A 26-year-old mother of two has filed a $10 million claim against the city of Los Angeles, alleging that she was shot in the face with a rubber bullet as she sat in her car near a large demonstration over the death of George Floyd. .
LAPD seeks tips in investigation of fatal shooting in Pacoima
The Los Angeles Police Department pleaded for tips from the public Sunday in the investigation of a fatal shooting in Pacoima.
Officers responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon in the 13200 block of Cornelius Street at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, according to LAPD. They found Davon Pledger, a 26-year-old Van Nuys resident, lying on the ground and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
LAPD will end controversial program that aimed to predict where crimes would occur
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announced Tuesday that the department would stop using a controversial program that predicts where property crimes could occur throughout the city.
Suspect sought after Boyle Heights shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured
A suspect is sought after a shooting in Boyle Heights left one person dead and another injured, police said.
Coronavirus inmate release leaves LA in ‘uncharted territory,’ sheriff says about potential surge in crime
Thousands of non-violent inmates have been released from jails in Los Angeles County to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the county sheriff said Monday he’s now concerned about a potential future spike in crime.
Harvey Weinstein Faces New Sexual Assault Charge In Los Angeles
The convicted rapist is serving a 23-year sentence in New York, and faces another trial in Los Angeles.
Crime Report: Home burglarized while family is out for a walk
A family enjoying a late afternoon walk April 1 learned from a neighbor their burglar alarm had sounded and 2 men could be seen running away from their house.
Ex-police officer sentenced to 40 years to life for murder of a man outside a bar
The LAPD officer was off-duty at the time of the shooting and fled to Mexico.
DEA agents raid Compton home allegedly connected to ruthless Mexican drug cartel
artel member Gregory Sotello was arrested at a Compton home and charged with transportation and possession of narcotics, as well as possession of an assault rifle with narcotics.
The long-awaited murder trial of Robert Durst, subject of ‘The Jinx,’ unfolds in Los Angeles
Los Angeles prosecutors will begin presenting their case Wednesday against eccentric New York real estate heir Robert Durst
Woman Found Stabbed To Death In Simi Valley Apartment, Man Arrested
A woman was stabbed to death and her mother was wounded Thursday morning after a possible domestic dispute in a Simi Valley apartment.
Who Is Noah Cuatro, Another LA Boy Who Allegedly Had The Same Tragic Fate As Gabriel Fernandez?
Noah Cuatro’s parents are accused of torturing the 4-year-old for months leading up to his death, as noted in Netflix’s “The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez.”
Hearse with body still inside stolen outside church in Southern California
A hearse with a body still inside was stolen from outside a Southern California church, authorities said Wednesday.
Amie Harwick’s Death is a Confirmation of Women’s Worst Fears
Last week, 38-year-old therapist Amie Harwick died from blunt force trauma after a violent encounter at her Hollywood home involving an ex-boyfriend.
3 Women Found Dead At Hemet Home; 2 Suspects Arrested
Two people have been arrested Thursday on in connection with a triple murder Wednesday night at a Hemet home.
LA County DA Moves To Dismiss 66,000 Marijuana-Related Convictions
Los Angeles County courts may soon throw out nearly 66,000 marijuana-related convictions of residents dating back more than 50 years.
Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey has asked a judge to dismiss and seal the records of 62,000 felony cannabis convictions for cases as early as 1961, as well as, 3,700 misdemeanor cannabis possession cases.
Husband Goes After Wife’s Killer and Finds This
A California man whose wife was killed in a hit-and-run may have tracked down the killer all by himself.
Man arrested after video shows him dragging roommate’s body to dumpster, CA cops say
A California man caught on video dragging the dead body of a woman to a dumpster has been arrested for murder, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Why are more women being killed?
As homicides overall in L.A. drop, more women are being killed — often by intimate partners.
