Bass orders LAPD patrol surge in San Fernando Valley following burglary spree
Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD to increase patrols and deploy air support along Ventura Boulevard following a series of high-profile home burglaries in the San Fernando Valley.
Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD to increase patrols and deploy air support along Ventura Boulevard following a series of high-profile home burglaries in the San Fernando Valley.
LA City data breach leaks cop records
Los Angeles officials are investigating a massive city attorney data breach involving 337,000 files of LAPD personnel records and civil litigation discovery.
Los Angeles officials are investigating a massive city attorney data breach involving 337,000 files of LAPD personnel records and civil litigation discovery.
LAPD data breach: Thousands of confidential police records leaked in city attorney hack
Los Angeles officials are investigating a massive city attorney data breach involving 337,000 files of LAPD personnel records and civil litigation discovery.
Los Angeles officials are investigating a massive city attorney data breach involving 337,000 files of LAPD personnel records and civil litigation discovery.
LAPD wrongful death trial begins over 14-year-old's fatal Burlington dressing room shooting
A wrongful-death trial begins Wednesday against the LAPD regarding the 2021 fatal shooting of Valentina Orellana-Peralta in a North Hollywood Burlington.
A wrongful-death trial begins Wednesday against the LAPD regarding the 2021 fatal shooting of Valentina Orellana-Peralta in a North Hollywood Burlington.
Family disputes account of LAPD shooting
A family is challenging the LAPD's account of a shooting that ended up killing Lerreal Hernandez.
A family is challenging the LAPD's account of a shooting that ended up killing Lerreal Hernandez.
South Los Angeles family challenges account of fatal LAPD shooting
While police report the suspect was armed and noncompliant, the family and their attorneys claim video evidence shows the man was walking away from officers when they opened fire.
While police report the suspect was armed and noncompliant, the family and their attorneys claim video evidence shows the man was walking away from officers when they opened fire.
Search underway for kidnapping suspect after 2 girls escape from locked car in North Hills
Los Angeles police are searching for a kidnapping suspect after two girls, ages 11 and 16, escaped from a locked car in North Hills.
Los Angeles police are searching for a kidnapping suspect after two girls, ages 11 and 16, escaped from a locked car in North Hills.
LAPD mourns death of Officer Daniel N. Malek
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.
Possibly armed suspect shot by LAPD officers in downtown LA
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.
2 LAPD officers accused of COVID unemployment fraud
LAPD officers Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant face insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing false unemployment claims in 2020 and 2021.
LAPD officers Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant face insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing false unemployment claims in 2020 and 2021.
LAPD increases patrols in Jewish communities after deadly Michigan synagogue attack
Local law enforcement is ramping up security at synagogues and schools after a man rammed a truck into a Michigan temple on Thursday.
Local law enforcement is ramping up security at synagogues and schools after a man rammed a truck into a Michigan temple on Thursday.
Video shows violent pursuit crash that injured 2 LAPD officers
A police pursuit in downtown Los Angeles ended in a crash early Wednesday morning after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Produce Market District. Two officers and the suspect were injured in the crash.
A police pursuit in downtown Los Angeles ended in a crash early Wednesday morning after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Produce Market District. Two officers and the suspect were injured in the crash.
LAPD officer accused of skydiving while on disability leave charged with insurance fraud
Los Angeles police officer Christopher Brandon Carnahan faces felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly skydiving while receiving disability benefits for an on-duty injury.
Los Angeles police officer Christopher Brandon Carnahan faces felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly skydiving while receiving disability benefits for an on-duty injury.
Woman sues LAPD after being shot in the face with paint projectile launcher during anti-ICE protest
Jasmin Lomas, 25, said she was shot in the face with an FN-330 less than lethal paint projectile launcher while trying to leave an anti-ICE protest in downtown LA.
Jasmin Lomas, 25, said she was shot in the face with an FN-330 less than lethal paint projectile launcher while trying to leave an anti-ICE protest in downtown LA.
LAPD motorcycle officer hospitalized after 405 Freeway crash in West LA
An LAPD motorcycle officer was injured in a collision on the southbound 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles Sunday, leading to a full freeway closure.
An LAPD motorcycle officer was injured in a collision on the southbound 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles Sunday, leading to a full freeway closure.
Pursuit suspect crashes into Metro bus in Westlake; multiple people injured
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
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.
Over 600 alleged traffickers, sex buyers arrested in massive California trafficking sting
Los Angeles authorities announced over 600 arrests and the rescue of 14 children following a weeklong statewide human trafficking investigation called "Operation Reclaim and Rebuild."
Los Angeles authorities announced over 600 arrests and the rescue of 14 children following a weeklong statewide human trafficking investigation called "Operation Reclaim and Rebuild."
LAPD won't enforce California's ICE mask ban, chief says
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discusses the city's lowest homicide rate since 1966 and explains why the department won't enforce California's ICE mask ban.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discusses the city's lowest homicide rate since 1966 and explains why the department won't enforce California's ICE mask ban.
LAPD: Homicide cases down 19% in 2025
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.



















