Palos Verdes Estates
CRIME & SAFETY
Woman Ordered to Stand Trial in Woman’s Stabbing Death in Mall Parking Garage
A woman who sued the county after being arrested and then released in connection with the stabbing death of a woman in a parking garage at a Rolling Hills Estates mall — but was subsequently re-arrested more than five years later — was ordered Monday to stand trial on murder and robbery charges.
Metro bus evacuated after reports of armed man sleeping on bus
LOS ANGELES - A Metro bus in Glendale was evacuated after officials received reports of a man armed with a gun. Glendale Police and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Los Feliz Blvd. and San Fernando Blvd. around 9:45 a.m. According to law enforcement, a...
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.
Man Shot to Death in Westmont Identified
A 33-year-old man shot to death on the border of the unincorporated Westmont area and South Los Angeles was identified Monday by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The shooting occurred about 10:15 p.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of West 104th Street, between Normandie and Western avenues,...
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...
Suspect crashes multiple times during pursuit in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was in pursuit of a stolen truck that had crashed multiple times during the chase. It started in East LA when deputies spotted the stolen car at about 7:30 p.m. Monday evening.The suspect recklessly evaded deputies, driving on the wrong side of the road and through red lights several times. The pursuit ended after the utility truck lost the driver-side tire and spun out near the intersection of S. Indiana Street and Dennison Street in the South Gate-East LA area. The suspect promptly left the car and surrendered as deputies drew their weapons and took cover behind their cruisers.
Family in Southern California say fireworks cause of devastating house fire
A family in the Antelope Valley whose home erupted in flames over the weekend said they believe the cause of the devastating blaze was unsanctioned fireworks being set off in the area. Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the June 30 fire on West Avenue 012 in Palmdale and said firefighters […]
Owner Of Compton Animal Rescue Facing Twenty-Five Counts Of Animal Cruelty In California
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced charges against Damian Wesley, the owner of the non-profit organization Compton Animal Rescue, for animal cruelty and neglect of more than two dozen dogs. “I am deeply saddened by the alleged animal cruelty committed by Mr. Wesley,” said District Attorney Gascón....
DA George Gascón Announces Charges for Vicious Attacks on Two Women and a Teenager
Jawann Garnett Charged with Attempted Murder and Assault on Santa Monica Beach. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Jawann Garnett has been charged with attempting to murder and assaulting a 17-year-old girl and a 72-year-old woman and assaulting a 25-year-old woman on Santa Monica Beach on June 24.
Probe underway after man is fatally shot in Montebello
A man was fatally wounded in Montebello over the weekend, authorities said Sunday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the shooting unfolded Saturday before 8 p.m. in the 1100 block of Carob Way.When deputies arrived, they located a man who had been shot. He was transported to the hospital where he died. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation. Anyone with more information was asked to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
Thieves target LA County cemetery, steal plaques
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Copper thieves have once again targeted Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson, leaving a trail of destruction. Community volunteer Aisha Woods is heartbroken and outraged by the ongoing vandalism. "People are disrespecting sacred grounds. This is a sacred place," she said. The thieves are targeting...
Suspected robbers kill woman in Newport Beach, get arrested in South Gate after pursuit
Three men were arrested Tuesday afternoon after sparking a cross-county pursuit that started in Newport Beach, where they were suspected of killing an elderly woman during a robbery attempt at a shopping mall. The violent series of events began after 3:30 p.m. when the three men, one from Cypress and...
Photos: Vehicle collision involving structure
The Los Angeles County Fire Department and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a traffic collision involving a structure on Monday afternoon at the Promenade in Valencia. A newer model White SUV Lexus hit the cinder block wall of the Peet’s Coffee business at the Promenade. There...
Crash Involving Possible DUI Driver Leaves Parked Vehicles Damaged, Hydrant Gushing in Rosemead
ROSEMEAD, Calif., July 1 (KNN) — A driver possibly operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, was involved in a traffic collision early Monday morning that… Read more "Crash Involving Possible DUI Driver Leaves Parked Vehicles Damaged, Hydrant Gushing in Rosemead">
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