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Charges filed against man seen slapping 10-year-old boy with autism at LA bus stop
Charges were filed Thursday against the man who was caught on video slapping a boy with autism in the face in Arleta.Scott Sakajian was charged with willful cruelty to a child and battery on a person, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.NOTE: The video above is from a previous report on this story.The video, which sparked outrage on social media, shows 10-year-old Alfredo Morales sitting on a bus bench with his older sister when Sakajian slaps him.The boy reportedly damaged the Mercedes emblem on the front of his car. The boy's family lives in a broken SUV set up at a park in Arleta.Sakajian's arraignment is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at the San Fernando Valley courthouse.
Missing Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca Found in El Monte Restaurant
SAN MARINO, Calif., July 15 (KNN) — The search was on for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca who went missing Sunday from his home in San Marino, and was later found safe in the city of El Monte. Baca, who sources say is suffering from Alzheimer’s, was...
Man who allegedly slapped autistic boy in Pacoima is now facing charges
Authorities filed charges against a man, who was accused of slapping an autistic boy after the 10-year-old touched the man’s Mercedes Benz vehicle in Pacoima, the boy’s family attorney confirmed Monday. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office charged Scott Sakajian with willful cruelty to a child and battery...
Police shoot, kill Southern California man who called 911 on himself
A 27-year-old Orange County man was shot dead by police last month in what appears to have been an intentional ploy to get officers to open fire on him, authorities announced Monday. The June 15 incident began just after 5 a.m. when Fullerton Police Department dispatchers received a 911 call from a person reporting […]
1,000 Xanax pills, ghost guns among items found in 'suspicious vehicle' in Orange County
BUENA PARK, Calif. - A search of a "suspicious vehicle" in Buena Park resulted in one arrest and the recovery of multiple items including ghost guns, Xanax pills, and license plates. According to the Buena Park Police Department, officers contacted that suspicious vehicle parked near Knott and Lincoln Sunday, noting...
3-year-old dies days after twin brother died from apparent overdose in Winnetka
A 3-year-old boy has died in Winnetka, just days after his twin brother died from an apparent overdose, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday. The children's mother was arrested for murder after her sons were found unconscious at their home, the Los Angeles Police Department said Friday. The two...
Santa Ana Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Gang-Related Murder Committed at Age 17 in Orange County
An Orange County man has been taken into custody for a gang-related murder that happened over two years ago when he was 17, Santa Ana police said. Kevin Chavez, now 19, was arrested on July 12, for the fatal shooting that occurred on the evening of April 28, 2022. According...
Workplace shooting leaves one dead in city of Industry
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in the city of Industry early Monday morning. It happened at around 8:30 a.m., when deputies were dispatched to the 18600 block of Gale Avenue upon learning of the incident, according to the Los Angels County Sheriff's Department. Investigators say that they learned an ex-employee had fired shots at a business in the area, striking at least one person inside. Shortly after arrival they detained a person of interest who remains in custody. They say that after searching a car of interest at the scene they also discovered more firearms. No information has yet been provided on the victim or suspect in the incident. Anyone with more information is urged to contact LASD's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Suspected drunk driver rear-ends car at high speed, killing older man and woman, police say
Signal Hill police said the driver also had a suspended or revoked license and had several warrants out for his arrest. The post Suspected drunk driver rear-ends car at high speed, killing older man and woman, police say appeared first on Long Beach Post.
Boy, 5, taken off life support 1 week after family struck by DUI suspect in Garden Grove
A 5-year-old boy has been taken off life support just over a week after he and four of his family members were hit by a DUI suspect in Garden Grove, prosecutors said Monday.Jacob Ramirez was transported to a hospital along with his two young siblings and his parents after they were struck by a 2003 Toyota Camry on the evening of July 7.The mother and father had been riding with the children in bike trailers shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 12300 block of Haster Street at Twin Tree Lane when the crash occurred, Garden Grove police said.Angel Ramirez, 27,...
Los Angeles County Firefighters Tackle Major Blaze at Norwalk Commercial Building Complex
A fire broke out in a commercial building complex in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, on Monday afternoon where firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department battled against the blaze. According to KTLA, the fire department was called to the scene just after 5 p.m. in the 14600 block of Carmenita Road. The conflagration caused heavy smoke and flames to erupt from the rear section of the warehouse complex, prompting firefighters to strategically take a defensive stance to prevent further spread to the business offices located at the front of the building.
3 Car Roll-Over Crash in Anaheim
Anaheim police Department and Anaheim Fire and Rescue responded to a three car traffic collision with one vehicle overturned. Three people were transported, suffering from unknown injuries. The cause of the collision is unknown. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a factor in the crash. The intersection will...
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