A Los Angeles man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into the home of Mayor Karen Bass while people were present. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the suspect, Ephraim Matthew Hunter, entered the Getty House through a smashed window. No injuries were reported, and Hunter was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.
Jacob Beacher has been arrested and charged with a federal hate crime for vandalizing and burglarizing the CILRU Islamic student center at Rutgers University on Eid al-Fitr. The FBI alleges that Beacher broke a window to enter the building and smashed religious objects and stole a Palestinian flag and a charity box. The university administration has condemned the act of violence and expressed support for the Muslim community.
A 29-year-old Los Angeles resident, Ephraim Hunter, allegedly broke into Mayor Karen Bass’s home on Sunday morning, leading to his arrest on suspicion of burglary. Hunter has a history of violent crimes in Massachusetts, including assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping. The LAPD is investigating the incident, believing that Hunter targeted the mayor’s residence and may face additional charges beyond burglary. Bass and her family were unharmed during the break-in, and the LAPD has increased security measures at Getty House.
