Local News in Brief : Rewards OKd in Slayings
- Share via
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to offer rewards totaling $75,000 for information leading to the arrests of those responsible for the slayings of three Los Angeles residents.
Councilman Nate Holden sought the rewards, of $25,000 each, for information leading to the apprehension of the killers of Tanya Hughes last July 26, of George Dejohnette on Aug. 8 and of Patrick Aragon Dec. 10. All died in gang-related violence.
Councilman Robert Farrell, meanwhile, has proposed offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killer of Hertycine Johnson, who was shot Feb. 1 near 42nd Street and Raymond Avenue. Farrell’s reward proposal is under consideration by a City Council committee.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
