Ex-LAPD officers gets life for Bitcoin home invasion
Eric Halem, 38, was sentenced to concurrent life terms after being found guilty of kidnapping and robbery in a brief jury verdict following a two-week trial. Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo denied a late request for a new trial, citing Halem's willingness to use violence out of "sheer and utter greed." He will be eligible for parole in seven years.
Eric Halem, 38, was sentenced to concurrent life terms after being found guilty of kidnapping and robbery in a brief jury verdict following a two-week trial. Superior Court Judge Mildred Escobedo denied a late request for a new trial, citing Halem's willingness to use violence out of "sheer and utter greed." He will be eligible for parole in seven years.
Chino Hills murder suspect pleads not guilty
Jianquan Bo, 66, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in Rancho Cucamonga following a fatal shooting last week. Although investigators state his older brother fired the shot that killed 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer in front of San Bernardino County deputies, Bo is still facing murder charges for his involvement in the incident.
Jianquan Bo, 66, pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in Rancho Cucamonga following a fatal shooting last week. Although investigators state his older brother fired the shot that killed 60-year-old Shukur Aikebaer in front of San Bernardino County deputies, Bo is still facing murder charges for his involvement in the incident.
Tesla crashes into Orange home following high-speed police chase
A Tesla crashed into a home and garage near Chapman Avenue and Canyon View Drive in Orange overnight.
A Tesla crashed into a home and garage near Chapman Avenue and Canyon View Drive in Orange overnight.
Van Nuys kidnapping under investigation after home invasion: LAPD
The LAPD is investigating a kidnapping that is possibly linked to a home invasion in the Van Nuys area.
The LAPD is investigating a kidnapping that is possibly linked to a home invasion in the Van Nuys area.
Kidnapping investigation underway in Van Nuys
An alleged kidnapping linked to a home invasion was underway in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning.
An alleged kidnapping linked to a home invasion was underway in Van Nuys on Wednesday morning.
Victorville father speaks out after driver runs red light, killing wife and 2 children in Apple Valley
A Victorville father is speaking out after a driver ran a red light in Apple Valley, triggering a fatal crash that killed Desert Valley Hospital nurse Theodora Wilson and her two young children.
A Victorville father is speaking out after a driver ran a red light in Apple Valley, triggering a fatal crash that killed Desert Valley Hospital nurse Theodora Wilson and her two young children.
Car crashes into homes in Orange
Several homes were damaged during a high-speed crash in Orange.
Several homes were damaged during a high-speed crash in Orange.
Possible kidnapping suspect arrested after chase in LA County
The pursuit started in Anaheim and ended in the Compton area.
The pursuit started in Anaheim and ended in the Compton area.
Alleged kidnapping suspect arrested after police chase in LA County
A police chase that began in Anaheim ended on the 91 Freeway in Compton where CHP officers took an alleged kidnapping suspect into custody and found a child in the van.
A police chase that began in Anaheim ended on the 91 Freeway in Compton where CHP officers took an alleged kidnapping suspect into custody and found a child in the van.
Man with loaded gun who allegedly monitored security at Trump golf club faces federal charges
Jeanine John Taele faces federal gun charges after allegedly monitoring security and carrying a loaded firearm at Trump National Golf Club before the president's visit for a GOP event Tuesday night.
Jeanine John Taele faces federal gun charges after allegedly monitoring security and carrying a loaded firearm at Trump National Golf Club before the president's visit for a GOP event Tuesday night.
Man arrested with gun at Trump golf club due in federal court
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey was charged Tuesday in federal court with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, a felony facing up to 10 years in prison.
Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey was charged Tuesday in federal court with possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle, a felony facing up to 10 years in prison.
Police chase in Los Angeles' westside neighborhoods
A police chase broke out in Los Angeles County's westside neighborhoods.
A police chase broke out in Los Angeles County's westside neighborhoods.
Suspect leads police chase across Los Angeles' westside neighborhoods
A police chase suspect is in handcuffs – but not before leading a police chase across Los Angeles.
A police chase suspect is in handcuffs – but not before leading a police chase across Los Angeles.
Trump in LA: Downey man arrested at Rancho Palos Verdes golf course ahead of visit
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
California man found dead after vanishing on camping trip with fiancée
Brian Schofield, 47, was found dead near his campsite following a search by Big Bear sheriff's deputies.
Brian Schofield, 47, was found dead near his campsite following a search by Big Bear sheriff's deputies.
Long Beach set to roll out 18 automated speed cameras starting fall 2026
Long Beach will deploy 18 automated speed safety cameras under a state pilot program, launching warnings in October 2026 and citations in December.
Long Beach will deploy 18 automated speed safety cameras under a state pilot program, launching warnings in October 2026 and citations in December.
Woman suspected of DUI drives onto Venice Pier, strikes bicyclist
A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after driving a car onto the pedestrian-only Venice Pier Sunday night and striking a bicyclist.
A woman suspected of driving under the influence was taken into custody after driving a car onto the pedestrian-only Venice Pier Sunday night and striking a bicyclist.
Arrest made in Studio City sexual assault
Anyone who may have had contact with the suspect is urged to call police.
Anyone who may have had contact with the suspect is urged to call police.
Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
Chino Hills kidnapping suspect charged with murder
Prosecutors filed murder and kidnapping charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo following a deadly July 29 ambush in Chino Hills.
Prosecutors filed murder and kidnapping charges against 66-year-old Jianquan Bo following a deadly July 29 ambush in Chino Hills.