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SFGATE
1 week ago
San Francisco

Officials: 700 suspected stolen catalytic converters at Bay Area recycling plant

Authorities discovered hundreds of stolen catalytic converters tied to an organized crime operation in East Bay, highlighting a significant theft issue in California. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Johnny Wactor's accused killers tied to thefts in L.A., Beverly Hills, Ontario, police say

Gang members linked to the murder of actor Johnny Wactor were also connected to multiple thefts across Los Angeles and surrounding areas. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Cars

Johnny Wactor slaying: LAPD investigation focuses on gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts

Gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts are suspects in the fatal shooting of actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Johnny Wactor's accused killers tied to thefts in L.A., Beverly Hills, Ontario, police say

Gang members linked to the murder of actor Johnny Wactor were also connected to multiple thefts across Los Angeles and surrounding areas. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Cars

Johnny Wactor slaying: LAPD investigation focuses on gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts

Gang members tied to catalytic converter thefts are suspects in the fatal shooting of actor Johnny Wactor in downtown Los Angeles. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Two men charged with murder of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor

Two men charged with murder in the killing of actor Johnny Wactor during an attempted theft. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

D.A. Gascon to announce charges Monday in killing of actor Johnny Wactor

Criminal charges will be announced against suspects in the shooting death of actor Johnny Wactor, linked to a robbery gone wrong. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

Man killed after interrupting suspected catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A.

Theft of catalytic converters is a lucrative crime due to valuable metals. Legal measures are being taken to combat this growing criminal trend. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Two men charged with murder of General Hospital actor Johnny Wactor

Two men charged with murder in the killing of actor Johnny Wactor during an attempted theft. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

D.A. Gascon to announce charges Monday in killing of actor Johnny Wactor

Criminal charges will be announced against suspects in the shooting death of actor Johnny Wactor, linked to a robbery gone wrong. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

Man killed after interrupting suspected catalytic converter thieves in downtown L.A.

Theft of catalytic converters is a lucrative crime due to valuable metals. Legal measures are being taken to combat this growing criminal trend. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Four Arrested in Killing Of General Hospital' Actor

Four men arrested for the murder of actor Johnny Wactor during a catalytic converter theft in Los Angeles. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Cars

Search warrants issued, gang targeted in killing of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Los Angeles police are investigating the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, linked to gang members involved in catalytic converter thefts. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Los Angeles

LAPD close to making multiple arrests in murder of 'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor: report

LAPD targets 'Florencia 13' gang for Johnny Wactor's murder after fingerprints found at crime scene.
Multiple arrests are expected following the investigation into the actor's killing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

'General Hospital's' Johnny Wactor killed by catalytic converter thief in downtown L.A., police say

The actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot during an encounter with car thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Four Arrested in Killing Of General Hospital' Actor

Four men arrested for the murder of actor Johnny Wactor during a catalytic converter theft in Los Angeles. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Cars

Search warrants issued, gang targeted in killing of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

Los Angeles police are investigating the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, linked to gang members involved in catalytic converter thefts. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Los Angeles

LAPD close to making multiple arrests in murder of 'General Hospital' star Johnny Wactor: report

LAPD targets 'Florencia 13' gang for Johnny Wactor's murder after fingerprints found at crime scene.
Multiple arrests are expected following the investigation into the actor's killing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

'General Hospital's' Johnny Wactor killed by catalytic converter thief in downtown L.A., police say

The actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot during an encounter with car thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter. [ more ]
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www.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
San Francisco

Berkeley auto crimes are down, but police warn thieves are using 'brazen tactics'

Catalytic converter theft remains a significant issue despite some year-over-year decreases in car-related crimes. [ more ]
News 12 - Long Island
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn officials helping residents protect their catalytic converters

Brooklyn officials host free event to register catalytic converters in NYPD database. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

New details emerge in killing of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor

The tragic shooting death of 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor occurred during a catalytic converter theft in Los Angeles. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Cars

LAPD searches for 'General Hospital' actor's killers, seeks fingerprints, video

Rise in catalytic converter thefts, LAPD investigating fatal incident involving actor Johnny Wactor. [ more ]
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