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Oregon man wanted on sexual abuse charges arrested in Los Algodones

Posted: Feb 07, 2012 5:53 PM

Story by Karen Castro

LOS ALGODONES, Mex. - A man wanted in Oregon for sexual abuse charges was arrested in the Desert Southwest.

Mexican Police arrested Jimmy Gene Hale who was wanted in Oregon for sexually abusing kids under 14-years-old.

Authorities say the 57-year-old fled to Mexico to avoid prosecution.

But U.S. authorities, with the help of Mexican Police, were able to track the sex offender's whereabouts and bring him to justice.

Hale is in Imperial County Jail where he awaits extradition to Oregon to face criminal charges.

Contact Imperial County Sheriff's Office with any New Information

Drugs Feb 7 2012 Imperial Valley, CA

U.S. Border Patrol agents bust Mexican and U.S. citizens attempting to smuggle drugs across borders and checkpoints in Imperial Valley.

On Monday, agents from the El Centro sector say they found two men, both illegal Mexican nationals hiding in the desert just 25 miles east of Calexico.

According to border patrol, after conducting an extended search they discovered 270 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $216,000. Border patrol says both men were arrested and turned over to the drug enforcement administration along with the drugs.

In a separate incident the same day agents say they seized more than 2 pounds of marijuana and $16,000 of U.S. currency at the highway 86 checkpoint near Salton City, California.

According agents the discovery came after a canine alerted them to a white Toyota Prius, which contained the drugs and money in a duffle bag. Border patrol says the suspects, both U.S. Citizens, were arrested and turned over to the Imperial County Sheriff's Office along with the marijuana and vehicle.

BREAKING NEWS: Az. Supreme Court

Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency. Feb, 2012

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Police Seek Public's Help Locating Dangerous Bulldog Gang Member

Fernando Figuero February 2, 2012 Updated Feb 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM PST

Fresno police have released photos to the public of a suspect they say murdered a Fresno man on Sunday hoping someone can help lead to his whereabouts and arrest.

Police say Fernando Figueroa, a parolee and known gang member is responsible for the shooting death of Sergio Lopez, 30, who was found suffering from a gunshot wound in an apartment at 5145 E Lane in south east Fresno.

Police say Figueroa, a member of the Eastside Bulldog gang, is considered armed and dangerous and could be in the company of 27 year old Alyeen Garcia.

If anyone has information on Figueroa and/or Garcia’s whereabouts, you can remain anonymous by calling 498-STOP (7867)Crime Stoppers where a $1,000 reward is being offered that leads to Figueroa’s arrest.

Recalls Plus 7 Feb 2012

Six companies are recalling various products sold at several retailers including Costco, Walmart, Big Lots, Ross Dress For Less, Dd's Discounts, The Container Store and West Elm, according to recent reports from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The Container Store is recalling about 7,200 Lush Life power strips. "The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard," according to CPSC. The strips, made in China, sold at Container Stores nationwide and on the retailer's website from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.

The Container Store is recalling about 7,200 Lush Life power strips. "The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard," according to CPSC. The strips, made in China, sold at Container Stores nationwide and on the retailer's website from October 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.

Weeplay Kids is recalling about 128,000 Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and Sleep 'n Play garments. "The firm has received approximately 30 reports of snaps detaching from the garments," according to CPSC. The clothing, made in Bangladesh, sold at Big Lots, DD's Discounts, Ross and other stores nationwide from November 2010 through August 2011 for about $4 to $9.

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., is recalling about 5,750 overarching floor lamps. "The firm is aware of at least 39 reports of short circuits in the lamp, including three reports of shock, one report of a minor burn to a consumer's finger and two reports of minor property damage," according to CPSC. The lamps, made in China, sold at West Elm retail stores nationwide, catalogs and website from March 2011 through November 2011 for about $250.

Bumbleride is recalling about 30,700 Bumbleride Indie & Indie twin strollers. "There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries," according to CPSC. The strollers, made in Taiwan, sold at Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700.

Hewlett-Packard is recalling about 928,000 fax machines in the U.S. "Hewlett-Packard is aware of seven reports of fax machines overheating and catching fire, resulting in property damage, including one instance of significant property damage and one instance of a minor burn injury to a consumer's finger," according to CPSC. "Six incidents were reported in the U.S." The machines, made in China, sold at electronics, computer and camera stores nationwide and online from November 2004 through December 2011 for between $90 and $120.

California Innovations is recalling about 55,000 Travelin' Chef expandable thermal food carriers. "Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults," according to CPSC. The carriers, made in China, sold at Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.

California Innovations is recalling about 248,000 expandable insulated lunch boxes with freezer gel packs. "Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults," according to CPSC. "The firm has received two separate reports of a dog chewing and ingesting gel from the gel pack. One dog reportedly died from ingestion of the gel. The other was reported to have received treatment and has recovered." The box, made in China, sold at Costco, Leon Korol and Cost U Less stores between May 2007 and September 2008 for about $10.

Swine Flu 2012

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Yuma, AZ--Spanish media are reporting that the H1N1 virus is back in Mexico city and the cases are rising.
Mexican authorities closed many restaurants, schools, museums, libraries and theaters to stop the spread of the disease.
But here in the Desert Southwest several swine flu virus have popped up.
"We have 3 confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus and those folks have been quarantined as well as the people in that housing unit," Nancy Kincaid of California Prison Health care services said.
Kincaid said Centinela State Prison in Imperial County are taking appropriate procedures.
"When they have 5 days with out any new cases then typically they lift the quarantine case, it means they're past the point of it spreading," Kincaid said.
According to the Imperial County Public Health Department 9 citizens have been diagnosed with H1N1.

"Clearly someone brought it into the prison because there are people whose movement is limited. Inmates don't go out, people come in," she said.
Dr. Gilberto Chavez, Deputy Director, California Department of Public Health's center for infectious diseases released a statement saying.
"So far, influenza activity has been somewhat less this season than in previous seasons. However, we are beginning to see increases in influenza activity across California. This is usually the time of year when influenza begins to become more active in California. It is not too late to be vaccinated. If you haven't been vaccinated yet, get your vaccine now before flu activity increases. Vaccination is the best protection against the flu. This year's vaccine protects against most frequently found strains including H1N1."
For vaccinations, you can visit the Imperial County Public Health Department located at 935 Broadway in El Centro or the Yuma County Public Health Department located at 2200 West 28th Street in Yuma.
Health officials say swine flu virus symptoms are like regular flu symptoms which include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches plus diarrhea and vomiting.
They say influenza is spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
They say to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
Make sure to wash your hands often with soap and water constantly and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth because germs spread that way.
Also, the recommend you to stay home if you get sick and limit contact with others.

victims of human trafficking

Yuma, Arizona February 3, 2012 - The Mexican Consulate in Yuma is concerned for its citizens, whether or not they're in the U.S. legally. They're particularly concerned for victims of human trafficking.

"Let's say a person that crosses because he or she is a product of trafficking, we'll go to this Yuma Patrol station. So we go there," says Pinzon. "We make an interview, a consular interview. We make sure of all the things he or she requires."

Patricia Pinzon says they see on average 50 Mexican nationals a day entering the border illegally.

"We try to make exhaustive interviews to know whether he or she was forced," says Pinzon of human trafficked victims.

Pinzon says the Mexican Consulate is concerned about victims who can't speak for themselves.

"We pay special attention to minors. Recently, we've been having lots of minors," says Pinzon. "For example, minors that cross and are being processed as adults. So we really consider this. This is a very vulnerable population."

The Mexican Consulate offers help its citizens trapped in hopeless situations.

"Victims of domestic violence, victims of sexual abuse," says Pinzon of those citizens they've helped. "Besides the legal aid, we have economic financial aid for medical studies, for any documents, for anything they need."

The Mexican Consulate in Yuma also helps its citizen victims apply for special visas to stay in the U.S.

The Violence Against Women's Act provides those subjected to criminal abuses to obtain a its special visa And the U-Visa grants criminal abuse victims temporary legal status and work eligibility for up to four years. The Consulate also works closely with local agencies as well.

"We have a very good relation and networking with all the organization that do kind of the same things here in Yuma. Amberly's Place, the County's Victims Services and many other institutions here," says Pinzon. "So we work by referrals also."