BRIEFLY.Ray Charles' son arrested in L.A. The son of the late Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. was arrested Thursday for investigation of possession of a controlled substance controlled substance n. a drug which has been declared by federal or state law to be illegal for sale or use, but may be dispensed under a physician's prescription. and jailed without bail, authorities said. Ray Charles Jr., 45, of Los Angeles was arrested shortly after 9 a.m. at the Dunes Wilshire Hotel, police Officer Jason Lee said. ``Officers got a call of narcotics narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required. activities'' at the hotel, Lee said. He did not provide other details. Charles Jr., who had a previous arrest for possession of a controlled substance, could face criminal charges that include possession and possibly being under the influence, Lee said. - Associated Press Teen sentenced in racial beating SYLMAR - A Granada Hills teen who admitted to participating in the racially motivated beating of a black Reseda youth was sentenced Thursday to nine months in detention camp. Jim King, 17, suffered a dislocated dis·lo·cate tr.v. dis·lo·cat·ed, dis·lo·cat·ing, dis·lo·cates 1. To put out of usual or proper place, position, or relationship. 2. knee and other injuries when he was attacked Dec. 6 by four teens in Simi Valley. Two Simi Valley youths were sentenced last month to eight months and nine months, respectively, in juvenile hall. - Daily News 2 boys arrested in fatal shooting CANOGA PARK - Two 16-year-old gang members were arrested Thursday in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy and the wounding of his older brother, officials said. The unidentified teens were arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and were in custody at Sylmar Juvenile Hall. They are suspected in the slaying of Miguel Zapata, about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and the wounding of David Zapata, 16. The older boy was was shot in the head and was on a respirator respirator /res·pi·ra·tor/ (res´pi-ra?ter) ventilator (2). cuirass respirator see under ventilator. at a local hospital. - Daily News Fund-raiser set for crash victims SIMI VALLEY - A local Burger King will hold a fund-raiser Saturday to benefit the families of Deputy James Tutino and Los Angeles Fire Department The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), also known as the Los Angeles City Fire Department to distinguish it from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Los Angeles. employee Julia Bennett, who died in the Jan. 26 Metrolink crash. The event will be held 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. at the restaurant, 2991 Cochran St. - Daily News Stabbing suspect charged in slaying NEWBURY PARK - An 18-year-old accused of stabbing a Newbury Park resident was charged Thursday with murder in the slaying of a 61-year-old neighbor, officials said. Nathan Gregory Sessing is accused of fatally stabbing and beating Larry Phifer during a burglary on Dec. 3, officials said. Sessing was already in custody on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon Assault with a Deadly Weapon is the term used to describe the act of threatening to harm one or more people by using a weapon (usually a firearm). Here, assault must be differentiated from battery as they are often confused. Assault is threatening to use force. in the Dec. 1 stabbing of Brett Cook. - Daily News Good attendance could earn an SUV A Los Angeles Unified School District The Los Angeles Unified School District (the "LAUSD") is the largest (in terms of number of students) public school system in California and the second-largest in the United States. Only the New York City Department of Education has a larger student population. junior or senior with an excellent attendance record will win a 2005 Toyota Scion sci·on n. 1. A descendant or heir. 2. also ci·on A detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting. , officials said Thursday. Juniors and seniors who improve their attendance this school year will be eligible to win the donated sport utility vehicle or other prizes. - City News Service |
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