The Dispatch will be on Spring hiatis for about five weeks while ‘Ed’ recharges and catches up on deferred duties. Thanks to readers for the break.
Letters and comments from readers will continue to be moderated and posted during the break.
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I live in Mission Viejo and my home was targeted and burglarized by crooks. They tracked me down on Craigslist because I had an $8,000 bike for sale. Then they burglarized my garage as my family slept inside. Similar burglaries are described in a L.A. Times article.
When I reported it to the OCSD, they were unaware of any other burglaries in the area targeting bicycles. I have since spoken to the LA Sheriff Department and they said that these guys preyed heavily in South Orange County. If anyone else in MV was victimized by them I would encourage them to call Detective Marc King @ LASD 562-946-7994 or email him at MBKing@lasd.com to provide more information for their investigation.
James Thomas
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A 3-year-old girl was found Wednesday evening about 9:30 p.m. crying for her mommy in a parking lot on California Court in Mission Viejo [Map].
The child led Sheriff’s deputies to her home, where the front door was open. No one responded so deputies entered and found the mother in a locked master bedroom. The woman exited a bathroom after making several rapid toilet flushes, according to MV Police Services.
Officers smelled narcotics so drug investigators were summoned. After obtaining a warrant, heroin, methadone, and drug paraphernalia were found, and the woman was arrested.
The child was taken to Orangewood Home for care. Her father is currently in a drug rehab program.
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Jose Gonzales
A Mission Viejo native and double murder suspect is being sought by Las Vegas Police, who advise he is armed and dangerous.
Jose Alejandro Gonazales, 22, is wanted in the killing of two men at a home in North Las Vegas. Two women were also injured with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and head, according to the Las Vegas Sun.
Another individual has been arrested and charged, but Gonzales, also known as “Smokey” or “Jose Diaz,” is still at large. He may be driving a gray Dodge Intrepid. He has a tattoo on his chest “Forgive me mother for my crazy life.”
Anyone with information can call the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, to remain anonymous.
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Lauren Pum, Trinity University President Dennis Ahlburg
Mission Viejo’s Lauren Pum was recently honored at Trinity University’s 11th Student Leadership Awards ceremony in San Antonio for her volunteer achievements.
Pum graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in 2009 after previously attending Mission Viejo Christian School. At Capo she was involved with the Acres of Love Program, which provided care, love and hope for abandoned and HIV positive babies and children.
University President Dennis Ahlburg conferred the Unsung Hero Award for Pum’s leadership, loyalty and selfless devotion to the College and Community. Lauren has served on the Directorship of the Trinity University Volunteer Action Community, often working behind the scenes on large undertakings. She was also a leader in the San Antonio Volunteer Effort, recruiting and placing College volunteers to help the San Antonio Community.
Lauren will graduate in December, one semester early, with a major in History. She plans to return for a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching. Her parents are Joseph and Cathy Pum. She has two younger siblings, David and Amy.
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A burglar took prescription drugs after breaking into a CVS Drug store after midnight on Thursday. The store is located in the Marketplace Center on Los Alisos near the 241 Toll Road.
A surveillance camera showed a 30-40-something black male, similar in appearance to a man who broke in and took painkillers at CAL-Med Pharmacy on Marguerite Parkway, according to the OCR. That incident occurred last summer.
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