Golden State Today

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the availability of four $50,000 rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murders of individuals in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Santa Ana. These rewards are part of California law enforcement's efforts to seek justice in unsolved cases.

In Costa Mesa, Governor Newsom is offering a $50,000 reward for information regarding the murder of Alan Schwalbe, who was fatally stabbed in his home on August 11, 1993. The Orange County Sheriff's Department is seeking assistance in solving this case and can be contacted at 714-647-7055 or coldcase@ocsheriff.gov.

San Diego is the focus of two reward cases. The first involves the murder of Gregory Ruffin, who was fatally shot near an apartment complex on February 24, 2019. The San Diego Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact Detective Sergeant Geoff DeCesari at 619-531-2943. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to San Diego County CrimeStoppers at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

The second San Diego case pertains to the murder of Lamontee Stevenson, who was fatally shot at a party on August 17, 2019. Similar to the Gregory Ruffin case, the San Diego Police Department is seeking information and can be reached at 619-531-2943.

In Santa Ana, Governor Newsom is offering a $50,000 reward for information on the murder of Victoria Barrios, who was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting on August 30, 2019. The Santa Ana Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Detectives at 714-245-8390.

These rewards highlight the importance of public assistance in law enforcement investigations, with Governor Newsom emphasizing that rewards can encourage individuals to come forward with crucial information. For more information on the Governor's Reward Program, visit the official website.