SFPD report: Luigi Mangione’s mother filed missing persons report, believing son was working in S.F.

The mother of Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged in the New York killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, reported her son missing San Francisco weeks ago after believing he had been working in the city, according to a police source familiar with the investigation.

Mangione’s mother, Kathleen Mangione, called San Francisco police on Nov. 18, and stated that her son hadn’t been heard from since July, according to the source.

“Kathleen stated she spoke to Luigi on 7/1/24, and that Luigi worked for TrueCar at 124 Montgomery, which is permanently closed and the main number disconnected,” the report states.

The police source spoke to the Chronicle on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss non-public details of the report.

The mother went on to say that she didn’t know where her son frequents in the city, and the report does not note the presence of threats or medical concerns.

TrueCar announced the opening of an office at 140 New Montgomery St. in a 2015 press release. It was not clear on Tuesday if the company still operated out of that location. A TrueCar spokesperson told the Chronicle on Monday that Mangione hadn’t worked for the company since 2023, and did not immediately return a request for comment regarding the mother’s missing persons report.

More: https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/luigi-mangione-sf-missing-persons-report-united-19971586.php

Watch: L.A. County Fire officials give update on Franklin Fire in Malibu.

BREAKING! A Chinese national who resides in Brentwood was arrested moments before boarding a flight to China following allegations that he flew a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base late last month and took photos.

According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Yinpiao Zhou, a 39-year-old Chinese citizen and lawful permanent resident of the U.S., was arrested Dec. 9 at San Francisco International Airport prior to his flight.  

More: https://trib.al/xuXgxWH

Prayers for the Wisconsin State trooper who was injured in the line of duty this morning. 🙏🏽

Two killed in crash involving two semi-trucks, leads to crash injuring WSP trooper.

According to Wisconsin State Patrol, an SUV was driving eastbound just before 7 p.m. on Monday night on I-94 near Tomah, when the SUV crossed the median and hit two semi-trucks traveling westbound.

As a result of the crash, the semi-trucks ended up in eastbound lanes of traffic. Wisconsin State Patrol says this caused both directions of I-94 to be shut down for several hours until early Tuesday morning around 2:35 a.m.

Shortly after this first crash involving the SUV and the two-semi trucks, another crash happened in the area injuring a state trooper. According to Wisconsin State Patrol, at 9:55 p.m. on Monday, a 72-year-old semi-truck driver from Minnesota did not follow the cones and flares in place to direct traffic around the first crash.

This semi-truck driver rear-ended the state patrol squad car injuring Trooper Smith. Authorities say Trooper Smith hurt his head in the crash and was taken to a hospital, the semi driver did not report any injuries.

More: https://www.wbay.com/2024/12/10/two-killed-crash-involving-two-semi-trucks-leads-crash-injuring-wsp-trooper/

The drone mystery continues, as a hearing on Capitol Hill exposed limitations of U.S. capabilities.

The White House refers reporters to the FBI and DHS, but the FBI says it can’t connect the mysterious drones in New Jersey and New York to any individual or group.

*NEWS INTERRUPTION*

New video released Monday showed the moment a garbage truck exploded in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The cooling effect of a firefighter’s hose line stream directed to the top of a Groot garbage truck that was on fire may have defeated a heat-activated safety device designed to vent natural gas to prevent catastrophic explosion of a cylinder in the event of heat or fire exposure. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders were located at the top of a Groot garbage truck, and the CNG fuel in those cylinders powers the truck’s engine instead of gasoline or diesel fuel.

The firefighting action may have caused an explosion that injured two police officers and a firefighter, damaged a fire engine, damaged a police SUV, and damaged several houses in an Arlington Heights neighborhood on Friday, December 6, 2024. Otherwise, a safety device designed to prevent explosion of overheated CNG cylinders may have failed.

There were multiple first responders in close proximity when the explosion occurred, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.

Two police officers and one firefighter were injured by flying debris and post blast concussion, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department. The police officers and firefighters were transported by fire department ambulance to a local Emergency Department with non-life- threatening injuries.

Please join us in sending prayers and, or positive thoughts for their recovery. 🙏🏽

Read more: https://www.arlingtoncardinal.com/2024/12/did-firefighting-operations-cause-explosion-of-cng-tank-on-garbage-truck-in-arlington-heights/

America is no longer a country that’s just “divided”, now it’s a country that categorically conflicted!

Trace Gallagher

Gavin Newsom 2010: California is going to get it right with this new high speed rail.

Reality 2024: The $33 BILLION high speed rail from Los Angeles to San Francisco to be completed in 2020 is now a $128 BILLION train from Bakersfield to Merced with no expected date of completion.

Media 2024: Why is Elon Musk trying to kill California’s high-speed rail?

🎥 sjrails IG

A Queensland-based snake catcher had to disrupt nap time when he found a python snuggled up in the cushions of an outdoor couch. 🐍💤

Good night to all! 😴

Law enforcement made contact with the congressman, and there's no indication that anyone was harmed as as result of the hoax. There is an ongoing investigation.

https://lawenforcementtoday.com/republican-rep-tim-burchett-targeted-in-swatting-bomb-threat-against-his-own-home

BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Malibu brush fire grows to nearly 3,900 acres with 7% containment.

🔵 Live updates: https://www.youtube.com/live/K49wvId5hJo?feature=shared

Wednesday: PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT

Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, was among those who spoke at a rally on the U.S. Capitol grounds to demand that the Senate vote on H.R. 82, the "Social Security Fairness Act."

https://buff.ly/4gcuyJY

On 12/6, USBP agents in Miami, FL, arrested a Tren de Aragua gang member, a Venezuelan national with an arrest in 2022 for illegal entry. This notorious gang is the same one terrorizing cities across America, exploiting vulnerabilities and threatening communities. Stay vigilant! #StayAlert

Chief Jason Owens

NEW: The Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua has now spread to one of the most remote states in America, after an alleged member was arrested for felony theft last month. 

Local authorities in West Fargo, North Dakota, arrested suspected gang member Henry Theis, 25, in early November, according to the Cass County Jail roster.

Read more: https://trib.al/nvfYv1G

Our hearts go out to the family of Officer William Kasberg and the entire San Antonio Police Department. 🙏🏽

San Antonio Police Officer William Kasberg, was tragically killed in an accidental discharge while preparing for training. Nearing retirement, Officer Kasberg dedicated his life to serving his community with honor and courage.

https://www.officer.com/55248990

Rest In Peace, Hero 💙🖤

NEW: Audit finds 1 in 4 shelter beds in Los Angeles went unused, costing taxpayers $218 million.

An audit into Los Angeles’ homelessness services has found a slew of problems within the system, including “severe” issues and “vastly inadequate” program management and monitoring. To top it off, over the five-year scope covered in the audit, an average of one in four interim beds – described by officials as “the gateway to permanent housing” – went unused, costing Los Angeles taxpayers an estimated $218 million.