NEWS RELEASE: The Aurora Police Department announced Friday it is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault of two victims that occurred earlier this week at an apartment complex in northwest Aurora. #APDNews

About 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aurora police patrol officers responded to a report of a kidnapping at The Edge at Lowry Apartments, located in the 1200 block of Dallas Street. The investigation to date has determined two victims were confronted by approximately a dozen armed suspects and taken to a vacant apartment against their will where they were bound, threatened and assaulted.

A total of 19 people were detained early Tuesday during the preliminary investigation. Three people were subsequently released after being interviewed by investigators. The remaining 16 suspects are being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Aurora police investigators are in the process of submitting arrest affidavits in the 18th Judicial District Court for 11 suspects. The suspects face varying charges including, second-degree kidnapping, aggravated robbery, first-degree assault, extortion and burglary, all felonies.

Eight of the 11 suspects are in ICE custody. Three of the suspects are outstanding.

The eight suspects in custody include:

• Andres Alexander Liendo-Padilla (01/06/1999).
• Jesus Alberto Alejos Escalona (02/07/2002).
• Junior Reyes-Barrios (10/15/1996).
• Barbara Sivle Medina-Arcaya (03/31/1995).
• Donarkys Teresa Suarez-Quesada (08/15/1993).
• Luigi Javier Soto-Sucre (08/18/1998).
• Niefred Jose Serpa Acosta (08/06/2004).
• Jengrinso Elias Loreto-Petit (07/19/1998).

Niefred Jose Serpa-Acosta was already wanted on an active felony warrant for burglary and menacing. The warrant stemmed from Aug. 18, when a security camera captured Serpa-Acosta and five other armed men knocking on apartment doors at The Edge at Lowry about 10 minutes before a fatal shooting in the 1200 block of Dallas Street.

By Oct. 2, Operation Safe Haven investigators positively identified and obtained arrest warrants for all six suspects. With Serpa-Acosta’s capture on Tuesday, four of the six suspects from the Aug. 18 crime are now in custody.

Operation Safe Haven is a special Aurora Police Department task force activated in August to investigate crimes involving the city’s migrant population.

The investigation into the kidnapping and assault is active and ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Any additional information about this case can be found on our website: https://www.auroragov.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=16242704&pageId=20618509&portletInstanceId=874283&portletAction=restore

Yesterday morning, I showcased the new 2024 Motor Coach Industries inmate transport bus and addressed the safety and operational challenges within the Los Angeles County.

Yesterday we received the first of 20 new buses, and one new bus will be delivered approximately every two weeks until the order is completed.

Most importantly, these new buses will ensure that every individual in our custody and care is able to be transported safely, promptly, and in accordance with their constitutional rights.

Sheriff Luna

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Officer Doug Beckman and K9 Chewy have retired from the Univeristy of Illinois Police. Doug has served for 29 years. He has partnered with K9s Roxey, Quinty, and Chewy. Well done.

Bob Brooks: "COVID is obviously over, however, our federal government is acting like it's still happening."

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Monday that a Grand Jury has indicted 31st Judicial District Attorney General Christopher Robert Stanford of McMinnville after allegedly opening fire on Caleb Brookins, a wanted murder suspect, striking a home with a woman and her three children inside.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/tennessee-district-attorney-indicted-for-reckless-endangerment-after-firing-on-fleeing-suspect-and-striking-inhabited-house

Carl Higbie: "These people better get it through their head, they don't get to do what they want anymore."

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‼️ Traffic Alert ‼️

A military helicopter has made an emergency landing on Camp Pendleton which is visible from I-5 north of the Aliso Creek Rest Area. Please use caution and expect delays in the area. 

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Commander Daniel Whitmer has retired from the Oxnard Police Department after 23 years of service. Well done!

Friday ok

A migrant from South Africa who illegally entered the United States via the southern border, landed a "positive match" on the terrorist watchlist and was arrested in New York City months after being released by Border Patrol.

Read more: https://lawenforcementtoday.com/illegal-immigrant-from-south-africa-and-who-is-on-the-terror-watch-list-was-arrested-in-nyc-after-being-released-back-into-the-u-s

The San Diego police officer who was severely injured in a deadly crash in August returned to duty Friday, according to a social media post.

On Aug. 26, 27-year-old Martinez and his partner, 30-year-old Officer Austin Machitar, were involved in a fiery crash in the area of 5200 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. just after 11:30 p.m.

The crash happened after a high-speed pursuit along Clairemont Mesa Boulevard that was called off after the suspect vehicle, driven by 16-year-old Edgar Giovanny Oviedo, did not pull over for nearby patrols who were trying to conduct a traffic stop.

Machitar succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene, while Martinez suffered critical injuries including burns, a broken neck and multiple facial injuries.

Martinez was treated at UC San Diego Health’s regional burn center for about a week after being transferred from Sharp Memorial Hospital. He was discharged from the hospital in September.

Following his release from the hospital, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl stated Martinez would face a “long road to recovery” due to the extent of his injuries.

More: https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/truly-a-miracle-sdpd-officer-severely-hurt-in-deadly-clairemont-crash-returns-to-duty/

Thank you to @target and our DTLA Police Boosters for sponsoring our Central / CTD Cadets this holiday season!✨🎄🎁

The Maryville Police Department-TN sadly announced the death of Corporal Nate Robinson. Nate passed away December 20th, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Rest Easy Brother. Prayers for his family of blue and blood. 🙏🏽

UPDATE: Helicopter makes emergency landing, catches fire near Camp Pendleton in Southern California.

All crew were able to exit the aircraft safely, Batcheler said.

No crash was involved, Batcheler said, and the base will consider the incident a "mishap."

Aerial video showed thick flames engulfing the body of the helicopter. The crash occurred near Interstate 5 in North County, and a long line of cars appeared to stop and watch, backing up traffic in the area.

Major Laura O’Sullivan has retired from the New Castle County Police, Delaware, after nearly 32 years of service. Well
done Sister.