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Authorities investigated the burglary of a business in American Canyon, California, after about $100,000 worth of tools, copper wire, and vehicles were allegedly stolen from the property.

Investigators continued gathering evidence while working with other law enforcement agencies to identify those believed to be responsible. Their investigation eventually resulted in the recovery of some of the stolen property during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Hayward.

The theft was reported on Monday, and investigators began tracking vehicles believed to be connected to the burglary. On Tuesday, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office stopped one of those vehicles and notified the authorities in American Canyon. After responding to the location, investigators said they found evidence that allegedly connected a 53-year-old Hayward man to the case. He was later booked into the Napa County Department of Corrections on several felony charges, including burglary. His bail was set at $25,000.

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In Minnesota, a teenage girl is facing criminal charges for distribution of child pornography when she shared a racy selfie with a male friend on a popular smartphone-based social media application.

The case has caught the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU) who are lending their support to the young girl. They believe going forward with the charges against the teen “undermines the seriousness and intent of child pornography laws,” which according to Minnesota statute exist to “protect minors from the physical and psychological damage caused by their being used in pornographic work depicting sexual conduct which involves minors.”

The 14-year-old female, who is being referred to as “Jane Doe” to protect her identity as she is a minor, was taking part in what she described as sexting. Sexting, which she believes is a common activity amongst her peers, refers to interactions of a sexual nature taking place through computer-mediated communications such as texting, and sharing pictures and videos.

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