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CRIME & SAFETY
69-year-old robbed, ran over and killed during robbery at Newport Beach mall
A group of suspects led police on a cross-county pursuit after allegedly opening fire and running over a woman at the Fashion Island Mall.Newport Police Department detectives said the incident started at about 3:30 p.m. when the suspects robbed a 69-year-old woman and her husband outside the Barnes and Noble. The suspects then jumped into a white car and ran over the woman, killing her. Officers said the suspects then opened fire as they drove away. "I'm furious," Mayor Will O'Neill said. "I'm horrified. I'm mourning the loss of someone who died inside of our city because of crime ... This is...
Long Beach robber who stole half a million dollars in jewelry gets 28 years in prison
Authorities said the man led a particularly violent group of robbers that hit stores in the Antelope Valley. The post Long Beach robber who stole half a million dollars in jewelry gets 28 years in prison appeared first on Long Beach Post.
SoCal robbery victim intentionally rams into suspects' car, killing one of them, LAPD says
A man who was robbed decided to chase down the suspects and intentionally ram into their car, which ended up crashing in West Adams. One of the suspects died at the scene, officials said.It all started around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, when three men robbed a 21-year-old man near West Adams Boulevard and West View Street.The robbery victim decided to chase the suspects and intentionally rammed into their car, which lost control and slammed into a pole, said LAPD. One of the suspects, the 32-year-old driver of that vehicle, died at the scene.The two other suspected thieves fled on foot while firing at the robbery victim, according to LAPD. He was not hit.The 21-year-old remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.No arrests were made, and no further details were immediately available.
He went to the beach to clean up garbage. He left with broken bones and a concussion
A man clearing garbage from the beach was brutally attacked in Santa Monica on Saturday night. He was beaten unconscious and has no idea who did it — or why. Venice resident Josey Peters could be called the “guru of garbage.” He’s been collecting refuse and debris from the beach for nearly two decades. The […]
LA County sheriff's deputies go undercover to bust illegal fireworks sellers
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has already made more than 10 illegal fireworks busts over the past week, with more expected before the end of the Fourth of July holiday.Eyewitness News was present in Lakewood Monday for one of the stings, which resulted in the arrest of a man and woman who allegedly tried to sell fireworks to an undercover officer."Do not sell these fireworks," L.A. County sheriff's Capt. Daniel Holguin said. "Don't get involved in illegal fireworks. They're dangerous, they're bad for the community and if you try to sell them, you're probably going to get caught."Holguin said the pair arrested Monday are each facing $2,000 fines.And don't think fireworks are fun and harmless.It was just three years ago that the Los Angeles Police Department explosives team triggered a massive explosion as they tried to dispose of illegal fireworks. Seventeen people were injured and dozens of homes were damaged."The illegal fireworks that we see today are explosives, large explosives, mortars that go in the air and they have so much TNT powder that it can cause great damage to the individual," Holguin said.
Los Angeles Inmate Killed, Three Suspects from Kern Valley State Prison Under Investigation
Tragedy struck at Kern Valley State Prison on June 28, 2024, where three inmates were accused of a deadly assault on another prisoner. According to the KTLA report, 24-year-old Dwight Gibbs of Los Angeles was attacked around 8:06 p.m. Despite prompt intervention by prison staff, Gibbs' injuries were severe, and he died approximately an hour after being transported to a local hospital.
Family-Run Theft Operation Busted by LAPD and SMPD in Southern California
The LAPD and SMPD successfully dismantled a family-run theft operation in Southern California, arresting Jacqueline Parker and her two sons, Timothy Gamble and Brent Parker. The Parker family's theft spree, impacting 25 businesses over three months and causing over $650,000 in losses. The trio faces nearly 50 felony counts, including...
Man shot, killed by police after reportedly lighting fireworks in Downey; family speaks out
A family is speaking out after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed by a police officer at his home in Downey.The incident happened Saturday night near Stewart and Gray Road after officers responded to a report of a "male subject causing a disturbance."Witnesses said the man was lighting fireworks in the backyard when he got into an argument with a neighbor.Witnesses said a man got into an argument with a neighbor, police were called and an officer-involved shooting occurred.The Downey Police Department said officers made several attempts to deescalate the situation but the man, identified as Alberto Arenas, pointed...
Court reverses murder conviction in death of store employee who chased shoplifter
The store employee chased down the defendant and clung to the hood of his car before being thrown into the roadway, resulting in his death. The post Court reverses murder conviction in death of store employee who chased shoplifter appeared first on Long Beach Post.
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