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Two Romanian nationals have been charged with hate crimes for impersonating U.S. immigration agents and targeting Hispanic individuals in Orange County. The suspects allegedly approached victims, believed to be undocumented immigrants, while wearing fake law enforcement badges and speaking Spanish. They threatened these victims with deportation if they did not surrender their money and debit cards. Additionally, it was reported that a firearm was present in their vehicle during at least one of the robberies.

On July 4, 2024 during a high-speed chase in Los Angeles County, deputies pursued a silver Kia Soul. Armand Black, who was watching the chase on television, recognized the vehicle as identical to his own Kia Soul that had been stolen from his driveway just days earlier, on Wednesday.

Authorities are investigating the death of David J. Ruff, a 38-year-old man from Apple Valley, whose body was discovered under a bridge in Victorville. The body was found around 6:35 a.m. by BNSF train workers near Bear Valley Road and Industrial Boulevard. According to sheriff’s spokeswoman there were no suspicious circumstances at the scene. An autopsy will determine the cause of death, while Ruff’s family is mourning his loss.

A man approximately fifty years old was arrested on Wednesday in Orange County, California, facing murder charges linked to two fatal shootings that occurred just minutes apart. Officials reported that the suspect, identified as Correa, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a victim who was related to him. Additionally, Correa is also suspected of being involved in a fatal shooting from the previous year.

A third and possibly fourth person has drowned in Nevada County within 26 hours. On Friday at 16:30, crews from the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District responded to a call regarding a possible rescue at Scotts Flat Lake, located approximately 11 miles from Nevada City. Water rescue teams and two drones were deployed to locate the individual, who was pronounced dead after being brought to shore and receiving CPR.

A mother died while attempting to prevent a thief from stealing her car with her young son still inside. The incident occurred when the suspect stole the vehicle, and the mother climbed onto the hood in an effort to stop it. She was thrown off as the driver drove erratically, resulting in severe head injuries. Despite being rushed to the hospital in critical condition, she later died. Police found her son safe and sleeping inside the car after it was stopped in a parking lot. The media reported on her profound love for her son.

A man named Allen Ray McGrew, aged 42, died from “massive head trauma” after an accident on the day after fourth of July. The incident occurred while he was celebrating outside his home in Summerville, South Carolina, located approximately 20 miles northwest of Charleston. According to Coroner Luke Brouthers, McGrew’s death was attributed to “extreme head trauma with a brain tumor,” and it has been ruled as accidental.