Crime & Safety stories in Los Angeles

A former Cornell University student alleges she was drugged and raped by seven fraternity members in 2024, drawing parallels to the Brock Turner case. The lack of criminal prosecution has reignited national outrage over campus sexual assault accountability.

Thomas Markle Sr., father of Meghan Markle, is being investigated for alleged child pornography following a letter from his ex-wife. The Philippine authorities have seized a laptop containing disturbing materials, with forensic analysis expected to take a week.

U.S. Border Patrol agents seized more than 51 pounds of suspected fentanyl during anti-smuggling operations on Interstate 15. The operation took place in the San Diego Sector, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

La Casita Del Sol, a Mexican restaurant in Arcadia, was burglarized early Sunday morning, part of a series of break-ins affecting nearby businesses. The incident occurred around 4:45 a.m. and highlights ongoing concerns about local crime.

Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison on Sunday, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction.

The 4-year-old cow, named Maggie, escaped Little Cabin's Farm in Carmel on Oct. 20, according to published reports.

A 65-year-old man was found dead near an entrance to Disneyland on Sunday. Anaheim police responded to the theme park's south entrance off Katella Avenue at about 2 p.m., where the man was found unconscious on a sidewalk. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene. Park visitors were forc

The LAPD is investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred at a gas station in South Los Angeles. The collision took place on Saturday afternoon as the driver was making a turn from the gas station.

A knife-wielding man sexually assaulted a 39-year-old woman near East 66th Street in Central Park, police said. No arrests have been made.

Real estate influencer 'Flipping NJ' admits to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.

Jordanian security forces on Monday arrested three suspects in connection to Friday's deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in the Karak region.

A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting near Florida A&M University over the weekend.

Chris Brown has been sentenced to an eight-month suspended sentence for assaulting a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub. The judge cited mitigating circumstances, including Brown's clean record in recent years, despite his history of legal troubles.

A fire at Adolf Hitler's Eagle's Nest in the Bavarian Alps led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on suspicion of arson. Emergency services faced challenging weather conditions while battling the blaze, which caused no injuries.

A group of hearing-impaired construction workers lost thousands of dollars in tools after a theft at a job site in Granada Hills. The incident occurred in broad daylight on October 22, as captured by surveillance footage.

A man is accused of poisoning his foster mother, Nadine Jett, with fentanyl and burying her body on her property. He allegedly orchestrated the murder to gain control of her estate, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.

Mario Arenas, a 59-year-old man from Santa Fe Springs, has been arrested for allegedly peeking into the bedrooms of young women near Loyola Marymount University. The incident occurred on October 9 in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Laura Michelle Owens, a 36-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, has been found guilty of fabricating pregnancies and medical evidence involving multiple men, including a former 'Bachelor' star. Her legal troubles culminated in a Maricopa County courtroom, where she could face over a decade in prison.

Ryan Van De Car, a 42-year-old member of the Hells Angels, has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for child pornography offenses. His arrest followed an investigation by the Fontana Police Department.

A man who self-immolated at Pescadero State Beach in Northern California over six years ago remains unidentified. New DNA evidence suggests he may have connections to a small religious minority community in Iran, providing investigators with a potential lead.

A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his roommate in Santa Ana. The suspect was already wanted for separate child sex offenses.

Linh Luu and Kevin Le were sentenced to three years' probation and fined $10,000 for trafficking protected wildlife parts, including lion teeth and a tiger pelt. They processed over $51,000 in illegal payments to transport these items between Oregon and Vietnam.

A man has been placed in a psychiatric hospital following a suspected arson fire at Adolf Hitler's mountaintop retreat, known as the Eagle's Nest. The fire broke out on Friday evening, prompting an investigation by German authorities.

A tragic collision during a pre-Halloween bike ride resulted in the deaths of two cyclists and injuries to two others. The alleged drunk driver fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.

A suspected drunken driver struck a group of 30 cyclists during a Halloween ride in San Bernardino County, resulting in two fatalities and two injuries. The driver, Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, has been arrested on multiple charges including DUI and felony hit-and-run.

A hit-and-run incident in Montclair resulted in the deaths of two bicyclists during a Halloween ride. The driver, Valentin Alberto Rodriguez, was arrested shortly after the collision.

Ventura County investigators have arrested Ricardo Jimenez-Garcia, 39, in connection with a violent rape case from 2017. The attack involved a group of men wearing Ghostface masks and occurred in Simi Valley.

A shooting near Florida A&M University during homecoming weekend left at least 12 injured, including six children. Authorities reported that a fight preceded the shooting, which occurred in a crowded area following a football game.