Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff`s Station have identified a suspect believed to be responsible for a violent sexual assault that occured in Castaic on Thursday, August 20, 2009. DNA evidence has returned a match to the man pictured above and to the left, Eugene Lee Upshaw.

Detectives are seeking public assistance in locating Upshaw who may be anywhere in the nation, but believed to be in Phoenix Arizona in July 2010. A 10 million dollar warrant has been issued by the San Fernando Superior Court for the arrest of Upshaw who will face numerous felony charges including sexual assault, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, rape by force, sodomy, and other sex crimes. Upshaw was arrested in 1991 and 1994 in Gallup New Mexico for sex crimes and he should be considered very dangerous.

The incident occured on Thursday night, August 20th, 2009 in Castaic. Unincorporated Los Angeles County. The suspect asked the victim for a ride and she agreed to provide it to him if he bought her a bottle of alcohol. The suspect drove the victim`s vehicle to a remote dirt road in the Castaic area where she was assaulted and raped. Upshaw may be responsible for similar crimes in other states and commonly works as a commercial truck driver. he may live on or frequent Indian reservations.

If you can identify the suspects or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

Investigators are asking for the public`s help to locate 27 year-old Raymond Lemone Easter (pictured above and to the left), a suspect in the murder of Matthew Butcher.

On June 24, 2010, just before 4 p.m., three suspects entered the Higher Path Holistic Care Collective in the 1300 block of West Sunset Boulevard. Once inside, the suspects disarmed the security guard and began ransacking the business, robbing the business of various items. As the suspects left the business they shot both Butcher and the security guard, who name is being withheld for his safety, was transported to a local hospital. He is recovering from his injuries.

On July 21, 2010, 31 year-old Daniel "Scooter" Hinton was arrested and has been charged with murder and attempted murder (with the special circumstance of murder during the commission of a burglary). He is being held without bail, awaiting trial.

On July 28, 2010, District 1 City Councilmember Ed Reyes introduced a motion to offer a reward in this case. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the remaining suspects. All calls concerning the reward need to made directly to City Hall. Please call 866-452-2489.

On August 3, 2010, Raymond Lemone Easter was charged with murder and attempted murder (with the special circumstance of murder during the commission of a burglary) and is currently being sought by police.

If you can identify the suspects or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above

ILLEGAL COSMETIC OPERATION

On June 21, 2010, at around 10:00 a.m., 53-year old Guadalupe Viveros and 50-year old Alejandra Viveros were arrested in the 13100 block of Mira Mar Drive. They were charged for unauthorized medical practice without a license, and both are being held in lieu of $20,000 bail.

Investigators of the Foothill Division`s Predator Apprehension Detail conducted an undercover operation and identified Guadalupe Viveros and her sister, Alejandra Viveros, as individuals running an illegal "Cosmetic Surgery Fillers" operation in the Sylmar area of the San Fernando Valley.

Victims identified have complained of becoming ill as a result of being injected by these fillers. In some cases, these fillers have hardened into solid plastic and have developed infections in the victims. The suspects specialize in cosmetic filler injections to the buttocks and facial area. It is believed that the two suspects have a long list of clientele in the San Fernando Valley and the surrounding area.

Guadalupe Viveros, who claims to be a physician in Mexico, is not licensed to practice medicine in the United States. Alejandra Viveros obtained clientele for Guadalupe Viveros.

On July 28, 2010 LAPD detectives held a press conference in connection with the illegal cosmetic operation involving Guadalupe and Alejandra Viveros. On the morning of July 23, 2010, 22 year-old Pacoima resident Mayra Contreras had a cosmetic procedure during which she received silicone injections. Later that day, she felt ill, was taken to a hospital and died the next day. Detectives know that Contreras had previously received similar injections from the Viveros sisters, and they believe she received additional injections on the morning of her death.

The official cause of Contreras` death has not yet been released, and the sisters haven`t been charged with her death at this time. However, since they were both arrested last month for practicing medicine without a license and neither showed up in court on July 26, 2010 for their arraignment, detectives need to question them and request that anyone whom the sisters treated contact them as soon as possible.

If you can identify the suspects or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

GUADALUPE VIVEROS

ALEJANDRA VIVEROS

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives from the fraud section of the Department’s Commercial Crimes Division have arrested one of two suspects who stole more than $60,000 from three victims in a fraudulent loan modification scam.

On July 23, 2010, around 10 a.m., detectives arrested 42-year-old Ana Linares for grand theft, money laundering and burglary.  Her accomplice, Maryori Deybi Muralles, is still at large and a felony warrant has been issued for her arrest.  The two suspects worked together as “loan modification specialists” but neither were licensed nor worked for a broker or attorney.  After approaching their victims and claiming they worked for Samsarah Financial Services, they handed out business cards and offered their services for a $2,000 fee. 

Unfortunately, all three victims paid the suspects all or part of the service fee and two of the victims gave the suspects their mortgage payments and/or property taxes as part of the scam.  The suspects then deposited the money into various personal bank accounts and used it for other purposes.

Linares was originally arrested in LAPD’s 77^th Division for grand theft last Oct. 5 after she arrived at the home of one of her victims who had alerted police.  She was later released and re-interviewed, during which time she implicated Muralles as her partner in the loan modification scam.  An extensive investigation confirmed the two suspects were working together.

Detectives believe Linares and Muralles have been taking advantage of the economic and real estate market downturn by targeting Spanish-speaking individuals.  Essentially, the suspects focused on victims with language barriers who had difficulty paying their mortgages and lacked knowledge about complex loan modification processes.  They gave the victims a sense of hope that they wouldn’t lose their homes.  But in the end, the victims were scammed out of thousands of dollars and in risk of foreclosure. 

If you can identify the suspects or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

A reward of $10,000 has been established by the City of South Gate in order to obtain information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for the murder of ENRIQUE RAMIREZ, JR.

Enrique Ramirez, Jr. was attending a "flyer" party near Long Beach Boulevard and Tecumshe Avenue in South Gate. Sometime during the night Enrique Ramirez, Jr. was involved in a confrontation where he was ultimately shot and killed.

If you can identify the suspects or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

On December 22, 2009, the suspects drove to a Christmas tree lot in Compton where Richard Olmos, a former employee, argued with Victim Taylor about money. As the suspects drove away from the location, shots were fired, striking Victim Taylor.

The suspect, Fredrick Thomas, is wanted in connection to the murder of Victim Taylor.

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

Suspect: Fredrick Taylor

On July 6, 2010 at the Bank of America Branch located at 8655 Beverly Blvd., at 2:48 p.m., the suspect approached the teller and said, "Put all the money on the top." The suspect then lifted the front of his jacket with his left hand exposing what the teller believed was the handle of a black handgun (nfd). The suspect then motioned to the teller with his right hand to back up, and then told the teller to "back off." The suspect took the money and a dye pack from the counter and shoved it into various pockets of his clothing. After the suspect walked out of the location, the dye pack exploded. The suspect then removed and discarded his jacket and scarf and fled the lcoation in a taxi cab. According to the cab company, the suspect exited the cab either at Willoughby Avenue & Highland Avenue, or Willoughby Avenue & Vine Street (LAPD Wilshire/Hollywoood areas).

Detectives are requesting the public`s assistance and asking anyone with information to please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

G.II.T.E.M.
Gang & Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission
Department of Public Safety - Arizona

Angel "Danny Boy" Gonzalez is wanted for his involvement in a January 2010 shooting incident in the Bullhead City area. Angel Gonzalez is a documented "40th Street Tiny Dukes" Sureno gang member who has ties to Los Angeles, California. It is rumored that Angel Gonzalez is residing in California, but frequently returns to the Bullhead City area to visit friends and family.

Homicide Detectives are requesting the public`s assistance and asking anyone with information to please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

On May 29, 2010 at approximately 1:15 a.m. at Mirabelle Restaurant, located at 8768 Sunset Blvd., two suspects along with three other Armenian males in their mid 20"s, ordered a bottle of Dom Perignon and were asked by the manager of the Mirabelle Restaurant to provide a picture ID and a credit card prior to being served the bottle. Suspect #1 got upset at the request and got in the manager`s face in an agressive manner. The manager asked the suspects to leave and Suspect #1 again got in the manager`s face and stated, "I`ll kill you! When you leave here tonight, it doesn`t matter whether you leave our the front or the back, I`ll be waiting your you and I`ll kill you!". As suspect #1 was yelling at the manager, Suspect #2 and the three other males surrounded the manager as if to further intimidate him. Suspect #2 then broke a glass candle holder and left the location.

The suspects fled the location in a white Range Rover and a black Range Rover with paper plates. The manager of the Mirabelle Restaurant believes the suspects were Armenian Power gang members.

Suspect #1 Photos:

Suspect #2 Photos:

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

On December 22, 2009 at 6:40 p.m., victim Nabil Tawab was entering his vehicle, which was parked in the parking lot at 26650 The Old Road in Stevenson Ranch. Nabil Tawab had been hosting a Christmas party for his employees at his office, "The Credit Expert Group".

Homicide Detectives are requesting the public`s assistance and asking anyone with information to please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

Suspect Golliday is a co-conspirator responsible for distributing large amounts of cocaine to various parts of the United States via United States Postal Service. In June of 2008, Narcotics Bureau Parcel And Cargo Narcotics Enforcement Team (PACNET) along with United States Postal Inspectors served a search warrant of a location in the name of Suspect Golliday. As a result of this search warrant, found was a shotgun, a stolen handgun and ammunition.  Additional evidence found linked Suspect Golliday to the cocaine organization. Suspect Golliday has ties to family in the Los Angeles area and is believed to be in the Los Angeles area.  Suspect Golliday is a convicted felon for drugs and shooting at a dwelling.

Last known address: 5425 Sherbourne Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90056

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

Suspect Mark Randall Jones is responsible for distributing large amounts of cocaine to various parts of the United States via United States Postal Service.  In June 2008, Narcotics Bureau Parcel And Cargo Narcotics Enforcement Team (PACNET) along with United States Postal Inspectors served several search warrants in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.  A large amount of cocaine was seized.  A Federal Arrest Warrant out of Mississippi has been issued for Suspect Jones regarding this investigation.  Suspect Jones has family in Los Angeles, Mississippi and Michigan.

Last known address: 5425 Sherbourne Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90056

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

Suspect Tamara Kito Flowers is a co-conspirator responsible for distributing large amounts of cocaine to various parts of the United States via United States Postal Service.  In June 2008, Narcotics Bureau Parcel And Cargo Narcotics Enforcement Team (PACNET) along with United States Postal Inspectors served several search warrants in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.  A large amount of cocaine was seized.  A Federal Arrest Warrant out of Mississippi has been issued for Suspect Flowers regarding this investigation.  Suspect Flowers is the girl friend of Suspect Mark Randall Jones (also posted on this page) and recently had a child, believed to be fathered by Suspect Jones.  Suspect Flowers has a relative in West Hills, California.

Last known address: 451 E. Sacramento Street, Altadena, CA

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

On April 28, 2010, at 12:31 a.m., victim Dunbar was shot and killed in the parking lot at "The Family Room" bar, located at 12705 S. Main Street, Los Angeles.

Detective are seeking help with identifying the suspects as Male/Black, early to mid 20`s. Suspect #1 is described as being approximately 5` 04" to 5` 07", medium build, with dread locks and gold front teeth, wearing a red baseball cap with a "P" on the front.

Suspect #2 is described as being approximately 6` 00" to 6` 02", medium build, with braided hair.

The suspect vehicle was last seen soutbound Main Street towards El Segundo Boulevard, and out of sight. The vehicle is described as a white or silver, 4-door compact car. The weapon used was a 9mm handgun.

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BURGLARY

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Commercial Crimes Division, Burglary Special Section detectives are asking for the public`s help in identifying a suspect who stole jewelry from a hotel guest room.

On March 5, 2010, the suspect posed as a hotel employee and entered a Four Seasons Hotel Guest room in the 300 block of South Doheny Drive in LAPD`s Wilshire Area where he took $40,000 worth of jewelry from the victim. The security video below captured the suspect on the hotel`s elevator prior to the crime.

Hoping similar incidents can be avoided, detectives have released the surveillance still photo (above) to alert other hotels of the suspect`s criminal activity and to encourage them to take every precaution.

The detectives` investigation is in the preliminary stages, and at this time they are uncertain if the suspect is the same one linked to several downtown hotel theft cases from last year.

If you can identify the suspect or have any additional information please call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), text "TIPLA" and the message to 274637 or submit an anonymous webtip by clicking on the Submit a Webtip link located above.