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8 | April 19, 2018 | Malibu surfside news News
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Suspect arrested for Bluffs Park murder
Lauren Coughlin, Editor
The alleged murderer of the John
Doe whose remains were found at
Malibu’s Bluffs Park on Jan. 30 was
arrested around 2 p.m. on April 9.
Eduardo Ray Nunez, a 39-yearold
man who is reportedly homeless,
was charged with the murder,
Malibu/Lost Hills Lt. James Royal
confirmed in a statement sent to the
Surfside News.
“The suspect is being held with a
$2 million bail,” Royal stated. “The
investigation is still ongoing and no
further details will be released at
this time.”
The identity of the victim in the alleged
murder had not been released
as of Monday, April 16, pending notification
of next of kin. The victim
was also a local homeless man, Royal
said.
LASD task force catches burglary crew red-handed
Four men believed
to be behind Malibu
burglaries, too
Staff Report
Four male teenagers
from Los Angeles were arrested
by Malibu/Lost Hills
Sheriff’s deputies April 10,
after they were reportedly
observed committing a burglary
in Agoura Hills.
The men are believed
to be responsible for recent
burglaries in Malibu,
among other locations, according
to an April 10 release
from the Los Angeles
County Sheriffs Department
Information Bureau.
According to police, the
suspects who were detained
are: Hector Prestegui, 19,
who has a history of burglary
and theft related arrests;
Pedro Calderon, 19,
who has a criminal history
related to burglary and possession
of burglary tools;
Miguel Esparza, 19, who
has a criminal history related
to burglary and trespassing;
and Jose Guatemala,
18, who has a criminal history
related to burglary.
All four men were
booked on charges of residential
burglary with a
$50,000 bail.
Investigators from Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department’s Major
Los Angeles residents (clockwise from top left) Pedro
Calderon, Miguel Esparza, Hector Prestegui and Jose
Guatemala were arrested April 10 for residential burglary.
Police believe the crew is behind similar crimes in Malibu
and beyond. Photos Courtesy LASD
Crimes Bureau’s Burglary-
Robbery Task Force reportedly
observed the alleged
burglars in action around
11 a.m. on April 10.
“The incident began
when the BRTF detectives
observed the suspects in a
black Nissan Altima Sedan,
slowly driving through an
Agoura Hills neighborhood,”
the release states.
“The vehicle parked in
front of a residence where
three suspects exited the
vehicle and entered the side
yard of a residence. After
several minutes, detectives
watched the three suspects
emerge from the front door
of the residence. The suspects
appeared to be carrying
bags and property with
them as they quickly entered
the suspect vehicle.”
The suspects allegedly
took property, including
cash and jewelry, valued at
$12,000. They were then
detained onsite by deputies.
“Detectives from the
Lost Hills Station are handling
the criminal filing and
ongoing investigation,” the
release states. “They will
coordinate with detectives
from nearby law enforcement
agencies as well as
Ventura County detectives
and determine if these suspects
were involved in additional
recent residential
burglaries.”
Police encourage Malibu
residents who have been
victims of a similar crime,
or who have information
on the suspects, to call the
Malibu/Lost Hills Station
at (818) 878-1808. Anonymous
tips may be provided
to (800) 222-8477, through
the “P3 Tips” Mobile App,
or at http://lacrimestoppers.
org.
About the task force
LASD’s Burglary-
Robbery Task Force was
formed eight years ago to
combat an increase in daytime,
residential burglaries.
“These crews, often
formed by gang members,
utilize high-end luxury vehicles
to blend into middle
class and affluent neighborhoods
where they break
into homes and businesses,
ransacking and stealing
valuables such as cash,
jewelry and weapons,” the
release states.
Officials remind residents
and business owners
to secure their belongings,
and to remain alert. The
BRTF can be contacted at
BRTF@LASD.org for tips,
questions or concerns.