Suspect dead after LASD deputies ambushed in East Los Angeles

A tense standoff between an armed suspect and deputies turned deadly in East Los Angeles early Wednesday morning.

Karla Carranza running for LA County Sheriff
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Karla Carranza speaks on having to run against her boss, Robert Luna, in the race for Los Angeles County Sheriff.

LA County sheriff's deputy dies during relay race from Baker to Vegas

Los Angeles County Deputy Levi Vergas suffered a medical emergency while participating in the Baker to Vegas relay race. He is survived by his wife, his siblings and parents.

LA County deputy dies during Baker to Vegas race
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Deputy Levi Vargas died after suffering a medical emergency during the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.

$7M in stolen cargo seized by LASD; 9 arrested in major theft crackdown

The LASD Major Crimes Bureau recovered $7 million in stolen freight and arrested nine suspects following a massive investigation into organized cargo theft in Southern California.

LA County Sheriff election: Meet the candidates in the June 2 primary

A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Los Angeles County Sheriff primary election, featuring candidate profiles for Robert Luna, Alex Villanueva, and more.

Villanueva challenges Luna as LA County primary field takes shape

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins eight challengers filing to run against Robert Luna in the June 2 LA County primary election.

LA County election filing opens with high stakes rematch for sheriff

Candidate filing for the June 2026 Los Angeles County primary is now open, featuring key races for the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, and several Congressional seats.

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.

LASD captain says tattoo on his ankle cost him a promotion

“I got the tattoo on my own time, I paid for the tattoo with my own money, nobody sees it on duty… nobody even sees it off duty. It's ugly and old," Captain Ben Torres told FOX 11.

Suspect accused of ramming LASD Deputy at Commerce Gas Station on the run

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was injured after a suspect slammed a pickup truck into their vehicle at a Commerce gas station.

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."

Deadly explosion at Bell Gardens apartment complex possibly linked to homemade explosives

An explosion and intense fire at a Bell Gardens apartment complex left a child and an adult injured, displaced multiple families, and is now being investigated as a death case after a body was found inside the building.

LASD accused of withholding use-of-force records
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LASD is accused of withholding use-of-force and sexual assault records from its civilian oversight commission.

Macy's Herald Square stabbing: California mother stabbed while changing baby's diaper

The victim and her husband are employed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, officials said. The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder, two counts of assault, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child.

Probation officer assaults teen in custody
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Three years ago, a teenager was forcibly bent in half at a juvenile facility in Malibu as detention center staff tried to restrain him. On July 24, 2023, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gasc?n announced one of the officers in the video is facing charges.