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California Officials Warn of Tow Truck Scam Targeting Crash Victims
An organized ring in the Inland Empire is accused of towing vehicles to a body shop and demanding excessive fees for release.
16 arrested in alleged auto insurance fraud scheme; California officials warn of ‘vehicle hostage’ scams
Investigators discovered that a non-sworn employee of the California Highway Patrol, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, allegedly was selling traffic collision reports.
Vehicle hostage scams on the rise in Southern California, officials warn: What you need to know
The investigation began in November 2022 when it was discovered that a California Highway Patrol employee, Rosa Isela Santistevan, 56, of Irvine, was unlawfully selling traffic collision report face pages. This led to the identification of the fraud ring, which involved multiple individuals and entities across Southern California.
California Drivers Warned of Spike in Vehicle Hostage Scams
The California Department of Insurance has issued a public service announcement warning drivers across the state of a rise in vehicle hostage scams. According to the department, some tow truck companies are targeting car accident victims by towing their vehicles—often without clear consent—and then demanding excessive fees for their release.
California drivers warned about predatory towing scam sweeping across state
They say that tow truck companies are targeting drivers involved in collisions, picking up their cars and then holding them hostage for large amounts of money.
State officials warn of predatory towing scam targeting drivers just in collisions
Lauren Pozen details a new scam targeting drivers who were just involved in crashes that need their cars towed and what you should do if the same thing happens to you.

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California sheriff uses 'To Catch A Predator' playbook to squash blue state crime
A veteran California sheriff and governor hopeful is highlighting one of his biggest career wins happening through a ...
Police officer fatally shots man who was tossing rocks at vehicles in California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California state police officer has shot and killed a man who was throwing rocks at cars, officials said ...
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Recruiting California Highway Patrol officers
Officer Jim Bettencourt speaks about the process of applying to join the California Highway Patrol and recruitment efforts.
At least 3 arrested in Sacramento after attempted burglary, chase on Highway 50
Three people are in custody after a high-speed chase ended at the Comfort Inn and Suites hotel following an attempted ...
Video captures motorcyclist injured by hit-and-run driver on Southern California freeway
Dashcam video captured a motorcyclist being struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Bernardino County. On Tuesday, the witness ...
Wanna own an ex-California Highway Patrol truck? Now's your chance!
Originally used by the California Highway Patrol around Eureka, CA, this second-generation Ramcharger 4x4 features a 318ci V8 ...
Man found dead along Highway 99 shoulder in Sacramento County identified
The California Highway Patrol says the agency is still looking into the 32-year-old’s death and if foul play was a factor.
Rollover crash on Highway 99 sends at least 1 to hospital
At least one person was hospitalized following a rollover crash on southbound Highway 99 Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred on the southbound side, just ...
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Pacific Coast Highway Access Expanded to Include Businesses, School Buses and Residents Who Live in Palisades Fire Burn Area
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in coordination with local partners, expanded access of State Route 1 ...