Crime & Safety
Felony Weapons Charges Filed Against Altadena Resident
The theft recovery device on a laptop computer led authorities to the suspect, according to a release from the Sheriff's Department.
A nine-month investigation has led to the filing of felony weapons charges and receiving stolen property charges against a 57-year-old Altadena resident Friday, according to a release from the
Information provided by the theft recovery software on a stolen laptop computer, including keystrokes and screen captures, eventually led Altadena Sheriff’s Detective David Gaisford to identify the computer’s current user as Altadena resident Raymond Jackson.
After obtaining a search warrant for the suspect’s home, Sheriff’s detectives recovered the stolen laptop and also an unregistered SKS assault rifle with two loaded 30-round magazines duct-taped together, a .32 caliber revolver with the serial numbers scratched off, and six Apple iPhones. According to the release from the Sheriff’s Department, two of the iPhones have been confirmed as stolen.
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Jackson was released on $50,000 bond on Jan. 12. On Friday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges, and Jackson’s next court date is set for March 12.
“My partner and I have recovered several laptops over the last year alone through laptop tracking," said Detective Gaisford. "They often lead us to property stolen in other crimes.”
