrest in December 2024 and a guilty plea in June 2025.
Lake Forest, California’s Eric Ramminger accused of assault, battery, criminal threats, trespassing
Eric Walter Ramminger, 54, was arrested in Lake Forest, California, for alleged hate crimes. On May 30, 2025, he was filmed harassing a shop employee and making violent threats while intoxicated. He faces charges of assault, battery, criminal threats, trespassing, and various hate crimes following the incident.
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Las Vegas, Nevada’s Donald Newton arrested in Stanton, California
Donald Newton, 46, from Las Vegas, was arrested for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl. Bail is set at $500,000. He was apprehended after police responded to a motel incident where the girl was found safe. Charges include human trafficking, firearm possession, and pimping, among others.
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10 things about Healdsburg, California’s Caleigh Buchignani
Caleigh Clare Buchignani, from Healdsburg, California, is a Healdsburg High School graduate and a former lacrosse player. She is the daughter of Kevin and Michelle Buchignani and has multiple cousins in the area. Caleigh has worked at local businesses and celebrated her 30th birthday in December 2024.
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Fresno, California’s Monico Gastelo pleads guilty to child exploitation
Monico Erich Gastelo, 43, of Fresno, California pleaded guilty to distribution and receipt of child pornography and sexual exploitation of children.
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Henderson, Nevada’s Russell Phay breaks into Ty Warner’s Montecito, California home
Russell Maxwell Phay, a U.S. Army veteran from Nevada, has a criminal history including a 2013 jail sentence for violating a protection order and a 2017 assault charge. In May 2025, he allegedly broke into a residence in Montecito, injuring Linda Malek-Aslanian. Phay faces charges including burglary and kidnapping, with bail set at $100,000.
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Vallejo, California’s Marvin Mutch booked into Solano County Jail
Marvin Lee Mutch, a 68-year-old convicted felon from Vallejo, California, was previously sentenced to life for the murder of 13-year-old Cassie Riley in 1974. After being paroled in 2016, he was recently arrested for possessing child pornography and firearms. Mutch's bond is set at $300,000, with a hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025.
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13 things about Chula Vista, California’s Jacqueline Ma
Jacqueline Ma used to be a teacher in California. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison after confessing to abusing two boys.
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10 things about Escondido, California’s Nathan Hentley
Escondido High School alum Nathan Hentley coached basketball at Eureka High School in Eureka, California. He was arrested on November 3, 2022.
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13 things about San Francisco, California businessman Tom Steyer
Thomas Steyer, a billionaire from Manhattan, is an influential businessman, environmentalist, and philanthropist based in San Francisco. He founded Farallon Capital, has made significant contributions to climate advocacy, and launched a presidential campaign in 2020. Steyer co-founded Galvanize Climate Solutions in 2021, promoting climate-focused investments and initiatives.
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