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Flag ceremony held for LA County firefighter killed in front-loader explosion in Littlerock
A flag ceremony was held Friday for fallen Los Angeles County Firefighter Andrew Pontious, who died in the line of duty.On June 14, Pontious, 52, lost his life while engaged in firefighting operations after a burning front-loader exploded at a quarry in Littlerock. He was a nearly 20-year veteran of fire service who had recently been assigned to a four-member fire engine at Station 93 in Palmdale.A formal flag ceremony was held at the station Friday, which included fire personnel in class A uniforms, badge shrouds, bagpipers, a bell service, a bugler, crossed ladders and an honor guard.Pontious was described...
More sheriff's resources welcomed in Lancaster after rash of shootings
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger on Friday expressed support for plans to increase public safety resources in Lancaster after the community was rocked by a rash of shootings that left four people dead within a 24-hour period."I appreciate Sheriff Robert Luna's decision to take immediate action and send a surge of specialized law enforcement teams to prevent additional violence and keep the community safe,'' Barger said in a statement. "I am also glad that Mayor R. Rex Parris has stated that our Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has heard Lancaster's concerns.''Earlier this week Parris complained that the sheriff's station...
Long Beach Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Leading Armed Robbery Spree in Antelope Valley
A Long Beach man has been sentenced to more than 28 years in prison after leading a group responsible for a string of armed robberies in Antelope Valley, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. On top of his 339-month prison term, 38-year-old Kaleb Williams will also pay $503,428 in restitution for his crimes that included multiple robberies, showcasing the significant penalties tied to violent thefts involving guns.
GoFundMe Created For Victim Of A Fatal Hit And Run Accident
The family of 22-year-old Hector Aranda is seeking help following his death in a hit-and-run accident on the 14 Freeway. On June 14, Hector was experiencing car issues and was getting towed near Red Rover Mine in Acton when a 17-year-old driver collided with the rear of his car, hitting both Hector and the tow ...
Deputy involved crashes in LA, San Bernardino Co.
A civilian was killed when a San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy crashed into their car while responding to a call in Apple Valley. In Lancaster there was a similar situation. A deputy responding to a call crashed into another car. No one was injured in that crash.
Family files $65M lawsuit in California toddler fentanyl death
The family of a toddler who died from a fentanyl overdose is suing the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). While under the custody of his mother and grandfather, Justin Bulley, 17 months old, died on Feb. 18 at a Lancaster home after ingesting fentanyl found in the home.
Lancaster mayor says LASD undermanned, overworked
A rash of shootings across the city of Lancaster left four dead and six injured over a 24-hour period. Lancaster's Mayor R. Rex Parris said he's frustrating that the Lancaster Sheriff's Station is overmanned and overworked, saying some deputies are working 20-hour shifts.
Deputy on Way to Call Involved in Crash in Lancaster
A Lancaster sheriff’s deputy en route to a call with red lights flashing and siren blaring on his patrol vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle crash in an intersection Saturday. The crash occurred at about 10 a.m. in the intersection of 30th Street West and Avenue I, Deputy Raquel...
CHP to conduct sobriety checkpoint on Saturday June 29th, 2024
Palmdale , CA. -On Saturday, June 29, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be conducting a Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint. The exact location will be announced at a later date and time. The primary objective of any Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint is to ensure the safe passage of each and every...
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