Man seen stealing work truck on live TV was felon on parole for similar crimes
The man behind the madness that included multiple alleged car break-ins, a carjacking caught on live TV and a lengthy police chase stretching across parts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties has been identified Thursday.
'It broke my heart': Victim speaks out after pursuit suspect steals his work truck
Andres Benitez saved up money and purchased a work truck just three weeks ago. But unfortunately, the truck was stolen during a wild police chase.
Whittier man devastated after pickup truck stolen by police chase suspect
A Whittier man is heartbroken after a crime spree suspect who led authorities on a police chase that drew "Grand Theft Auto" video game comparisons from viewers stole the man's pickup truck.
2 arrested in connection with armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Whittier
Two suspects were arrested in connection with two armed robberies at 7-Eleven stores in the Whittier area.
Suspects arrested in 7-Eleven robberies
Two people were arrested in connection with a string of robberies at 7-Eleven stores in Whittier.
Retired Montebello police chief attacked trying to stop shoplifter
A retired Montebello police chief is recovering after he tried to stop a homeless person from shoplifting.
Horseback rider arrested for DUI in Whittier
Yes, galloping under the influence is a crime!
Suspected Whittier grocery store sex assault suspect arraigned
The man accused of attacking a teen girl inside a grocery store bathroom has an arraignment hearing.
16-year-old girl attacked inside grocery store bathroom in South Whittier
A man with a lengthy criminal record who was out on parole was arrested after he allegedly attempted to sexually assault a 16-year-old girl inside a bathroom at a Stater Bros. grocery store in South Whittier, officials said.
16-year-old girl attacked inside grocery store bathroom
A man is behind bars and is accused of attacking a teen girl inside a grocery store bathroom in Whittier.
Man accused of trying to sexually assault teen girl at Whittier grocery store
A man is in custody after he was accused of following a teen girl inside a Whittier grocery store and allegedly trying to sexually assault her.
Woman escapes attempted kidnapping in Whittier
Anyone who notices suspicious activity involving a white van in the area is advised to call 911 immediately.
Whittier man dances for hours to raise money for ailing sister
He is dancing for hours to help raise money and is inviting the public to join him in front of his home.
Whittier Police Dept. faced with officer shortage
As residents see more crime in Whittier, locals say the city's police department is facing an officer shortage.
53-year-old woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Whittier
The CHP said the suspect sped off from the scene and ditched their Mercedes about two miles away.
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Whittier
The California Highway Patrol said the victim was in a crosswalk when she was hit.
Whittier man convicted of killing estranged wife in front of son days before Christmas
Enrique Acosta was convicted Monday of murdering his estranged wife in front of their 8-year-old son in a Whittier Kohl's just days before Christmas in 2020.
Whittier to vote on bypassing LA DA Gascón on misdemeanor crimes
The city wants to prosecute the hundreds of misdemeanor arrests that Mayor Joe Vinatieri says District Attorney George Gascón won't prosecute. The DA's office says the city's not equipped to handle those cases.
LASD investigating 3 overnight gas station robberies
Officials said cash registers were stolen from convenience stores in Whittier, Diamond Bar, and Pomona.
Man bludgeoned to death in Whittier, person of interest detained
The 50-year-old man was found unresponsive in front of his home. t