tuesday, deputies made a fourth arrest, 19-year-old johnny brown of san jose. >> i had no idea there were other people involved, you know? it's a shock. >> reporter: deputies would not say what role brown played in the attack, but likely inside the home. >> the arrest of this individual, we believe is one. individuals who were able to maybe kill or murder miss flo. >> she was a retired beauty shop owner and a churchgoer. while the arrest will never bringing miss flo back, it is one step closer to closure. >> i'm glad the sheriffs didn't let up on t i'm glad they have somebody else. hopefully this is it, and still isn't anybody else out there. >> we the sheriff's office would not say if they're looking for anymore suspects and brown is currently being held at the santa clara county jail. >> what is next for the 19-year- old johnny brown? >> reporter: we understand his first court appearance, arraignment will be tomorrow. learned that he's being held without bail. >> >>> three fires in one area, some clothes to homes, neighbors express concerns about what's causing them. >>> tracking a

but johnny brown maintains he wasn't b at the scene, he did not know ms. flo. >> they have no evidence i was there that night, that i did that. so i don't know why they're charging me with the murder of that lady, you know. >> he's being held without bail, all six defendants will be in court on friday to enter pleas and have attorneys signed. >> still to come tonight a mall in the east bay may soon be getting some new life. >> in a moment the real estate development company that bought the company and their plans to revive it. >> it's heating up out there. i have the forecast lined up but it's going to include some upper 90s. 90s. zl new at 6:30 a struggling mall in the east bay getting what will be a whole new lease on life. for many years for decade old hilltop mall has been dying on the economic vine. jcpenney will close its doors by the end of the month. >> it's like a lot of stores are closing down because there's not really a lot of people that come here. >> we're trying to figure out what's going to happen to the community, because every time i come

johnny brown is being held without bail as the other defendant. >>> uc berkeley police are asking for the public health to find two men accused of stealing electronics. they enter ad unlocked kin doe in north gate -- window in north gate hall. they took electronic equipment valued at $25,000. the pictures show the men both are said to be in their 20s. one has a goatee, other wearing black shiny pants. anyone with information is encouraged to contact uc police. >>> opponents of a marijuana dispensary in the outer sunset district are planning appeal. the city planning planning commission approved the site. it will be run by gene kwon and her husband, they already own a cannabis club. a conservative group causing the pacific justice institute arguing it's too close to a church and preschool. this he say they will take their appeal to the board of supervisors. >>> shares of facebook rose after-hours after they posted a big jump in profits. they worthed a 71% increase in quarterly earns over last year analysts say more video ads helped increase mobile ad sales. if the company stock continu

the 19-year-old is identified adjourn any brown -- as johnny brown. news of another arrest came as surprise for the victim's neighbors who miss her dearly. >> reporter: the neighbors are shaken up over the death of miss flo, an innocent victim in a home invasion robbery. ken misses seeing her every day. >> she was a beautiful gal. just, you know, always waving good morning. she's a sweetheart. >> reporter: last september, the sheriff's office said intruders broke into the house, held her down, beat and assaulted her. the 88-year-old died at a hospital a month later. two days after the crime, deputies arrested zachary cuban who lived a block away. and two others were arrested earlier this year accused of concealing evidence. tuesday, deputies made a fourth arrest. johnny brown of san jose. >> i had no idea there were other people involved. >> reporter: deputies would not say what role brown played in the attack, but likely inside the home. >> the arrest of this individual, we believe is one of the individuals who were able to maybe kill or murder miss

the beloved senior citizen attacked inside of her home last year. 19-year-old johnny brown was in court today after police arrested him yesterday. brown is the second suspect directly accused of murdering miss flo, a total of six people are now facing charges. >> the 18-year-old father charged today with abandoning his newborn in a parking lot says he doesn't remember leaving the baby. daniel mitchell broke down and sobbed as he was charged with two felonies and a misdemeanor for allegedly leaving his 16-year-old baby in a strip maul. a surveillance camera caught him pulling away in his car. when police found and questioned him, he told them he was high on drugs and couldn't remember anything. the infant has been upgraded from critical to stable condition. >>> new at 11:00, the sound of music soon to be cut off at midnight. san francisco is cracking down on a popular north beach nightclub after numerous complaints. as charlie hurd tells us the ober of the club says it's less about noise than it is about his particular client tell. >> having a condition forcing us to stop our live entert

he told me he did not kill miss flo. 19-year-old johnny brown was passionate when he said he was innocent while speaking to us behind the plexy glass at the santa clara county jail. >> i did not get questioned. i did not get interviewed. talked to at all. they just arrested me and charged me with these charges without any evidence. they have no evidence that i was there that night. that i did that. i don't know why they're charging me with the murder of that lady, you know? >> reporter: brown was arrested yesterday at a gas station for the murder of 88-year-old flo douglas, affectionately known in her community as miss flo. faces burglary, robbery, and elder abuse charges. last year, brown and zachary broke into miss flo's san jose home and beat her. she died from her injuries in october. he was arrested just days after the robbery. these two women were later arrested and accused of trying to cover up the crime. brown says he knew who ewen was and used to date the other, but was home the night of the robbery. >> whoever did do it, they need to speak up. speak up and speak up and say what

johnny brown is set to appear in court tomorrow. >>> the second straight might president trump held a campaign style rally. but tonight there was some tension. multiple protestors at the event in youngstown including a teenager holding a russian flag. take a look. >> boy he is a young one he has to go to home to mommy. >> the president's comments and perceived taunt have caused the stir similar to the campaign trail of last year. well this is just another mumulatous -- another part of a tumultuous 24 hours for president trump. attorney jeff sessions who might befers toed out by the president says sanctuary cities must work with the federal officials to qualify for federal grant money. jean how realistic it is the latest threat what's the response? >> reporter: well raj city leaders here in san francisco still stand by their sanctuary city policy. they say the latest threat from washington is flawed and they don't expect it to have a financial impact. >> and that is why my administration is launching a nationwide crackdown on sanctuary cities. >> carrying out president trump's promise

johnny brown faces murder, robbery and elder abuse charges. the victim -- flo douglas also known as "miss flo" died in september after being brutally assaulted in her own home. zachary cuen has been charged with her murder. his girlfriend...jennifer jiminez was arrested in march. she's accused of hiding evidence related to the murder. perla arre-loa was taken into custody after police say she also tried to hide evidence. ((pam))new at eleven...a san jose hight school employee is behind bars tonight..accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman. now investigators fear there may be more victimsdeputies arrested 42 year-old anthony valerio on monday.authorities say valerio was the 21-year old victim's "life coach"we're told he works at calero high school in san jose, although it is unclear where the alleged assault took place. valerio is being held on 200- thousand dollars bail. in palo alto..police arrested a teacher accused of committing sex crimes on a minor.35 year-old john patrick root worked as a music teacher at "the sch

if johnny brown maintains he was not at the scene and did not know her.>> they have no evidence that i was there or that i did that. i don't know why the charges are on me.>>reporter: brown is being held without bail, as is zachary cuen. all six will be in court friday to enter pleas and have attorneys assigned. outside the hall of justice, jesse gary ktvu fox 2 news. >> if you want to watch the entire jailhouse interview, we have it posted on our website ktvu.com. it's also on our youtube page. >>> san jose police have new information on the shooting death of a 19 year old man. investigating releasing the sketch of a suspect in the death of christopher keil. lisa he was talking with other people on sunbeam circle in july 2015 when a car pulled up to them. the man seen in the sketch got out, asked him if he was in a gang and when he said no he shot and killed him. the suspect and a driver drove off in a white compact car that you see here. both people in that car are described as latino between 18 and 20 years old. >>> authorities say this video shows a father leaving his newborn bab

chris nguyen, abc 7 news. >>> johnny brown will return to court on friday. his mother will appear for her arraignment tomorrow morning. >>> the 18-year-old driver accused of causing a fatal crash that killed her younger sister pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and dui charges. >>> more than a dozen people joined a prayer vigil today. they prayed at the spot where a 71-year-old man was murdered earlier this month. police believe the victim was shot to death by robbers who wanted his expensive camera gear approximate several of the young people traveled from oregon with the catholic ministry. police are still searching for suspects in that case. >>> the warming has begun. if you've been outside today you probably noticed it. we have sunny skies and warm conditions across most of the bay area now. a little fog at the coast. this is the view from windy conditions. it's 65 in the city. 69 in oakland. 81, san jose. 88 gilroy. check out this view of the fog rolling in. it is 84 in santa rosa now. 90 at concord and livermore. we have soccer this evening in santa cl

it's a tragedy not only to her family and her friends but also to the community. >> johnny brown's mothershe once again was picked up with him expected to be in court tomorrow. charges of the others picked up all are conspiracy charges as of right now. but the two primary guys in this, queuen and brown prosecutors are looking at. other charges are conspiracy. they have court dates this week. we're live in san gentlemen say, rick boone. >>> a 19-year-old's father broke down in court as he was formally charged with abandoning his newborn. pictures of daniel mitchell in court. he was charged with two felonies and misdemeanor for leaving his 16--day-old baby in a strip mall parking lot. a camera caught him pulling his car away. when police found and questioned him about abandoning the baby. he said he was on drugs and didn't remember it happening. the baby was airlifted to a local hospital and today we learned his condition is upgraded from critical to stable. >>> a not guilty plea from the teenage girl at the center of a heartbreaking crash in the central valley that killed her sister. 18-ye

the defendants, johnny brown, perla arreola and william king all sat in the courtroom while other defendants, sinica santos and zachary cuen sat out of our camera )s view. =take vo= cuen is accused of murdering 88 k homethis morning. st y walked out after the judge addressed them inside saying ty d're always welcome in the thertroom and have support. e tadefendants, johnny brown and eao others sat in the courtroom while zachary kuhn sat outside our camera's view. ea heas accused of breaking into miss flo's home, kicked her and stole her money and jewelry. we hear from the defendants. >> we have to prove their roles together and the evidence really affects all the defendants equally. >> reporter: and one of the defendants, as he left the courtroom, mouthed to his family, get me out. the defendants' plea hearings s offiake place on december 8. i'm sharon katsuda, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, sharon. >>> following developing news )s ef north korea this morning. .s. officials confirming a short time ago the communist nation once again launched a missile this morning. the pentagon said it is

johnny brown and zachary cuen broke into the home of douglas last september and beat her during the homenvasion robbery. she died one month later from the injuries. brown told the reporters he is innocent. >> this is so sad i'm being charged for this. i did not do nothing.>> so this is a case of mistaken identity? >> yes, it totally is. >> the mother brown was arrested for harboring a fugitive and two young women were arrested earlier this year for hiding evidence. investigators confirmed that another young man, willie king, was arrested last month as an accessory to the crime and detectives say they are sure that everyone involved in the crime has been caught. >>> we look at the police get to the suspect of the unsolved murder in san jose and investigators released this gauge of the suspect in the death of christopher kyle who was outside talking with other people on some beam circle -- sunbeam circle in july 2015 when a car pulled up next to them. the passenger got out of the car and asked if he was in a gang and when he said no the gunman opened fire killing him. the gunman and the dr

she is reportedly accused of harboring her son johnny brown. they are accused of killing ms. flo douglas. three others are also linked to this crime. >>> if you thought traffic in the bay area was getting worse, you are right. coupling up the troubling traffic trend that could have you changing your commute. >> these guys come up, and put a gun to the camera man's head. >> an oakland duo rap video shoot. >>> temperatures still on the rise over the next search days. we will talk about the pro pllod heating in the forecast coming up . >>> well it's a daily occurrence. a major traffic backup that lasts for hours on bay area bridges. there is one right there. now there is evidence that clogged commutes are happening evening earlier. we are talking about before 6:00 a.m. christie smith is live in san francisco and how bad is this problem becoming? >> reporter: well drivers we spoke with today say they were not surprised at all and that's because they say they have been stuck in the afternoon going home and in the morning coming in. according to numbers showing a continuation of a

she joins us live with the story. >> reporter: 19 old johnny brown is now the fourth person arrested in connection with the beating of flow douglas. he agreed to sit down with us for an interview at this santa clara county jail. brown says he was arrested for a crime he didn't commit. he claims he is arrested in a case of mistaken identity after charges of elder abuse and attack and robbery. flo douglas, affectionately known as miss flo two friends, is under allegations that intruders beat and assaulted her in a home invasion robbery. she died from her injuries a month later. shortly after the attack, zachary cuen was arrested for the crime. 19-year-old jennifer jimenez and area arriola were arrested for hiding evidence. brown was arrested just yesterday, 10 months after the attack. in his interview with us, he said he had never been interviewed or even contacted by investigators on this case and tell he was contacted yesterday and arrested. >> i don't know why they were charging me with the murder of that lady you know? >> did they go to your house? what did they say to you? >> no, i

johnny brown was arrested. here's facing charges of murder, burglary and elder abuse. officials say brown and 19-year-old zach ri are accused of breaking into the woman's east san jose home and beating her during a robbery. 19-year-old jennifer hernandez is charged with helping conceal the crime. flow dougla died last october after fighting for her life for several weeks. she was a pillar in church and her community. >>> house republicans are setting up a showdown on capital hill over net neutrality. lawmakers sent a letter to the ceo of several tech companies and internet service providers including facebook, google, netflix, comcast and at&t. they are being asked to testify as the fcc is in the process of preeling rules preventing internet providers from speetding up, lowing down or blocking content or websites. the hearing is scheduled for september 7th. >>> president trump says apple ceo tim cook has committed to building three big plants in the united states. the president did not elaborate on where the plants would be or when they would be built. apple has decline

it's unclear how 19-year-old johnny brown is allegedly involved in the crime. >>> san francisco supervisorsjust placed a ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries in one of the city's districts. and one supervisor has introduced legislation that would place a moratorium on all new permits. >>> and another san francisco city leader says she is ready to get behind a multi-million dollar renovation project on market street. we could be seeing changes. supervisor jane kim had been stalling approval for $15 million to go towards the better market street project. >>> and a six car crash northbound 101 at vermont street keeping your ride slow and traffic backed up along 280 as you are trying to connect with northbound 101. that's what you're seeing live right there. that backup on that connector ramp. and we continue to see delays due to that earlier accident southbound 101, this is right near washington street, east washington street, 23 minutes on down towards kastania. >>> taking a look towards mount vaca this morning, we are looking in the direction of mount diablo. you can see the beautiful v

we met with johnny brown who was arrested yesterday in connection with the death of 88- year-old floouglas. that happened back in september. and when we sat down with him, he immediately was adamant about his innocence. he says this is a case of mistaken identity and he didn't even know he was under investigation. and he didn't know why he was being arrested. he agreed to speak with us. and he sat down with us. we talked with him for about 15 minutes or so. he is facing charges of homicide, burglary, elder abuse and robbery. miss flo was the victim of a home invasion robbery back in september. intruders broke into her home, held her down and beat and assaulted her and robbed her. she died from her injuries about a month later. shortly after, mckuan was arrested accused of hitting her. a 19-year-old and 18-year-old woman were arrested accused of hiding evidence in the case. brown wasn't arrested until just yesterday. about 10 months after the attack happened. investigators would not tell us what exactly his role in the attack was. they wouldn't specify and go into detail because of th

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brutal murder of an 88-year-old woman known as miss flo is expected to appear in court. 19-year-old johnny brown is set to be arraigned in san jose today. his alleged role in the crime is unclear right now. another 19-year-old suspect is facing murder charges. miss flo was beloved in her san jose community. she was punched and kicked to the ground in her home last september after authorities say suspects broke into her home and demanded money. police made now arrests in the case. two women are accused of trying to cover up the crime by tossing evidence. >>> still ahead, speeding a factor in deadly crashes. now the call for speed cameras around the country. >> a soccer match here at levi's stadium could tie up traffic for hours. we'll tell you what you need need to know for your evening commute coming up. >> it actually appeared to be raining this morning, that's how heavy the drizzle was all associated with the deepening marine layer. now, the effect this marine layer will have on your forecast coming up. y we're hearing from the hearing from the florida charter boat captain who posted what some

according to the documents, johnny brown and zachary cuen planned to ransack her home.y say they plan it along with the man that lived across the street from douglas. they didn't expect her to be home but shelves. she told police two men attacked her after demanding money. she died a few weeks later from her injuries. in a jail house interview, brown said he's innocent. >> whoever did it, they need to speak up, speak up and say what they did because i was not there that night. this is very sad i'm being arrested for something i did not do. >> reporter: but prosecutors say brown confessed to his girlfriend. she and cuen's girlfriend are charged as accessories to the crime. brown's mother is also facing charges. >> an australian man is in serious legal trouble for trying to carry out an international drug smuggling operation aboard a small plane he bought in santa rosa. the plan here was to fly 500 pounds of methamphetamine from the airport in sonoma county all the way to melbourne, australia with a pit stop in hawaii. est mapted street value of the drugs, $200 million. t

tuesday, deputies made a 4th arrest. 19-year-old johnny brown of san jose. >> i had no idea that there were other people involved, you know. so it was -- it is a shock. >> deputies would not say what role brown played in the attack, but was likely inside ms. flow's home -- >> the arrest of this individual, we believe is one of the individuals who were able to maybe kill or murder ms. flow. >> brown is facing charges of homicide, burglary, elderly abuse and robbery. ms. flow was a retired beauty shop owner and a church goer -- her tragic death devastated this east san jose area. he has -- he said while the arrest will never bring ms. flow back, it's one step closer to closure. >> i'm glad that the sheriff's didn't let up on it and i'm glad they have somebody else. hopefully this is it and there isn't anybody else out there. >> deputies would not say if there are anymore suspects. brown is being held without bail. in san jose, amaza smith, fox 2 news. >> the time is 4:07. >>> a former high school life coach in san jose is accused of raping a 21-year-old develop mentally -- valero was arr

the sherr 's department arrested 19 year johnny brown yesterday in connection to the robbery and beating that led to the death of 88-year-old flo douglas. douglas was well known and loved in the community many calling her miss flo. she died last october after being attacked inside her home. >>> 6:03 right now and a childhood friend is speaking out about the bay areaor suspect now accused of plotting to kill thousands. our investigative unit was the first to break the story. prosecutors charged 22-year-old amer alhaggagi of oakland on a slew of san francisco in a terror attack and was arrested last november. now a former classmate of his at berkeley high school says the boy he once knew is nothing like the man described in court documents. >> shocking. i mean, i wonder how much of that he meant and how much of that he might have just said for wrong reasons. >> ray martinez was 14 years old when he met the suspect as a freshman in soccer. authorities arrested alhaggagi after he held online conversations with undercover agents. as we mentioned our investigative unit was the first to break t

investigators say eight-year- old johnny brown and 19-year- old zachary cuen , broke into her home last september and robbed and beat her miss flow, as she was known, later died from the beating. zachary cuen and brown are charged with murder perla arreola is charged with heading evidence. the suspect's friend willie king is charged with being an accessory. prosecutors say it is important to try all defendants at the same time. >> we have to prove the case and their roles together. the evidence affects all defendants equally. it is important for the community, in order to expedite and make sure that justice is found for this family and the committee. >> the defendants were in court today and do to enter pleas in september. a sixth person charged in the case, 19-year-old jennifer jimenez is being tried separately. she is due back in court august 10.>>> palo alto police are investigating a string of four suspicious fires early this morning. investigators released this surveillance photo of a man walking in the downtown area. just before one of those fires. they do not know if he is connec

--la oficina del alguacil del condado de santa clara inform que johnny brown, de 19 aÑos de edad, fuerestado el martes bajo sospecha de homicidio, abuso a un anciano y robo. --y el mircoles anunciaron el arresto de "sinica santos", madre de brown. ---adicionalmente, las autoridades revelaron el nombre de un tercer sospechoso, william king, que fue arrestado en junio. sot/sgt reginald cooks/ dept. alguacil de santa clara " our detectives have been working this case since last december...." --el sargento dijo que han estado trabajando en este caso desde diciembre. --hasta el momento un total de 6 personas han sido detenidas en conexin con el homicidio ocurrido el 12 de septiembre de "floavis douglas", conocida como "miss flo". --douglas fue golpeada y pateada durante un intento de robo dentro en su casa ubicada cerca de la zona de alum rock. ---en este atraco... los sospechosos tomaron joyas y un automvil... un crimen que caus conmocin en la comunidad. sot/lance daugherty/ fiscal de distrito " what a treasured individual she was it's a tragedy not only to her family but also to the comm

santa clara sheriff's deputies captured johnny brown today. victim, 88-year-old flo douglas died after last week's crime. detectives believe brown and zachary cuen broke into her home, beat her and robbed that long-time church volunteer. >> oftentimes in your own home you feel like you are safe. that is a safe haven where you can be yourself. for someone to violate that haven is of the utmost disrespect. it is of the utmost callousness. >> two other people are accused of trying to cover up the crime. >>> to a story now you will see only on "abc 7 news." tonight we hear from the former santa clara correctional officer on trial accused of assaulting an inmate. the judge declared a mistrial today after the jury deadlocked in the case. "abc 7 news" reporter katie marzullo has the story from san jose. >> i would like to thank the jurors. >> reporter: 11 of 12 jurors found that former santa clara county correctional officer tim tri was not guilty of assaulting an inmate in 2013. a hung jury means a mistrial. >> the 11 jurors are adamant with us they

according to the documents, johnny brown and zachary cuen planned to ransack her home.y say they plan it along with the man that lived across the street from douglas. they didn't expect her to be home but shelves. she told police two men attacked her after demanding money. she died a few weeks later from her injuries. in a jail house interview, brown said he's innocent. >> whoever did it, they need to speak up, speak up and say what they did because i was not there that night. this is very sad i'm being arrested for something i did not do. >> reporter: but prosecutors say brown confessed to his girlfriend. she and cuen's girlfriend are charged as accessories to the crime. brown's mother is also facing charges. >> an australian man is in serious legal trouble for trying to carry out an international drug smuggling operation aboard a small plane he bought in santa rosa. the plan here was to fly 500 pounds of methamphetamine from the airport in sonoma county all the way to melbourne, australia with a pit stop in hawaii. est mapted street value of the drugs, $200 million. t

por otro lado johnny brown de 17 aÑos arrestado por participar en la muerte de una anciana de 88 aÑos de ser golpeada durante un intento de robo. esta noche en san francisco hubo una concurrida protesta a raÍz de la prohibiciÓn de parte del presidente donald trump para evitar que los enfermeros -- transgÉneros ingresen al ejÉrcito de ese paÍs. cientos de manifestantes remitieron para alzar su voz en desacuerdo con la medida. esta enmienda sepulta la orden del presidente obama que abrÍa las puertas a la diversidad en las fuerzas armadas. >> es un retroceso en la historia de estados unidos. ramÓn: esta maÑana a travÉs de su cuenta de twitter el presidente donald trump le dio un duro golpe a la comunidad lgbt. el mandatario tuiteÓ que las personas transgÉnero no podrÁn servir en ningÚn puesto de las fuerzas armadas de los estados unidos. veamos la reacciÓn de la numerosa comunidad lgbt del Área de la bahÍa. jaime: una controversia mÁs que involucra al presidente trump. segÚn la comunidad lgbt,.de vez para la lucha de sus derechos, segÚn omar núÑez. >> la preocupaciones que se va a extend

santa clara sheriff's deputies captured johnny brown today. victim, 88-year-old flo douglas died after last week's crime. detectives believe brown and zachary cuen broke into her home, beat her and robbed that long-time church volunteer. >> oftentimes in your own home you feel like you are safe. that is a safe haven where you can be yourself. for someone to violate that haven is of the utmost disrespect. it is of the utmost callousness. >> two other people are accused of trying to cover up the crime. >>> to a story now you will see only on "abc 7 news." tonight we hear from the former santa clara correctional officer on trial accused of assaulting an inmate. the judge declared a mistrial today after the jury deadlocked in the case. "abc 7 news" reporter katie marzullo has the story from san jose. >> i would like to thank the jurors. >> reporter: 11 of 12 jurors found that former santa clara county correctional officer tim tri was not guilty of assaulting an inmate in 2013. a hung jury means a mistrial. >> the 11 jurors are adamant with us they

today the sheriff's office arrested a second suspect in her brutal murder. 19-year-old johnny brown of san jose. his exact role in the crime is not clear, but he joins 19-year- old zach quinn. authorities say suspects broke into her home in september of last year and threatened to kill her if she didn't hand over money. when miss flo told them she didn't have any, she was brutally punched and kicked to the ground. the sheriff's office says the suspects ransacked the home and took off in her car. >> often times in your own home you feel like you're safe, that's a safe haven where you can be yourself, and for someone to vie lite that haven is -- violate that haven is terrible. >> reporter: miss flo died from her injuries. she was a woman and faith and is remembered for bringing the community together. >> if they did it, too bad. they belong where they're at. that's how i feel about the death of my friend, you know? she never hurt a soul ever. >> i'm a bit shaken. um, we were forming an action committee immediately after flo's death, and it was about changing the quality of life here. >>

johnny brown faces murder, robbery and elder abuse charges. the victim -- flo douglas also known as "miss flo" died in september after being brutally beaten in her own home. zachary cuen has also been charged with her murder. his girlfriend...jennifer jiminez was arrested in march. she's accused of hiding evidence related to the murder. perla arre-loa was taken into custody after police say she also tried to hide evidence. ( mark ) new this morning...president trump's former campaign manager paul manafort will ánot have to testify in front of congress. the senate judiciary committee has withdrawn the subpoena that was issued to manafort yesterday morning. the subpoena was withdrawn after manafort agreed to turn over documents and set up an interview with the committee. donald trump junior was also removed from the list of witnesses scheduled to testify at today's public hearing. the committee wants to talk to both manafort and trump junior about a meeting they had with a russian lawyer during the presidential campaign. that lawyer had promised

arraigned today in san jose for the brutal murder of a beloved woman known as miss flo. 19-year-old johnny brown was arrested earlier this week for killing 88-year-old flo douglas, who was well known in her community. another 19-year-old suspect is also facing murder charges. police believe the two men robbed miss flo's home last september and then beat her leaving her to die. >> based upon the investigation and witnesses and evidence that we've uncovered, we believe beyond a reasonable doubt that we can prove that mr. brown was one of the individuals that entered into miss douglas ohaus that evening and was responsible for her injuries. >> brown and the other murder suspect will be back in court friday. two women who are accused of trying to cover up the crime will also be in court that morning. >>> u.s. drug agents stopped a multi-million dollar meth scheme in santa rosa. it has ties to australia. australian agents got a tip leading them here to northern california, where they found this, 560 pounds of crystal meth inside a storage facility. and it's estimated to be worth $255 million. the age

this is the mugshot of 19-year-old johnny brown.ty sheriff's deputies captured him yesterday. 88-year-old flo douglas died about a month after last september's attack. friends lovingly called her ms. flo. they believe brown and zachary broke into her home, beat douglas, and robbed the longtime church volunteer. two other people are accused of trying to cover up the crime. >> the metropolitan transportation commission scheduled to discuss a proposal to increase most bay yara bridge tolls by $3. that would effect the seven state-owned bridges in the bay area, including the bay bridge. it would fund more than $4 billion in regional transportation projects. state lawmakers would also need to approve the measure and the governor would have to sign off. there's a lot before it would go before voters next year. >> quick action by san jose firefighters is being credited with stopping a destructive grass fire from getting out of control. it burned at least one building off query road near almaden lake park last night. videos show the flames

one of those suspects 19-year- old johnny brown was arraigned in san jose yesterday. another 19-year-old suspect is also facing murder charges. police believe the two men robbed miss flo's house last september and then beat her leaving her to die. >> based upon the evidence, witnesses we have recovered we believe beyond a reasonable doubt that mr. brown was responsible for her injuries that evening. >> two women who are accused of trying to cover up the crime also face a judge tomorrow. >>> we're now learning just how three southern california inmates escaped their cell and wound up snacking in a van outside a san francisco grocery store. kpix 5's andria borba shows us the new video of their run from the law. >> reporter: this is the jail break that captured california's attention for eight days. the inmates recorded it themselves with a stolen cell phone. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: and set it to the mission impossible theme song. the three men escaped from the men's central jail in santa ana on january 22. shawshank redemption style through an air bed out the plumbing s

santa clara county sheriff's office arrested a second suspect in her brutal murder. 19-year-old johnny brown of san jose. his exact role in the crime is not clear. but he joins 19-year-old zachary omar quinn. authorities say suspects broke into her home in september last year and threatened to kill her if she didn't hand over money. when miss flo told them she didn't have any, she was brutally punched and kicked to the ground. the sheriff's office says a suspect ransacked her home and took off in her car. >> often times in your own home, you feel like you are safe. but that's a safe haven, where you can be yourself. for someone to violate that haven is of the utmost disrespect. >> reporter: miss flo died of her injuries a months after the attack. she is remembered for her faith and bringing the community together. >> if they did it, too bad. they belong where they're at. that's how i feel about it. that's my friend. you know? she never hurt a soul ever. >> i'm a bit shaken. we formed the alum rock village action committee immediately after flo's death and it was about changing the quality of

in the killing of an elderly san jose woman made his first court appearance today. 19-year-old johnny brownis charged with murder, robbery and elder abuse. he is due back in court on friday. brown along with three others are accused of brutally beating 88-year-old flo douglas--also known as "miss flo" in her home last september. douglas later died from her injuries. ( steve ) san jose police are putting out a sketch and surveillance photo tonight to try to solve a two-year old murder. 19-year-old christopher keil was gunned down in the drive of a home on sunbeam court back in july of 2015. investigators say the shooter got out of a car and asked keil if he was in a gang. keil answered no and police say the suspect shot him. today investigators released this sketch of the gunman as well as an image of the getaway vehicle. it is described as a white, compact four-door sedan. ( pam ) in the east bay: police are looking for two burglars who hit the u-c berkeley journalism school. the break-in happened last monday... one of the suspects, who you see here, has distinctive red shoes. the second su

johnny brown faces murder, robbery and elder abuse charges. victim -- flo douglas also known as "miss flo" died in september after being brutally beaten in her own home. zachary cuen has also been charged with her murder. his girlfriend...jennifer jiminez was arrested in march. she's accused of hiding evidence related to the murder. perla arre-loa was taken into custody after police say she also tried to hide evidence. (james) still ahead... a confrontation between a teacher and a border patrol agent is going viral this morning.. we'll show you the question that led to her being detained... plus... madison bumgarner looks for his first win of the season. we'll show you how the giants ace did on the mound against the pirates. and here's a live look outside... embarcadero. ( tiffany ) many people wh

s office confirms that a third person is set to be charged. 19-year-old johnny brown was arrested tooby the sheriff's department. brown is set to appear in court tomorrow. they say brown and -- are accused of breaking into the east san jose home and beating her during a robbery. floe douglas affectionately known as + flo. ms. flo was a pillar in church and her community. she was absolutely beloved. >>> and a man attacked near a richmond bart station. they're reviewing the video that shows the attack. the victim says he was assaulted by a mob of young men. >> reporter: landen sims, who's in his 30s, says he was quote jumped by mob of young men and beaten and kicked outside the richmond bart station thursday morning. there was a prominent witness. >> as i got closer i saw a womn screaming stop, stop get out of here. >> reporter: the security video captured the entire incident but felix stan says the video quality is poor and grainy. >>> you can tell there's something going on in the video and there's movement. but you can't tell much of anything. >> reporter: richmond police are not rele

has revealed that a total of six people have been charged in connection to the case. 19-year-old johnny browneared in court today for the first time, telling abc 7 news in a jail house interview that he's innocent. >> they need to speak up. they need speak up and say what they did because i was not there that night and this is very sad that i'm being arrested for something i did not do. >> but they say the evidence points to brown. they say he along with zachary cooen planned the burglary with a friend that lived across the street from douglas. >> when you see and realize what these two young men did to this woman inside her home. >> reporter: their friend, wil y y king has been arrested as an accessory to the crime, so hads his mother. >> they have no evidence i was there that night, that i did that. so i don't know why they're charging me with the murder of that lady. >> reporter: but court documents reveal that he admitted to his girlfriend that he had assau du. she along with cooen's girlfriend have been charged with trying to help them cover up the crime. both brown and cuen remain in ja

one of the two men charged with her killing, 19-year-old johnny brown was arraigned yesterday on murder, robbery, and elder abuse. now, investigators say brown and zachary cuen broke into flo douglas' home last september and beat her during a home invasion robbery. she died a month later her injuries. brown told reporters that he is innocent. >> this is so sad that i'm being charged for this. like, i did not do nothing. do you know what i mean. >> is this a case of miss tang enidentity then. >> yeah. yeah. it totally is. >> brown's mother was also arrested for harboring a fugitive. two young women were arrested earlier this year for hiding evidence. and then yesterday investigators confirmed that another young man, willie king, was arrested last month as an accessory to the crime. detectives say they are now sure that everyone involved in the crime has been caught. >>> marijuana opponents are not giving up their fight against a proposed dispensary in san francisco. city's planning commission granted approval to the dispensary two weeks ago. it will be operated by former oakland mayor je

the latest suspect, 19-year-old johnny brown, appeared in court today for the first time, telling "abc7 news" that he's innocent. >> whoever did this, they need to speak up and speak up and say what they did. because i was not there that night. and this is very sad that i'm being arrested for something i did not do. >> reporter: but investigators say the evidence points to brown. they believe he, along with 19-year-old zachary, who is being held on murder, planned the burglary with a friend who lived across the street from douglas. >> that's what resonates when you see and realize what these two young men did to this woman inside of her home. >> reporter: their friend, willie king, has been arrested. >> they have no e6d that i was there that night, that i did that. so i don't know why they're charging me with the murder of that lady, you know? >> reporter: but court documents reveal that brown admitted to his girlfriend that he had assaulted douglas during the robbery. she, along with cuen's girlfriend, have been charged with covering up the crime. both remain in jail without bail. chri

the latest suspect, 19-year-old johnny brown, appeared in court today for the first time, telling "abc7 news" that he's innocent. >> whoever did this, they need to speak up and speak up and say what they did. because i was not there that night. and this is very sad that i'm being arrested for something i did not do. >> reporter: but investigators say the evidence points to brown. they believe he, along with 19-year-old zachary, who is being held on murder, planned the burglary with a friend who lived across the street from douglas. >> that's what resonates when you see and realize what these two young men did to this woman inside of her home. >> reporter: their friend, willie king, has been arrested. >> they have no e6d that i was there that night, that i did that. so i don't know why they're charging me with the murder of that lady, you know? >> reporter: but court documents reveal that brown admitted to his girlfriend that he had assaulted douglas during the robbery. she, along with cuen's girlfriend, have been charged with covering up the crime. both remain in jail without bail. chri

yesterday they arrested 19-year- old johnny brown.e is now the second man arrested in connection with the beating death of 88-year-old flo douglas. she was a long-time resident. she was known as miss flo. she was regarded as a pillar in the community. investigators say back in september, intruders broke into her home, held her down, beat and assaulted her and robbed her. miss flo died as a result of the beating about a month after the crime. after the robbery last year, 19- year-old zachary kuan was arrested for the crime and a 19- year-old and 20-year-old woman was arrested for hiding evidence. brown the latest person arrested in the case was in the house when miss flo was beaten. sheriffs investigators could not clarify what his role was in the attack. however now brown and kuan are both facing homicide charges. >> they both are complicit in some way of the murder of miss flo. what you have to take into consideration, knees are 18- year-olds and 19-year-olds. the callusness and disregard for life, the lack of empathy is what speaks

all five had a role in the death of flo douglas last september. 18-year-old johnny brown and 19-year-old zachary cueing beat the 88-year-old woman during a home robbery. she died three weeks later. they're charged with murder. brown's mother is being held for harboring a fugitive. prosecutors say it's important to try all of the defendants at the same time. >> we have to prove this case and their roles together and the evidence really effects all of the defendants equally. it's important i think for the community in order to expedite and make sure justice is found for this family and the community. >> the 5 defeats in court today are due back in court to enter pleas in september. a sixth person charged in the case is being tried separately and is due in court on august 10th. >> coming up north korea extends its range. the latest test launch of an interintercontinental missile how the u.s. and allies are responding tonight. >> new numbers showing progress in fighting crime as bart police highlight one recent arrest. >> a word of caution from san francisco police on this friday night for t

they say johnny brown a 19-year- old zachary q and into the woman's home as part of the robbery and burglary. they beat and assaulted that 88- year-old woman. they are both charged with murder. brown's mother is being held for harboring a fugitive. another is being charged with hiding evidence. a friend, willie king is being accused of being an accessory to the crime. it is important to try all of the defendants at the same time. >> we have to prove this case and their roles together. the evidence affects all defendants equally. it is important for the community, in order to expedite and make sure that justice is found for this family and the community. >> the five defendants in court today will enter pleas on december 8. a six person charged in the case, 19-year- old jennifer human is is being tried separately and will be back in court on august 10.>>> police arrested a juvenile accused of stealing a passenger cell phone. police say the juvenile suspect and victim were at a valley station around 7:30 pm when the suspect grabbed the phone and try to run away. police say they found the suspec

sheriff investigators say 18- year-old johnny brown, a 19- year-old ktvu.com -- zachary cuen, broke into the victim's home last september as part of a robbery and burglary . police say they beat florence douglas, known as miss lowe who later died. zachary cuen and brown are charged with murder. another is charged with hiding evidence. rounds mother is being held for harboring a fugitive. and the suspects friend willie king is accused of being an accessory to the crime. prosecutors say it is important to try all defendants at the same time. >> we have to prove the case and their roles together. and evidence affects all defendants equally. it is important for the community, in order to expedite and make sure that justice is found for this family and for the community. >> the five defendants in court are due back in court to enter pleas in september. a sixth person charged in the case, 19-year-old jennifer jimenez is being tried separately . and is due back in court august 10. struck the federal agent whose gun was used to kit -- kill kate donnelly, will be allowed to testify at her murdere