CRIME & SAFETY
Discover the 7 Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Alhambra, Los Angeles
Alhambra, situated in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California, boasts a rich history and a diverse culture. However, like any urban area, it encompasses both safe havens and areas with higher crime rates. This article aims to highlight the seven neighborhoods in Alhambra that are considered the most prone to criminal activities.
LA in Fear: Serial Killer Targets Homeless, Sparks Urgent Call for Empathy & Action
ABC News - 2023-12-01 22:46:59. Los Angeles is currently grappling with a grave situation, as authorities are on the hunt for a potential serial killer targeting the city's homeless population. The suspect, believed to have killed three men, is seen as a significant threat to the city's homeless community.
Pasadena Police Officer Files Lawsuit Against Department Alleging Racial Discrimination
A Pasadena police officer is suing the department over alleged racial discrimination, claiming punishment for trying to deescalate a situation. The department denies the allegations, insisting video evidence contradicts the officer's account. The officer was put on administrative leave for six months without explanation.
Organized Retail Crime in California: LAPD Increases Patrols for Holiday Shopping Safety
As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is stepping up its efforts to tackle a surge in organized retail crime. This initiative comes in response to a growing trend of coordinated thefts targeting retail stores across California, particularly during the festive period.
Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say
CALIFORNIA, USA — A high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking and threatening a film director friend of his before she fatally shot him after her forcing her way inside his Los Angeles home, according to prosecutors and court records obtained Thursday. This...
L.A. man convicted for arranging hundreds of sham marriages
A 42-year-old man from Los Angeles has been convicted by a federal jury in Boston for his participation in arranging more than 300 “sham marriages” for the purpose of getting around U.S. immigration laws, authorities announced Thursday. Engilbert Ulan, a Philippine national who lives in L.A., was convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit marriage […]
Tragic Loss: Los Angeles Tree Trimmer Dies While Working, Community Rallies to Support Family
Noel Gonzalez Sixtos, a 33-Year-Old Father, Remembered Fondly as Community Joins Hands to Assist Grieving Family. Noel Gonzalez Sixtos is a 33-year-old man from Los Angeles who worked as a tree trimmer and was electrocuted and died while working in Cheviot Hills on November 21. The tragedy happened on the 10300 block of West Glenbarr Avenue. When the Los Angeles Fire Department arrived, they found the man had climbed 20 to 25 feet high in a tree to do his job but seemed unresponsive.
Argument leads to shooting of security guard in Hollywood grocery store
An investigation is underway after an argument led to the shooting of a security guard at a Pavilions grocery store Friday in Hollywood. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a shooting around 3:30 p.m. at a Pavilions off Melrose Avenue and Vine Street. It appears a loss prevention guard confronted a group of suspected shoplifters in the store, leading to an argument.
Weekly Safety Report: Shooting, Murder, and Threatening Incident in Palmdale, California
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating three incidents in Palmdale, California. In the first incident, a suspect allegedly shot at pedestrians near a middle school using a BB gun. The second incident involves the family of a deputy who was killed outside the Palmdale Sheriff's Station, with the family filing a $20 million claim. The third incident involves a suspect who threatened an employee at a tobacco shop. The Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.