Crime & Safety stories in Los Angeles

A jury has convicted a man of first-degree murder in the 2022 killing of a 51-year-old unhoused woman in Santa Barbara, prosecutors announced Friday. Gabriel Jose Zepeda was found guilty in the death of Theresa Ann Carina following a five-week trial, according to the Santa Barbara County District At

At least three people died Friday morning in a shooting in Baldwin Park, according to officials.

A former Burbank High School track athlete was accused of killing a local elementary school teacher and critically wounding her adult daughter in a stabbing on Monday.

Very LA moment: someone put out three Erewhon bags of food on the corner next to some old chairs. I looked inside and there were actually some great items. Normally I’d say no to anything like that (the whole weird fentanyl contamination fear), but a lot of the stuff, like the spicy chili crisp and

A veteran killed his 11-year-old son and himself in a Nevada airport earlier this month. His family said they tried to protect the child, but faced repeated roadblocks in complicated mental health and family court systems.

Police are searching for three suspects who allegedly followed someone home from the Commerce Casino and then robbed them at gunpoint.

I'm supporting a relative who lives in LA. He does not speak much English and just lost his Benefits Identification Card. What does he need to do to get a replacement card? Could this loss be an identity theft issue later? Thank you.

A triple shooting in Baldwin Park early Friday morning resulted in two fatalities and one individual in critical condition. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Millbury Avenue, with authorities still investigating the circumstances and suspect(s) involved.

A woman in her 70s was attacked and robbed in her Hollywood Hills home on Thursday night. Despite being strangled, she survived and is currently in stable condition.

An elderly woman was strangled during a home invasion robbery in Hollywood Hills, prompting a search for masked suspects. The victim, in her 70s, was hospitalized after the attack, which involved the theft of cash and jewelry.

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The officers said LAPD retaliated against them for raising safety concerns at a firearm training facility

A jury awarded $14.6 million to four LAPD officers who claimed retaliation for reporting unsafe training conditions. The case highlights issues of misconduct and retaliation within the department.

Lavonta Martel Wilder, 40, has been charged with murder for allegedly beating 84-year-old Bang Cho, who had dementia, and setting him on fire. The incident occurred on April 19, and Cho succumbed to his injuries the following day.

A police chase in Baldwin Park concluded when a pickup truck driver spun out of control and attempted to flee on foot. Officers apprehended the suspect, who is believed to be connected to a robbery.

A male driver wanted in connection with a possible armed robbery was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase in Baldwin Park. The pursuit involved erratic driving, including ignoring traffic signals and stop signs.

A driver led authorities on a high-speed chase across Los Angeles, reaching speeds over 100 mph before surrendering on the 10 Freeway. The pursuit began around 10 p.m. and concluded with the suspect's arrest in the San Gabriel Valley.

California Highway Patrol officers are pursuing a driver in a gray SUV who is speeding on the westbound 10 Freeway. The chase began shortly after the suspect entered the freeway and has continued onto the 101 Freeway.

Roberto Magdaleno Jr., a 28-year-old from Fontana, was arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. The Fontana Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force initiated the investigation after being alerted to his online activities.

A swatting call led to a significant police presence in an Encino neighborhood after reports of an armed man. The home involved is linked to Creators Inc., a content creator agency.

Jordan Honeycutt, a 37-year-old resident of Fullerton, was arrested for allegedly stealing a City of Adelanto Public Works truck. The incident occurred on April 21, prompting an investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

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A hiker found a human skull in San Bernardino County near Twentynine Palms on Wednesday morning. Authorities are conducting a forensic examination and seeking information from the public.

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A 44-year-old man from Torrance is facing life in prison for stabbing a Long Beach police officer during an arrest at a library. The incident occurred on April 17 at the Billie Jean King Public Library.

Santa Barbara County prosecutors said the suspect was sentenced to seven years in state prison.