Articles Tagged With ‘Compton’




Former congressional staffer arrested for trying to extort pot shop

A former staff member for a United States congresswoman allegedly tried to extort $5,000 out of a Compton marijuana shop, which he claimed would be shut down if he was not paid the money. The man indeed received the money,... (Continue reading)

California mom arrested for burying baby alive

The mother of an infant found buried alive under asphalt and rubble in Compton is in jail facing charges of attempted murder and child abuse. The charges carry a possible life sentence. [ABC News] Authorities arrested Porche Washington, 33, on... (Continue reading)

Infant found buried alive near California riverbed

A newborn infant is in stable condition after she was discovered buried alive under asphalt and rubble near a Compton bike path on Friday. Shortly before 4 p.m., two women walking along the bike path near Slater Avenue heard a... (Continue reading)