Father arrested after LA County freeway pursuit with 6-year-old child in van
A father is accused of taking his 6-year-old child from an Anaheim home, leading police on a freeway pursuit where he allegedly threw a backpack containing narcotics and a gun to suspected accomplices before surrendering to authorities in Compton.
A father is accused of taking his 6-year-old child from an Anaheim home, leading police on a freeway pursuit where he allegedly threw a backpack containing narcotics and a gun to suspected accomplices before surrendering to authorities in Compton.
CHP recovers over $500K in stolen cargo at IE retail store
CHP investigators recovered over $500,000 in stolen goods from a Rialto discount store connected to multiple Southern California cargo thefts.
CHP investigators recovered over $500,000 in stolen goods from a Rialto discount store connected to multiple Southern California cargo thefts.
CHP pursuit ends in deadly Pomona crash after driver slams into tree
30-year-old Juan Rios was killed after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit along the 10 Freeway that ended in a fatal Pomona crash.
30-year-old Juan Rios was killed after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a pursuit along the 10 Freeway that ended in a fatal Pomona crash.
California vehicle thefts drop nearly 25% as statewide crime reaches historic lows, Newsom says
California vehicle thefts dropped nearly 25% in 2025 as state law enforcement recovered over 111,000 stolen vehicles amid broader declines in crime, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California vehicle thefts dropped nearly 25% in 2025 as state law enforcement recovered over 111,000 stolen vehicles amid broader declines in crime, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Truck carrying metal pipes loses load, spearing through car window in OC crash
A pickup truck carrying metal pipes lost its load during an Orange County crash, sending the unsecured cargo spearing through a sedan's rear window.
A pickup truck carrying metal pipes lost its load during an Orange County crash, sending the unsecured cargo spearing through a sedan's rear window.
Southern California tow truck driver fighting for life after 210 Freeway attack
Tow truck driver Jorge Arias Mayen remains in critical condition following a violent attack on the 210 Freeway that ended in a fatal CHP pursuit of the suspect.
Tow truck driver Jorge Arias Mayen remains in critical condition following a violent attack on the 210 Freeway that ended in a fatal CHP pursuit of the suspect.
4th of July holiday crackdown: CHP begins maximum enforcement period for record travel weekend
AAA projects record travel volumes for America’s 250th birthday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to launch a weekend-long maximum enforcement traffic crackdown.
AAA projects record travel volumes for America’s 250th birthday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to launch a weekend-long maximum enforcement traffic crackdown.
Tow truck driver critically injured, suspect killed in CHP pursuit shooting after 210 Freeway attack
Eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway were closed for several hours after a suspect allegedly shot a tow truck driver and was later killed by CHP officers at a Covina gas station.
Eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway were closed for several hours after a suspect allegedly shot a tow truck driver and was later killed by CHP officers at a Covina gas station.
Suspected DUI driver crashes into CHP patrol car in Victorville; 2 officers injured
Two California Highway Patrol officers and a suspect were severely injured Thursday after a fleeing, suspected DUI driver crashed into a patrol unit in Victorville.
Two California Highway Patrol officers and a suspect were severely injured Thursday after a fleeing, suspected DUI driver crashed into a patrol unit in Victorville.
CHP issues nearly 12,000 speeding tickets during 24-hour enforcement surge
The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.
The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.
6 plead guilty in violent 2025 LA freeway riot against CHP officers
The June 8 attack resulted in a CHP patrol vehicle being set on fire during anti-immigration enforcement protests.
The June 8 attack resulted in a CHP patrol vehicle being set on fire during anti-immigration enforcement protests.
CHP launches 24-hour statewide speeding crackdown: What to know
The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period to target speeding drivers and promote roadway safety across the state.
The California Highway Patrol is conducting a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period to target speeding drivers and promote roadway safety across the state.
Alleged DUI driver leads 3-county car chase across LA, Orange, Riverside counties
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a police chase that lasted well over an hour and through three Southern California counties.
A driver is in custody – but not before leading a police chase that lasted well over an hour and through three Southern California counties.
Caltrans installs new 101 Freeway safety gates ahead of LA 'No Kings' protest
Tens of thousands are expected at the No Kings protest in Los Angeles on March 28, prompting Caltrans to install safety gates on 101 Freeway ramps.
Tens of thousands are expected at the No Kings protest in Los Angeles on March 28, prompting Caltrans to install safety gates on 101 Freeway ramps.
Arraignment delayed for ex-CHP officer, DUI suspect in 605 Freeway fireball crash that killed 4
Former CHP officer Angelo Rodriguez and Iris Salmeron face murder charges for a high-speed Norwalk crash that killed four people on the 605 Freeway last summer.
Former CHP officer Angelo Rodriguez and Iris Salmeron face murder charges for a high-speed Norwalk crash that killed four people on the 605 Freeway last summer.
Family recalls final communication with deadly DUI crash victim: '1 kid was mid-sentence when line cut off'
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged an ex-CHP officer and an alleged DUI driver with second-degree murder in a fiery crash that killed four young people on the 605 Freeway near Downey.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has charged an ex-CHP officer and an alleged DUI driver with second-degree murder in a fiery crash that killed four young people on the 605 Freeway near Downey.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed 4
Two people, including former CHP officers, have been charged following a deadly crash on the 605 Freeway last summer.
Two people, including former CHP officers, have been charged following a deadly crash on the 605 Freeway last summer.
Former CHP officer, suspected DUI driver charged with murder in 605 Freeway crash
LA County DA Nathan Hochman announced a now-former California Highway Patrol officer and a suspected DUI driver are being charged with murder in connection with the deaths of four people from a horrific crash on the 605 Freeway last summer.
LA County DA Nathan Hochman announced a now-former California Highway Patrol officer and a suspected DUI driver are being charged with murder in connection with the deaths of four people from a horrific crash on the 605 Freeway last summer.
Pursuit suspect flees into Bell home after high-speed chase
A high-speed pursuit suspect who fled into a Bell home after a 100 mph chase on the 710 Freeway was taken into custody by CHP officers Thursday afternoon.
A high-speed pursuit suspect who fled into a Bell home after a 100 mph chase on the 710 Freeway was taken into custody by CHP officers Thursday afternoon.
SoCal authorities announce massive DUI crackdown for Super Bowl Sunday
Southern California law enforcement agencies including the CHP and LAPD are increasing patrols and DUI checkpoints for Super Bowl Sunday to prevent impaired driving.
Southern California law enforcement agencies including the CHP and LAPD are increasing patrols and DUI checkpoints for Super Bowl Sunday to prevent impaired driving.