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The FBI executed a federal search warrant at a Glendale home as part of an ongoing investigation, with agents seen breaking in and collecting items, though no arrests were reported and details remain limited.
Four Colombian nationals were arrested in Glendale, California, for their involvement in a "burglary tourism" operation, where they allegedly used hidden cameras to spy on residents and determine the best times to burglarize homes. The suspects were found with surveillance equipment, construction gear, and stolen items. This arrest marks the second for one of the suspects, Bryan Martinez Vargas, in three weeks. The police believe the group is part of a transnational criminal operation targeting affluent neighborhoods.
A 27-year-old driver, Joshua Holbert, has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run crash that left 13-year-old Elias Bizzle seriously injured in Glendale. The driver fled the scene after striking Elias with his Chevrolet Trailblazer, leaving the teen in critical condition with a skull fracture and other serious injuries. Witnesses and evidence led police to Holbert's vehicle, where they found damage consistent with the crash. Elias's mother expressed anguish over her son's condition and urged for justice, while the driver admitted to being involved in the crash but claimed to be the only person in the vehicle, contradicting accounts from Elias's friends.
A fight at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale led to a shooting, leaving two men injured, with one sustaining non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and the other with a facial injury from an assault. The suspects fled the scene and have not been found, and Glendale police emphasized that the incident was unrelated to the nearby Final Four festivities.
Three homes in California, including a three-bedroom house in Glendale, a Craftsman bungalow in San Francisco, and a two-bedroom condominium in a gated retirement community in Carmel, are listed for $1.2 million. The Glendale property, priced at $1.195 million, features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a recently updated interior, including a living room with high, beamed ceilings, a fireplace, and an updated kitchen with honed-marble counters.
Surveillance video captures a man attempting to kidnap an 11-year-old girl as she walks to school in Glendale, Arizona. The girl managed to escape, and the police quickly arrested the suspect, Joseph Leroy Ruiz, for attempted kidnapping. The authorities praised the girl's bravery and quick thinking in avoiding a potentially dangerous situation.
A 37-year-old man, Joseph Ruiz, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to kidnap an elementary school student in Glendale, Arizona. The incident occurred as the girl was walking to school, and police were able to identify and apprehend Ruiz after reviewing a video of the attempted kidnapping. Ruiz is facing charges of attempted kidnapping, and more information is expected to be released by Glendale police on Monday.
A man, identified as 26-year-old Hans Schmidt, was shot while preaching on the corner of a Glendale intersection in Arizona. Schmidt, a married military medic and father of two, was hospitalized in critical condition. Police are investigating whether he was targeted or if the shooting was random, and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident prompted area businesses to evacuate, and the community is rallying around Schmidt and his family.
A suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly leaving a painted toilet outside the Americana mall in Glendale, California, triggering a bomb scare and subsequent evacuation. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department bomb squad investigated the object, while a digital sign nearby read "Beautification in progress." The male suspect was arrested in Burbank, but his identity and motive remain unknown.
Beyoncé is set to perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale as part of her Renaissance World Tour. The concert will take place on Thursday, August 24, with parking lots opening at 4:30 p.m. and the concert starting at 8 p.m. The clear bag policy will be enforced, allowing only clear bags or one-gallon freezer bags. Tickets are still available starting at $50, and general parking passes can be purchased in advance for $25 or on arrival for $30.
A suspect, Ivan Isaac Ramirez, was arrested in connection with a flash-mob robbery at the Americana at Brand mall in Glendale, California. Ramirez was later cited and released from custody. Another suspect, Brianna Jimenez, is being sought by the police. The robbery involved at least 30 suspects who ransacked the Yves Saint Laurent store and stole approximately $400,000 worth of merchandise. The investigation is ongoing, and the owner of the mall is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
Parts of Grand Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, are closed as firefighters battle a large fire at a recycling yard. The fire started with a semi-truck and trailer on fire, with exposure to a nearby building. Plumes of smoke were visible from the surrounding area. Multiple power lines were impacted and down, leading to a hazmat call. No residents were injured, but one firefighter was hospitalized for a heat-related illness. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes due to road closures.
A massive fire broke out at a recycling yard in Glendale, Arizona, causing a significant amount of smoke to rise into the air. The fire has led to the closure of US 60 in both directions between 59th Ave/Glendale and 67th Ave/Northern. Further details are currently unknown.
Several hundred protesters blocked one side of the 134 Freeway in Glendale to draw attention to the crisis in Artsakh, a landlocked republic with a large Armenian population. The protesters called for support from Rep. Adam Schiff, who has expressed support for ending the blockade but has faced criticism from some Armenian protesters for not doing enough. The protesters also gathered at Schiff's local office. The blockade by Azerbaijan has cut off the only overland connector to Armenia, and the protesters are calling for action from the Biden Administration, including humanitarian aid to Artsakh and sanctions on those responsible for the crisis.
A woman, Nevaeh Jai Worsley, has been arrested in Glendale, Arizona, for allegedly shooting and killing a motorcyclist during a road rage incident. The incident occurred when an argument broke out between the motorcyclist and two individuals in a car, with Worsley allegedly shooting the rider. The motorcyclist later died in the hospital. Worsley and the other individual fled the scene but were apprehended by police. Worsley has been charged with second-degree murder.