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Oakland Man Indicted for Stealing and Disposing of Historic Gold Jewelry Box from Oakland Museum

Oakland, California - Yesterday, a federal grand jury in Oakland indicted Andre Taray Franklin, charging him with theft of major artwork and unlawful concealment and disposition of stolen major artwork, United States Attorney Melinda Haag announced.

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California Woman Indicted for Sex Trafficking a Minor

Sacramento, California - A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment on Thursday charging Shanntaye Ebony Hicks, 23, of Sacramento, with one count of sex trafficking of a minor and two counts of transportation of a minor, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

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Mexican Mafia Member Sentenced in Racketeering Conspiracy

San Diego, California - United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced that Mexican Mafia member Salvador Nicola Colabella was sentenced today by United States District Judge Anthony J. Battaglia to serve 262 months in federal prison based on his August 9, 2012 plea to RICO conspiracy charges, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962(d). Colabella has been in custody since his arrest on January 25, 2012.

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North San Diego County Mexican Mafia Member Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy

San Diego, California - United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy announced that Rudy Espudo pled guilty today before United States District Judge Irma E. Gonzalez to three counts of a superseding indictment, including:

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U.S. Border Patrol Checkpoint Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts

San Clemente, California - U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate 5 checkpoint foiled two drug smuggling attempts on Tuesday resulting in the arrest of two suspects and the confiscation of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana valued at more than $1,771,000.

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Governor Brown Announces Appointments

Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments.

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Conrad Prebys Australian Outback Exhibit Opens for Memorial Day Weekend

San Diego, California - The San Diego Zoo today opened its Conrad Prebys Australian Outback exhibit following a smoke ceremony conducted by the Yugambeh-language people of the Gold Coast in Australia supporting the DreamWorld Wildlife Foundation in Australia and now the San Diego Zoo. Rick Gulley, chairman of the board for San Diego Zoo Global, was honored by the Aboriginal tribe with honorary face paint. The Australia Consulate General, Karen Lanyon, also spoke at the opening event for the exhibit.

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Governor and First Lady Honor Spc. William J. Gilbert

Sacramento, California - On behalf of all Californians, Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown honor Spc. William J. Gilbert, who bravely gave his life in service to our state and nation. The Governor and First Lady extend their deepest condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

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