300+ arrested in SoCal child exploitation crackdown
Regional law enforcement officials announced 341 arrests and 40 child rescues or identifications following a massive, coordinated child exploitation investigation in Southern California.
Regional law enforcement officials announced 341 arrests and 40 child rescues or identifications following a massive, coordinated child exploitation investigation in Southern California.
Operation Firewall: 341 arrested, 40 children rescued in massive SoCal exploitation sweep
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
High-tech burglary rings target SoCal homes: 7 arrested as officials warn of hidden cameras, WiFi jammers
High-tech burglary rings are targeting Southern California neighborhoods using WiFi jammers, social media tracking, and cameras hidden in fake grass.
High-tech burglary rings are targeting Southern California neighborhoods using WiFi jammers, social media tracking, and cameras hidden in fake grass.
Child ID'd in Valley Village hot car death
The child was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's Office as Adina Nevo. She died at the scene.
The child was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner's Office as Adina Nevo. She died at the scene.
7 arrested in burglaries across SoCal
The suspects were allegedly involved in three separate home burglaries, at least one of which occurred in the Santa Clarita area.
The suspects were allegedly involved in three separate home burglaries, at least one of which occurred in the Santa Clarita area.
ICE will 'be out there every day' during World Cup, DHS chief says
ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.
ICE officials said they will be focused on public safety, not broad immigration sweeps, during the World Cup, but it’s unclear whether ICE agents will avoid all immigration enforcement during the event.
Khimberly Zavaleta died from natural causes: Officials
The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a spontaneously ruptured cerebellar arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a pre-existing birth condition. The ruling goes against calls for justice for Khimberly, who was hit in the head with an aluminum water bottle by an alleged school bully.
The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a spontaneously ruptured cerebellar arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a pre-existing birth condition. The ruling goes against calls for justice for Khimberly, who was hit in the head with an aluminum water bottle by an alleged school bully.
Anaheim woman killed in domestic violence shooting as advocates warn of growing crisis
A woman was shot and killed in Anaheim, and police say her boyfriend later opened fire on neighboring homes before being taken into custody.
A woman was shot and killed in Anaheim, and police say her boyfriend later opened fire on neighboring homes before being taken into custody.
Woman allegedly shot by boyfriend; Neighbor's home also shot
A woman was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend. The woman's neighbor's home in Anaheim was also shot up by the alleged gunman.
A woman was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend. The woman's neighbor's home in Anaheim was also shot up by the alleged gunman.
Pooh Shiesty trial date set for alleged Gucci Mane kidnapping, robbery case
Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.
Rapper Pooh Shiesty is set to stand trial this July over federal allegations that he and eight others kidnapped and robbed Gucci Mane in Dallas.
Sheriff: Man threatened Walmart mass shooting if hantavirus led to lockdown
An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockdown because of the hantavirus.
An Arkansas man is facing felony charges after authorities say he threatened to carry out a mass shooting at a Walmart if the country went into another lockdown because of the hantavirus.
DOJ indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation. The indictment traces back to February 1996 when two Cessna aircraft that were part of the Brothers to the Rescue organization were attacked. Russian-made MiG fighter jets shot down the unarmed planes outside of Cuban airspace using missiles, an investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organization determined. A third plane, which was carrying the organization’s leader, escaped the attack.
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation. The indictment traces back to February 1996 when two Cessna aircraft that were part of the Brothers to the Rescue organization were attacked. Russian-made MiG fighter jets shot down the unarmed planes outside of Cuban airspace using missiles, an investigation by the International Civil Aviation Organization determined. A third plane, which was carrying the organization’s leader, escaped the attack.
Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.
TikTok influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, father charged in dark web hitman plot against singer Jack Avery
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend face 25 years to life for their alleged involvement in a dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery.
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend face 25 years to life for their alleged involvement in a dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery.
Pre-existing brain condition, not school fight, caused 12-year-old's death, coroner says
The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a pre-existing brain condition, upending a case tied to a school bullying incident and murder arrest.
The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a pre-existing brain condition, upending a case tied to a school bullying incident and murder arrest.
Child found dead in locked car in Valley Village
A child was found dead inside a locked car in Los Angeles' Valley Village neighborhood.
A child was found dead inside a locked car in Los Angeles' Valley Village neighborhood.
American tourists arrested in Japan after alleged break-in at viral monkey Punch's enclosure
Two American tourists were arrested in Japan after one dressed in a costume and broke into the zoo enclosure of viral internet sensation Punch the monkey.
Two American tourists were arrested in Japan after one dressed in a costume and broke into the zoo enclosure of viral internet sensation Punch the monkey.
Ventura County dad faces 3 years after pleading guilty to incest involving daughter
Stephen Vincent Chavez of Moorpark pleaded guilty to felony incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, Makayla Settles, who later died by suicide. He faces a maximum of three years in state prison, alongside a 20-year sex offender registration requirement.
Stephen Vincent Chavez of Moorpark pleaded guilty to felony incest involving his 18-year-old daughter, Makayla Settles, who later died by suicide. He faces a maximum of three years in state prison, alongside a 20-year sex offender registration requirement.
Woman charged with paying homeless people to register to vote
Brenda Lee “Anika” Brown Armstrong is charged with one felony count of paying another person to register to vote.
Brenda Lee “Anika” Brown Armstrong is charged with one felony count of paying another person to register to vote.
Local mosque patrols increased after deadly San Diego Islamic Center shooting
Los Angeles police and sheriff's departments have increased patrols at mosques and houses of worship following a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Los Angeles police and sheriff's departments have increased patrols at mosques and houses of worship following a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.