LAPD warns of 'virtual' kidnapping scams targeting Hispanic community
The LAPD has observed an increase in virtual kidnapping scams, where suspects claim to have a loved one held captive and extort money from victims.
Lawmakers warn of potential LAPD staffing crisis
A total 403 civilian positions - photographers, crime scene technicians, officer recruiters, and more - are on the chopping block because of LA's nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.
LAPD motorcycle officer injured in Valley Glen crash
An LAPD officer was injured following a crash in Valley Glen on Monday morning.
LAPD officer injured in morning crash
An LAPD officer was rushed to an area hospital following a morning crash in Valley Glen.
South LA businessowner sues LAPD for excessive force, says officers assaulted him over complaint
Joe Ward-Wallace, the owner of South LA Cafe, said that when he tried to make a complaint about another LAPD officer, two officers assaulted and arrested him. The charges against him were eventually dropped.
Former LAPD officer pleads guilty to murder for DUI crash that killed family
Edgar Verduzco pleaded guilty to three counts of murder for driving under the influence of alcohol and killing a mother, father and their 19-year-old son on the 605 Freeway in 2017.
LAPD releases footage of police shooting, arrest
The LAPD released bodycam footage of a police shooting and arrest in Harbor City.
South LA protests after LAPD shoots, kills man pointing cellphone at officers
Officers shot Mario Sanchez during a traffic stop after they said he pulled something out of his waistband and pointed it at officers. It was a cellphone.
Alleged LA Crips leader, music exec Big U accused of 'mafia-like' crimes
Eugene Henley Jr., also known as "Big U," turned himself in on Wednesday. Officials accuse him of leveraging his alleged connections with the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang to run a vast, "mafia-like organization."
Overall crime in Los Angeles declined in 2024, LAPD Chief says
Overall crime in LA declined in 2024, with homicides dropping 14% and shooting victims decreasing by 19%, Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell announced Monday.
Sex trafficking victim shot by LAPD
Linda Moran was shot and killed by an LAPD officer after allegedly calling for help from a motel room that she said she was being held at.
LGBTQ+ community demanding justice after sex trafficking victim was shot by LAPD after calling for help
Linda Moran was shot and killed by an LAPD officer after allegedly calling for help from a motel room that she said she was being held at against her will.
LAPD officers, not the suspect carrying AK-47, shot robbery victims: Lawsuit
Two robbery victims end up shot, not by the AK-47-wielding suspect, they say, but by LAPD officers.
LAPD sergeant arrested in connection with fatal Tustin hit-and-run
Carlos Gonzalo Coronel was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run crash in Tustin over the weekend.
Cop yanks Mexican flag out of protester's hand
Tensions are rising in the evening leg of the anti-ICE demonstrations are some of the police officers in tactical gear have begun clashing with the protesters. The demonstrations come after President Donald Trump ordered ICE raids and mass deportations.
Police in riot gear moving towards protesters
Police officers in tactical gear are moving towards demonstrators protesting against ICE raids ordered by the Trump Administration.
Motorcycle cop hurt in crash on 105 Freeway
An LAPD officer was taken to the hospital after being involved in a crash on the 105 Freeway.
Armed man in Woodland Hills shot, killed by police gunfire
The shooting occurred after the LAPD received calls about an armed man who was acting erratically and breaking hotel windows.
LAPD officer injured in South LA crash
The driver of the other car was questioned, but police haven't disclosed the cause of the crash or if the man will face any charges.
LAPD warns of holiday driving dangers
Tis the holiday season and the LAPD is issuing a dire warning about the deadly consequences of impaired driving.