Shovel-wielding man who tried to burn Redding house down and threatened officers arrested

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say an axe and shovel-wielding man who tried to set fire to a Redding home with people inside it was arrested after telling responding officers he was going to kill them Wednesday evening, July 29. Officers were forced to use less-lethal bean bag shotgun rounds to take the violent and confrontational man down, after he advanced […]

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MECCA: Woman’s charred remains found at scene of earlier fatal deputy involved shooting

MECCA — Homicide officials already investigating the deadly deputy involved shooting of an axe-wielding man are now also investigating after a woman’s charred remains were discovered at the scene of the earlier fatal shooting. The fatal shooting and later grisly discovery of the woman’s remains happened in the area of Lincoln Street and 66th Avenue in Mecca. SEE RELATED: MECCA: […]

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92-year-old San Jacinto resident fires gun at axe-wielding burglar

Trevor Montgomery   SAN JACINTO – A 92-year-old WWII veteran fired a shot at a burglary suspect on Jan. 31, after the unidentified man attempted to gain access into the victim’s residence. The suspect reportedly attempted to smash his way through a garage door of the residence before shattering a window and attempting to climb into the home. The suspect was reportedly […]

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