LASD tweets lawsuits 'decreased significantly' day after excessive use of force accusation
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department claims lawsuits and excessive use of force incidents have "decreased significantly" a day after video released apparently shows 6 LASD deputies using excessive force on an inmate.
VIDEO: 6 LASD deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime
Six LASD deputies are accused of using excessive force on inmate Jesus Soto Jara, whose attorney says he was complying with deputies after he was arrested for a non-violent crime last week. Video of the incident was released on Monday.
6 LA County deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime
Six deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were caught on camera using excessive force on an inmate, who was arrested for a non-violent crime, an attorney representing the inmate alleged Monday.
LA County seeks order directing sheriff to cooperate in gang probe
County lawyers filed a legal action demanding that the current sheriff cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General's investigation into alleged internal LASD gangs.
Sheriff Villanueva fires back after LA County leaders eye power to remove him
One day after the LA County Board of Supervisors made public a proposal that could give them the power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's re-election campaign fired back.
LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove sheriff
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove Sheriff
LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.
Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds
The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.
West Hollywood votes to cut Los Angeles County sheriff funding amid crime wave
The move to reduce police funding comes amid a crime wave in Los Angeles County and public opposition
Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations
The Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers can’t be sued when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has COVID-19, his department confirms with FOX 11.
LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has COVID, department confirms
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has COVID-19, his department confirms with FOX 11.
What to know ahead of Nov. 2022 runoff for LA County Sheriff
It's now down to two candidates as incumbent Alex Villanueva and retired Long Beach police chief Robert Luna both advanced to the Nov. 2022 runoff in the battle for LA County Sheriff.
LA County Sheriff Race: Alex Villanueva, Robert Luna head to Nov. runoff
Incumbent Sheriff Alex Villanueva will square off against former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna in November.
LA County Sheriff Race: Alex Villanueva 'cautiously optimistic' in bid for re-election
FOX 11's Gina Silva was there when incumbent Alex Villanueva made a stop at a polling station to cast his vote.
LA Sheriff's race: 8 candidates look to unseat Villanueva as LA County Sheriff
There are nine people on the ballot for LA County Sheriff. Here's who's running.
Carjacking suspect surrenders after leading authorities on chase through LA, Orange counties
A carjacking suspect was arrested and another person taken into custody Monday after leading authorities on a chase through LA and Orange counties.
Candidate Spotlight: Alex Villanueva looking to keep seat as LA County Sheriff
FOX 11 spoke with incumbent Alex Villanueva, who is looking to keep his seat as the Los Angeles County Sheriff.
Candidate Spotlight: Britta Steinbrenner in race for LA County Sheriff
FOX 11's Gina Silva spoke with Britta Steinbrenner, who has been with LASD for about 35 years, as she vows to take on the increase in crime head-on.