Man sentenced 24 years to life for murder of teen outside El Sereno torta shop
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced.
Baby, mother at center of California Amber Alert found safe in Westwood
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
Nancy Guthrie: FBI determines ransom notes are fake, report says
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
Motel manager arrested in sex trafficking sting
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults.
NFL's Calais Campbell's mother killed in Buckhead: 911 call released
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Atlanta police released the 911 call and mug shot connected to the Buckhead homicide investigation involving the family of former Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Operation Broken Blade: 18 indicted in sex trafficking raid
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Federal and local authorities unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under “Operation Broken Blade,” the first-ever human trafficking gang RICO case brought in the Central District of California.
Feds execute human trafficking raids in South LA
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
Today’s takedown is the second major operation that federal and local law enforcement have taken on the Figueroa Corridor, an area of Los Angeles that has long been notorious for street prostitution.
18 indicted in sex trafficking raid in SoCal
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Victims as young as 14, many of whom ran away from the foster care system, were allegedly subjected to horrific physical abuse, forced labor, and coercion along the Figueroa corridor.
Teen charged with murder after infant thrown to death in Claremont
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
A teen is being held on murder charges following the death of an infant in Claremont.
LA woman charged with felony assault in violent attack on street vendor
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Harmunie Heaven Church has pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges following a violent attack on LA street vendor Arabelia Martinez.
Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
Woman charged with attacking LA street vendor
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Charges have been filed against 19-year-old Harmunie Church, accused of attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles.
Arraignment delayed for OC mom in fatal e-motorcycle crash
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment, and being an accessory after the fact, alongside misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to a peace officer.
Several arrests made in human trafficking raids across SoCal
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Federal and local law enforcement officers arrested several people Wednesday during a crackdown on sex trafficking along the Figueroa Corridor south of downtown Los Angeles.
Operation Broken Blade: 10 arrested in historic LA gang RICO sex trafficking takedown
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Federal and local officials unsealed a 65-count gang RICO indictment under Operation Broken Blade, arresting 10 individuals allegedly involved in a violent South LA sex trafficking ring.
Operation Broken Blade targeting South LA Figueroa corridor
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
At least 11 people have been charged in connection with a sex trafficking raid.
Feds lead multiple human trafficking raids in South LA
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
The raids are part of phase two of Operation Broken Blade, the latest crackdown on sex traffickers on the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles.
Alex Murdaugh retrial set for next year
Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.
Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed LAPD sergeant
Mario Joseph Bickham, 36, was charged Monday with two counts of murder stemming from the 2 a.m. June 23, 2025, crash which occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. The crash killed 53- year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesus Garcia.
Mario Joseph Bickham, 36, was charged Monday with two counts of murder stemming from the 2 a.m. June 23, 2025, crash which occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. The crash killed 53- year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesus Garcia.
Arraignment postponed again for OC mother charged in son's fatal e-motorcycle crash
The arraignment for Orange County mother Tommi Jo Mejer, charged in a fatal e-motorcycle hit-and-run that killed a Vietnam veteran, has been postponed to September 15.
The arraignment for Orange County mother Tommi Jo Mejer, charged in a fatal e-motorcycle hit-and-run that killed a Vietnam veteran, has been postponed to September 15.