Results for: Burglary

A 29-year-old man, Ephraim Matthew Hunter, has been charged with burglary and vandalism in connection with a break-in at the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Hunter allegedly shattered a glass door and entered the Getty House, the mayor’s official residence, early Sunday morning. Bass, her family, and her grandchild were home at the time, but no injuries were reported. Hunter was arrested and is being held on $100,000 bail. The Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office is representing Hunter and has stated that he will receive a fair defense. The incident has raised questions about security protocols at the mayor’s residence and has been compared to the break-in at Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home in October 2022.

A 29-year-old suspect, Ephraim Matthew Hunter, has been arrested and charged with burglary and vandalism for breaking into the home of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, and the suspect allegedly gained entry by shattering a glass door. The mayor and her family were home at the time but were unharmed. Hunter is being held on $100,000 bail, and the District Attorney’s Office has charged him with felony counts of first-degree residential burglary and vandalism. The circumstances leading to the break-in are under investigation, and Hunter’s defense attorney has vowed to ensure he receives a fair trial.

On Friday, Laura Kettel, 35, was arrested in connection with a stolen tow truck chase that involved multiple police agencies, injuries, and burglaries. The incident began in Redwood City when Kettel allegedly stole a tow truck and rammed a police car, injuring an officer. The chase extended through multiple cities, with Kettel evading spike strips before parking the truck at a Planet Fitness and assaulting her boyfriend, an employee at the gym. Kettel was out on bail for a domestic violence case and was arrested for another residential burglary four days prior to the chase. She was booked for felony assault with a deadly weapon, vehicle theft, residential burglary, domestic violence, resisting arrest, and committing a felony while out on bail.

The suspect arrested for breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home has a criminal past that includes kidnapping and attempted murder in Massachusetts. Ephraim Hunter, 29, was charged with burglary after allegedly entering the Getty House, the mayor’s official residence, while Bass and her family were present. Hunter’s prior criminal record revealed that he was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and served seven years in state prison. Despite previous break-ins at Bass’ home, she expressed her commitment to ensuring the safety of Angelenos.

Steven Skea, 64, of South Hadley, has been charged in connection with two burglaries last year at The Collector Galleries in Northampton and Whitney Hill Antiques in Deerfield. Skea pleaded not guilty to two counts of breaking and entering, two counts of larceny, and a charge of possessing a firearm without a license at his arraignment in Hampshire Superior Court on Monday. According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Skea is being held without bail. In August, The Collector Galleries reported a break-in, with a suspect seen on surveillance footage blocking a camera with a ceiling tile. The business reported 100 pieces of jewelry and 200 pieces of flatware missing. In October, Whitney Hill Antiques reported a break-in and theft of $30,000 to $50,000 of items, including rare coins and antique jewelry. In November, police obtained a warrant to search Skea’s home, where he allegedly told police he sold stolen items to jewelers in Holyoke and Enfield. Police located numerous pieces of stolen jewelry and coins at Skea’s residence. Skea is due back in court for a hearing in May.

Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Minnesota was arrested early Monday after a homeowner reported a burglary in progress. She was booked into the Becker County Jail on suspicion of first-degree burglary. The homeowner called 911 around 4:45 a.m. to report an active burglary, and officers found and arrested Mitchell during a search of the home. The Becker County Attorney is considering formal charges, while the Senate Democratic Caucus has no comment pending further information. The arrest has drawn criticism from Republican Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, who called for consequences in both the court and the legislature.

Minnesota Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell was arrested on Monday for suspicion of burglarizing a house in Detroit Lake. The incident occurred around 4:45 pm when the homeowner reported a burglary to the police. Upon arriving at the scene, the police discovered Mitchell inside the house. She is currently being held at Becker County Jail on first-degree burglary suspicion. Mitchell previously worked as a meteorologist and was elected to the senate in 2022. The Senate Democratic Caucus and Republican Senate Majority Leader have both expressed shock and concern, indicating that they expect consequences to follow based on the outcome of the investigation.

Northbrook police are investigating a series of burglaries that occurred early Monday morning in the 2800 block of Dundee Road. The burglaries happened between 2 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. and targeted several businesses in a business plaza. The Northbrook Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage of the incident.

Early Sunday morning, a suspect was apprehended after breaking into the official residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, known as Getty House. The Mayor and her family were unharmed. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Ephraim Matthew Hunter, was arrested for the burglary. No injuries were reported in the incident. The investigation is ongoing. Security protocols at the residence and the suspect’s alleged motive are being examined.

A 60-year-old woman named Nilofar Khan has been apprehended by authorities for her alleged involvement in daytime burglaries. Khan’s modus operandi involved posing as a vegetable vendor to gain access to locked residences and steal valuables.