All for the cause Local Christian combines B1 saturDAY, faith, punk and fashion all in DEcEmber 23, High Desert name of charity 3 2006 OBITUARIES 2 RElIgIOn 3-6 nEwS 7-10 Page edited by Justin D. Beckett I n B r I e f Tell us your favorite Christmas memory VICTORVILLE — The Daily Gang allegations assist D.A. Press is asking readers to share their favorite story of by the jury. • Frederick Dion Williams was found guilty Christmases past. Member found guilty on “When you have a gang allegation, it is so prejudicial. According to Deputy District on all 17 charges he was accused of Whether you welcomed 17 charges, including Attorney Britt Imes, Williams involving a home invasion robbery plus Once you get that title and everything that goes with home a long-awaited loved and Larry Moore went to a gang allegations. He faces in excess of one or took the opportunity that, I think it’s almost impossible to get a fair trial.” robbery and kidnapping Victorville residence to sell a 50 years as well as three life sentences. to help someone in need, or Jim Terrell TV and a laptop. When the buy- witnessed others’ generosity, By rYAN Orr gang out of Pomona, which is er changed his mind, the two Defense attorney who represented Williams the Daily Press wants to know Staff Writer part of the Bloods gang. men pulled out guns and robbed before Sunday. “When you have a gang al- vantage of the defense and is a Imes said that Williams VICTORVILLE — A night the residence. Call Tatiana Prophet at legation, it is so prejudicial,” great sentencing tool. will most likely face in ex- that started out as a laptop and “They weren’t going to leave 951-6222 or e-mail her at tproph said Defense Attorney Jim Ter- “When it is appropriate, it is cess of 50 years on top of the big-screen TV sale turned into without what they came for, [email protected]. Please rell who represented Williams. great evidence of motive and three life sentences he will a home invasion robbery result- include a telephone number. which was the money,” said “Once you get that title and ev- intent,” he said. “It explains receive for the three counts ing in one man dead and the Imes. erything that goes with that, I why witnesses recant or refuse of kidnapping with the intent other facing life in prison. The event resulted in a foot think it’s almost impossible to to testify.” of robbery. Firefighters collecting Frederick Dion Williams, 37, pursuit where Moore was killed get a fair trial.” Terrell said the gang allega- “It lets them know that we was found guilty on 17 charges toys for Spark of love after being shot three times by During the trial, five witness- tions allow the defense to bring don’t tolerate gangsters here,” VICTORVILLE — Firefight- involving the robbery includ- police. The District Attorney’s es took the stand and testified up prior offenses and other said Imes. “We’re going to pun- ers are collecting unwrapped ing three counts of kidnapping office brought Williams up on that the defendant had a gun; things that the jury would not ish them more severely when toys and sporting equipment with the intent to commit rob- 17 charges including false im- however, two of them refused to otherwise see. they act on behalf of the gang until Christmas Eve as part of bery, each carrying a life sen- prisonment, assault with a fire- identify him in the courtroom “At that point the jury is off and terrorize our citizens.” the annual Spark of Love drive. tence. Special firearm and gang arm, attempted carjacking and for fear of gang retaliation. and running and I don’t know Dropoff locations are: allegations were also added to criminal threats. Imes said that Imes said that the gang al- how you can stop them,” he Ryan Orr may be reached at 951-6277 • Any Victorville fire station each count and found to be true Williams is part of the 456 Piru legation can be used to the ad- said. or [email protected]. • City Hall • CVS Stores • K-Frog radio station Former air base barber picks • Victorville Harley Davidson meth lab dealer. up clippers for last time Monetary donations are also Top choice cut busted on acceptable, and are tax deductible. For more information, con- tact the Victorville Fire Depart- Hesperia ment at 245-5312 or 243-1949. ’Tis the season to think road about personal safety Officials confiscate materials VICTORVILLE — Law en- reportedly capable of forcement officials are offer- ing people a few tips to keep producing $4,000 in narcotics the season merry, bright and By KATHErINE rOsENBErG most importantly safe. Staff Writer Here are a few of their tips: • Don’t leave your car run- VICTORVILLE — Officials ning in the driveway or while located and shut down an active getting coffee at the local con- meth lab, complete with one gal- venience store. lon of liquid methamphetamine • Never leave a child in a oil, while pursuing gang leads. running car alone Around 6:30 p.m. Thursday of- • Never leave your purse in ficials from the High Desert Re- a shopping cart unattended. gional Gang Team were investi- • Always be aware of your gating possible gang leads when surroundings. they became aware of a possible • Put shopping bags or meth lab in the 14300 block of personal items in the trunk Hesperia Road, said Detective of your vehicle; out of plain John Solomon of that team. view. “Narcotics also rolled to the • Carry purse and shopping location to assist us,” said Sgt. bags as close to your body as Galen Bohner of the Regional possible. Gang Team. The home was supposed to be Daily Press seeking events vacant, but two people were found squatting at the residence they’d to fill 2007 calendar turned into a lab, Solomon said. Is your business, school, A gallon of methamphetamine church or service organiza- Michael Stenerson / Staff Photographer oil — capable of making a pound tion hosting an event in 2007? Pat Treglia, an international barber of 68 years, puts the finishing touches on longtime regular Joseph Wessel on Friday afternoon at Patties Beauty Salon in Victorville. of crystal methamphetamine val- The Daily Press is looking for ued around $4,000 — was found family fun activities to list in “We’re sure not going to get a better barber in this town, that’s for sure.” along with glassware and the nec- a 2007 event calendar. Howard Clark essary materials to cook the oil. Send a brief description Retired aerospace machinist and 14-year patron “We contacted the owner who of the event, along with the said no one was supposed to be in dates, time, cost, address and By ErIK DErr their snooze buttons for the first rich Italian accent. “I want to fering shaves a long time ago. the home,” Solomon said. public contact phone number Staff Writer time. see how does it feel to do noth- Tomorrow will be reserved Richard Gramigna, 49, and to: 2007 Event Calendar, P.O. It was a regimen he learned ing.” He also looks forward to for Treglia’s last few appoint- Wendy Ray, 37, were located at Box 1389, Victorville, CA, VICTORVILLE — On most early in his career — and which enjoying more of the “beauti- ments, since he explained, “I the home and arrested on suspi- 92393, or e-mail kyosten@ days for the last 68 years, Pat comes to an end Sunday. ful” High Desert environment, usually do them Monday, but cion of manufacturing metham- vvdailypress.com. Treglia has welcomed the sun- Treglia, 76, whose given name which he contends is the best that’s Christmas.” phetamine. The deadline for submitting rise with a comb in one hand is Pasquale, is hanging up his anywhere. Since word of his impend- Gramigna is a parolee and was events is Friday. For more in- and clippers in the other. barber’s smock to spend more Treglia works his last official ing retirement was announced, also arrested for a parole viola- formation, call 955-5332. The barber form Pascara, time with his wife, Frances, and shift today, from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., longtime customers have tion. Ray also had outstanding Italy, has typically been open recuperate from the career he’s at Patti’s Beauty Salon, 15770 been streaming in for one last warrants, Solomon said. Freezing water runoff can and ready for business when had since he was 8 years old. Mojave Drive, Suite J. He still Neither were suspected of create slippery situation most others are reaching to hit “I’m tired,” he said in his still- charges $7 a cut. He gave up of- TReGLIA/B2 gang affiliation. VICTORVILLE — Winter can be a dangerous time. Accident inspires curiosity among youth Victorville officials remind, Proposal for Blm reorganization raises the cooler air can freeze runoff from lawn watering concerns among environmentalists onto sidewalks and streets, creating a slippery situation. More than half of managed City officials are encouraging lands fall in California Government land residents to adjust watering Number of acres the federal Bureau of Land Management controls schedules. By DAVID WHITNEY under the National Landscape Conservation System, in millions: For more information, call McClatchy Newspapers Calif. 14.7 241-6365. WASHINGTON — The Bu- Ariz. 3.3 reau of Land Management is Total land BLM controls: Nev. log on to send greetings considering a reorganization 2.8 258 million acres to troops serving overseas that environmentalists and a Utah 2.0 bipartisan group of House of Alaska VICTORVILLE — Citizens 1.2 Representatives members wor- can send thank you messages Idaho 0.8 ry could dilute the agency’s pro- National to troops abroad via the mili- tection of millions of acres of N.M.