Santa Clarita Resident Charged with Dissuading a Witness

The Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force executed search warrants at 5 locations across Los Angeles County and arrested a bevy of suspects. Of those who were arrested, 2 were Santa Clarita residents who were charged with human trafficking offenses, with one of the suspects also being charged with dissuading a witness. Dissuading a [...]

Prolific Identity Theft Suspect Arrested in Santa Barbara

A prolific identity theft suspect arrested in Santa Barbara prompted LAPD officers to search for additional victims to come forward. According to police, Maria Christina Johnson would use popular dating websites and home rental services to locate and lure in her victims. Once she was allowed into their home, she would search for the victims' [...]