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THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 - AUGUST 29, 2018 VOLUME 7, NO. 34
FBI OFFERS $25,000 REWARD REGARDING SAN GABRIEL KIDNAPPING Witnesses say three men were involved in Tony's abduction on the 16th
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t a press conference held Monday the FBI to announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the recovery of Ruochen “Tony” Liao, 28, of Santa Ana. Liao was taken against his will in the city of San Gabriel on July 16, 2018, according to witnesses. A poster with phots of Tony and additional details in both English and Chinese can be found here: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/ruochen-liao According to witnesses, three men were involved in Tony's abduction on the 16th and were riding in an SUV. Only one of the men was seen, however, by a witness who provided a description. That man, is known only as "David." A sketch of David was made by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and is attached. I've also attached photographs taken from area surveillance cameras of the SUV that was driven by the alleged abductors. An attorney representing the family was also present at the press conference and announced a reward being offered by the family for the safe return of Tony Liao. The family representative provided the following phone number and email address where he can be reached for comment.
(Left) Ruochen “Tony” Liao, 28, of Santa Ana .(RIght) Abduction vehicle . - Courtesy photos
Stolen Vehicle Alert In San Bernardino County On Sunday, August 19th, at approximately 5:30 pm, deputies responded to the report of a large tractor being stolen from a construction yard at Avenue G. and 6th Place in the City of Yucaipa. The tractor was a Caterpillar 966e, front
loader type. Deputy Coillot, with the assistance of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, began an area check for the vehicle. Deputy Coillot received information from a citizen near Oak Glen Rd.
and Wildwood Canyon Rd. that the tractor was observed heading south on Oak Glen Rd. entering Riverside County. The Sheriff’s helicopter spotted the tractor, still traveling south, now
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Joint Air Operations Plan That’ll Affect Anaheim The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) released last week an operating plan for Air Search and Rescue that outlines how air operations will be coordinated between the two public
service agencies. Air search and rescue responsibilities are, by California government code 26614 and the Cal-OES Model Operating Plan, the primary responsibility of the Sheriff with authority for the Sheriff to request assis-
Driving Under The Influence in Riverside Results In Traffic Collision On Saturday, August 18, 2018, at approximately 6:18 PM, officers from the Rancho Mirage Police Department responded to a single vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Ramon Road and Los Alamos Road, Rancho Mirage. It was determined
the driver, Joseph Wolensky, 26 years of Palm Desert, was driving a white sedan when he lost control and collided with a center median. Only minor injuries were sustained a result of the collision. During the investigation it was determined
that the driver showed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. Wolensky was arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, and was transported to a local
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City of Long Beach Hosts Inaugural Ranchos Walk Event Sept. 8
tance from any public safety organization for search and rescue activity. For the past several months, leaders from OCFA and OCSD have worked cooperatively to develop the operating plan and have
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The City of Long Beach invites the community to experience Long Beach in a whole new way at its inaugural Ranchos Walk event on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Beginning at 8 a.m., participants will take a walkthrough history as they follow
a trail that links Rancho Los Alamitos and Rancho Los Cerritos. This 9.4-mile scenic walk also connects the California State University, Long Beach campus, Reservoir Hill, Hilltop Park in Signal Hill, Longview Point at Willow Springs Park and Rancho Los
Cerritos. Participation in the event is free, and online registration is available at www. longbeach.gov/ranchoswalk. “The Ranchos Walk Event is a fun and active way for Long Beach residents and
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