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Former Olympian Ryan Wedding Captured After Decade-Long Global Manhunt

After more than a decade on the run, former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico City, ending an international manhunt involving U.S., Canadian, and Mexican authorities. Federal prosecutors allege Wedding led a violent transnational drug empire with deep ties to Los Angeles, moving massive quantities of cocaine through local stash houses before trafficking it into Canada. Officials say his capture disrupts a major narcotics pipeline, and Wedding is now en route to Los Angeles to face federal charges.

Alleged D4vd Associate Arrested in Montana on Los Angeles Warrant

Montana police arrested Neo Langston, an alleged close associate of singer D4vd, on a Los Angeles County failure-to-appear warrant as a grand jury convenes in the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Langston was taken into custody in Helena on Thursday night and remains jailed as authorities decline to comment on the underlying case or his potential role in the ongoing probe.

Homeless Nonprofit Owner Indicted After Allegedly Stealing $23 Million in Public Funds

Federal prosecutors have charged Alexander Soofer, the head of the homeless nonprofit Abundant Blessings, with stealing more than $23 million in taxpayer funds intended to house and feed unhoused Angelenos. Authorities allege Soofer used the money to buy a Westwood mansion, a vacation home in Greece, luxury vehicles, and fund an extravagant lifestyle, while clients were allegedly served minimal food and care. Soofer was arrested at his Westwood home and now faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.

L.A. Teacher Found Dead in North Hollywood; Husband Arrested in Suspected Domestic Violence Killing

A beloved Los Angeles elementary school teacher was found dead in her North Hollywood home early Wednesday, prompting the arrest of her husband, a Glendale firefighter, on suspicion of murder. Investigators say Mayra Jimenez suffered fatal blunt force trauma in what authorities are treating as a domestic violence homicide. According to the suspect’s attorney, a diary allegedly discovered just before the killing referenced infidelity. Jimenez, who was also an ordained minister and union member, was remembered by colleagues as a dedicated educator and advocate for her students.

Ravens Tap Chargers DC Jesse Minter as Next Head Coach

The Baltimore Ravens have named former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as their next head coach, agreeing to a five-year deal. Minter returns to an organization where he previously coached from 2017 to 2020, following two standout seasons leading the Chargers’ defense. The move comes after Baltimore parted ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh, signaling a new chapter for the franchise as it looks to rebound after missing the playoffs.

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